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Blending of E20+ and petrol exempt from excise duty
The government has removed excise duty on blending over 20% ethanol with petrol. This move supports the use of more domestically produced ethanol. It aims to reduce reliance on imported crude oil. While this exemption is a step towards higher blends, extensive testing is still required. Most current vehicles are compatible with up to E20 blends.
Oil market likely to return to oversupply after Hormuz reopens: Fitch Ratings
Global oil markets are set to see a surplus once the Strait of Hormuz reopens. Fitch Ratings predicts this despite current price hikes. The closure is a temporary supply shock, not a permanent production loss. Markets are expected to return to oversupply by September 2026. This will be driven by Middle Eastern production recovery and non-OPEC supply growth.
ONGC Share Price Live Updates: ONGC's Current Trading Status
Smart money move: Why Groww MF's equity chief is betting on multicap strategies
Anupam Tiwari of Groww Mutual Fund warns of a potential oil shock. He believes a multicap strategy combined with bottom-up investing is suitable for current market conditions. Valuations in mid and small caps have improved, making active stock picking more viable. Tiwari highlights opportunities in financials, industrials, autos, and specialty chemicals.
Reliance Infra seeks review of weekly trading curb under ASM framework
Reliance Infrastructure Limited on Sunday said that it has sought a review of the insolvency-related surveillance framework, under which trading in the company's stock is allowed only once a week. Reliance Infrastructure Limited, in a statement, said it has submitted a formal representation to the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), National Stock Exchange (NSE), and Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), seeking a review of the Additional Surveillance Measure (ASM) linked to Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) and the related trading restrictions on its shares. Citing adverse impact on more than 7 lakh public shareholders, Reliance Infra said that the current framework, which permits trading only once a week within a narrow 5 per cent price band, results in price movements that are largely mechanical and predictable. It emphasised the need to ensure that market mechanisms continue to facilitate fair price discovery and maintain investor confidence. "The company believes that suc
IIFL Capital's GV Giri sees biggest upside in financials, bullish on metals and internet stocks
GV Giri, President and Head of Research – Institutional Equities at IIFL Capital Services, expects the current phase of earnings downgrades to end after the June quarter and sees lower crude oil prices as a key trigger for markets.
BofA prefers oil producers over refiners as crude prices stay elevated
Bharat Subramanian, Senior Analyst (Energy) at BofA Global Research, expects oil marketing companies to report negative marketing margins during the current year.
Oil Prices On June 2: Brent Crude Steadies Below $95 As US-Iran Talks Enter Another Phase of Uncertainty
The lack of clarity around the extension of the current ceasefire has created sharp swings in oil prices over recent weeks.
EU Weighs Temporary Freeze on Russia Oil Price Cap Over Iran
The freeze would keep the price cap at the current rate, thereby limiting the windfall Russia is pocketing from current high oil prices.
ONGC Share Price Live Updates: ONGC's Current Trading Status
PLI 2.0: India bets big on making more of the smartphone at home
India is updating its mobile phone production incentive scheme. The new plan targets over 55% domestic value addition. It will also link with component manufacturing schemes. This aims to boost local sourcing of crucial parts. The government wants to reduce reliance on imports for high-value components. This move follows concerns about current import dependence.
