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India eyes Venezuelan upstream & downstream energy sectors; Modi-Gomez explore partnership in critical minerals & mining too
India is seeking a long-term energy partnership with Venezuela. Prime Minister Narendra Modi held talks with Venezuela's acting President Delcy Eloina Rodriguez Gomez. Discussions covered crude oil supply diversification and cooperation in critical minerals. Both nations also explored expanding commercial ties in pharmaceuticals, agriculture, and transportation. A technical team from India will visit Venezuela soon to explore opportunities further.
Petrol, diesel price hikes in India remain 'very minor' compared with global peers: Hardeep Singh Puri
India's fuel price hikes are minor globally, with the nation ranking second lowest. This stability stems from a focused energy strategy. The government balances energy security with affordability. India is promoting ethanol blending and flex-fuel vehicles. This transition is structural, accelerating cleaner energy adoption across millions of vehicles. Such moves align with India's long-term energy roadmap.
Market Trading Guide: Ather Energy among 2 stock recommendations for Thursday
Domestic markets rebounded from early losses despite rising Iran-US tensions, supported by strong gains in banking stocks. Analysts have recommended Ather Energy and J&K Bank for Thursday, citing bullish breakouts, healthy volumes, strong momentum indicators and favorable long-term technical structures.
BofA sees FY27 earnings growth slowing to 8.5%; capex outlook stays strong
Amish Shah, Head of India Research at Bank of America Global Research, said higher commodity prices, the West Asia conflict and rising inflation could put pressure on growth and earnings in the first half of FY27. However, he believes the government is unlikely to reduce capital expenditure despite fiscal concerns. Shah also highlighted long-term opportunities in sectors linked to energy security, electric vehicles, defence, AI investments and data centres.
Camelian's Vikas Khemani sees manufacturing as India's biggest long-term opportunity
Vikas Khemani, Founder of Carnelian Asset Management and Advisors, said market weakness caused by geopolitical tensions and higher oil prices is temporary and expects conditions to improve once energy concerns ease.
NHPC offer plugs into green energy appeal, more suited for patient play
NHPC's offer for sale is underway. Analysts suggest it offers long-term potential for patient investors. The government is divesting up to 6% of its stake. The offer opened for non-retail investors with strong demand. The floor price is set at ₹71 per share. This move aligns with global energy security focus and domestic clean energy infrastructure investments.
Suzlon Energy appoints Ashok Ramachandran as President - India Business
Ashok is widely recognized for driving execution-led transformation at scale across complex, high-growth industries. As Chief Operating Officer and board member at JSW, he played a key role in shaping the company's long-term growth strategy, helping accelerate its capacity journey from nearly 5 GW to 30 GW in close to 3 years.
Stocks to buy or sell: Dharmesh Shah of ICICI Sec suggests buying Tata Power, Sona BLW shares on 1 June
Indian benchmark indices opened higher on June 1, supported by gains in IndiGo and Asian Paints. The NSE Nifty rose 0.38% and the BSE Sensex gained 0.36% amid positive Asian market sentiment and recovery after recent sell-offs.
Dipan Mehta sees long-term opportunity in PG Electroplast, Kitex and power plays
Dipan Mehta, Director of Elixir Equities, says India’s air-conditioner outsourcing story remains a strong long-term opportunity, with companies like PG Electroplast and Amber benefiting from rising demand and scale advantages. He is also positive on power transmission players linked to renewable energy growth, sees export opportunities emerging from rupee depreciation, and expects textiles and select pharma names to deliver strong growth despite near-term market volatility.
India can weather crude shock, modest RBI rate hikes likely: DBS Group’s Taimur Baig
Taimur Baig, Managing Director and Chief Economist at DBS Group Research expects gradual currency adjustment and modest RBI rate hikes ahead, while warning against disorderly moves. Baig also highlights the resilience of the US economy despite trade and energy shocks, and says AI-driven infrastructure spending is creating long-term productive capacity despite concerns over imports.
Centre targets nearly 300 GW power generation capacity by next year: Manohar Lal Khattar
India is boosting its power generation capacity, focusing on nuclear energy. The nation aims to reach nearly 300 GW next year. Nuclear power is key for long-term energy security, targeting 100 GW by 2047. Tripura is set to receive urban infrastructure projects worth Rs 1,200 crore. Reforms are crucial for growth.
Coal India OFS gets good demand amid green energy risks
Coal India's offer for sale opens for retail investors amidst a conflicting investment narrative. While the state-owned miner boasts strong financials and a consistent dividend track record, concerns over its long-term prospects due to the global shift towards renewable energy persist. Non-retail investors showed strong demand, subscribing 8.14 times on the first day.