Government raises ONGC chairman entry age to 59, offers up to five-year tenureThe government has broadened the eligibility for ONGC's next chairman, raising the maximum entry age to 59 and offering a three-year term e...
05 Jul, 2026, 11.36 AM IST
Will Sensex, Nifty continue to rally on Monday? Q1 earnings among 6 factors to drive Dalal Street this weekSensex gained around 262 points to close at 77,764 on Friday, while Nifty 50 rose more than 95 points to end the session above 24,270 durin...
05 Jul, 2026, 10.38 AM IST
India eyes oil exploration expansion after Middle East war shortagesIn response to a critical energy supply crisis, India is ramping up its efforts in domestic crude exploration. The country, known for its r...
05 Jul, 2026, 09.23 AM IST
Iraq approves preliminary agreements to study strategic oil export pipeline projectsIraq's cabinet has greenlit preliminary deals for strategic oil export pipeline studies. A consortium featuring US firms Capital TI and Che...
05 Jul, 2026, 07.19 AM IST
Diplomatic relations, right decisions: PM Modi outlines how India weathered Iran warPrime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted India's successful navigation of the West Asia crisis, attributing it to timely and correct decisi...
04 Jul, 2026, 02.23 PM IST
OMCs lost Rs 18.9/litre on diesel, ₹6 on petrol in Q1State-run oil companies faced significant losses in the April-June quarter, losing ₹18.9 per litre on diesel and ₹6 on petrol. This downtur...
04 Jul, 2026, 01.11 AM IST
US oil companies see big jump in profitUS oil giants are poised for record profits, potentially sparking a showdown with President Trump over high gasoline prices. Despite fallin...
04 Jul, 2026, 12.38 AM IST
Vedanta Power, Iron & Steel and Oil & Gas shares crash up to 8%. What’s triggering the selloff?Vedanta shares saw profit-taking after a strong rally in newly demerged entities, with most segments falling up to 8% over 14 sessions. Ved...
03 Jul, 2026, 10.37 AM IST
Why petrol and diesel prices haven't fallen yet? Hardeep Singh Puri hints at rate cut after sustained low crude pricesFuel prices might see a dip if international crude oil rates stay low for a few more weeks, according to Union Minister Hardeep Puri. Oil c...
03 Jul, 2026, 09.04 AM IST
State oil companies lose ₹75,000 cr in Q1 on low prices: Oil minister Hardeep Singh PuriState-run oil companies reported a significant loss of ₹74,781 crore in the April-June quarter due to selling fuel below market rates. Desp...
03 Jul, 2026, 12.21 AM IST
India not exporting fuel directly to Russia, any supplies are trader-led: PuriIndia's Oil Minister, Hardeep Singh Puri, has stated that Indian companies are not directly supplying refined fuels to Russia. While report...
02 Jul, 2026, 08.02 PM IST
Airlines shun Rs 10,000-crore ATF subsidy as fuel prices fallA Rs 10,000-crore jet fuel price stabilisation programme has failed to attract any airline sign-ups. The scheme, designed to shield carrier...
02 Jul, 2026, 07.39 PM IST
India's June palm oil imports fall to 14-month low as demand softens, dealers sayIndia's palm oil imports plunged to a 14-month low in June, driven by weak consumer demand and a shrinking price advantage over rival oils....
02 Jul, 2026, 02.59 PM IST
No sudden shelter from storms: What protected India's oil supply during Hormuz crisisIndia successfully navigated the Hormuz Strait closure, avoiding fuel shortages despite initial fears. This resilience wasn't due to last-m...
30 Jun, 2026, 11.11 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
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
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