Moody’s Ratings has affirmed Baa3 credit ratings for Adani Energy Solutions entities. This includes Adani Transmission Step-One Ltd, Adani Transmission Restricted Group 1, and Adani Electricity Mumbai Ltd. The rating agency maintains a negative outlook. This is due to governance risks linked to legal proceedings involving Adani Group executives.
The Central Electricity Authority has proposed increasing fixed monthly electricity charges, which could raise household power bills even with lower usage. The move aims to help power distributors recover costs as rooftop solar adoption and captive power generation reduce electricity purchases from discoms. Separate tariff structures for solar users have also been suggested.
Nitin Bhatnagar, Executive Director and State Head of IndianOil AOD State said that the supply of domestic LPG cylinders and petroleum products in the state of Assam remains completely normal and adequate stocks of both LPG and petroleum products are available across the state
India’s increased Russian oil imports, saving billions, now face disruption due to new U.S. tariffs, potentially slashing exports and impacting jobs. This strains the delicate balance between India’s vital partnerships with both Russia and the U.S., forcing a recalibration of its foreign policy amid geopolitical pressures and economic concerns. The situation could also embolden China…
Reliance Industries will invest Rs 2 lakh crore to develop 7,200 MW of nuclear capacity. Adani Power has outlined Rs 1.5 lakh crore for 6,000 MW projects, while state-run NTPC will invest Rs 1 lakh crore in building 7,200 MW capacity. Lalitpur Power Generation Company, part of the Bajaj Group, will invest Rs 2 lakh…
Reliance Industries plans refinery maintenance. Some units at its 660,000 barrels per day refinery will close for three to four weeks. This shutdown follows Nayara Energy’s operational resumption later this month. A senior petroleum ministry official confirmed the maintenance schedule. Reliance will undertake routine upkeep of a crude unit and other secondary units.
India has called the targeting of commercial shipping in the West Asia conflict “deplorable” and urged the immediate restoration of safe and free navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, citing concerns over energy security and global trade.
New windfall tax rates on fuel exports take effect from June 1, 2026. Taxes are back on diesel and aviation turbine fuel after a period of nil levies. Petrol exports will also attract a duty. These revisions reflect changes in global oil prices and refiner margins. The government reviews these rates fortnightly.
India’s biogas sector is poised for significant growth. Investments are expected to exceed Rs 5,000 crore by 2026-27. This surge is fueled by strong investor interest and a growing compressed biogas pipeline. The sector is witnessing increased market uptake and offers benefits like cleaner cooking fuel and rural employment. Policy support and efficiency improvements will…
A new fixed Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) pricing mechanism will set a uniform selling price of approximately Rs 115 per litre in Delhi for both domestic and international airline operations. This replaces the previous capped-price system, aiming to stabilize fuel costs for airlines amid West Asia crisis volatility.