energy sector

New Delhi, April 10 – Artificial intelligence is set to become an integral part of governance and everyday life, but it should be used as a tool to enhance human intelligence rather than replace it, Union Minister of State Dr. Jitendra Singh said on Friday.Addressing VAKTAVYA 2026 here, Singh...

New Delhi, April 8: Activity in India’s private equity market improved in Q1 2026, with total equity investments reaching $3.83 billion, a 0.9 per cent sequential increase and a 66.4 per cent year-on-year surge, according to a report released on Wednesday.The report from the London Stock...

New Delhi, April 7 – The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is likely to maintain its policy rates, as liquidity tools will take center stage in 2026, even though crude prices are about 50 per cent above the central bank’s $70 per barrel assumption, a report said on Tuesday."Current oil prices are 50...

New Delhi, April 6: Elevated global crude oil prices above $90 per barrel could begin to significantly weigh on the earnings of Nifty companies, a report has said.According to Bernstein analysts' estimates, for every $10 per barrel increase beyond $90, Nifty earnings may decline by 2-3 per...

New Delhi, April 6 Indian Energy Exchange (IEX) said on Monday that it has achieved the highest-ever electricity trading volume of 141 BU (billion units) in FY26, a 17 per cent year-on-year increase driven by strong performance in the real-time electricity market.In the financial year 2025-26...

South Korea Targets 20% Renewable Energy by 2030 Amid Global Energy Concerns Seoul, April 6 – In a major push to reduce its heavy reliance on energy imports and meet the surging power demand driven by advanced industries, South Korea has set ambitious goals for its energy sector. The Ministry of...

New Delhi, April 5 – The apex business chamber, CII, on Sunday sought further fiscal and monetary policy concessions from the government and the RBI to address the global uncertainty triggered by the West Asia conflict, even as it praised “the series of timely, well-calibrated, and coordinated...

New Delhi, April 2 State-owned CIL subsidiaries Bharat Coking Coal Ltd (BCCL), Central Coalfields Ltd (CCL), Western Coalfields Ltd (WCL), and Mahanadi Coalfields Ltd (MCL) reported a decline in coal production in the recently concluded 2025-26 financial year.This decline in production comes...

New Delhi, April 2 The reimposed windfall export taxes on diesel and aviation turbine fuel (ATF) will not apply to Reliance Industries Ltd's SEZ refinery due to court rulings, a senior official said on Thursday.Effective from March 26, the government revised fuel levies, reintroducing export...

New Delhi, April 2 – India’s primary market has started 2026 on a strong note, with initial public offerings (IPOs) raising $2.5 billion in the first quarter, marking a 7.8 per cent increase year-on-year (YoY) and the highest first-quarter performance since 2018, according to a new report...

Mumbai, April 1 US tariff orders are likely to moderate India Inc's credit profiles in the second half of FY26, and the West Asia conflict, especially its duration, will play a crucial role in determining how it pans out in the future, rating agencies said on Wednesday.Crisil Ratings, which...

New Delhi, April 1 India Ratings and Research (Ind-Ra) said on Wednesday that the corporate credit profile has remained strong for the fifth consecutive year in 2025-26, supported by domestic policy measures and favorable macroeconomic conditions.Disruptions related to tariffs were largely...

New Delhi, April 1 Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu said on Wednesday that the decision by public sector oil marketing companies to implement a partial and staggered increase in jet fuel prices for domestic airlines will help protect passengers from sharp fare hikes.Aviation Turbine...

New Delhi, April 1 The state-owned Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA) has reported its highest-ever annual loan sanctions of ₹51,883 crore and disbursements of ₹34,946 crore in FY 2025-26, according to provisional data released on Tuesday.The outstanding loan book witnessed a...

Johannesburg, March 31 South African President Cyril Ramaphosa announced an ambitious initiative to attract investment of around USD 60 million over the next two years at the 6th edition of the annual South Africa Investment Conference in Johannesburg on Tuesday."Investment conferences such as...

New Delhi, March 31 – The recent surge in global oil prices is testing Pakistan's fragile macroeconomic stability, and the International Monetary Fund's (IMF) tolerance of Islamabad's decision to shield domestic fuel prices signals a shift in approach, a new report has said.The report from...

Coal India Secures Major Clean Energy Project Coal India Limited (CIL) has received a Letter of Award (LoA) to set up a large-scale battery energy storage system (BESS) in Telangana, marking a significant step in its clean energy expansion strategy.The project has been awarded by Telangana...

India’s Fuel Duty Overhaul: Impact on Reliance SEZ Exports and Refining Margins Uncertainty Over SEZ Export Tax Following India’s fuel duty changes effective March 26, significant uncertainty remains regarding whether Reliance Industries’ SEZ refinery exports will continue to enjoy exemptions...

India Addresses Fuel Supply Concerns, Expands PNG Network New Delhi – The Indian government is taking proactive steps to address concerns regarding petrol and diesel supply while simultaneously accelerating the rollout of piped natural gas (PNG) infrastructure across the country. According to...

In New Delhi, on March 25, a report by the government for February 2026 revealed that several infrastructure projects worth over ₹150 crore each had incurred a cumulative cost overrun of ₹5.66 trillion.The latest "Flash Report on Central Sector Infrastructure Projects" showed that the revised...