Manufactured monopoly: How industrial policy is structuring monopolies in IndiaIndia's industrial strategies are shaping a landscape where giant corporations thrive while smaller enterprises struggle to keep up. Polici...
03 Jun, 2026, 02.46 PM IST
Ebola, hantavirus show world's risk preparedness lagging: Pandemic expertGlobal health crisis response has improved since Covid-19. However, a leading expert warns that awareness of pandemic risks remains low. Re...
20 May, 2026, 11.22 AM IST
Bidding deadline for oil, gas blocks extended to June 19The government has also extended the deadline for the eleventh round under the Open Acreage Licensing Policy (OALP), launched in March. he ...
16 May, 2026, 12.47 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
Trump's new front against Iran: The US hunts hidden crypto networksAmerica's Operation Epic Fury is now Operation Economic Fury. The US is targeting Iran's cryptocurrency networks. This aims to stop Iran fr...
30 Apr, 2026, 08.44 PM IST
Mutual funds buy new-age dip; Infy CEO interviewHappy Thursday! Mutual fund inflows into listed new-age companies rose due to valuation adjustments and FPI selloff. This and more in today...
30 Apr, 2026, 07.56 AM IST
Sebi plans risk-based calculation for brokers’ variable net worthIn a groundbreaking initiative, the Securities and Exchange Board of India is set to revamp the variable net worth calculation method for s...
25 Apr, 2026, 09.45 AM IST
Sebi plans risk-based calculation for brokers’ variable net worthThe Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has unveiled plans to overhaul how stockbrokers assess their capital. This innovative str...
25 Apr, 2026, 09.38 AM IST
Arunachal: Siang Upper Multipurpose Project important for entire country, says CM KhanduArunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu called the Siang Upper Multipurpose Project a national strategic asset. He launched developmen...
15 Apr, 2026, 12.02 AM IST
Oil minister rules out upstream oil gas regulatorThere are two regulatory bodies in the oil and gas sector - the Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board, which is a regulator for downst...
11 Jan, 2018, 04.53 PM IST
Regulatory overhaul for upstream regulation in oil and gas production requiredThe idea is to avoid controversy over costs and field operations and do away with the concept of profit petroleum, cost recovery and invest...
10 Jan, 2014, 05.00 AM IST
Upstream hydrocarbon regulation calls for urgent action, as investments beginThe entire regulatory structure needs overhauling. The reality is that upstream regulation remains a work in progress.
26 Feb, 2013, 07.45 AM IST
- Group of ministers proposes regulator for oil and gas fields
A panel of ministers on corruption has asked the government to create an independent regulator for oil and gas fields.
24 Feb, 2012, 05.16 AM IST
Petroleum ministry opposes creation of independent regulator for oil & gas sectorThe petroleum ministry has opposed the creation of a new independent regulator for the oil and gas sector, raising doubts about the impleme...
29 Jun, 2011, 11.22 AM IST
- No need for single regulator for entire oil sector: DGH
At present, the DGH acts as a regulator for the upstream sector while a regulator for the downstream sector has been proposed by the Govern...
25 Sep, 2006, 08.00 PM IST
- DGH may be regulator for upstream petro sector
The Director General of Hydrocarbons may take up an additional responsibility as watchdog for the deregulated petroleum sector's upstream a...
09 Apr, 2002, 05.07 PM IST