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
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
India’s fuel resilience amid global oil turmoilThe article describes India’s economy as “resilient” amid the West Asia crisis, highlighting the country’s ability to maintain stable fuel ...
09 May, 2026, 01.25 PM IST
India is making a big move to outflank China in Sri LankaIndia and China appear to be locked in an escalating energy rivalry in Sri Lanka. India plans a new energy hub at Trincomalee with the UAE,...
25 Apr, 2026, 04.19 PM IST
India pushes for regional energy hub in Sri LankaIndia is pushing for quick progress on a key energy hub project in Sri Lanka. The proposed oil hub in Trincomalee is a strategic initiative...
19 Apr, 2026, 10.26 PM IST
PM Modi aims for stronger energy, defence ties with Sri Lanka visitPrime Minister Modi is set to visit Sri Lanka to fortify energy, defence, and economic ties, with plans to sign agreements in key sectors. ...
04 Apr, 2025, 01.36 PM IST
Sri Lanka, China agree to fast-track Sinopec's $3.7 billion refinery in HambantotaChina's Sinopec and Sri Lanka will work to resolve land, tax and water issues within a month, Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath told reporter...
22 Jan, 2025, 10.57 AM IST
China's new deal with Sri Lanka: Should it worry India?Sri Lanka will receive its largest FDI from China with a $3.7 billion investment in an oil refinery under China's BRI. Sinopec's refinery d...
17 Jan, 2025, 07.44 PM IST
China offers to invest $3.7 bn in oil refinery in Sri Lanka as Dissanayake pitches for more Chinese investmentsChina has pledged a significant investment of USD 3.7 billion to construct a state-of-the-art oil refinery in Sri Lanka, marking the larges...
16 Jan, 2025, 07.31 PM IST
China set to build new Sri Lanka refinery, says ministerSri Lanka is set to award a multi-billion dollar oil refinery project to a Chinese state-owned company after a rival bidder pulled out, the...
31 Oct, 2023, 04.54 PM IST
China expresses interest to build an oil refinery in Sri Lanka’s Hambantota PortOn Monday, Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe met a delegation from Chinese state-owned oil company Sinopec to discuss the construct...
15 Mar, 2023, 08.19 PM IST
Cash-strapped Sri Lanka gets Russian oil to ease shortagesThe island nation is suffering its worst economic meltdown since independence, with shortages of fuel and other vital goods making life mis...
28 May, 2022, 04.51 PM IST
China 'not narrow minded' to oppose Indian investments in Lanka: OfficialForeign Ministry spokesman Geng Shuang told the media here that Beijing has an "open attitude" regarding India's investments in the island ...
21 Mar, 2019, 04.55 PM IST
India nips at China's heels in race to collect Lanka port assetsIndia’s interests in the Sri Lankan port are more strategic than economic, part of its effort to displace hefty investment coming into the ...
27 Apr, 2017, 03.00 PM IST
- Indian Oil Corporation expresses interest in Sri Lanka refinery
IOC has expressed interest in the Sri Lankan government's plans to refurbish the island's only refinery that will cost USD two billion.
27 Apr, 2012, 05.08 PM IST
- IOC looking at having oil refinery in Lanka's Trincomalee
Lanka IOC is the only private oil company other than the state-owned Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) that operates retail petrol station...
15 Oct, 2007, 12.43 PM IST
- Sri Lanka seeks Indian invest in oil search, SEZ
Sri Lanka today sought investment from Indian private firms in oil exploration.
02 Aug, 2007, 04.29 PM IST