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India, Japan agree on crude oil stockpiling & reserve systems
India and Japan are joining forces to bolster energy security, creating joint strategies for crude oil and petroleum product stockpiling to shield consumers and industries from West Asia conflict disruptions. The nations will share market insights, stabilize energy prices, and explore third-country energy sourcing and upstream investments. This collaboration aims to enhance regional energy resilience through shared mechanisms and dialogues.
Maruti unveils India's first flex-fuel car: What is a flex fuel vehicle? How does it work? Will it cut your fuel bill? Here's all
Maruti Suzuki has introduced India's first flex-fuel passenger car. This technology allows vehicles to run on petrol or petrol-ethanol blends. It is seen as a significant step towards reducing crude oil imports. The move also aims to lower carbon emissions and enhance India's energy security. This innovation could unlock substantial benefits for the country.
INR collapses to fresh record low
The Indian rupee is seen collapsing to new record lows against the dollar in opening trades on Tuesday amid rebound in oil prices and dollar index edging higher. US President Donald Trump reportedly said that the ceasefire with Iran was on life support with hopes for a deal with the country fading, triggering a surge in crude oil prices. Market sentiments remained dominated by fears that the 10-week-old conflict could further tighten global supply, particularly after Trump rejected Tehran's latest response to a US-backed peace proposal, calling it totally unacceptable. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 95.57 against the US dollar and then fell further to an all-time low of 95.63 against the greenback, down 35 paise from its previous close.