Ten reasons oil is still below $100 a barrelGlobal oil prices remain surprisingly low despite the ongoing war in Iran. China's drastic cut in oil imports is a major factor. Demand des...
11 Jun, 2026, 10.45 AM IST
Higher petrol, diesel prices threaten to rekindle inflation pressures: ReportFuel prices are rising in India. This will increase transport and manufacturing costs. These higher costs will likely lead to more inflatio...
02 Jun, 2026, 03.13 PM IST
India's power consumption grows 11.55 pc to 164.98 bn units in MayIndia's power consumption rose significantly in May. Heat waves across the nation drove up the use of cooling appliances. This led to a rec...
01 Jun, 2026, 02.39 PM IST
India’s solar crisis has been failure of planning, coordination and infrastructure: Swaminathan AiyarIndia’s rapid solar expansion is creating an unusual crisis where electricity prices on the Indian Energy Exchange briefly fell to zero in ...
27 May, 2026, 11.06 PM IST
Coal India dismisses shortage fears; says 168 MT buffer available to meet rising demandCoal India has built a substantial buffer of 168 million tonnes to meet rising summer power demand. Stocks at power plants and mine heads a...
26 May, 2026, 03.19 PM IST
Wars in West Asia and Ukraine are turning shipping costs into steel sector’s biggest headacheIn the face of a daunting 28-30% increase in international freight costs, India's steel sector is at a crossroads. The unrest in West Asia ...
21 May, 2026, 01.16 PM 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
Iran war energy shock drives India's interest in ethanol and other biofuelsIndia and Southeast Asian nations are boosting biofuel use amid global fuel disruptions. This move aims to reduce reliance on imported oil ...
15 May, 2026, 07.54 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
Moody's slashes 2026 India growth forecast to 6%Moody’s Ratings has cut India’s GDP growth forecast for 2026 by 0.8 percentage points to 6 per cent, citing weak private consumption, slowe...
12 May, 2026, 12.16 PM IST
Evening peak power demand exposes gaps in India’s energy transition: CitiIndia's power sector is shifting focus from electricity shortages to ensuring reliable power during non-solar hours. Rapid renewable energy...
10 May, 2026, 05.48 PM IST
India steel sector grows in April, crude output up 5.8%, consumption up 8.1%India's steel sector showed strong growth in April 2026. Production and consumption of steel increased significantly. This performance refl...
06 May, 2026, 08.05 PM IST
Why are gas prices down today, and will Waha Hub rates rise or decline in near future? US natgas futures, Henry Hub futures, European TTF futures and Japan-Korea MarkerWhy are gas prices down today, and will Waha Hub rates rise or decline in near future? US natural gas futures dropped after weaker demand f...
06 May, 2026, 01.09 AM IST
Coal India's production in April drops amid rising power demandApril brought unexpected challenges for Coal India, the giant behind India's coal production. The company experienced a significant 9.7 per...
01 May, 2026, 02.45 PM IST
Monsoon and renewables cool India’s emissionsIndia’s carbon emissions dipped slightly in 2025, marking the first decline during normal economic conditions, driven by a strong monsoon, ...
21 Apr, 2026, 01.49 PM IST
Reliance, Essar top bidders for coal-based methane gas exploration blocksThe bidding frenzy for coal-bed methane blocks heats up as Reliance Industries and the Essar Group step into the ring. The Directorate Gene...
20 Apr, 2026, 03.55 PM IST
Coal imports fall 8.5% in February amid high stockpiles, firm global pricesIndia's coal imports saw an 8.5 percent drop in February, reaching 16.55 million tonnes. This decline was driven by high domestic coal stoc...
12 Apr, 2026, 04.07 PM IST