NTPC Ltd has forged a promising partnership with Electricite de France (EDF) to investigate innovative nuclear power ventures in India. This collaboration focuses on assessing the suitability of EDF’s EPR technology, following recent government endorsements.
India’s electricity demand has hit an all-time high of 260.5 gigawatts. This record was set on Tuesday as heat waves gripped the nation. The demand is rising sharply even before the peak summer months. This surge underscores the growing need for electricity. The government is prepared for higher demand.
India Ratings and Research (Ind-Ra) projects coal-based power will remain crucial for base load management in the medium term, despite strong renewable capacity additions. Thermal capacity additions are expected to accelerate in FY26, driven by demand expectations. Ind-Ra maintains a stable outlook for thermal, solar, and wind power projects, citing healthy performance and payment trends.
To boost coal demand and lower electricity costs, Coal India Limited has taken a new step. Power plants using CIL coal can now sell surplus electricity in power exchanges. This began on August 1. Earlier, power generators could only supply power under existing agreements. The revised policy allows sale of un-requisitioned surplus power in the…
The US has imposed new Iran sanctions, targeting the Persian Gulf Strait Authority, responsible for managing passage through the vital Strait of Hormuz. This move comes as Iran’s control over the waterway, crucial for global oil, has caused economic instability. The authority recently asserted Tehran’s territorial claims in the region.
Domestic LPG supply remains at 100 percent amid the West Asia crisis. No dry-outs have been reported nationwide. Online LPG bookings are nearly 98 percent. Oil marketing companies are ensuring uninterrupted supply. The public is urged to avoid panic buying and purchase only as per requirements. Fertiliser availability is robust with substantial stocks.
Nobel laureate Abhijit Banerjee suggests India re-evaluate the benefits of cheap Russian oil imports following the US imposition of a 25% tariff on Indian goods, effectively raising duties to 50%. He proposes considering halting Russian oil purchases to potentially negotiate tariff removal with the US, especially given the impact on India’s exports.
Lenders to Jaiprakash Power Ventures are planning to sell their ₹3,800 crore investment in the company, acquired during a debt restructuring in 2019. This sale of compulsorily convertible preference shares would give the buyer a 25% stake, potentially leading to a controlling 51% stake after an open offer. ICICI Bank is leading the creditor group…
Indian refiners are increasing U.S. crude oil purchases this month due to competitive prices, potentially reducing the trade deficit amid U.S.-India trade tensions. Indian Oil Corp, Bharat Petroleum Corp, and Reliance Industries have collectively bought millions of barrels of U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude.
Concerns over fuel, shipping, and fertilizer supplies dominated a Parliamentary panel meeting. Officials assured adequate fuel reserves and fertilizer availability for the Kharif season. However, 37 Indian ships are stranded in West Asia due to the Strait of Hormuz closure. Cargo insurance premiums have risen sharply. The government is addressing these issues amid ongoing global…