Saurav Anand

India’s leading cement companies plan to boost green power capacity by nearly 50% to 5.8-6 GW by 2028 with ₹12,000-13,000 crore investment, cutting costs and advancing net-zero goals.

Brent crude soared past $100 per barrel amid escalating West Asia conflict, triggering a sharp sell-off in Indian stock markets and weakening the rupee to 95.10.

India’s power demand hit a record 169 billion units in August, rising 12.8% year-on-year amid weak rainfall and higher cooling needs, while electricity prices outside solar hours surged nearly 33% due to supply constraints.

The government has extended the bid deadline for OALP-X and OALP-XI deepwater blocks to November 15, 2026, awaiting implementation rules for the ₹84,084-crore Samudra Manthan scheme.

India is among the seven economies, alongside Brazil, China, Ethiopia, Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand, that have directed support towards vehicles more widely used by lower- and middle-income consumers.

NTPC invites global bids to develop a grid-connected sodium-ion battery storage pilot, aiming to reduce lithium dependence and enhance India's renewable energy storage under local grid and climate conditions. Submission deadline is October 15, 2026.

Coal production from captive and commercial mines in India is set to exceed 228 million tonnes in FY 2026-27, driven by nine new mines and steady output growth despite monsoon challenges, says the coal ministry.

India’s state-run oil marketing companies face pressure from high crude prices above $100 per barrel, impacting fuel margins, LPG under-recoveries, and working capital, with limited relief expected soon.

Uttar Pradesh became India's top residential rooftop solar market in August by adding 228.95 MW, helping PM Surya Ghar reach 16.18 GW capacity across 5.46 million households despite a slight national dip.

Russia imported a record 172,000 tonne of oil products worth €114 million during the month, more than seven times its previous monthly high and three times the volume imported during all of 2025, according to the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA).