The President has approved the merger of REC Ltd into Power Finance Corporation. This move follows PFC’s acquisition of a majority stake in REC in 2019. The Ministry of Power conveyed the approval. The merger will see REC’s assets and liabilities transferred to PFC. REC will be dissolved post-merger.
India’s fuel price hikes are minor globally, with the nation ranking second lowest. This stability stems from a focused energy strategy. The government balances energy security with affordability. India is promoting ethanol blending and flex-fuel vehicles. This transition is structural, accelerating cleaner energy adoption across millions of vehicles. Such moves align with India’s long-term energy…
India will not compensate state-run fuel retailers for losses incurred by selling transport fuels below market prices. While companies have increased prices for industrial customers and jet fuel for foreign carriers, retail prices for gasoline, gasoil, LPG, and jet fuel for Indian carriers remain unchanged. The government prioritizes protecting retail consumers.
Concerns over fuel, shipping, and fertilizer supplies dominated a Parliamentary panel meeting. Officials assured adequate fuel reserves and fertilizer availability for the Kharif season. However, 37 Indian ships are stranded in West Asia due to the Strait of Hormuz closure. Cargo insurance premiums have risen sharply. The government is addressing these issues amid ongoing global…
Tariff guidelines for nuclear plants are given by the Department of Atomic Energy, unlike all other state-owned plants, the tariff for which is regulated by the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission. However, the rate of return on equity for nuclear plants is the same as for thermal power plants in the ongoing five-year tariff period of…
Global oil demand is falling due to supply shortages, not high prices. This is a forced demand loss. Supply disruptions surged in March and April. Spare production capacity was unavailable. Global oil inventories declined significantly. Oil prices are not at extreme levels. The Middle East, Asia, and Africa saw the biggest demand drops. Petrochemicals and…