CIC pulls up PNGRB over RTI reply on safety, inspections of IGL pipeline workThe Central Information Commission has criticized the Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board. This is for not properly answering a Righ...
12 Jun, 2026, 07.56 PM IST
Urea imports may get 50% cheaper before kharif season as China eases suppliesIndia is set to import urea at significantly lower prices. This development follows a sharp decline in global urea rates after a recent spi...
12 Jun, 2026, 04.41 PM IST
Iran war puts Bangladesh’s nascent industrial dreams at riskBangladesh's economic growth is threatened by an energy shortage, leaving new industrial facilities idle. The country faces painful impacts...
12 Jun, 2026, 11.40 AM IST
Govt leaving no stone unturned to make farmers' lives easier: Prime Minister ModiPrime Minister Narendra Modi states farmers are vital for India's food security. The government is actively working to improve farmers' liv...
11 Jun, 2026, 05.52 PM IST
Companies seek lifting of curbs on gas pipeline integrationIndian energy firms want the Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board to allow pipeline connections. This could free up nearly 10% of dom...
10 Jun, 2026, 12.51 AM IST
Fertiliser Ministry seeks to double subsidy from Rs 1.71 lakh crore budgeted for FY27 as Iran war hits costsWith rising prices of imported soil nutrients stemming from ongoing conflicts in West Asia, the fertiliser ministry is pushing for a substa...
09 Jun, 2026, 09.42 PM IST
Govt hikes domestic LPG prices by Rs 29 per cylinderIndia imports 60% of its LPG requirement, with 90% of supplies sourced from West Asia. Despite the near closure of the Strait of Hormuz, In...
09 Jun, 2026, 01.23 PM IST
Indian economy, government finances, see mounting costs from Iran warIndia's economy, once humming with benign inflation and steady growth, now faces mounting costs from the Iran war. As a major oil importer,...
09 Jun, 2026, 08.47 AM IST
Kumar Shanker takes charge as IGL MDKumar Shanker is the new managing director of Indraprastha Gas. He takes over from Kamal Kishore Chatiwal. Shanker is a chemical engineer w...
09 Jun, 2026, 12.50 AM IST
'Making in Russia for India' eyes fertilisers, critical mineral mining JVsIndia's envoy to Moscow, Vinay Kumar, has proposed a 'Making in Russia for India' model. This initiative aims to boost industrial ties acro...
08 Jun, 2026, 12.20 AM IST
'Ocean of energy' found in Andaman: What the new gas discovery means? Can it reduce India's import dependence?Andaman oil discovery news: Oil India has confirmed the discovery of natural gas in an exploratory well in the Andaman Sea, marking a signi...
06 Jun, 2026, 07.52 AM IST
West Asia crisis: Why India needs a fertiliser security strategyIndia’s fertiliser security is deeply tied to global supply chains. The country imports 60% of its DAP requirement, remains fully dependent...
05 Jun, 2026, 10.41 AM IST
India to roll out 6–7 FTAs next year as trade push accelerates: Piyush GoyalIndia is set to sign several major trade deals soon. Three to four significant trade agreements are planned for the next year. Additionally...
05 Jun, 2026, 12.58 AM IST
India's ageing ammonia plants need upgradation, says industry body FAIIndia's fertiliser sector faces a challenge with its heavy reliance on imported natural gas. The Fertiliser Association of India is urging ...
04 Jun, 2026, 04.18 PM 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
NLC India, Reliance Industries to jointly explore developing underground lignite gasification project in GujaratNLC India Ltd and Reliance Industries Ltd are partnering to explore underground lignite gasification in Gujarat. This collaboration aims to...
31 May, 2026, 11.01 AM IST
India races to secure fertilisers as crucial sowing season approaches amid war disruptionsIndia is seeking to boost its fertiliser reserves for the upcoming kharif sowing season by floating tenders for 1.7 million tonnes of urea ...
27 May, 2026, 08.08 PM IST