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At least eight Indian ships have so far exited the Strait of Hormuz amid Iran war New Delhi: Iran has said that its "Indian friends" don't need "to worry" about the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping route that has been disrupted since Israel and the United States attacked Tehran on February 28. "Our Indian friends are in safe hands, no worries," the Embassy of Iran in India said in a post on X on Thursday. Iran controls the Strait of Hormuz, a shipping route through which 20 per cent of the w ...Read More >
New Delhi: India is considering measures to encourage companies to ramp up production of induction cooktops and utensils such as electric cookers amid surging demand, with the Iran war disrupting cooking gas imports, said an official. Towards this, a meeting was held on Friday chaired by commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal and attended by senior officials including secretaries of the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) and power ministry, as well as the Direc ...Read More >
DEHRADUN: Uttarakhand's quota for commercial LPG cylinders has been increased by 26 per cent to 66 per cent and based on that, 6,310 units will now be distributed daily, officials said on Friday. The State Secretary for Food and Civil Supplies, Anand Swarup, stated that a new Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) has been issued in this regard. He noted that the objective of the new SOP is to ensure a balanced, priority-based, and transparent distribution among various consumer categories, thereb ...Read More >
Dehradun, Apr 3 (PTI) Uttarakhand's quota for commercial LPG cylinders has been increased by 26 per cent to 66 per cent and based on that, 6,310 units will now be distributed daily, officials said on Friday. The State Secretary for Food and Civil Supplies, Anand Swarup, stated that a new Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) has been issued in this regard. He noted that the objective of the new SOP is to ensure a balanced, priority-based, and transparent distribution among various consumer catego ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: A liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) carrier transporting around 44,000 tonnes (kt) of LPG is currently en route to India after crossing the Strait of Hormuz, according to ship-tracking firm Kpler. The firm also indicated that two additional vessels -- Green Asha and Jag Vikram -- are expected to follow in the coming days. The Very Large Gas Carrier (VLGC) Green Sanvi is expected to arrive at an Indian port on April 12, with Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) listed as the buyer. ...Read More >
ALSO READ | India will participate in key international talks on the Strait of Hormuz, with Foreign Secretary set to attend a meeting convened by the United Kingdom later today. Confirming the development, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said multiple countries, including India, have been invited amid rising concerns over maritime security in the region. "The UK side has invited several countries, which also include India, for talks on the Strait of Hormuz. From our side, the Foreign Secretary ...Read More >
Sales of induction cooktops and electric kettles have surged in the wake of cooking gas supply concerns due to the war in West Asia, according to industry players. The government on Friday held discussions on measures to encourage companies to ramp up production of induction heaters and compatible utensils amid rising demand for these products due to concerns over LPG availability following the West Asia crisis, an official said. The crisis has disrupted the movement of ships carrying oil and ...Read More >
New Delhi: The government on Friday held discussions on measures to encourage companies to ramp up production of induction heaters and compatible utensils amid rising demand for these products due to concerns over LPG availability following the West Asia crisis, an official said. The crisis has disrupted the movement of ships carrying oil and gas through the Strait of Hormuz, raising concerns over cooking gas supplies and prompting people to rush to buy induction heaters and compatible utensils ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 3 (PTI) The government on Friday held discussions on measures to encourage companies to ramp up production of induction heaters and compatible utensils amid rising demand for these products due to concerns over LPG availability following the West Asia crisis, an official said. The crisis has disrupted the movement of ships carrying oil and gas through the Strait of Hormuz, raising concerns over cooking gas supplies and prompting people to rush to buy induction heaters and compati ...Read More >
India flags human cost of Gulf crisis: Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri says India is the only country to have lost mariners in attacks in the Strait of Hormuz, urging diplomacy and safe shipping amid West Asia tensions. Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri on Thursday highlighted a worrying reality as tensions rise in West Asia. Speaking at a meeting on the Gulf, he pointed out that India is the only country to have lost mariners in attacks in the Strait of Hormuz, a reminder of the human cost of the ...Read More >
BHUBANESWAR: In a bid to offset the aggravating impact of the West Asia conflict on cooking gas availability, the state government has set a three-month target to expand piped natural gas (PNG) connections across major cities and towns. The initiative of the state government in collaboration with leading oil and gas companies aims to address the challenges in LPG distribution, which have become acutely visible in present times and provide more viable alternatives with uninterrupted supply. The ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government on Thursday decided to expedite transitioning to Piped Natural Gas (PNG) for urban households while also focusing on implementing strict digital safeguards against irregularities in LPG supply. The decision was taken at a high-level meeting that was attended by Food Supplies and Consumer Welfare Minister Krushna Chandra Patra, Housing and Urban Development Minister Krushna Chandra Mahapatra and senior officials of major oil and gas corporations. Notably, the m ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Foreign secretary Vikram Misri represented India in a meeting that was hosted by the UK on Thursday to discuss efforts to secure the Strait of Hormuz. More than 60 countries participated in the meeting that discussed diplomatic and political, instead of military, measures to restore freedom of navigation through the key energy route.In the meeting, Misri underlined the importance of the principles of freedom of navigation and unimpeded transit through international waterways, accordin ...Read More >
Guwahati (Assam) [India], April 2 (ANI): Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari on Thursday assured that there is "no shortage of gas or fuel" in the country amid the escalating West Asia conflict, as the government has adopted various policies to ensure that people do not face any problems. Speaking to ANI, Gadkari admitted to India's reliance on imports to fulfil its energy needs but also highlighted the government's approach of self-reliance by adopting alternative options ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar, April 2 (IANS) The Odisha government on Thursday held discussions with senior representatives from major oil and gas corporations to streamline the supply of LPG and other petroleum products across the state. The high-level review meeting was held under the joint chairmanship of the Minister of Food Supplies & Consumer Welfare, Krushna Chandra Patra, and the Minister of Housing & Urban Development, Krushna Chandra Mahapatra here. The meeting, attended by Principal Secretar ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 2 (PTI) Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri on Thursday called for a return to diplomacy to resolve the crisis in West Asia as he represented India at a UK-hosted meeting of over 60 nations that focused on securing global shipping routes through the volatile Strait of Hormuz. Misri, joining the deliberations through virtual mode, articulated New Delhi's stance on safety of international shipping lanes in the region amid Iran's partial blockade of the strategic waterway which has sever ...Read More >
New Delhi: Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri Thursday called for a return to diplomacy to resolve the crisis in West Asia as he represented India at a UK-hosted meeting of over 60 nations that focused on securing global shipping routes through the volatile Strait of Hormuz. Misri, joining the deliberations through virtual mode, articulated New Delhi's stance on the safety of international shipping lanes in the region amid Iran's partial blockade of the strategic waterway, which has severely disrup ...Read More >
New Delhi: Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri represented India on Thursday at a UK-hosted summit of nearly 30 nations that focused on ensuring safe shipping through the Strait of Hormuz amid Iran's partial blockade of the strategic waterway, which has severely disrupted global oil and gas supplies. Misri, joining the deliberations through virtual mode, articulated New Delhi's stance on the safety of international shipping lanes in the region. "As far as India is concerned, you very well know that ...Read More >
New Delhi: India's cautious response to Bahrain's draft resolution at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) on reopening the Strait of Hormuz is emerging as a significant diplomatic moment for New Delhi. As the BRICS chair in 2026, India finds itself navigating a delicate path between competing global positions on sovereignty, use of force, and maritime security amid a deepening West Asian conflict. "This particular resolution is under consideration in the UN Security Council," External A ...Read More >
New Delhi: Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri on Thursday represented India at a high-level international meeting convened by the UK Foreign Secretary to address the escalating situation in West Asia, particularly disruptions affecting critical maritime routes like the Strait of Hormuz. The virtual gathering brought together representatives from more than 60 countries to discuss the regional crisis, which has raised serious concerns over global energy supplies and maritime security. India, a major ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar, Apr 2 (PTI) The Odisha government on Thursday decided to expedite transitioning to piped natural gas for urban households while also focusing on implementing strict digital safeguards against irregularities in LPG supply. The decision was taken at a high-level meeting that was attended by Food Supplies and Consumer Welfare Minister KC Patra, Housing and Urban Development Minister Krushna Chandra Mahapatra and senior officials of major oil and gas corporations. Notably, the meeting ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 2 (PTI) Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri represented India on Thursday at a UK-hosted summit of nearly 30 nations that focused on ensuring safe shipping through the Strait of Hormuz amid Iran's partial blockade of the strategic waterway which has severely disrupted global oil and gas supplies. Misri, joining the deliberations through virtual mode, articulated New Delhi's stance on safety of international shipping lanes in the region. "As far as India is concerned, you very well kn ...Read More >
Mumbai: India's economic growth could slow and inflation may rise if crude oil prices remain elevated amid the ongoing West Asia conflict, according to a report by CareEdge Ratings. The report highlighted that if crude oil prices average around USD 100 per barrel, India's GDP growth for FY27 could decline to 6.5 per cent. At the same time, inflation is expected to rise above 5 per cent, reflecting the impact of higher energy costs on the economy. Also Read: India's economy shows early strain; ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 2 (ANI): India's economic growth could slow and inflation may rise if crude oil prices remain elevated amid the ongoing West Asia conflict, according to a report by CareEdge Ratings. The report highlighted that if crude oil prices average around USD 100 per barrel, India's GDP growth for FY27 could decline to 6.5 per cent. At the same time, inflation is expected to rise above 5 per cent, reflecting the impact of higher energy costs on the economy. Also Read ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 2 (ANI): India's economic growth could slow and inflation may rise if crude oil prices remain elevated amid the ongoing West Asia conflict, according to a report by CareEdge Ratings. The report highlighted that if crude oil prices average around USD 100 per barrel, India's GDP growth for FY27 could decline to 6.5 per cent. At the same time, inflation is expected to rise above 5 per cent, reflecting the impact of higher energy costs on the economy. The report ...Read More >
Mumbai : Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL), a Fortune Global 500 company, and one of India's leading oil and gas companies, announced today that Shri Subhankar Sen, Director (Marketing), has taken over the additional charge of Director (Human Resources) of the company. Shri Subhankar Sen is a graduate of the University of Calcutta and holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Executive Management from S. P. Jain Institute of Management & Research, Mumbai. With over three decades of rich and di ...Read More >
Mumbai: India's energy policy mix is proving to be a major insulating force in the current energy crisis, according to a report titled "India's Coal Shield in the Current Energy Crisis." Amid supply disruptions in oil and gas, India's high dependence on coal-based electricity generation (69-74 per cent), though often criticised, is proving beneficial. In contrast, other Asian countries like Taiwan, Hong Kong, Singapore and Thailand, which rely heavily on oil- and gas-based power generation, are ...Read More >
India's top carmaker, Maruti Suzuki, said on Wednesday (April 1, 2026) that it will likely raise prices as the West Asia war has pushed up commodity prices, wiping out gains from last year's consumption tax cuts. The Iran war has driven up the prices of everything from oil and gas to key metals used in manufacturing vehicles. The carmaker, majority-owned by Japan's Suzuki Motor, said it has not faced any supply disruptions, but acknowledged potential disruptions in the future. Iran-Israel ...Read More >
NEW DELHI/BENGALURU, April 1 (Reuters) - India's top carmaker, Maruti Suzuki (MRTI.NS), opens new tab, said on Wednesday that it will likely raise prices as the Middle East war has pushed up commodity prices, wiping out gains from last year's consumption tax cuts. The Iran war has driven up the prices of everything from oil and gas to key metals used in manufacturing vehicles. The carmaker, majority-owned by Japan's Suzuki Motor (7269.T), opens new tab, said it has not faced any supply disrupt ...Read More >
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a second special meeting of the cabinet committee on security on Wednesday to safeguard India amid the war in West Asia. With the Strait of Hormuz blockade squeezing global energy markets, the Prime Minister reviewed a cross-departmental strategy to diversify the supply of liquefied natural gas (LNG) and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG). During the meeting, the cabinet secretary briefed the Prime Minister on measures to ensure adequate availability o ...Read More >
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