Peak demand was comparatively lower at 243 GW during summer 2025 due to favourable weather conditions and an early monsoon. Maximum day temperatures were in the range of 40-45°c over most parts of the country except the western Himalayan region, northeast India, west coast, and southern parts of peninsular India, according to IMD.
Information on Russian oil imports to India is being withheld. The Petroleum Planning and Analysis Cell cited commercial and confidential reasons. The Central Information Commission supported this, citing strategic and economic interests. Details of crude oil imports between June 2022 and June 2025 remain undisclosed. The Commission also noted issues with the PPAC website’s transparency.
State-owned NTPC is planning two 700 MW nuclear units in Bihar’s Banka district. This project could involve an investment of Rs 25,000 crore. NTPC officials are currently conducting a feasibility study. The Bihar government has assured full support. This move aligns with India’s ambition for 100 GW nuclear capacity by 2047. NTPC aims for 2…
Reliance Industries navigated a volatile energy market in FY26 by diversifying crude sourcing and maintaining operational agility. The company replaced disrupted Persian Gulf contracts and worked on alternative routes for stranded crude, ensuring refinery operations were sustained amidst geopolitical challenges and cost swings.
Commuters in Andhra Pradesh face severe diesel shortages. Long queues have formed at petrol bunks for two days. Limited supply from oil companies is intensifying the crisis. Some fuel stations display ‘No Stock’ boards. Dealers warn of potential shutdowns if the situation persists. The disruption is causing significant public inconvenience across the state.
India is boosting Russian oil imports and reviving supplies from Africa, Iran, and Venezuela. This strategy aims to fill a crude oil gap caused by Middle East disruptions. Despite challenges, India has avoided fuel shortages seen elsewhere. Refiners are securing additional Russian oil under a US waiver. African and other alternative sources are proving useful.
The company said that investigations into the April 20 incident have confirmed that the fire was limited in scope. “Post-incident detailed investigations have confirmed the initial assessment that the fire was confined to the heat exchanger stack, affecting only 6 exchangers and their associated auxiliary equipment,” HPCL said in its post.
The Strait of Hormuz has effectively shut to global shipping after the US, led by Donald Trump, imposed a blockade on Iran-linked vessels, triggering retaliation from Tehran and bringing daily ship transits close to zero from a normal of about 135.
India’s peak power demand reached an all-time high of 252.07 GW on Friday. This surge follows an intensifying heat wave across the country. Increased use of cooling devices like air conditioners and coolers is driving up electricity consumption. Experts anticipate further demand increases as heatwave conditions persist through the weekend and into May and June.
The framework could allow electricity bills to be issued as digital credentials on DigiLocker or other platforms, Prince Dhawan, executive director at REC Ltd, told ET. REC is the nodal agency for implementing the India Energy Stack.