The Centre is preparing to introduce significant amendments to nuclear power laws, potentially allowing private sector involvement in key areas like atomic mineral exploration, mining, and fuel fabrication. These changes aim to reshape the nuclear power ecosystem, currently dominated by the Department of Atomic Energy.
A desperate scramble for immediately available oil supplies is occurring globally, with traders paying unprecedented prices for prompt cargoes. This physical market frenzy contrasts with futures, highlighting a significant crude shortfall as Middle East supplies are disrupted. Refiners may cut production, deepening shortages of vital products like diesel and jet fuel.
The support is aimed at partially offsetting operational expenses and revenue losses faced by retailers. Explaining the mechanism, a dealer said the company compares current sales with historical averages.
India’s oil refiners are prepared for changes in Russian crude supply. Weaker domestic demand and available oil from the US and Middle East offer alternatives. China’s reduced market presence also helps maintain supply. Maintenance at major refiners has increased Russian crude in storage. This provides Indian refiners with more options in the short term.
India’s LPG consumption plummeted by 13% in March due to West Asia conflict-induced supply disruptions. Despite government efforts to boost domestic production and meet household demand, commercial and bulk sales saw significant drops. However, overall LPG consumption for the fiscal year ending March 2026 still registered a 6% increase.
India’s glass industry faces severe production disruptions due to Middle East conflict-induced energy shortages. Gas diversions to households have crippled factories, leading to output cuts and price hikes across various sectors. Manufacturers anticipate prolonged impacts, affecting everything from beverages to pharmaceuticals.
Nayara Energy, facing EU sanctions as a major buyer of Russian oil, sued Microsoft in Delhi High Court after its services were suspended. Accusing Microsoft of corporate overreach, Nayara argued the abrupt suspension impacted critical operations. Microsoft restored services, leading Nayara to withdraw its petition, with the court granting leave to re-approach if similar issues…
Gurdeep Singh will continue as Chairman and Managing Director of NTPC. His tenure gets a one-year extension. The extension is effective from August 1, 2025, till July 31, 2026. The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet approved the proposal. Earlier, PESB found no suitable candidates for the CMD post. NTPC is India’s largest power producer under…
BSNL and Numaligarh Refinery Limited (NRL) have signed an agreement to deploy India’s first 5G captive non-public network in the refinery sector. This collaboration aims to establish secure, ultra-reliable, and real-time industrial connectivity, leveraging indigenous 5G infrastructure for mission-critical operations. The partnership is expected to create replicable models for other industrial sectors, supporting India’s digital…
Donald Trump’s threat to hike tariffs on Indian exports over its Russian oil imports isn’t likely to move the needle in New Delhi. India, driven by domestic needs and economics, isn’t ditching cheaper Russian crude anytime soon. Behind the posturing lies a bigger story, about energy security, shifting alliances, and a clash between political theatre…