Crude inventory nears 1-year high on stronger importsIndia's crude oil reserves have surged to a near one-year peak, reaching 104 million barrels by June's end. This rebound follows a signific...
03 Jul, 2026, 07.43 AM IST
Don't worry, banks have shock absorbers: RBIIn its bi-annual Financial Stability Report, the RBI flagged concerns over customer service in the insurance sector and again cautioned tha...
01 Jul, 2026, 01.09 AM 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
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
Asia's vendors grapple with rising costs of ever-present plasticsRising plastic costs: Asian food vendors are struggling with soaring plastic costs, a direct consequence of the Middle East energy crisis. ...
28 Jun, 2026, 10.38 AM IST
World MSME Day: Chemical industry seeks policy support to boost competitiveness amid global trade disruptionsIndian chemical industry leaders are urging a policy overhaul to boost competitiveness ahead of World MSME Day 2026. They highlight the nee...
27 Jun, 2026, 09.55 AM IST
Hormuz oil shock echoes 1973 embargo lessonsThe recent Strait of Hormuz closure, though brief, signals a potential turning point for global energy. Echoing the 1973 oil embargo, this ...
26 Jun, 2026, 11.41 AM IST
Strong balance sheets help India Inc absorb West Asia fallout: CrisilA stress test by Crisil Ratings covering 34 sectors that account for 65% of its rated corporate debt suggests that India Inc remains broadl...
25 Jun, 2026, 05.57 PM IST
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...
25 Jun, 2026, 02.24 PM IST
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...
25 Jun, 2026, 12.28 AM IST
UAE oil exports rebound to 85% of pre-war levels as Gulf supply routes adapt: IEAUnited Arab Emirates oil exports have rebounded significantly, reaching nearly 85% of pre-conflict levels by early June. Leveraging alterna...
24 Jun, 2026, 08.07 AM IST
Hormuz shipping activity shows signs of recovery; Indian refiners shine amid disruption: S&P GlobalShipping through the crucial Strait of Hormuz is showing signs of recovery, with daily transits increasing significantly, though still far ...
23 Jun, 2026, 08.34 PM IST
How India can build a bigger oil buffer without straining the exchequerAs tensions around Iran and the Strait of Hormuz ease, India should focus not only on managing the immediate oil crisis but also on strengt...
21 Jun, 2026, 11.07 PM IST
Indian refiners increase Russian and UAE oil imports ahead of Hormuz recoveryIndia's crude oil imports hit a milestone in June, as Russia emerged as the primary supplier, followed closely by the UAE's near-record imp...
21 Jun, 2026, 11.46 AM IST
IOCL Solarises commissioned 150 kW Rooftop Solar System at its Guwahati facilityFacing energy security challenges, Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) has installed a 150-kW rooftop solar system at its Guwahati facili...
19 Jun, 2026, 05.36 PM IST
SEEPCO supplies 6 million barrels of Nigerian crude to Indian refinersAmidst West Asia crisis concerns, India's state-run refiners diversified oil supplies by sourcing nearly six million barrels from Nigeria's...
16 Jun, 2026, 10.23 PM IST