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Ford stock jumps 21% in two days as AI rally spreads beyond tech stocks
Ford shares surged 21% in two days after the automaker doubled down on AI-linked energy storage, as investors bet on rising demand from data centers and grid battery systems.
Fuel Price Hike: Why petrol, diesel prices were hiked by up to Rs 3 in India? Check key reasons behind price surge
Petrol Diesel Price Increase: Fuel prices across India have risen by up to Rs 3 per litre. This hike is driven by surging global crude oil prices and tightened energy supplies. State-run fuel retailers had absorbed costs but are now passing them on. The increase reflects higher international crude costs and domestic pressure.

Billionaire Adani to settle with SEC, nears end of US legal woes
Adani and his nephew Sagar agreed to pay a total of $18 million to settle Securities and Exchange Commission allegations they made false and misleading representations about Adani Green Energy Ltd, according to a proposed agreement filed in federal court Thursday.
Adani Power vs. Green vs. Energy: Why mutual funds are betting billions on this electrification trio
Indian mutual funds are significantly increasing their stakes in Adani Power, Adani Green Energy, and Adani Energy Solutions. This strategic shift indicates a strong conviction in India's electrification drive. These companies are seen as key players in meeting the nation's growing demand for electricity driven by data centers, electric vehicles, and manufacturing.
Iran war energy shock drives India's interest in ethanol and other biofuels
India and Southeast Asian nations are boosting biofuel use amid global fuel disruptions. This move aims to reduce reliance on imported oil and manage rising costs. However, challenges remain in developing supply chains and ensuring vehicle compatibility. Experts also highlight environmental concerns related to crop-based biofuel production. The shift towards biofuels is a significant development for energy security.

Explained: How Petrol And Diesel Price Hike Will Benefit HPCL, BPCL And IOCL
History tells us that more fuel hikes could follow, in the event the Iran war continues to choke global energy markets.

These three EV stocks with high returns on capital are worth watching
Over the next decade, India could see a rapid electrification of public transport, logistics, and affordable mobility. Rising renewable-energy capacity also improves the long-term economics of EV charging.
Dalal Street set for negative opening as GIFT Nifty trades lower
Nifty closed at 23,690 on Thursday. IT shares faced pressure from global AI competition. Markets will watch West Asia conflict, energy prices, and foreign fund flows. A move above 23,800 could boost Nifty higher. Failure to hold this level may bring selling pressure. India VIX fell. SAIL and Kaynes are in F&O ban. Foreign investors bought shares.

Adani Group stocks in focus after reports suggest prosecutors considering dropping charges
Shares of Adani Ports are up 18% in the last one month and are near a 52-week high, while those of Adani Power, Energy Solutions and Green Energy are up 23%, 13% and 30% respectively during the same period.
INR settles around record low level as energy crisis deepen
The Indian rupee weakened further and fell to a record low of 95.73 (provisional) against the US dollar on Thursday, amid a strong dollar and worries over inflation amid elevated energy prices. International oil prices continued to hold around $100 per barrel mark that kept rupee under pressure. The rupee is expected to trade with a negative bias amid inflation concerns and the strength of the US dollar in the overseas market. The West Asia crisis and the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz have disrupted crude petroleum imports into India. Investors also awaited the outcome of U.S. President Donald Trump's summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing. However, positive local equities limited losses in the domestic unit to some extent. Indian equity markets settled sharply higher for the second consecutive session, with the Sensex rising 789.74 points (1.06%) to 75,398.72 and the Nifty gaining 277 points (1.18%) to 23,689.60.

Hormuz Bypass: India Mulls New Direct Pipeline With UAE To Secure Energy Flows, Says Report
The proposed pipeline project is being examined as India looks to reduce its heavy reliance on the Strait of Hormuz.
India rupee slips to record low near 96 per USD as energy risks deepen - The Economic Times
India rupee slips to record low near 96 per USD as energy risks deepenThe Economic Times