Rising crude and aluminium prices: Bharat Subramanian on what it means for India's energy and metals sectorsGeopolitical tensions in West Asia are driving up oil and aluminium prices. This benefits upstream oil explorers while squeezing oil market...
03 Jun, 2026, 09.00 AM IST
India meets FY26 fiscal deficit target of 4.4% of GDP; revenue deficit at 1.55%India's fiscal deficit reached the budgeted 4.4% of GDP for fiscal 2026. This eases immediate government finance worries. However, the focu...
01 Jun, 2026, 06.06 PM IST
Government revises windfall tax on fuel exports from June 1New windfall tax rates on fuel exports take effect from June 1, 2026. Taxes are back on diesel and aviation turbine fuel after a period of ...
30 May, 2026, 11.42 PM IST
A shadowy Oman-Iran plot provoked Trump’s “blow ’em up” threatUS President Donald Trump has sent a stark message to the Sultanate of Oman, warning of potential military repercussions should it move for...
28 May, 2026, 03.02 PM IST
Behind the petrol pump: Why fuel retailers losing Rs 7-8 per litre need $85 crude oil to stop bleeding cashOil companies face continued losses of Rs 7-8 per litre on petrol and diesel, with a breakeven point only at crude prices of $85-87 a barre...
27 May, 2026, 10.36 AM IST
Arvind Panagariya on what RBI transfer of ₹2.87 lakh cr surplus to govt means for Indian economyThe Reserve Bank of India's record ₹2.87 lakh crore dividend transfer offers crucial fiscal support amid global economic turbulence. This s...
25 May, 2026, 10.14 AM IST
Governments worldwide shield households from rising energy costsNations globally are taking action to protect citizens from rising energy prices. Countries are introducing subsidies, tax cuts and fuel co...
20 May, 2026, 05.16 PM IST
Kotak warns of massive fuel under-recoveries despite recent Rs 3/litre price hikeFuel prices in India could see a significant increase. State-run oil companies may have to raise petrol and diesel rates further if crude o...
19 May, 2026, 02.26 PM IST
Fuel price hike may push inflation up by 20 bps, say expertsFuel prices have risen, potentially pushing retail inflation up by 0.15 to 0.20 percentage points. Experts warn this could lead to wider pr...
16 May, 2026, 07.21 AM IST
Four years of frozen fuel prices end as Iran war bites: India raises petrol, diesel by Rs 3/litre but oil firms say it's not enoughFuel prices have increased by Rs 3 per litre for petrol and diesel. This is the first pump price hike in four years. The move aims to reduc...
16 May, 2026, 05.30 AM IST
Govt imposes ₹3/litre windfall tax on petrol exports; cuts diesel, ATF leviesThe government has introduced a windfall gains tax of Rs 3 per litre on petrol exports. Levies on diesel exports are now Rs 16.5 per litre,...
15 May, 2026, 11.16 PM IST
Buy, Sell or Hold: Elara Capital maintains a buy rating on Oil India; Goldman Sachs retains a buy rating on JSW SteelBrokerage firms are optimistic about specific market segments. Strong earnings, supportive policies, and better balance sheets are driving ...
15 May, 2026, 10.05 AM IST
From India to China, a look at what governments worldwide are doing to shield households from rising energy costsGovernments globally are implementing diverse strategies to mitigate soaring energy costs stemming from the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran. Measu...
13 May, 2026, 09.02 AM IST
Oil firm TotalEnergies chief to face French parliament over war-time windfall profitsPatrick Pouyanne, the chief of energy giant TotalEnergies, will face a grilling next month. The French parliament's finance committee will ...
13 May, 2026, 12.01 AM IST
ONGC shares rally 6% after govt cuts crude oil royalty; CLSA explains why it’s a big boostONGC shares surged 6% after CLSA termed the government’s decision to cut crude oil and natural gas royalty rates a major positive for upstr...
12 May, 2026, 10.36 AM IST
ADB warns Asian economies against broad fuel subsidies, tax cuts amid oil price risksThe Asian Development Bank advised Asian economies to avoid broad fuel subsidies and excise duty cuts, warning they could strain public fin...
06 May, 2026, 01.18 PM IST
Excise duty on diesel exports cut to Rs 23/ltr, ATF exports to Rs 33/ltrThe govt has announced a reduction in the windfall tax for diesel exports to Rs 23 per litre and for aviation fuel to Rs 33 per litre, star...
01 May, 2026, 07.43 AM IST