Prashant Mukherjee

Orkla India is suddenly facing headwinds on multiple fronts. The problem started with spices, the backbone of its business, and then other faultlines cropped up. The stock is down 30% since listing late last year.

Orkla India is suddenly facing headwinds on multiple fronts. The problem started with spices, the backbone of its business, and then other faultlines cropped up. The stock is down 30% since listing late last year.

The biggest fear in the trade circle is that the Strait of Hormuz disruption is becoming structural rather than temporary. Even a partial reopening of the Strait may not bring immediate relief.

India is fast-tracking a deep-sea gas pipeline from Oman. This project aims to ensure steady gas supplies and reduce reliance on volatile LNG markets. The estimated ₹40,000 crore pipeline will connect Oman to Gujarat. It is expected to take five to seven years to build. This move addresses India's energy security concerns and its vulnerability to maritime choke points.

India is accelerating plans to secure uninterrupted gas supplies from the Gulf through a direct deep-sea pipeline, as the Strait of Hormuz crisis leads the government to prioritise energy security.

NEW DELHI: City gas distribution (CGD) companies are managing to give just 8,000-10,000 new piped natural gas PNG ) connections a day, or about a

India is set to boost E100 flex fuel availability with 5,000 dispensing stations planned within two years. This initiative aims to significantly cut crude oil imports. Automobile and oil companies are collaborating on this roadmap. The government's plan includes phased rollout of E100 pumps across major cities, paving the way for flex fuel vehicles.

It has been nearly eight months since Noida-resident Meena Sharma has applied for a piped natural gas (PNG) connection. The first response was quick.

Over 6 million homes already have PNG infrastructure laid up to their doorstep but still dont have the connection. Because the skilled plumber with a certification who does the last 10-feet work is hard to find.

Coal-fired power plants in India are reportedly blocking the evacuation of solar power into the grid, leading to significant renewable energy curtailment.