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India working on subsea gas pipeline project: Oman route plan to help mitigate risks brought to fore by Hormuz Strait block
India is fast-tracking a deep-sea gas pipeline from Oman. This project aims to ensure steady gas supplies and reduce reliance on volatile LNG markets. The estimated ₹40,000 crore pipeline will connect Oman to Gujarat. It is expected to take five to seven years to build. This move addresses India's energy security concerns and its vulnerability to maritime choke points.
Gold, housing plays take a hit as Modi's austerity pitch rattles consumer-facing stocks
Jewellery and real estate stocks experienced a sharp decline after Prime Minister Modi urged financial restraint, advising citizens to postpone gold purchases and reduce discretionary travel. The comments, aimed at curbing fuel consumption amid geopolitical uncertainty and high energy costs, triggered an immediate market reaction in sectors tied to household spending.
‘It’s not like a lockdown is going to take place tomorrow’: Puri dismisses fears after PM Modi’s fuel-saving push
Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri reassured citizens that no lockdown-like restrictions are imminent despite Prime Minister Modi's call for fuel conservation amid the West Asia crisis. Puri asserted India's energy supplies remain stable, with significant domestic LPG production increases and substantial oil and LPG reserves in place.
Reliance Industries shares in focus as Mukesh Ambani eyes satellite foray to take on Starlink
Reliance Industries is evaluating a multi-billion-dollar entry into satellite communications, focusing on low Earth orbit networks under Jio Platforms. The initiative aims to strengthen India’s strategic capabilities amid rising global competition, with discussions underway on technology partnerships, orbital slots and potential acquisitions as the company explores long-term opportunities in future.
India weighs petitions on mandate for domestic solar cells
India's clean energy ministry is reviewing petitions from solar manufacturers and developers regarding a new mandate for domestically made solar cells. This rule, set to take effect in June, could lead to a significant shortage, increased prices, and project delays due to insufficient local production capacity.
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Iran, Israel War: The world is on its way to a 'doomsday' gas crisis scenario
Iran War LNG Plant Strikes: After Iranian strikes shut Qatar’s Ras Laffan LNG hub, about 17% of global supply is offline, triggering a deep energy shock. With repairs likely to take years, prices are surging and shortages spreading across Asia, raising risks of industrial slowdown, power crises and a prolonged global gas crunch.
Iran attack wipes out 17% of Qatar LNG capacity; ‘never in my wildest dreams,’ says QatarEnergy CEO
The recent escalation of hostilities has struck a devastating blow to Qatar's energy infrastructure, severely impacting crucial facilities that underpin a large portion of the country’s liquefied natural gas exports. Experts warn that recovery could take years, potentially shaking the foundations of global LNG supplies.
US-Iran war, gas crisis, puts the spotlight on renewable stocks like Waaree, ACME and others
On Wednesday, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has expanded the order on approved list of model manufacturers (ALMM) to introduce ALMM List-III for ingots and wafers, which will take effect from June 1, 2028.
Switching to electric power has saved Railways Rs 6,000 crore: Ashwini Vaishnaw in Lok Sabha
Indian Railways is making waves in the transportation sector, achieving Rs 6,000 crore in savings by embracing electric trains. This innovative shift has positioned them as the world’s second-largest freight mover, with 35,000 km of track and 27,000 km fully electrified. While staff wages take the lion’s share of expenditures, energy costs are a close second.
Reliance Industries analysts do not see more downside on the stock; Check latest targets
Even if tensions ease soon, supply chain normalisation could take longer, keeping product cracks elevated and supporting refining and petrochemical margins.
Explained — Key factors behind the surge of up to 15% in power stocks led by NTPC Green Energy
Brokerage firm Morgan Stanley in a note wrote that thermal coal-based power generation could take incremental load due to the surge in power demand and that such a move would support a smoother ramp-up in thermal coal power.