India’s ethanol success story may be heading for an oversupply crisis

For years, India’s ethanol push was projected as one of the country’s biggest clean-energy success stories. The goal was to cut crude oil imports, support farmers, boost sugar mills and…

Who could become billionaires after SpaceX IPO? Meet Musk’s inner circle

Elon Musk may already be the world’s richest man, but SpaceX’s expected stock market debut could create a fresh group of billionaires around him. As the rocket company prepares for…

Very important: FM Nirmala Sitharaman backs PM Modi’s call to cut forex outflow

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday said has become “very important” as the ongoing Iran crisis continues to create pressure on India’s import bill and supply chains. Speaking at an…

What kept India’s petrol and diesel price hike lower than many nations?

As fuel prices shot up in several countries during the recent global oil crisis, India saw a relatively smaller increase in petrol and diesel rates. While prices did go up,…

Crude oil cools, petrol and diesel get costlier: The reason behind the mismatch

Global crude oil prices have finally slipped below the psychologically important $100-per-barrel mark after weeks of turmoil linked to the Iran conflict. But even as oil prices cool globally, Indian…

Fuel prices hiked again. Check petrol, diesel rates in your city

Petrol and diesel prices were increased again across major Indian cities on Monday, as state-run oil marketing companies continued revising rates amid rising crude oil prices and a weakening rupee.…

Petrol, diesel prices hiked for 4th time in almost 2 weeks; over Rs 100 in Delhi

Fuel prices in India see a hike as petrol prices increase by Rs 2.61 per litre and diesel by Rs 2.71. This marks the fourth fuel price hike in the…

India’s affordable housing dream hits a luxury roadblock

Drive through almost any major city today and one thing becomes impossible to miss. Billboards rising above highways promise sky villas, private decks, rooftop pools, golf-facing apartments, and ‘elevated luxury…

Would you wait 5 years for gratuity or switch for better pay? Indians speak

“Risk toh Spider-Man ko bhi lena padta hai.” (“Even Spider-Man has to take risks”) That popular dialogue by Ranbir Kapoor in Rocket Singh: Salesman of the Year often feels relatable…

Even unlimited has limits: What health insurers really mean by ‘unlimited’ cover

Health insurance companies have found a powerful new word to sell reassurance: “unlimited”. At a time when hospital bills are climbing sharply and a single medical emergency can drain years…