Rare earth, gas supply, aircraft parts: What’s inside the new IIP calculus as India revises base yearIndia is updating its Index of Industrial Production. The new series will use 2022-23 as the base year, replacing the old 2011-12 base. Thi...
01 Jun, 2026, 11.04 AM IST
Bangladesh raises fuel prices again as global costs biteBangladesh has increased petrol and kerosene prices for the second time in six weeks. This move is expected to fuel inflation in the nation...
01 Jun, 2026, 09.24 AM IST
Europe's green jet fuels see upside in Iran warEurope is looking at synthetic jet fuel to reduce reliance on foreign oil. The Iran war has made this cleaner fuel more attractive. While p...
31 May, 2026, 01.25 PM IST
New IIP series to track CCTV cameras, stents, vaccines, card productsIndia's industrial tracking is getting a major upgrade. The new Index of Industrial Production will monitor 120 additional items, including...
27 May, 2026, 12.35 AM IST
The real meaning of ‘Horn OK Please’ on Indian trucks may surprise youIndian trucks display 'Horn OK Please' a common sight on highways. This phrase has a history, possibly linked to World War II kerosene truc...
20 May, 2026, 07.43 PM IST
WPI inflation to face further upside as oil and metal prices stay elevated amid geopolitical tensions: ReportIndia's Wholesale Price Index surged to 8.3 percent in April 2026. Fuel and manufactured goods drove this sharp rise. Global crude oil pric...
16 May, 2026, 10.19 AM IST
Tunisian tourism slows in fallout of Mideast warIn Tunisia, May usually heralds the start of the summer tourism boom, but as the Middle East war wreaks havoc on the region, the season is ...
14 May, 2026, 10.17 AM IST
High airfares and fuel costs may disrupt summer travel, airports body warnsRising airfares and elevated jet fuel costs are prompting airlines to reduce flights, potentially disrupting summer travel plans. The Airpo...
13 May, 2026, 12.00 PM IST
Observe and shock absorb: To ride out this oil crisis, focus should be on well-targeted support, not broad price suppressionIndia is navigating a critical oil import challenge. The government's approach of keeping fuel prices steady faces fiscal and equity questi...
12 May, 2026, 05.52 PM IST
Spacetech firm Agnikul eyes $50-75 million at flat $500 million valueSpacetech startup Agnikul Cosmos is reportedly in talks to raise $50-75 million at a $500 million valuation. This potential funding round, ...
11 May, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Summer flights get costlier worldwide as jet fuel crisis and oil supply disruptions hit airlines hardAir travel may become costlier this summer as airlines face rising fuel prices and supply problems. Many carriers are cutting flights and i...
08 May, 2026, 01.41 AM IST
Lufthansa Airlines warns of rising Mideast war risksGermany's Lufthansa warned Wednesday of rising risks to the firm's financial performance because of the Middle East war even as it maintain...
06 May, 2026, 10.58 AM IST
ISRO, Roscosmos discuss delivery of semi-cryogenic engines in Moscow; draft contract under approvalISRO held technical discussions with Russia's Roscosmos in Moscow for semi-cryogenic engines, crucial for India's heavy-lift launch vehicle...
02 May, 2026, 01.18 PM IST
Petrol, diesel, domestic LPG prices remain unchanged; no change in ATF price for domestic airlinesAirline fuel costs are holding steady even as oil firms take the hit from rising global prices to keep fares manageable for travelers. Mean...
01 May, 2026, 08.00 AM IST
Europe's jet fuel imports from Middle East stop, raising supply crunch fearsEurope's jet fuel imports from the Middle East are stopping. This could cause a shortage before summer travel. Jet fuel prices are high, ov...
28 Apr, 2026, 05.52 PM IST
Cooking gas shortage: India ramps up LPG output as West Asia conflict hits supplyIndia is ramping up LPG production and securing alternative imports as the Iran conflict disrupts supplies and deepens a nationwide cooking...
27 Apr, 2026, 06.30 AM IST
DPIIT rolls out multi-sectoral regulatory relaxations to bolster industrial supply chainsThe Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade is ensuring continuous supply of fuel, gas, and essential raw materials. Measur...
22 Apr, 2026, 04.14 PM IST