Gujarat can emerge as major defence manufacturing hub: RajnathDefence Minister Rajnath Singh highlighted Gujarat's potential as a major defence manufacturing hub, emphasizing its industrial strength an...
30 Jun, 2026, 04.30 PM IST
India plans to cut reliance on Middle East oil, tap spot market after war shockIndia's state refiners are pivoting away from Middle Eastern oil contracts following the Iran war's supply disruptions. They plan to boost ...
30 Jun, 2026, 04.16 PM IST
Draft Uniform Civil Code bill for West Bengal will be produced before state Cabinet on July 2: CM Suvendu AdhikariWest Bengal's Chief Minister announced the draft Uniform Civil Code bill will be presented to the state Cabinet on July 2, preceding its As...
29 Jun, 2026, 07.32 PM IST
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...
29 Jun, 2026, 07.10 PM IST
BPCL to buy 40% stake in Tiki Tar and Shell India for Rs 85 croreBharat Petroleum Corporation is set to acquire a 40% stake in Tiki Tar and Shell India for Rs 85 crore, bolstering its presence in India's ...
29 Jun, 2026, 02.47 PM IST
Repeated crises reaffirm role of PSU oil firmsDuring national emergencies such as floods and the recent pandemic, India's state-run oil companies have shown their crucial importance by ...
29 Jun, 2026, 12.47 AM IST
From floods to war, state-run oil firms prove indispensable despite repeated privatisation bidsIndia's state-run oil companies have proven indispensable during national crises, from floods and pandemics to global conflicts. Despite pa...
28 Jun, 2026, 01.09 PM IST
As GST turns 10, focus shifts to AI-led compliance, faster refunds, simpler tax processesIndia's Goods and Services Tax, now in its tenth year, is evolving towards greater efficiency. The government is leveraging AI, data sharin...
28 Jun, 2026, 11.42 AM IST
Pakistan hikes petroleum levy on petrol, diesel; keeps retail prices unchangedPakistan's government has increased the petroleum levy on petrol and diesel, keeping retail prices steady despite falling international oil...
28 Jun, 2026, 09.42 AM IST
Petroleum vulnerability rising, India must build crude buffers and cut import dependence, EY cautionsIndia faces mounting vulnerability due to its soaring dependence on imported crude oil, now exceeding 90%. A recent EY report urges augment...
28 Jun, 2026, 08.58 AM IST
West Bengal to implement UCC following Gujarat, Assam model: Suvendu AdhikariWest Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced the state will implement the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) following legal procedures, mir...
26 Jun, 2026, 01.40 PM IST
Qatar offers crude for July-August loading via tender, sources sayQatarEnergy has launched a tender to sell crude oil for July-August loadings, offering its Al-Shaheen, Marine Qatar, and Marine Land grades...
26 Jun, 2026, 10.16 AM IST
No bids made in Indian Oil tender for ships to carry Gulf cargoes, say sourcesIndian Oil Corporation has failed to secure any bids for chartering vessels to transport crude oil and LPG from the Strait of Hormuz. Ship ...
23 Jun, 2026, 11.50 AM IST
Shipping data reveals see-saw situation in Strait of HormuzShipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz plummeted on Sunday after Iran declared it closed again, citing alleged violations of a peace...
22 Jun, 2026, 08.31 AM IST
Post-deal, Indian Oil Corp issues first tenders to lift oil, LPG from Hormuz portsIndian Oil Corporation, India's top refiner, has issued tenders for ships. These vessels will transport liquefied petroleum gas and oil. Th...
18 Jun, 2026, 11.55 PM IST
HPCL's Rajasthan refinery restarts key crude unit after April fireHindustan Petroleum Corp Ltd's joint venture refinery in Rajasthan has restarted its crude distillation unit after a fire in April. This re...
18 Jun, 2026, 04.42 PM IST
Indian state fuel retailers hitting borrowing limits, says officialIndian state fuel companies are facing financial strain. They are borrowing more money as they sell petrol, diesel, and LPG at prices lower...
18 Jun, 2026, 01.55 PM IST