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Maruti Suzuki launches India's first flex-fuel car, bets on biofuels to boost energy security
Maruti Suzuki has launched India's first flex-fuel passenger car, the Wagon R. This move aims to significantly cut crude oil imports and lower carbon emissions. The technology supports farmers and rural communities, linking agriculture with clean mobility. This initiative is a key step towards India's energy security and self-reliance. The company is committed to cleaner mobility solutions.
Ethanol blending program has saved India Rs1.84 lakh crore in foreign exchange
Flex Fuel Vehicles offer India a practical solution to reduce crude oil imports, strengthen the rural economy through ethanol demand, and advance low-carbon mobility, Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri said recently. India has one of the world's largest two-wheeler ecosystems with an active two-wheeler fleet of over 300 million vehicles. The flex-fuel technology has the potential to transform mobility at an unprecedented scale.
Oil Prices On June 3: Brent Crude Nears $97 As Stalled US-Iran Talks Revive Supply Concerns
The latest advance comes after oil prices gained more than 7% over the first two trading sessions of the week.
Market trade near day's high; European mrkt advance
IT, consumer durables and auto shares advanced while pharma, media and oil & gas shares declined.
Reliance warns of a volatile oil market in FY27, bets on gas and green chemicals for growth
In the upcoming financial year FY26-27, Reliance Industries Limited is preparing for a potential slump in global oil demand, driven by high crude prices, economic slowdowns, and geopolitical unrest in the Middle East. However, the company is positioning itself to seize a long-term opportunity in the energy and materials sectors.
US adds Persian Gulf Strait Authority to sanctions list, Treasury website shows
The US has imposed new Iran sanctions, targeting the Persian Gulf Strait Authority, responsible for managing passage through the vital Strait of Hormuz. This move comes as Iran's control over the waterway, crucial for global oil, has caused economic instability. The authority recently asserted Tehran's territorial claims in the region.
Global power equations to shift further towards energy, critical minerals: Former Vedanta Group CEO
Global power is shifting towards energy security and resource control. Geopolitical tensions are reshaping industrial supply chains. Critical minerals are becoming as vital as oil was. Countries controlling these resources will gain leverage. India must accelerate domestic exploration and build processing ecosystems. Future economic strength depends on securing energy and critical minerals.
US stock futures advance as Iran peace hopes dent oil prices - Investing.com India
US stock futures advance as Iran peace hopes dent oil pricesInvesting.com India
Asian shares rally after oil prices slip, Wall Street resumes its AI rally
Shares rallied Thursday across Asia, tracking gains on Wall Street after pressure from the bond market eased and oil prices fell back. The advance was also powered by a stronger-than-expected quarterly report from chipmaker Nvidia, whose profit rocketed more than 200% higher in the February-April quarter from a year earlier, while revenue jumped 85%. Nvidia has been one of the biggest beneficiaries from the boom in artificial intelligence, thanks to powerful demand for its high-end AI chips. Its shares rose 1.3% on Wednesday before its earnings report was released, but they fell 1.3% in afterhours trading after the announcement. South Korea's Kospi soared 8% to 7,787.74, helped by strong buying of technology shares such as Samsung Electronics, which gained 7.5% after its labour union and management reached an agreement late Wednesday that averted a strike. Shares in SK Hynix, a computer chipmaker partnering with Nvidia, surged 11.3%. The Kospi has been breaching records, recently .
West Asia conflict fails to slow oil PSUs' capex push
Indian oil companies are pushing ahead with major expansion and clean energy projects. Indian Oil Corporation plans significant investments in refining and renewable energy. Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited is also allocating substantial funds for refining and marketing. Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited's capital expenditure is expected to be slightly lower. These companies are focused on growth and energy transition.
Edible oil industry body calls for boosting output, adopting modern farming amid West Asia crisis
India's edible oil imports are a significant economic concern. The Solvent Extractors' Association of India urges increased domestic oilseed production and smarter consumption. These steps are vital for national economic and strategic resilience. The industry seeks policy support to navigate global disruptions and currency fluctuations. Focusing on self-sufficiency offers a path to avoid future crises.
India must push solar, grid reforms to navigate oil price rise: Ex-NITI Aayog member Arvind Virmani
suggested navigating this crisis by adopting a two-pronged strategy by implementing a gradual pass-through of rising oil and gas prices in the immediate term, while aggressively accelerating long-term structural reforms across its solar, storage, and distribution networks.