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West Asia conflict highlights need for India to build natural gas reserves

Rising import dependence and supply disruptions amid West Asia tensions underscore the urgency for India to build strategic natural gas reserves and strengthen LNG storage capacity

Major reforms, consolidation in the works: Coal India CMD B Sairam

CIL Chairman B Sairam outlines the miner's plans to reduce coal stockpiles, modernise operations, pursue gasification and thermal power projects, and accelerate reforms across the organisation

DMRC partners with Airtel Payments Bank to launch Rupay NCMC cards

DMRC's co-branded RuPay NCMC cards with Airtel Payments Bank will let commuters pay for metro travel across multiple cities and recharge digitally through apps

RECPDCL launches transmission tenders for Gujarat renewable projects

RECPDCL has invited bids for two interstate transmission projects to evacuate power from 21.5 GW renewable energy capacity planned across Gujarat

Seci invites bids for 500k tonne green methanol supply under SIGHT scheme

Seci has floated a tender for supply of 5 lakh tonne per annum green methanol under the SIGHT programme of the National Green Hydrogen Mission

Union Cabinet approves ₹1,570 crore ship repair facility in Vadinar

Cabinet clears ₹1,570 crore Vadinar ship repair facility to boost domestic capacity and reduce reliance on foreign shipyards

Cabinet approves ₹23,437 cr rail multi-tracking projects across six states

The Cabinet has cleared Rs 23,437 crore rail multi-tracking projects across six states to enhance connectivity, reduce congestion, and boost freight capacity under PM Gati Shakti

L&T wins ₹2,500-5,000 cr coal-to-ammonium nitrate project in Odisha

The project will produce 2,000 tonnes of ammonium nitrate daily, reducing imports, conserving foreign exchange, and strengthening India's energy and chemicals sectors

Crude oil prices expected to remain high and volatile, says CRISIL

CRISIL says Brent crude prices may stay elevated amid supply disruptions, geopolitical risks, and constrained flows, revising its FY27 price outlook upward to $90-$95 per barrel

Task force suggests measures to boost PNG penetration, reform CGD sector

Panel suggests policy and operational reforms to boost PNG connections, streamline LPG transition, and strengthen city gas distribution ecosystem amid energy disruptions

Task force suggests measures to boost PNG penetration, reform CGD sector

It has pitched for rolling out 60 lakh new PNG connections by June, states mandating PNG in all new buildings and reduction on Value Added Tax on PNG

India plans 62 new vessels with Rs 51,383 crore investment in FY27

India plans to add 62 vessels with Rs 51,383 crore investment this year to strengthen maritime capacity and ensure resilience amid global supply disruptions

Chhattisgarh approves urban gas distribution policy 2026 for PNG rollout

Chhattisgarh has approved a new urban gas policy to expand piped natural gas access, boost clean energy adoption, and strengthen city gas infrastructure across urban centres

Transmission bottlenecks threaten India's ambitious renewable energy goals

India's rapid renewable energy expansion is exposing grid and transmission constraints, with experts warning that system resilience and infrastructure upgrades are critical to sustain growth

India to become second nation with commercial fast breeder reactor: Singh

India is set to join Russia in operating commercial fast breeder reactors, with the Kalpakkam PFBR marking a key milestone in its nuclear energy programme

Delhi's peak power demand crosses 7,000 MW mark for the first time in April

Delhi's peak power demand crosses 7,000 MW in April for the first time as heatwave intensifies; discoms ramp up supply with renewables and short-term sourcing

India's renewable energy deal value jumps five-fold to $2 billion in 2025

Interestingly, China's deal numbers dipped by 37 percent (43 disclosed ones) in 2025 which generated $1.5 billion

India's power demand at fresh high of 256 Gw amid scorching heatwave

Fresh data from the Grid Controller of India shows that electricity demand met by the grid touched a peak of 256.11 GW at 3:38 pm on Saturday, 25 April, up from 252.11 GW recorded on Friday, 24 April

DMRC appoints Sanjay Jamuar as first CEO of Delhi Metro International

Former IRTS officer to lead DMRC's global arm as it expands metro consultancy and project execution in India and overseas markets

West Asia conflict weighs on RIL's O2C margins despite strong revenue

Higher crude prices and fuel demand lifted revenue, but elevated costs and supply disruptions weighed on margins in Oil-to-Chemicals business