After Iran, China has a powerful new oil price weaponChina has emerged as the world's first oil "swing importer," significantly reducing its imports by a third to an eight-year low. This move,...
16 Jun, 2026, 09.19 AM IST
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
China's imports of major commodities show price remains key driverChina's May commodity trade reveals price is key to its resource imports. Crude oil imports hit an eight-year low due to high prices. Coppe...
10 Jun, 2026, 10.22 AM IST
Why oil’s not at $200 after the biggest supply shock in historyGlobal oil prices are defying expectations, staying below $100 a barrel even after the Strait of Hormuz was effectively blocked. Record US ...
06 Jun, 2026, 08.22 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
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
China's factory activity expands more as Iran war risks mountChina's factories saw growth for a second month in April. Exporters are shipping goods early, fearing higher costs from the Iran conflict. ...
30 Apr, 2026, 09.59 AM IST
How Asia-Pacific is fighting a fuel shock that could get worseAsian nations are grappling with prolonged energy supply strains due to the Middle East conflict, prompting governments to implement costly...
28 Apr, 2026, 07.52 AM IST
Coal India absorbs cost surge to shield consumersCoal India Limited is absorbing increased input costs to protect consumers from higher coal prices. Expenses for explosives and industrial ...
13 Apr, 2026, 12.41 AM 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
Informal sector steps up coal stocking over price concernsCoal prices have risen internationally and percolated to the free market rates for coal clocking a premium of 10-15% over the usual rates d...
03 Apr, 2026, 11.48 PM IST
Coal paying important role in India's energy security amid Israel-Iran warIndia's energy security relies on coal amid global fuel uncertainties. Domestic production meets rising demand, with significant stockpiles...
19 Mar, 2026, 05.25 PM IST
India’s swelling coal stockpiles test state-owned mining giantEarly monsoon rains in India have dampened electricity demand, leaving Coal India Ltd. with high coal stockpiles and reduced auction premiu...
10 Jun, 2025, 12.52 PM IST
Coal India's May sales driven sharply lower by slump in power demandMore than three quarters of the electricity generated in India is derived from coal, with Coal India - the world's largest coal miner - acc...
02 Jun, 2020, 09.26 AM IST
Power plants light up on record coal supplyGovernment data showed coal supplies at a three-month high in December, rising steadily since September when disruptions caused by rains ha...
17 Dec, 2018, 10.30 AM IST
Coal India reverses output drop as power plant stockpiles plungeCoal India is now seeking to replenish the falling inventories at power plants.
02 Sep, 2017, 11.22 AM IST
CIL’s production cut helps reduce stockpile at pitheads, power plantsKolkata-headquartered miner had recorded double-digit jump in coal production. However, it saw slow offtake of its coal due to the slowdown...
16 May, 2016, 04.02 AM IST