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Industrial decarbonization hinges on capital cycles, not just clean energy: Jindal Stainless' Kalyan Bhattacherjee
Decarbonizing heavy industry is less about clean energy and more about long asset cycles that lock in emissions for decades. The real opportunity lies in aligning emission cuts with investment decisions, making it a capital strategy issue rather than just a sustainability goal. A mix of efficiency, renewables, and circularity will be key to managing this transition.
How the Iran war oil and gas supply shock compares with past disruptions
A major oil supply disruption is underway due to the US-Israeli war with Iran and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. This event is the worst energy crisis the world has faced, impacting crude, natural gas and refined fuel supplies. The disruption's scale is unprecedented in daily output lost, surpassing past energy shocks.
China, India place strategic bets on clean energy out of favour in the West
China and India are aggressively pursuing green hydrogen, investing billions to build massive production capacity. While China focuses on scale and preserving industrial dominance, India prioritizes energy security through subsidies and domestic demand aggregation. Both nations are leveraging political will and financial backing to create a burgeoning green hydrogen market.
GAIL says its LNG vessel Energy Fidelity flagged off from US; to bolster India's energy supply chain
GAIL's Energy Fidelity vessel with a carrying capacity of 174,000 cubic meter (cbm) was flagged off on April 20 and is now en route to India. The ceremony was presided over by India's Consul General in Houston, Texas, D C Manjunath, GAIL said in a statement.
Vijay Kedia buys 44 lakh shares of this smallcap company in March, stock rallies 9% today. Do you own?
Websol Energy Systems shares surged after investor Vijay Kedia emerged in its latest shareholding data with over 1% stake. The development boosted sentiment, driving strong short-term gains. The company also plans to consider a dividend, while long-term stock performance remains volatile despite significant multiyear returns in recent years.
The IPO afterlife for unicorns: How mutual funds are doubling down on next-gen leaders
Indian mutual funds have boosted their investments in five new-age companies. Funds poured into stocks like Urban Company, Ather Energy, Lenskart, Meesho, and PhysicsWallah. This shows growing confidence from domestic investors in these tech-focused businesses. Brokerages are also initiating coverage with positive outlooks. This trend indicates a significant shift in institutional capital towards India's new-age economy.
For Asian Paints, green is not just a colour, but a worthful way of life
Asian Paints is embedding sustainability into core operations, linking it to long-term business survival. The firm, honoured at the Economic Times Awards for Corporate Excellence 2025, highlighted progress in water conservation, renewable energy adoption and large-scale skill training, alongside plans to further cut emissions and resource use.
Energy security should drive adoption of renewables now: Hero Future Energies chief Rahul Munjal
Rahul Munjal of Hero Future Energies said India must shift its renewable energy narrative from climate goals to energy security amid oil supply disruptions. He stressed scaling from gigawatts to terawatts, highlighting green hydrogen, solar, and wind as key to reducing crude oil dependence.
Amara Raja plans to begin bulk production of EV cells in 2027
India is building a lithium-ion cell manufacturing ecosystem. EV makers should anticipate a price premium on locally produced cells in the near future. Companies like Amara Raja and Tata Group's Agratas are investing heavily. Bulk production is expected to commence around 2027. This development aims to support the growing electric vehicle and energy storage sectors.
Stocks to Watch for April 22: HCLTech, Persistent systems, Trent, Tata Elxsi and more
From HCLTech reporting Q4FY26 results and declaring a ₹24 interim dividend to Tata Elxsi posting strong sequential growth, here are stocks to watch ahead of Wednesday’s session, including BEML, Trent, JSW Energy and more.
JSW Energy arm faces ₹1,447-cr water charge demand in Chhattisgarh, challenges order
Based on judicial precedents under the IBC and the NCLT order, the company believes the demand is not payable and has challenged the order before the High Court of Chhattisgarh at Bilaspur. Shares of JSW Energy Ltd ended at ₹546.50, up by ₹4.35, or 0.80%, on the BSE today, April 21.
Prolonged energy disruption to widen India trade deficit, strain fiscal account, Moody’s says By Reuters - Investing.com
Prolonged energy disruption to widen India trade deficit, strain fiscal account, Moody’s says By ReutersInvesting.com