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Introduction of Coal Exchanges marks a paradigm shift in coal marketing, says Ministry of Coal
Ministry of Coal has stated that the introduction of Coal Exchanges marks a paradigm shift in coal marketing by moving from the traditional "one-to-many" sales model to a competitive "many-to-many" trading platform. In a significant step towards modernizing India's coal supply chain, the Government has paved the way for the establishment of Coal Exchanges in the country. The recently enacted Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Act, 2025 introduced the concept of a Mineral Exchange and empowered the Central Government to promote transparent and efficient trading of minerals, including coal and its processed forms. In pursuance of the above, the Coal Exchange Rules, 2026 have been published by Ministry of Coal in the Official Gazette on 04.06.2026.
India races to secure fertilisers as crucial sowing season approaches amid war disruptions
India is seeking to boost its fertiliser reserves for the upcoming kharif sowing season by floating tenders for 1.7 million tonnes of urea to counter global supply chain issues. These disruptions stem from ongoing conflicts in West Asia, impacting natural gas and ammonia availability.
Adequate availability of petrol, diesel across Assam: Indian Oil
Assam's fuel supply remains stable. IndianOil, BPCL, and HPCL confirm adequate stocks of Petrol, Diesel, and LPG. The entire supply chain operates smoothly. LPG for domestic use is prioritised. Consumers are urged to avoid panic buying and rely on official updates. The Oil Industry ensures seamless fuel availability across the region.
Adequate availability of petrol & diesel across the state of Assam: IOCL
Fuel supplies in Assam are stable. IndianOil, BPCL, and HPCL confirm adequate stocks of Petrol, Diesel, and LPG. The entire supply chain operates efficiently. Domestic LPG consumers are prioritized. The Oil Industry coordinates logistics and stock movement. Consumers can continue normal consumption. Panic buying is unnecessary.
Indian markets capable of absorbing different types of shocks: SEBI chief on West Asia crisis
"Due to the prevailing conflict in West Asia, the oil supply chain and its prices got affected in the rest of the world. All the economies have been affected by this and obviously, there are inflationary risks. Besides, spillover effect and second-order effect will also come in," he said.
India Inc's earnings growth to slow down in next 12-18 months, warns Moody’s Ratings. Here’s why
Moody’s Ratings warns that India’s corporate earnings growth may slow over the next 12–18 months due to rising input costs, rupee depreciation, supply-chain disruptions, and labour market uncertainty. The agency also flagged weaker consumption, delayed investments, and sectoral pressures across autos, airlines, metals, and oil marketing companies amid global risks.
'Fuel scarcity' hits livelihood in Odisha, govt assures people of situation normalisation by Monday
Odisha faces fuel scarcity, impacting daily wage earners and transport operators. The state government attributes the situation to panic buying and supply chain disruptions. Officials assure normalcy within 48 hours, with oil companies working to restore distribution. Citizens are urged not to panic as sufficient stock is available.
US bond yields won't ease soon, rupee's worst may be over: 3R Investment’s Neeraj Seth
Neeraj Seth, Founder & CIO at 3R Investment Management, said India is not yet a major part of the global AI supply chain, but improving valuations and future AI-led productivity gains could support markets over the long term. He also said global AI investments remain focused on infrastructure and hardware, while warning that higher oil prices and elevated US bond yields could keep rate-cut expectations under pressure.
From Chennai to Abu Dhabi: How Indian manufacturers are breaking into the Middle East’s oil supply chain
Indian engineering firms are now entering the Middle East's oil and gas supply chains. Global energy companies are broadening their supplier choices. This opens doors for Indian manufacturers meeting strict standards. Companies like LSI-MECH Engineers are gaining approval. The Middle East continues energy infrastructure investment. Diversifying vendor bases is a priority for global firms.
Oil firms selling petrol at Rs 14 a litre loss, diesel at Rs 18
Indian oil companies face substantial losses on petrol and diesel sales. Elevated crude oil prices are squeezing marketing margins. Cooking gas LPG is projected to incur an Rs 80,000 crore under-recovery this fiscal. Fertiliser subsidies are also set to rise significantly. These pressures impact profitability across various sectors, with relief contingent on easing global tensions and supply chain normalisation.
Condoms to turn costly: Durex supplier Karex set to hike prices by up to 30% as Iran war hits supply chain
The world’s leading condom manufacturer relies on a range of petrochemical-linked materials — such as ammonia used to preserve latex, ethanol for packaging and printing, and silicone oil to lubricate each condom.
GAIL says its LNG vessel Energy Fidelity flagged off from US; to bolster India's energy supply chain
GAIL's Energy Fidelity vessel with a carrying capacity of 174,000 cubic meter (cbm) was flagged off on April 20 and is now en route to India. The ceremony was presided over by India's Consul General in Houston, Texas, D C Manjunath, GAIL said in a statement.