ONGC plans to reverse the fall in oil and gas production, with production rebounding to 25.6 mt in FY25

The biggest oil and gas producer in India, ONGC, said on a conference call with investors that it would reverse years of production drop this year and progressively increase output going forward as it invests billions to produce from more recent discoveries. Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) produced 21.707 million tonnes of crude oil…

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Windfall tax increased on crude oil imposed diesel cut; duty on ATF export unchanged in fortnightly review

The government decreased the windfall tax on diesel exports on Wednesday while raising it on domestically produced crude oil. According to a government statement, the tax on crude oil produced by local companies, such as the state-owned Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC), was increased from Rs 9,500 per tonne to Rs 10,200 per tonne…

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Gold Prices Today: Volatility on the cards, yellow metal support at Rs 52,570-52,350

On Wednesday, gold prices held steady near a three-month high on the international markets as reports of Russian missiles killing two people in Poland increased demand for safe-haven assets, and signs of slowing US inflation increased bets for lower rate hikes. Gold was unchanged at $1,776.50 an ounce after reaching its highest level since August…

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India becomes a net importer of steel again in October

In October, for the second time this fiscal year, India became a net importer of steel due to lower-cost options in the downstream industry, such as cold-rolled and coated goods, while exports significantly decreased in volume. According to information accessible with the Steel Ministry, steel imports totaled 5,93,000 tonnes in October, compared to exports of…

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Indian miners want a higher import tax on products made of aluminium, zinc, and copper

According to a memo sent to the government and obtained by Reuters, India’s largest mining sector organisation is asking for increased import levies on metals like zinc, copper, and aluminium to help slow the flow of less expensive imports, particularly from China. The Federation of Indian Mineral Industries (FIMI) stated in a note written to…

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Yellow metal could remain erratic as investors pay attention to U.S. retail sales data

Gold prices slightly declined on Monday from a three-month high reached in the previous session as the dollar and U.S. government yields increased in response to a top U.S. central banker’s warning that the Federal Reserve is not yet “softening” its fight against inflation. After reaching its highest level since August 18 on Friday, spot…

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