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Govt considering policy to support affordable adoption of E85 fuel: Hardeep Singh Puri
The Indian government is actively considering a policy to accelerate the affordable adoption of E85 fuel, a blend of 85% ethanol with petrol. This move follows the unveiling of India's first flex-fuel motorcycles compatible with E85, signaling a significant step in the nation's energy transition.
May Business Update: IEX Reports 18.6% Growth In Electricity Traded Volume; DAM Volume Tops 4,400 Million Units
IEX business update for May
Growing geo-political tensions dampen rupee sentiments; US proposes fresh tariff on India
The Indian rupee depreciated 35 paise to close at 95.72 (provisional) against the US dollar on Wednesday, after the US Trade Representative proposed a 12.5 per cent additional duties on Indian imports, citing labour violations. Besides, a strong dollar demand, surging crude oil prices, geopolitical tensions, and relentless foreign capital outflows dented investor sentiment further. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 95.43 against the US dollar, then touched an intraday low of 95.80 and finally ended the session at 95.72 (provisional), down 35 paise from its previous close. The Indian equity benchmarks closed lower after a volatile session, with the BSE Sensex falling 303.67 points (0.41%) to settle at 74,346.17 and the NSE Nifty 50 dropping 77.95 points (0.33%) to end at 23,405.60.
IEX electricity volume climbs 9% YoY to 12,983 MU in May'26
Indian Energy Exchange (IEX) announced that it has achieved monthly electricity volume of 12,983 MUs in May 2026, registering a growth of 18.6% YoY.
IEX May Update | Electricity trade volume jumps 19% amid higher power consumption
Shares of Indian Energy Exchange Ltd ended at ₹123.20, down by ₹2.00, or 1.60%, on the BSE.
Broader markets crash! Physicswallah, Coforge, other small & midcap stocks tumble up to 6%. Do you own?
Indian smallcap and midcap stocks plummeted on Wednesday due to persistent FII selling, a weakening rupee, and global factors. IT stocks, which had surged previously, saw a sharp selloff, with major players like TCS and Infosys dropping significantly. Analysts point to energy shocks and current account deficit concerns impacting market sentiment.
Oman beats Qatar as India’s top LNG supplier as war disrupts Gulf gas flows
In a significant turn of events, Oman has emerged as India's top source for liquefied natural gas, particularly following the upheaval caused by the Iran war that interrupted gas flow in the Gulf region. This strategic pivot took place in March, with Indian buyers seeking more stable energy alternatives.
Pepsico launches energy drink Adrenaline Rush, eyes mass-premium segment
PepsiCo has introduced its premium energy drink, Adrenaline Rush, to the Indian market. This move expands their beverage portfolio, offering consumers more choices. Adrenaline Rush targets Gen-Z with a performance-led experience. The brand enters the market with a high-energy campaign. This launch strengthens PepsiCo's presence in India's growing energy drinks sector.
INR settles lower as global crude oil prices stay elevated amid Middle East turmoil
The Indian rupee depreciated 15 paise to close at 95.34 (provisional) against the US dollar on Tuesday, as global crude oil prices jumped and the American currency remained firm amid massive safe-haven inflows. Significant foreign fund outflows also weighed on the investor sentiments. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 95.16 against the US dollar, then touched an intraday high of 95.03 and a low of 95.37. Indian shares closed higher on Tuesday, staging a rebound after four days of losses as investors assessed mixed signals over the status of U.S.-Iran peace talks and awaited upcoming RBI rate decision. The Nifty 50 gained 100.95 points (0.43%) to close at 23,483.55, while the Sensex rose 382.50 points (0.52%) to settle at 74,649.84.
Indian firms beat fourth-quarter estimates, but Iran war dims outlook
Indian companies posted a surprise earnings beat for the three months ended March, as domestic activity hummed along boosted by consumption tax cuts and easy monetary policy, but the Iran war-led energy shock is expected to weigh on profitability.