According to a Crisil Ratings assessment, several Indian economic sectors, including basmati rice, fertilizers, airlines, and energy-related industries, could be affected by rising geopolitical uncertainty in the Middle East and disruptions to maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. Given their direct exposure to the region, industries such as basmati rice, fertilizers, diamond polishing, travel…
As state-run Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd. (BPCL) works to expand crude procurement from non-Russian sources, India’s oil import policy is clearly being reevaluated. The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas announced on Friday that BPCL would double the amount of its FY26 contract by purchasing 12 million barrels of crude oil from Brazil’s state-owned Petrobras…
Monday’s trading is centred on oil and gas equities because the price of Brent crude oil is close to $60 per barrel, while the price of US WTI crude oil fell below $60 per barrel. It will have an impact on Indian businesses that refine crude oil and produce petroleum products. The US President’s reciprocal…
Crude oil prices fell 6.7% to settle at ₹5,735 after eight OPEC+ countries announced they would go ahead with their production hike plan. While OPEC cited strong fundamentals, it also hinted at pausing future increases if needed. Adding to the downward pressure, the US President’s new tariffs could dampen economic growth and reduce fuel demand….
Record production levels and forecasts of mild weather that are expected to reduce heating demand in early April led natural gas prices to fall -0.29% to 344.2. Gas storage levels are still 8% below seasonal norms, including inventory drawdowns due to severe cold in January. According to LSEG figures, average gas production in the Lower…
According to Kumar Mangalam Birla, chairman of the Aditya Birla Group, Hindalco plans to invest Rs 45,000 crore over the next three years in its copper, aluminum, and specialized alumina subsidiaries. The investment will be directed toward next-generation high-precision designed products and upstream operations. While speaking at the launch of its new corporate identity, Birla…
Natural gas prices rose 1.14% to ₹355.4 on the back of a decline in natural gas production and cold weather. The severe cold weather in January and February forced energy companies to remove large quantities of gas from storage, which is 12% below the average for this time of year. According to LSEG data, average…
The key role of renewable power The IREDA board has authorized the funding of Rs 5000 crore in one or more tranches through a QIP or placement of qualifying institutions. According to the exchanges’ filing, the board has determined that shareholder permission is required for fundraising, and government ownership cannot reduce the company’s post-issue paid-up…
On Wednesday, KPI Green Energy declared that, on its own, it has effectively achieved zero net debt status. “We are pleased to inform you that as of August 28, 2024, the company has successfully attained zero net debt status on a standalone basis,” the company stated in a regulatory statement. This accomplishment demonstrates our commitment…
JSW Neo Energy, a JSW Energy subsidiary, declared that it has obtained a letter of award (LoA) from NTPC to establish a 300 MW wind-solar hybrid power plant that is connected to the ISTS. The award is a component of the tariff-based competitive bid that was requested for the creation of 1,000 MW ISTS-connected Wind-Solar…
