Global Market: Japan inflation remains below BOJ target as energy costs riseTokyo's inflation eased for a sixth month in May, staying under the Bank of Japan's target. Government subsidies helped cushion rising glob...
29 May, 2026, 10.29 AM IST
Brazil’s cotton farmers cash in on rally fueled by obstacles worlds awayBrazilian cotton farmers are poised to profit from a significant price rally, driven by geopolitical tensions impacting synthetic fiber pro...
27 May, 2026, 10.33 AM IST
Oil market enters tight supply phase after years of underinvestment: Nikhil BhandariGlobal energy markets are entering a structurally tighter phase due to years of underinvestment in crude oil and refining. While renewables...
12 May, 2026, 02.07 PM IST
India’s fuel resilience amid global oil turmoilThe article describes India’s economy as “resilient” amid the West Asia crisis, highlighting the country’s ability to maintain stable fuel ...
09 May, 2026, 01.25 PM IST
Iran war to supercharge Asia's move from fossil fuels to electronsThe U.S. and Israeli conflict with Iran is accelerating Asia's shift to electrification, particularly electric vehicles and battery storage...
30 Apr, 2026, 06.38 AM IST
April oil demand slump reflects supply squeeze, not price pain: JPMorganGlobal oil demand is falling due to supply shortages, not high prices. This is a forced demand loss. Supply disruptions surged in March and...
28 Apr, 2026, 03.14 PM IST
Upstream oil and gas producers to shine in Q4, but OMCs and gas distributors face profit squeezeOil producers anticipate robust earnings for the March quarter due to soaring crude prices. Conversely, fuel retailers and city gas firms f...
23 Apr, 2026, 06.04 AM IST
Global debt to hit post-World War II levels by 2029, IMF says; warns of rising fiscal strain amid West Asia warGlobal public debt is set to surpass 100% of GDP by 2029. This level has not been seen since after World War II. Repeated economic shocks a...
15 Apr, 2026, 10.26 PM IST
India diesel exports jump 20% in March amid Iran warIndia boosted diesel exports significantly in March. This surge was driven by favorable economics for middle distillates. Geopolitical even...
31 Mar, 2026, 05.30 AM IST
Bad weather, sanctions drive more ship-to-ship transfers of Russian oil products, data showsRussia is boosting oil product exports using ship-to-ship transfers. This method helps overcome a shortage of suitable tankers. Western san...
20 Mar, 2026, 05.38 PM IST
Russia surpasses UAE as India's top naphtha supplier amid discountsRussia has surpassed the United Arab Emirates as India's top supplier of naphtha, a key petrochemical feedstock, due to discounted Russian ...
05 Oct, 2023, 10.47 AM IST
Petrochemical companies may see feedstock supply crunch, margin pressureThe supply itself would be a challenge for Asian countries, especially India, which are structurally short of the fuel. Saudi Aramco is the...
24 Sep, 2019, 08.42 AM IST
- Naphtha beats LNG as cheaper fertiliser fuel
For the first time, fertiliser companies have begun paying a higher price for spot LNG (liquefied natural gas) than for naphtha.
04 Oct, 2008, 02.32 AM IST
- State turns to DPC as power demand rises
The sudden increase in electricity demand in Maharashtra has forced the state government to buy electricity from Dabhol plant.
03 Nov, 2006, 01.34 AM IST
- Power from Dabhol to cost state Rs 6.50/unit
Ratnagiri Gas and Power, the new owner of Dabhol power plant, will restart generation in October after a three-month gap, but the cost of p...
23 Sep, 2006, 03.36 AM IST
- Dabhol power to cost Maharashtra Rs 6.50 per unit
Ratnagiri Gas and Power Pvt Ltd, the new owner of Dabhol power plant, will restart generation in October after a three-month gap, but the c...
22 Sep, 2006, 07.00 PM IST
- Oil product sales down 3.5% in Aug
Country's oil product sales fell in annual terms in August, official data showed on Friday, as heavy rains and floods in large parts of the...
22 Sep, 2006, 06.30 PM IST