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...
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...
India has 76 days of fuel reserves, oil supplies secure: Hardeep Singh PuriIndia possesses robust fuel reserves, sufficient for approximately one month of disruption. The nation's diversified sourcing strategy and ...
INDIA bloc faces internal strife ahead of key meeting todayINDIA bloc leaders meet in Delhi amid internal divisions. Recent election losses in several states have weakened the alliance. Key leaders ...
Indian households continue to pay among the lowest cooking gas prices in the world: Petroleum MinistryThe Indian household continues to buy cooking gas much cheaper than the household in any neighbouring country, and far below the price paid...
Dry ice’s use, devised in India, pioneered culinary advancementsGases are vital for modern life. From cooling vaccines to preserving food, their impact is immense. An Indian doctor's early innovation wit...
RBI says 4% inflation target not in abeyance; future rate action tied to price persistenceReserve Bank of India Governor Sanjay Malhotra confirms the 4 percent inflation target remains unchanged. He raised the FY27 inflation fore...
RBI MPC Meeting 2026: West Asia war shock is a concern, but India can ride it out 'with minimum pain', says Sanjay Malhotra2026 RBI MPC Meeting: The Reserve Bank of India acknowledges global economic challenges from the West Asia conflict. Rising energy prices a...
India set to implement 2-3 more FTAs in six months, says commerce minister Piyush GoyalIndia is set to implement at least two to three more free trade agreements within the next six months, with an additional three to four sig...
Crude, LPG supply to India smoothens in May after two glitchy months; LNG supply beats pre-war levelsIn May, India's oil and gas imports showed clear signs of recovery after recent setbacks, with crude oil inflows rising, though they have n...
Commercial LPG cylinder rates on June 1: Prices hiked by Rs 42 in DelhiCommercial LPG price hike: Commercial LPG cylinder prices have risen from June 1. Hotels and restaurants will face higher input costs. Dome...
Shivraj Chouhan to launch 'Khet Bachao Abhiyan' on June 1 as Govt reviews fertiliser, fuel stocks amid West Asia crisisUnion Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan launches Khet Bachao Abhiyan nationwide from June 1. The campaign aims to reduce excessive...
IMEC, Indo-Pacific routes key to reducing Hormuz dependence: EYIndia is urged to diversify its trade routes and develop new corridors like IMEC and the Indo-Pacific route. This aims to lessen dependence...
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...
Govt gives up Rs 14,000 crore in tax revenue after excise duty cut on petrol and diesel: Petroleum MinistryThe Indian government has sacrificed nearly Rs 14,000 crore in tax revenue by lowering excise duty on petrol and diesel. This move aims to ...
Pakistan eyes Gulf-backed oil reserve hub at Gwadar amid Strait of Hormuz tensionsPakistan is encouraging Persian Gulf oil producers to establish crude reserve buffers at its planned Energy City near Gwadar Port. This ini...
Bulk buyers shifting to retail pumps behind fuel demand spike in parts of IndiaFuel demand is rising at some Indian petrol pumps. Bulk diesel buyers are switching to retail outlets due to a large price gap. This is cau...