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Rs 10.9 lakh crore burden: Iran shock can take a load off India's back
Rising oil prices triggered by the Iran conflict are pushing India to accelerate its shift away from fossil fuels, with the government fast-tracking plans for ethanol adoption and commercial vehicle electrification to reduce dependence on imported crude and support the rupee. With crude imports estimated to cost Rs 10.9 lakh crore in FY26, policymakers are treating energy transition as an economic and strategic priority rather than only an environmental goal.
GAIL (India) Ltd down for fifth straight session
GAIL (India) Ltd is quoting at Rs 154.84, down 0.82% on the day as on 13:19 IST on the NSE. The stock tumbled 18.78% in last one year as compared to a 4.95% slide in NIFTY and a 12.19% spurt in the Nifty Energy index.
Aegis Logistics Ltd soars 1.82%, up for fifth straight session
Aegis Logistics Ltd is quoting at Rs 713.25, up 1.82% on the day as on 12:44 IST on the NSE. The stock is down 20% in last one year as compared to a 4.88% spurt in NIFTY and a 12.23% spurt in the Nifty Energy.
India prepares to send oil tankers through Hormuz for new supply
India is preparing to resume sending ships through the Strait of Hormuz to pick up oil and energy cargoes from Middle East suppliers for the first time since the Iran conflict began. State-run Shipping Corporation of India is ready to restart operations in the Persian Gulf once it receives approval from the Indian Navy and cargo orders from refiners.
India prepares to send oil tankers through Strait of Hormuz for new supply
India plans to resume shipping energy cargoes through the Strait of Hormuz, with Shipping Corp. of India ready, as Navy escorts increase amid Iran conflict and energy price strain
Asian Energy Services consolidated net profit rises 41.92% in the March 2026 quarter
Sales rise 56.99% to Rs 338.23 crore
RIL, NTPC, Adani and Lalitpur line up Rs 6.5 lakh cr for nuclear energy
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 crore for 5,000 MW capacity, according to a Maharashtra government statement.
RIL, NTPC, Adani and Lalitpur line up Rs 6.5 lakh cr for nuclear energy
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 crore for 5,000 MW capacity, according to a Maharashtra government statement.
Stocks to Watch for May 20: BPCL, Mankind Pharma, Orkla India, PI Industries and more
BPCL profit slumps on exceptional loss, while Orkla India, Godawari Power and Karnataka Bank report strong earnings growth. PTC India’s profit declines sharply, and JSW Energy moves to raise its stake in Toshiba JSW. Here are the stocks to watch ahead of Wednesday’s trading session.
Maharashtra govt ramps up nuclear energy with MoUs worth Rs 6.5 lakh crore
Maharashtra has signed MoUs with four companies, including Adani Power and Reliance Industries, to attract Rs 6.5 lakh crore in nuclear energy investments. These projects aim to generate 25,400 MW of power and create 1,23,500 jobs, bolstering the state's clean energy initiatives and contributing to India's energy-rich nation goal.
INR collapses to new historic lows driven by global conflicts and energy spikes
The Indian rupee slipped to a record low of 96.60 against the US dollar before settling at 96.52 (provisional) on Tuesday, weighed down by soaring crude oil prices, persistent foreign capital outflows, and a resilient dollar buoyed by global risk-aversion. The rupee is Asia's worst-performing currency in 2026, having tumbled to a historic intraday low of 96.60 against the US dollar. The currency has depreciated 1.5 per cent this month and more than 7 per cent so far this year. Rupee remains vulnerable to rising crude oil prices and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Meanwhile, the Indian equity benchmarks surrendered their early morning gains in a highly volatile trading session to settle marginally lower due to late profit-booking. The BSE Sensex declined 114.19 points (0.15%) to close at 75,200.85, while the NSE Nifty 50 slipped 31.95 points (0.14%) to finish at 23,618.00.
Green hydrogen to cut LPG dependence for cooking: PSA Ajay Sood
India is exploring green hydrogen as a cooking fuel to cut reliance on imported LPG. This initiative aims for energy stability and savings. The technology is in research and development, with startups showcasing its potential. Green hydrogen cooking produces a zero-emission flame. This could significantly boost India's energy security and self-reliance goals.