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Oil prices could reach $150 if war with Iran heats up again: Rystad Energy
Rystad Energy has warned that renewed hostilities between the US and Iran could drive crude prices sharply higher as supply disruptions deepen across the Gulf region
Asian Markets Today: South Korea's Kospi, Japan's Nikkei Pare Losses After Slumping Up To 4%
Asian markets steadied after an initial sell-off triggered by concerns that renewed hostilities in the Middle East could disrupt energy supplies and weigh on global economic growth.
Adani Energy Solutions’ IntelliSmart deal seen a costly but timely bet
In a bold strategic move, Adani Energy Solutions has secured the smart metering firm IntelliSmart Infrastructure for a staggering ₹3,050 crore. This acquisition is not just a financial transaction; it's a calculated step to amplify their presence in the burgeoning smart meter market. With the government gearing up for a comprehensive deployment of smart meters, the timing couldn't be better.
Japan's Chubu Electric set to buy $150 million stake in Continuum Green
Japanese power giant Chubu Electric is set to invest around $150 million in Indian renewable energy firm Continuum Green Energy. This deal will give Chubu a significant stake in Continuum, a company focused on wind, solar, and hybrid power for businesses. The acquisition highlights Chubu's growing interest in India's clean energy sector.
Power finance cos turn to global markets for cheaper funds
Indian power and renewable energy firms are looking abroad for loans. The Reserve Bank of India's new dollar-rupee swap facility has made foreign currency borrowing cheaper. Companies like REC and PFC are planning to raise significant funds through external commercial borrowings. This move is expected to lower borrowing costs for these public sector undertakings.
India, UAE move to expand strategic crude reserves; Abu Dhabi-linked oil storage may rise to 30 mln barrels
India and the UAE are boosting energy security. Plans are underway to significantly expand India's strategic oil reserves with UAE-linked crude storage. New facilities will increase capacity from 5.8 million barrels to 30 million barrels. Both nations are also establishing a framework for strategic gas reserves. This initiative aims to provide greater flexibility and ensure stable energy supplies for India.
US Inflation Details Ease Concerns of Energy Spillover Effects - Investing.com India
US Inflation Details Ease Concerns of Energy Spillover EffectsInvesting.com India
UltraTech Cement buys stake in renewable energy firm to cut power costs
UltraTech Cement Ltd has entered into an Energy Supply Agreement and a Share Subscription and Shareholders Agreement to acquire a 13.99% equity stake in FPEL Services Pvt. Ltd., a company engaged in the generation and transmission of renewable energy through wind power.
US inflation climbs to 4.2% in May, highest level since 2023
US CPI rose 4.2% in May, the highest in over three years, driven by energy costs, while core CPI rose 2.9%, as the Fed weighs holding rates steady.
US Inflation Soars To Three-Year High As Iran War Pushes Up Energy Prices
The consumer price index climbed 4.2% from a year earlier, the most since early 2023.
INR pares initial losses and settles largely unchanged
The Indian rupee was largely flat and settled almost unchanged at Rs 95.43 per dollar, down just 2 paise on Wednesday, amid likely intervention from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to curb excessive volatility and prevent a further slide in the domestic unit. Rupee pared its initial losses as crude oil prices and the US dollar index retreated from their elevated levels. Indian shares gave up early gains to end little changed on Wednesday as investors weighed rising U.S.-Iran tensions and awaited key U.S. inflation data later in the day for fresh insights into market expectations for future interest rates in the face of rising energy-driven inflation risks. The BSE Sensex ended the day at 73,983.18, up by 64.42 points (0.09%), while the NSE Nifty 50 settled at 23,214.95, slipping by 27.15 points (-0.12%).
Can rising debt dampen Adani Green’s renewables push?
The installed base Adani Green Energy's renewable capacity is 19.3 GW, and analysts have pencilled in 34%-plus Ebitda growth through FY28.