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Aviation fuel, non-subsidised LPG to now cost more

Aviation fuel, non-subsidised LPG to now cost more

Rediff.com1 Jun 2015

Aviation turbine fuel to now cost more.

Govt gains Rs 1.6 lakh cr from excise duty hike on petrol, diesel

Govt gains Rs 1.6 lakh cr from excise duty hike on petrol, diesel

Rediff.com6 May 2020

The Union government will gain close to Rs 1.6 lakh crore in additional revenues this fiscal from a record hike in excise duty on petrol and diesel that has pushed the total incidence of taxation on auto fuels to 70 per cent of the price. Late on Tuesday evening, the government hiked excise duty on petrol by Rs 10 per litre and that on diesel by Rs 13 a litre to mop up gains arising from international oil prices falling to a two-decade low.

Oil India in talks to buy stake in Petroceltic's Algerian asset

Oil India in talks to buy stake in Petroceltic's Algerian asset

Rediff.com2 Jul 2013

Petroceltic is headquartered in Dublin with offices in Edinburgh, London, Algiers, Varna, Cairo and Rome.

Petrol, diesel prices to change every day in 5 select cities from May 1

Petrol, diesel prices to change every day in 5 select cities from May 1

Rediff.com12 Apr 2017

A pilot for daily revision of petrol and diesel price will be first implemented in Puducherry and Vizag in Andhra Pradesh, Udaipur in Rajasthan, Jamshedpur in Jharkhand and Chandigarh

US moves ONGC Videsh out of list of firms with ties to Iran

US moves ONGC Videsh out of list of firms with ties to Iran

Rediff.com9 Apr 2014

The US Government Accountability Office, in a recently released report, moved ONGC Videsh Ltd, the overseas arm of state explorer Oil and Natural Gas Corporation, and three others, including Petronet LNG Ltd, out of the list.

Petrol prices up Rs 4.47/litre, diesel Rs 6.46 in last 5 weeks

Petrol prices up Rs 4.47/litre, diesel Rs 6.46 in last 5 weeks

Rediff.com1 Jun 2016

Petrol price was on Tuesday hiked by Rs 2.58 a litre and diesel by Rs 2.26 per litre, the second increase in rates this month.

ONGC Videsh-Oil India complete acquisition of Videocon stake

ONGC Videsh-Oil India complete acquisition of Videocon stake

Rediff.com8 Jan 2014

OVL, the overseas arm of state-run explorer Oil & Natural Gas Corporation, and Oil India Limited agreed in June last year to jointly buy Videocon's 10 per cent interest in the Rovuma Area 1 for $2.475 billion.

Petrol price cut by Rs 2.25 a litre, diesel by 42 paise

Petrol price cut by Rs 2.25 a litre, diesel by 42 paise

Rediff.com15 Jul 2016

The movement of prices in the international oil market and rupee-USD exchange rate shall continue to be monitored closely and developing trends of the market will be reflected in future price changes

Auction of oil, gas fields with Rs 70K cr reserves from July

Auction of oil, gas fields with Rs 70K cr reserves from July

Rediff.com25 May 2016

India on Wednesday announced auction of 46 small discovered oil and gas fields, holding about Rs 70,000 crore worth of hydrocarbon reserves.

Minister for setting up statutory safety body for oil and gas sectors

Minister for setting up statutory safety body for oil and gas sectors

Rediff.com27 Jun 2014

The Oil Industry Safety Directorate, under the Petroleum Ministry, carries out safety audits of oil and gas installations, besides formulating and standardising procedures and guidelines for design, operation and maintenance.

Petrol price hiked by 5 paise a litre, diesel by Rs 1.26

Petrol price hiked by 5 paise a litre, diesel by Rs 1.26

Rediff.com15 Jun 2016

This is the fourth increase in auto fuel prices since May 1

India in driver's seat as fuel demand roars at fastest rate ever

India in driver's seat as fuel demand roars at fastest rate ever

Rediff.com18 Mar 2016

India has already pipped Japan as the world's third-largest oil consumer.

OVL inks pact to buy 25% stake in Kazakhstan oil block

OVL inks pact to buy 25% stake in Kazakhstan oil block

Rediff.com12 Oct 2011

While OVL on April 16 signed a Joint Operating Agreement and Participation Share Agreement/Assignment Agreement with Kazakhstan's KazMunaiGas Exploration Production to buy a quarter of the Satpayev block, it on Wednesday signed a pactwith the Kazakh government to formally become a part of the concession.

China lauds India's 'great efforts' to help Lanka, says S Asia its priority

China lauds India's 'great efforts' to help Lanka, says S Asia its priority

Rediff.com8 Jun 2022

Rajapaksa said China indicated that it would help Sri Lanka, while adding that "usually they don't like" lending out more money to cover earlier debt payments.

India likely to strike deal with Vietnam for oil exploration

India likely to strike deal with Vietnam for oil exploration

Rediff.com25 Oct 2014

Pradhan said a team of officials of state-run Indian Oil Corporation had visited Vietnam and explored some business ventures

Oil prices fall as China share crisis worsens

Oil prices fall as China share crisis worsens

Rediff.com8 Jul 2015

US crude was down 25 cents at $52.08.

Jet fuel price cut by 1.8%, non-subsidised LPG by Rs 23.50

Jet fuel price cut by 1.8%, non-subsidised LPG by Rs 23.50

Rediff.com2 Jun 2014

In Mumbai, jet fuel costs Rs 71,940.36 per kl as against Rs 73,306.89 per kl previously, IOC said.

ATF price cut by 4%; non-subsidised LPG by Rs 100

ATF price cut by 4%; non-subsidised LPG by Rs 100

Rediff.com1 Apr 2014

Aviation Turbine Fuel, or ATF, price at Delhi was cut by Rs 3,025.34 per kilolitre, or 4 per cent, to Rs 71,800.21 per kl, according to Indian Oil Corp, the nation's largest fuel retailer.

Non-subsidised LPG to cost more

Non-subsidised LPG to cost more

Rediff.com2 Nov 2015

ATF or jet fuel price has been cut marginally while rate of non-subsidised cooking gas LPG has been hiked by Rs 27.50 a cylinder.

'Extremely difficult' phase after what China did on border: Jaishankar

'Extremely difficult' phase after what China did on border: Jaishankar

Rediff.com18 Aug 2022

We very much hope that wisdom dawns on the Chinese side, Jaishankar said in Bangkok.

FinMin asks PSU oil firms to pay interim dividend

FinMin asks PSU oil firms to pay interim dividend

Rediff.com16 Jan 2003

The finance ministry has asked state-run oil companies to shell out an interim dividend of Rs 2,600 crore (Rs 26 billion) for the year to March 2003, a government official

Hinduja family feud: $11 billion empire at stake

Hinduja family feud: $11 billion empire at stake

Rediff.com25 Jun 2020

Four Hinduja brothers -- Srichand, Gopichand, Prakash and Ashok -- had in 2014 signed on a document saying the assets held by one brother belong to all, and that each of them will appoint the others as their executors. But now family patriarch Srichand Hinduja, 84, and his daughter Vinoo want the letter to be declared of "no legal effect" and the family's assets be separated as per his wish of 2016.

India among economies worst-hit from Ukraine crisis: Nomura

India among economies worst-hit from Ukraine crisis: Nomura

Rediff.com26 Feb 2022

Every 10 per cent rise in crude oil price will shave off around 0.2 percentage point (pp) from India's GDP growth and widen the current account by 0.3 per cent, says Nomura.

Petrol hiked by 64 paise, diesel gets cheaper by Rs 1.35/litre

Petrol hiked by 64 paise, diesel gets cheaper by Rs 1.35/litre

Rediff.com15 Jun 2015

Petrol gets expensive but diesel is cheaper by Rs 1.35/ per litre.

India Inc's capex wheel likely to turn soon

India Inc's capex wheel likely to turn soon

Rediff.com17 May 2023

India Inc could be embarking upon a new phase of capital expenditure (capex) cycle, observed analysts, and suggest its revival would lead to a rerating of industrial stocks. Assisted by a property upcycle, analysts at Jefferies said several government initiatives were likely to drive capex. Indicators, they said, include a private project announcement at Rs 25 trillion for 2022-23 (up 150 per cent from pre-pandemic levels) and credit growth at about 16 per cent, which is closer to pre-pandemic highs.

Chennai flood insurance claims estimated at Rs 500 cr

Chennai flood insurance claims estimated at Rs 500 cr

Rediff.com3 Dec 2015

Insurance companies are anticipating claims of at least Rs 500 crore from the incessant rains and flooding in Chennai.

Sensex up 1.25%, posts best qtr since Sept 2009

Sensex up 1.25%, posts best qtr since Sept 2009

Rediff.com30 Jun 2014

The market breadth in BSE remains healthy with 1,829 shares advancing and 721 shares declining

Petrol, diesel to be cheaper by Rs 2 but costlier in Delhi

Petrol, diesel to be cheaper by Rs 2 but costlier in Delhi

Rediff.com15 Jul 2015

Oil companies on Wednesday slashed petrol and diesel prices by Rs 2, with effect from midnight tonight.

Rupee falls on month-end importer demand, weak shares hurt

Rupee falls on month-end importer demand, weak shares hurt

Rediff.com29 May 2014

Forex dealers said besides increased dollar selling by exporters, strength in other currencies against the American currency overseas also supported the rupee but a lower opening of the domestic equity market capped the gains.

Petrol price cut by Rs 1.42/litre, diesel by Rs 2.01

Petrol price cut by Rs 1.42/litre, diesel by Rs 2.01

Rediff.com31 Jul 2016

This is the third reduction in rates this month

Reliance top Indian firm in World's Best Employer list

Reliance top Indian firm in World's Best Employer list

Rediff.com14 Oct 2021

Reliance Industries Ltd, the country's largest company by revenues, profits and market value, has topped Indian corporate in the World's Best Employers rankings 2021 published by Forbes. Reliance was placed at 52 in the overall ranking of 750 global corporates likes Phillips, Sanofi, Pfizer and Intel. Other Indian names in the top 100 rankings were ICICI Bank at 65, HDFC Bank at 77 and HCL Technologies at 90, according to the Forbes ranking.

Oil service firms jostle for India orders amid global spending cuts

Oil service firms jostle for India orders amid global spending cuts

Rediff.com9 Jul 2015

The low global crude prices have helped narrow the current account deficit to just 0.2 per cent of GDP in the previous January-March quarter.

India to build 1st strategic oil storage by Jan 2014

India to build 1st strategic oil storage by Jan 2014

Rediff.com27 Sep 2013

India, which is 79 per cent dependent on imports to meet its crude oil needs, is building underground storage at Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh and Mangalore and Padur in Karnataka.

Weak oil prices drag markets; Nifty ends below 7,400

Weak oil prices drag markets; Nifty ends below 7,400

Rediff.com3 Feb 2016

Financials were the top losers while oil shares also declined amid weak crude oil prices.

'Assam Rifles is an excellent time tested force'

'Assam Rifles is an excellent time tested force'

Rediff.com11 Aug 2023

'It has been doing yeoman service for the people of the North East.'

Stocks nosedive in nervous trade; Karnataka, crude oil offer little respite

Stocks nosedive in nervous trade; Karnataka, crude oil offer little respite

Rediff.com17 May 2018

Muted quarterly earnings, mixed cues from global markets and unabated foreign fund outflows added to the volatility

Rupee ends at 62.47 versus US dollar, down 6 paise

Rupee ends at 62.47 versus US dollar, down 6 paise

Rediff.com8 Nov 2013

The rupee was also pressured as the euro fell for a second day on Friday, hurt by the European Central Bank's surprise interest rate cut and a downgrade to France's credit rating, while the dollar inched up before a key US jobs report.

ONGC's flat profit worries as growth financing eyed

ONGC's flat profit worries as growth financing eyed

Rediff.com13 Nov 2013

ONGC is raising debt for a spate of acquisitions over the past year

Oil's slide below $30 sends shockwaves far and wide

Oil's slide below $30 sends shockwaves far and wide

Rediff.com13 Jan 2016

Traders have all but given up attempting to predict where the new-year rout will end