Indian refiners increase Russian and UAE oil imports ahead of Hormuz recoveryIndia's crude oil imports hit a milestone in June, as Russia emerged as the primary supplier, followed closely by the UAE's near-record imp...
21 Jun, 2026, 11.46 AM IST
US-Iran peace deal brings relief, but India turns to a risk at homeIndia just got a near-term macroeconomic breather from a US-Iran peace deal. However, early monsoon weakness and potential El Niño conditio...
15 Jun, 2026, 04.58 PM IST
India's May fuel consumption up 2.4%; LPG demand drops 20% amid Hormuz disruptionsIndia's fuel consumption rose to 19.93 million metric tons in May, a slight increase from April but a 6.5% drop year-on-year. Liquefied pet...
09 Jun, 2026, 11.48 AM IST
100 days of Iran war: India must brace for broad-based economic shockIn a volatile turn of events, escalating strikes between Iran and Israel are sending shockwaves that may reach India’s economy. As the spec...
08 Jun, 2026, 03.29 PM IST
Small packs make big gains as budgets shrink and costs riseWith inflation on the rise, Indian shoppers are favoring compact product packaging. This shift not only reflects changing consumer habits b...
06 Jun, 2026, 12.48 AM IST
Petrol, diesel prices today on May 30: Have fuel rates changed? Check latest prices in Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Kolkata and morePetrol, diesel prices today: Fuel prices in India remained steady on May 30, offering a brief respite after recent increases. Prices, howev...
30 May, 2026, 07.52 AM IST
QSR chains face margin pressure, not demand shock: Karan Taurani on fuel and LPG impactRising fuel and LPG prices are impacting India's consumption landscape unevenly. While some sectors like QSR face margin compression due to...
26 May, 2026, 02.20 PM IST
PM Modi pushes work-from-home revival, lower foreign travel & less gold purchases as West Asia conflict heightens concernsPrime Minister Narendra Modi called for a return to work-from-home and urged citizens to delay foreign travel for a year. This is to addres...
11 May, 2026, 08.20 AM IST
Inflation risk more persistent than growth shock, says Tanvee Gupta Jain amid oil price surgeGeopolitical tensions in West Asia are impacting India's economy, leading UBS Securities to lower its GDP growth forecast to 6.2% and revis...
05 May, 2026, 01.47 PM IST
From Rs 658 to Rs 3,000+: How commercial LPG cylinder prices skyrocketed since 2008Commercial LPG prices have reached a record high, with a Rs 993 hike per 19-kg cylinder, bringing the total increase in three months to Rs ...
01 May, 2026, 05.42 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
Govt sets export duty on diesel at ₹23/litre, ATF at ₹33; petrol levy stays nilThe government has set export duties on diesel at ₹23 per litre and on aviation turbine fuel (ATF) at ₹33 per litre for the fortnight start...
01 May, 2026, 12.23 AM IST
Cooking through crisis: LPG shortage ignites this smart kitchen brand's hybrid cooking solutionSmart kitchen appliance brands such as Beyond Appliances are introducing hybrid configurations that combine traditional gas cooking with el...
23 Apr, 2026, 12.33 PM IST
Iran war forces city gas firms to redraw strategies amid gas supply squeeze, shift focus to PNG expansionCity gas companies are shifting focus to domestic gas and accelerating pipeline construction due to supply disruptions from the Iran war. T...
16 Apr, 2026, 01.02 AM IST
Steel consumption grows 7-8 pc in FY26 on strong demand from infra, manufacturing sectorsIndia's finished steel consumption grew 7-8% to 164 million tonnes in FY26, driven by infrastructure and manufacturing. Crude steel output ...
09 Apr, 2026, 11.31 AM IST
Diesel sales jump 8% in March amid panic buyingFuel demand saw a surge in March. Diesel sales climbed 8% as consumers stocked up fearing shortages. Petrol demand also rose above trend. H...
07 Apr, 2026, 11.36 PM IST
Indian Oil ramps up Auto LPG supplies in Karnataka as private outlets shutIndian Oil is increasing Auto LPG supplies in Karnataka. This comes as private sector operations face disruptions. Many private Auto LPG st...
05 Apr, 2026, 09.37 PM IST