100 days of Iran war: India must brace for broad-based economic shockIn a volatile turn of events, escalating strikes between Iran and Israel are sending shockwaves that may reach India’s economy. As the spec...
08 Jun, 2026, 03.29 PM IST
More economic safeguards on the cards as West Asia conflict persists: ReportIndia is preparing new measures to protect its economy from the West Asia conflict. The government will introduce these steps gradually as ...
06 Jun, 2026, 12.29 PM IST
Fishermen are being pushed to the brink by fuel costs in Southeast AsiaRising energy, freight, and supply chain expenses are escalating seafood prices globally. Governments offer aid, but it's stretched thin, i...
22 May, 2026, 11.11 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
In India’s parched heart, high power costs put cooling out of reachIndia's scorching summers strain power grids, forcing costly upgrades. While cities like Nagpur manage peak demand with advanced cooling, m...
20 May, 2026, 08.33 AM IST
Rs 3 a litre fuel price hike cuts losses by 25 per cent; daily loss drops to Rs 750 croreIn a noteworthy shift, Indian oil corporations have curtailed daily losses by almost 25% thanks to a Rs 3 per litre increase in petrol and ...
18 May, 2026, 09.04 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
Rising energy bills: How EVs, rooftop solar, induction cooking can protect your household budget and how much they actually costFuel prices are volatile, electricity tariffs are rising, and your LPG cylinder is at the mercy of global events. Here’s how switching to a...
11 May, 2026, 11.49 AM IST
Energy shock strains India’s growth, fiscal outlook: S&P reportIndia faces economic challenges from Middle East conflict. Energy prices and supply constraints strain finances. Rising bond yields, inflat...
06 May, 2026, 09.38 PM IST
PM Modi’s Ujjwala at 10 marks shift from access to empowerment, says education minister Dharmendra PradhanTen years on, the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana has provided clean cooking fuel to over 10 crore women. This initiative has significantly i...
01 May, 2026, 12.24 AM IST
Oil shock will hit Asia harder than the 1970sAsia is experiencing energy shocks similar to the 1970s oil crises, with rising fossil fuel costs impacting consumers and industries. This ...
30 Apr, 2026, 08.28 AM 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
No LPG, no worry: This village in Kolhapur cooks food without cylinders, wood or coalIn Maharashtra's Kolhapur district, families are cooking with biogas, a clean fuel derived from local waste like cattle dung and kitchen sc...
28 Apr, 2026, 04.33 PM IST
May 1 LPG Rule Changes Update: Will gas cylinder prices rise again? What consumers should knowMay 1 LPG Rule Changes News: Indian LPG consumers face rising fuel prices due to West Asian conflicts, with domestic and commercial cylinde...
28 Apr, 2026, 08.40 AM IST
Energy shock ripples from kitchens to forests as Africa and South Asia grapple with rising fuel costsGlobal fuel price hikes are pushing families in Kenya and India back to burning charcoal and wood. This reversal threatens years of progres...
27 Apr, 2026, 04.29 PM IST
Government may widen subsidy net to cover all cooking fuelsA comprehensive ‘cooking subsidy’ is being readied and it could form part of govt's poll manifesto.
09 Jan, 2019, 03.10 PM IST
- Cooking gas and kerosene subsidies call for urgent reform
We need to keep the big picture in mind and overhaul the pricing and market-design regime for both the subsidised domestic fuels.
19 May, 2012, 07.07 AM IST