India must push solar, grid reforms to navigate oil price rise: Ex-NITI Aayog member Arvind Virmanisuggested navigating this crisis by adopting a two-pronged strategy by implementing a gradual pass-through of rising oil and gas prices in ...
17 May, 2026, 12.47 PM IST
Govt turns up heat on induction push, makers asked to ramp up productionIn a bold push towards sustainability, the government is calling on manufacturers to ramp up induction cooktop production. With plans to ac...
14 May, 2026, 12.59 AM IST
Oil & gas sector outlook 2026: Higher brent prices seen boosting upstream firms, hurting OMC marginsGlobal oil markets have shifted dramatically. Geopolitical tensions have caused a surge in Brent crude prices. Supply disruptions are a maj...
11 May, 2026, 11.51 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
FY27 earnings growth may drop to 10%: Jitendra Sriram on the impact of sustained $100 oilThe war forced changes on quite a few fronts. First was a re-assessment of the “new-normal” for crude and on certain commodities where supp...
03 May, 2026, 12.26 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
Induction cooktop: EPACK Durable expands into infrared cooktops as gas squeeze shifts demandEPACK Durable Limited has launched infrared cooktops, expanding its electric cooking range. This move supports a national trend towards ele...
29 Apr, 2026, 04.23 PM IST
India weighs induction cooktop subsidy amid Iran war energy crisisIndia is exploring incentives for induction cooktops. This move aims to transition households from LPG to solar electricity. The government...
28 Apr, 2026, 11.35 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
ET Awards: India Inc discusses strategy as FM Sitharaman signals readiness for reforms amid rising global uncertaintyIndia's finance minister has urged industry leaders to engage in open dialogue. Discussions at the Economic Times Awards focused on navigat...
27 Apr, 2026, 02.14 PM IST
Cooking through crisis: LPG shortage ignites this smart kitchen brand's hybrid cooking solutionSmart kitchen appliance brands such as Beyond Appliances are introducing hybrid configurations that combine traditional gas cooking with el...
23 Apr, 2026, 12.33 PM IST
Induction cooktop makers may be enticed with duty, GST cutsIndia is weighing tax cuts on induction cooktops. This aims to boost local manufacturing and make electric cooking more affordable. The gov...
23 Apr, 2026, 12.21 AM IST
West Asia crisis: Govt considering customs duty cut on critical induction cooktop componentsIn a bid to enhance accessibility to induction cooktops, the government is contemplating a reduction in import duties on components. Additi...
22 Apr, 2026, 06.39 PM IST
Indian restaurants' 'slowdown' is ringing up a ₹79,000 cr bill as Iran war chokes LPG supplyThe Indian dining scene is looking at a staggering monthly loss of ₹79,000 crore as a result of a commercial LPG shortage. This hiccup is f...
16 Apr, 2026, 04.21 PM IST
The Invisible Stovetop Is Here – How This 2026 Kitchen Innovation Could Change Home Cooking ForeverAmerican kitchens are set for a major change in 2026 with the arrival of invisible stovetops. This technology hides cooking elements beneat...
15 Apr, 2026, 02.30 PM IST
Induction cooking could raise power demand by 27 GWInduction cooking will significantly boost power demand. Experts predict an increase of 13 to 27 gigawatts. This new demand will be most no...
11 Apr, 2026, 12.48 AM IST