E20 causes ‘minor’ drop in vehicle mileage, Puri says, as India gears up for E100 fuelThe Petroleum Minister acknowledged a minor drop in fuel efficiency with E20 petrol but highlighted improved acceleration and engine perfor...
03 Jul, 2026, 02.30 PM IST
Why petrol and diesel prices haven't fallen yet? Hardeep Singh Puri hints at rate cut after sustained low crude pricesFuel prices might see a dip if international crude oil rates stay low for a few more weeks, according to Union Minister Hardeep Puri. Oil c...
03 Jul, 2026, 09.04 AM IST
Govt relaxes norms as search begins for next ONGC chiefThe government is actively seeking a new chairman for ONGC, with applications now open. Eligibility rules have been relaxed, removing the m...
02 Jul, 2026, 01.20 AM IST
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri gets one-year extensionForeign Secretary Vikram Misri gets one-year extension, says government order.
01 Jul, 2026, 07.51 PM IST
Supply6 raises Rs 48 Crores, led by Unilever VenturesCurrently generating Rs 75 crore annually, Supply6 aims to reach Rs 100 crore soon. The funding will bolster their range of daily supplemen...
01 Jul, 2026, 12.12 PM IST
India weighs 30-day LPG stockpile as BPCL leads storage expansion amid energy security pushIndia is boosting its LPG reserves to a 30-day supply, a strategic move prompted by the Iran war highlighting supply route vulnerabilities....
01 Jul, 2026, 08.03 AM IST
SC directs status quo on Karnataka HC order on ethanol allocation; Centre says 20% blending still an experimentThe Supreme Court has put a hold on a Karnataka High Court order that sought to increase ethanol allocation for 2025-26. An oil company arg...
30 Jun, 2026, 10.17 PM IST
US fixed-term student visas may hit Indian enrolmentsIndian students eyeing higher education in US, particularly for longer programs, face potential visa changes. The US is reportedly shifting...
30 Jun, 2026, 08.42 PM IST
India plans to cut reliance on Middle East oil, tap spot market after war shockIndia's state refiners are pivoting away from Middle Eastern oil contracts following the Iran war's supply disruptions. They plan to boost ...
30 Jun, 2026, 04.16 PM IST
Stocks in news: Bajaj Auto, ZEE, BPCL, HDFC Bank, HUL, Tata Motors CVIndian markets saw a subdued trading session on Monday, with key indices declining due to mixed global signals and profit-taking. Several p...
30 Jun, 2026, 06.38 AM IST
India lifts curbs on retail sale of petrol, diesel to commercial buyers from July 1India has removed restrictions on commercial buyers purchasing petrol and diesel from retail outlets, effective July 1. These emergency mea...
29 Jun, 2026, 07.10 PM IST
BPCL to buy 40% stake in Tiki Tar and Shell India for Rs 85 croreBharat Petroleum Corporation is set to acquire a 40% stake in Tiki Tar and Shell India for Rs 85 crore, bolstering its presence in India's ...
29 Jun, 2026, 02.47 PM IST
From floods to war, state-run oil firms prove indispensable despite repeated privatisation bidsIndia's state-run oil companies have proven indispensable during national crises, from floods and pandemics to global conflicts. Despite pa...
28 Jun, 2026, 01.09 PM IST
Pakistan hikes petroleum levy on petrol, diesel; keeps retail prices unchangedPakistan's government has increased the petroleum levy on petrol and diesel, keeping retail prices steady despite falling international oil...
28 Jun, 2026, 09.42 AM IST
Petroleum vulnerability rising, India must build crude buffers and cut import dependence, EY cautionsIndia faces mounting vulnerability due to its soaring dependence on imported crude oil, now exceeding 90%. A recent EY report urges augment...
28 Jun, 2026, 08.58 AM IST
ONGC, bp sign technical services contract to boost production from Western Offshore BasinONGC and bp have inked a deal to boost oil and gas output from the Western Offshore Basin. This partnership leverages bp's global expertise...
25 Jun, 2026, 03.49 PM IST
'Iran is ready to establish ties in economic field with India': Iran's Minister of PetroleumIran's Petroleum Minister Mohsen Paknejad arrived in Delhi for BRICS energy cooperation talks, expressing readiness for enhanced economic t...
25 Jun, 2026, 07.11 AM IST