Cement sector faces muted Q1 FY27 as heat, water scarcity hit demand: Ashika's Jyoti GuptaIndia's cement sector faces a subdued start to FY27, with extended heat and water scarcity dampening construction despite a delayed monsoon...
Monsoon blues, weak demand dampen July outlook for cement pricesCement prices are expected to hold steady in July, with the monsoon and sluggish demand dampening prospects for significant hikes. While Ju...
Power demand tops 250 GW as weak monsoon keeps heat onIndia's peak power demand is soaring above 250 GW due to lingering heatwaves, outpacing a sluggish monsoon. Authorities are preparing conti...
Government lifts curbs on petrol, diesel sales at pumps as global oil prices fallFuel stations can now freely sell petrol and diesel to all customers. The government has removed restrictions on bulk buyers purchasing fue...
India lifts curbs on retail sale of petrol, diesel to commercial buyers from July 1India has removed restrictions on commercial buyers purchasing petrol and diesel from retail outlets, effective July 1. These emergency mea...
Tata Motors CV can cross 1 million vehicles after Iveco deal: N Chandrasekaran at AGMTata Motors Commercial Vehicles anticipates exceeding one million annual sales post-Iveco acquisition, projecting a global top-four ranking...
All-night food delivery booms as changing eating habits of young consumers, FIFA fuels demandLate-night food delivery in India has doubled over the past year, with a reported surge of 12-15% for orders placed between 11 pm and 3 am....
Venezuela's largest refinery shutdown after power outage, sources sayVenezuela's largest Amuay refinery, a crucial fuel producer, faced a temporary shutdown due to a power outage following recent deadly earth...
As Europe faces extreme heat, China's 'Spider-Woman' AC installer stuns the internetAs Europe swelters under a severe heatwave, a viral video of a woman expertly installing an air conditioner while dangling outside a Chines...
India’s ethanol strategy: Automakers treading cautiously, consumers remain unconvinced and experts are waryWith the rollout of E85 fuel and policy changes to support mass flex-fuel deployment, the government is attempting something few large econ...
El Nino may force India to boost rice-based ethanol output for E20 goalIndia might need to boost rice-based ethanol production for E20 fuel blending by 2026-27. El Nino's impact on sugarcane and maize crops cou...
China state refiners considering resuming Iran oil imports, sources sayChina's major state-owned refiners, Sinopec and PetroChina, are exploring a return to purchasing Iranian oil after a U.S. waiver, marking a...
IndiGo, SpiceJet shares rally up to 4% as crude oil prices fall below pre-war levels after 42% crashAviation stocks, including IndiGo and SpiceJet gained after crude oil prices declined sharply as supply concerns eased following progress i...
China's EV exports in May rise 50% on-year to reach record highChina’s exports of electric vehicles hit a record $9.2 billion in May, rising nearly 50% year-on-year, as global demand for cleaner transpo...
Coal stocks at power plants seen at 42 MT as demand surgesCoal stocks at thermal power plants are projected to be around 42 million tonnes at the monsoon's onset, a dip from last year's 58 million ...
Jet fuel crack spread may exceed $50 in 2026; airfares may climb up to 25%: ReportGeopolitical tensions and refinery issues are significantly impacting jet fuel supplies, leading to increased airline operational costs. Th...
Airline ticket prices may stay high as carriers bank fuel relief from Iran dealA U.S.-Iran peace deal has lowered oil prices, promising billions in fuel savings for airlines. However, passengers may not see immediate f...