Sesa Sen
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Govt Cuts Subsidised LPG Cylinders Under PM Ujjwala Scheme To Four Per Household
Government cites rising LPG supply costs and Rs 700 per-cylinder under-recovery as it limits PMUY subsidy support to four annual refills.
- Monday June 8, 2026
- Edited by: NDTV Business Desk, Author: Sesa Sen, Altaf Hussain
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Ethanol Push: Oil Minister Puri Expects E85 To Beat E20 In Adoption On Cheaper Price Point
Government plans to increase the network of E85 dispensation stations from around 50 at present to 500 by the end of the year.
- Friday June 5, 2026
- Edited by: NDTV Business Desk, Author: Sesa Sen, Altaf Hussain
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India Launches E85 Fuel As Ethanol Pivot Turns Stronger; Priced Rs 20 Lower Than E20
E85 fuel would help reduce vehicular emissions and curb India's dependence on imported crude oil.
- Friday June 5, 2026
- Author: Sesa Sen, Altaf Hussain
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Airlines Free To Opt In Or Out Of Upcoming ATF Stabilisation Scheme, Govt Clarifies
Scheme likely to be rolled out soon; government awaiting feedback from carriers before finalising modalities
- Thursday June 4, 2026
- Author: Sesa Sen, Noor Ul Haq
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Cutting Costs, Not Experiences: The Balancing Act Of Indian Households Amid Global Uncertainty
A research reveals a set of consumers navigating concerns about a potential global economic slowdown, and increasing job-related anxieties, while adjusting financial habits accordingly.
- Thursday June 4, 2026
- Author: Sesa Sen
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LPG Sale Loss Stands At Rs 650/Cylinder For OMCs, Govt Says After Fresh Hike
Rising global LPG prices and a weaker rupee have widened under-recoveries, even as domestic cooking gas rates remain unchanged.
- Monday June 1, 2026
- Edited by: NDTV Business Desk, Author: Sesa Sen, Altaf Hussain
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Summer Is Blazing, But AC Sales? Not So Much
Major players including Voltas Ltd., Blue Star Ltd., Daikin India and Godrej Appliances are reporting sales growth of 15-20% compared to last year — far below industry expectations of 25-30%.
- Friday May 29, 2026
- Author: Sesa Sen
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Delhi Power Demand Hits All-Time May High, Eclipses 2025 Records Amid Scorching Summer
Delhi's power demand hit a record 8,439 MW in May as the heatwave intensified, with SLDC projecting demand may cross 9,000 MW this summer.
- Monday May 25, 2026
- Edited by: Shrikant Shankar, Author: Sesa Sen, Altaf Hussain
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OMC Daily Under-Recoveries Shrink To Rs 600 Crore On Repeated Fuel Price Hikes
The under-recoveries stood at 1,000 crore per day before the government introduced fuel price hikes.
- Monday May 25, 2026
- Author: Sesa Sen, Khushi Maheshwari
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Fuel Price Hikes: Govt Says It Absorbed Rs 30,000 Crore Burden To Shield Citizens
Sources further told NDTV Profit that BJP-ruled states have the lowest pump prices, with Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh moving higher only after VAT revisions.
- Saturday May 23, 2026
- Author: Sesa Sen
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No Petrol, Diesel Rationing: Indian Oil Tells Dealers Not To Restrict Fuel Sales
IOC says petrol and diesel supplies remain adequate, directs dealers not to impose rationing despite sharp rise in fuel demand amid fears of further price hikes.
- Thursday May 21, 2026
- Edited by: NDTV Business Desk, Author: Sesa Sen, Altaf Hussain
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Govt Preps Emergency Plan To Tackle Record-High Surge In Electricity Demand
Power plants to run without maintenance in June-July as Centre prepares for peak demand of 283 GW amid severe heatwave conditions.
- Thursday May 21, 2026
- Edited by: Shrikant Shankar, Author: Sesa Sen, Altaf Hussain
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OMCs Under-Recoveries Stand At Rs 750 Crore Per Day, Bailout Option Not On Table
Under-recoveries suffered by OMCs have reduced from around Rs 1,000 crore per day earlier to Rs 750 crore per day after the recent increase in fuel prices.
- Monday May 18, 2026
- Edited by: NDTV Business Desk, Author: Sesa Sen, Altaf Hussain
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Power Ministry Pushes For 20% WFH In PSUs To Cut Fuel Usage
This comes after PM Modi's appeal to the country to cut down on fuel usage, in view of the crisis in West Asia that has strained energy supplies.
- Thursday May 14, 2026
- Author: Sesa Sen, Pratiksha Thayil
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Rs 1.2 Lakh Crore Loss In Q1: OMCs Stare At FY26 Profit Wipeout Amid Crude Oil Spike
Rising crude prices and mounting LPG under-recoveries threaten to erase OMC profits, even as the Centre rules out immediate fuel price hikes.
- Monday May 11, 2026
- Edited by: Shrikant Shankar, Author: Sesa Sen, NDTV Profit News