A ₹3 lakh crore rain check? India’s monsoon now comes with a Hormuz fine printIndia’s fertiliser supply chain is under strain as the West Asia conflict disrupts shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical route ...
02 Jun, 2026, 11.30 AM IST
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...
31 May, 2026, 02.57 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
Markets still pricing in strong AI growth despite mixed earnings signals: Seth R FreemanIndian investors are watching global markets closely. A few big tech stocks, especially those in artificial intelligence, are driving the c...
22 May, 2026, 11.27 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
Automakers' joy ride hits a big cost hurdleRising input costs and freight charges, driven by the West Asia crisis, are pressuring automakers to increase vehicle prices. This surge in...
20 May, 2026, 12.14 AM IST
WPI inflation crossing 10% mark not a tail risk but a near-term base case: ReportThe recent Rs 3 hike in petrol and diesel prices, announced after the Prime Minister's national exhortation for austerity, was widely antic...
18 May, 2026, 08.25 AM IST
Petrol, diesel price hike may trigger chain reaction across economy, say expertsRising petrol and diesel prices are poised to escalate India's retail inflation, with economists forecasting a significant ripple effect on...
16 May, 2026, 11.28 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
Pakistan's economy gasps as Middle East war ignites double-digit inflationPakistan's economy faces a grim future with inflation expected to stay high. Soaring oil prices and regional conflict are straining the nat...
03 May, 2026, 10.27 AM IST
West Asia crisis drives up fuel losses for OMCs: ICRAAt crude prices of $120-125 per barrel, marketing margins are estimated at around negative Rs 14 per litre for petrol and Rs 18 per litre f...
29 Apr, 2026, 11.29 PM IST
Oil firms selling petrol at Rs 14 a litre loss, diesel at Rs 18Indian oil companies face substantial losses on petrol and diesel sales. Elevated crude oil prices are squeezing marketing margins. Cooking...
29 Apr, 2026, 03.42 PM IST
LPG under-recoveries may hit Rs 80,000 crore in FY2027 amid West Asia disruptions: ICRAIndian oil companies face significant financial strain. LPG under-recoveries may reach Rs 80,000 crore by FY2027. Supply disruptions and hi...
29 Apr, 2026, 02.42 PM IST
India fertiliser output drops a quarter on Mideast warIndia's fertiliser production plunged nearly a quarter in March, official data showed, after natural gas imports used in its manufacture we...
21 Apr, 2026, 10.48 AM IST
Urea price hike possible only after general elections: Ind-RaThe hike in urea prices, much awaited by the fertiliser industry, may be possible only after general elections this year, a rating agency h...
06 Feb, 2014, 01.00 PM IST
Fertiliser Ministry open to urea price hikeFertiliser Ministry will not oppose increase in urea prices provided it is in the interest of farmers and balanced use of soil nutrients, U...
05 Jun, 2013, 08.41 PM IST
- Investment policy for urea runs into ministry wall
Amendments to the urea investment policy are likely to be delayed, as the department of fertilisers has formally opposed the move to raise ...
22 Jun, 2011, 02.32 AM IST