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Shine Jacob
Shine Jacob
Shine Jacob is a senior journalist, with experience of over 15 years across print and electronic media. He has covered a wide range of sectors, including energy, infrastructure, logistics, and the automobile industry. He has previously worked with the Times of India, Moneycontrol, Livemint, Cogencis, in addition to regional Malayalam media. Currently based in Chennai, he has also worked as a business journalist in Kolkata and New Delhi.
Shine Jacob is a senior journalist, with experience of over 15 years across print and electronic media. He has covered a wide range of sectors, including energy, infrastructure, logistics, and the automobile industry. He has previously worked with the Times of India, Moneycontrol, Livemint, Cogencis, in addition to regional Malayalam media. Currently based in Chennai, he has also worked as a business journalist in Kolkata and New Delhi.
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Power firms queue up for KG-D6 gas
Power companies are queuing up to renew GSPAs with RIL, despite high-drama surrounding the signing of the new agreements
 "Power firms queue up for KG-D6 gas")
Much ado on RIL gas today
Solution to gas sales purchase agreement deals with buyers likely; SC to also give verdict on hurdle for arbitration panel in tussle with govt
Apex court order to prevail over poll panel freeze on gas price rise
Importantly, RIL might not get to charge the customers prices based on the gross calorific value and continue with the current practice of net present value (NPV)-based pricing
 "Apex court order to prevail over poll panel freeze on gas price rise")
Poll compulsions force diesel price rise rethink
The govt will require poll panel's nod if it decides not to effect a price increase
 "Poll compulsions force diesel price rise rethink")
Deferment of new price deflates gas producers' hopes
UPA govt asked the EC if the increasing gas prices from April 1 would violate its model code of conduct
 "Deferment of new price deflates gas producers' hopes")
Election Commission vetoes gas price hike
Asks for notification to be deferred; RIL's KG-D6 pricing issue may return to Cabinet
 "Election Commission vetoes gas price hike")
RIL keeps liabilities on gas output fall at bay in new pact
New draft has omitted clause to reimburse buyers the liabilities they owe transporters when gas volumes fall
 "RIL keeps liabilities on gas output fall at bay in new pact")
Cross-holdings not a lost game for oil PSUs
Within 15 years of the government divesting 12.5% in ONGC and 10% each in Indian Oil and GAIL, the value has grown almost eight times
 "Cross-holdings not a lost game for oil PSUs")
OilMin behind EC stepping in on RIL gas price: Experts
If the EC decides to put on hold a gas price revision for RIL, it would set a precedent for pricing decisions of the government and policy decisions taken but undergoing procedural delays
Indian companies want torrent but see trickle left by 2020
India has a 4% share of the world's water but needs to cater to 16% of the world's total population
 "Indian companies want torrent but see trickle left by 2020")
Field testing of GM varieties set to resume
GEAC okay for 11 varieties, after gap of more than year
US-based consortium head likely for Turkmen-India gas pipeline
Four partner-countries also keen on registering Tapi in New Jersey
OIDB could be turned into financial institution
Petroleum ministry seeks a share in crude oil cess from FinMin to fund the development board
 "OIDB could be turned into financial institution")
MoEF nod to put projects above Rs 500 cr under PM's purview
Proposal was initiated by the PMO, citing delay in clearances of projects
 "MoEF nod to put projects above Rs 500 cr under PM's purview")
Govt panel to review LPG subsidy pipeline
The 12-member panel will look at the difficulties consumers faced in receiving the subsidy after buying gas cylinders at market rates
 "Govt panel to review LPG subsidy pipeline")
Escrow account to save BP & Niko in KG-D6
Together, they have 40% share in gas output from the field
GM crops: Approval likely soon for field trials
At least 13 varieties are slated for GEAC nod after a long while but states have to also agree; biotech sector waits eagerly
 "GM crops: Approval likely soon for field trials")
Gas price set to be doubled from April 1
Govt notification on $8.4 a unit price likely by month-end
After wanting to quit, BP wants full access to K-G
This is the only block in India where BP is the lead operator; Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Industries is the other major partner
 "After wanting to quit, BP wants full access to K-G")