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Topic: HPCL

Fire that engulfed Rajasthan refinery ahead of Modi launch unlikely to hit fuel supply—Kpler analyst

The fire at the Rs 80,000 crore HRRL project broke out a day before the PM was due to inaugurate it. The refinery was not scheduled to contribute to the product pool before late 2026.

Fuel rates unchanged for 365 days & counting. Why it may be time to return to dynamic pricing

Fuel prices were first kept static to protect consumers from rise in oil prices, and then for OMCs to recover losses. With OMCs in profit now, daily pricing mechanism can be restored.

Next problem for Indian economy: Fuel shortage for domestic shipping

Ships hauling everything from coal to iron ore & consumer goods on domestic routes may run out of fuel as India struggles to meet new environmental standards.

Modi govt puts oil PSU mergers on hold, ‘no room for experiments’ now

Former finance minister Arun Jaitley had earlier pushed for ONGC and HPCL merger, which has not been smooth.

ONGC says it’s not facing a fund crunch despite falling cash balance

ONGC’s cash balance fell to Rs 167 crore in Sept 2018 from Rs 9,511 crore in March 2017, but it says it has enough to finance current and future projects.

ONGC cash reserves crash to Rs 167 crore from Rs 9,511 crore in 1.5 years under Modi govt

ONGC’s cash & bank balances hit Rs 167 crore in Sept 2018, down from Rs 9,511 crore in March 2017, following the acquisition of HPCL and other govt diktats.

Modi govt promised to raise India’s crude oil output – but it actually dropped last 5 yrs

Higher crude imports went unnoticed due to global prices, analysts say. Modi govt says ‘made considerable progress, but it takes time’.

As Delhi battles pollution, Tata Power looks to tap into electric vehicles charging market

So far, lack of charging infrastructure has been one of the biggest hurdles to India’s ambitions to ensure more electric vehicles on its roads.

Government is said to ask oil retailers not to raise fuel prices

Companies including Indian Oil Corp., Bharat Petroleum Corp. and Hindustan Petroleum Corp. will have bear a loss of up to 1 rupee per liter on sale of diesel and gasoline.

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Israel-US-Iran war could go many ways for India. The dust needs to settle first

In many respects the war has reinforced the partnership between Israel and UAE. And for India, the relationship with the UAE carries far greater strategic weight than any connection with Iran.

Haryana’s new industrial policy in the works, but industry says old problems remain unsolved

Increase in employment subsidy, Rs 500 crore for estate revamp, new townships in pipeline—but land cost, power breakdowns and inspector raj top among key worries for industry leaders.

Military pushes for private participation in space, more Indian satellites. ‘Can’t rely on single entity’ 

CDS Anil Chauhan says future space capability will not be built by government agencies alone. ‘It will be co-developed with industry, start-ups, and technology innovators’.

Trump, Netanyahu’s Iran gamble: The regime change rebound

American objectives are unmet. They neither have muscle nor motivation to resume the war. As for Iran, the regime didn’t just survive, it’s now led by more radical individuals.