Coal import share in total consumption shows decline

Amid global energy disruptions following the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, the government has assured that the domestic supply of LPG, petrol, diesel, kerosene, and natural gas remains stable, while citizens are urged to avoid panic booking and conserve fuel, said Sujata Sharma, Joint Secretary of the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, today.

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], March 12: Gold Winner, one of South India's most trusted edible oil brands, is expanding its legacy of quality and reliability with the launch of four traditional oils -- Gold Winner Groundnut Oil, Gold Winner Gingelly Oil, Gold Winner Coconut Oil, and Gold Winner Rice Bran Oil. With this expansion, the brand aims to position itself as the single trusted name for all cooking oil needs in Indian households.

Indian stock markets settled in the red on Thursday as escalating tensions in West Asia and again a sharp rise in crude oil prices weighed on investor sentiment.

If crude oil prices sustain above USD 100 per barrel in FY27, the Central government's annual additional expenditure could rise by Rs 3.6 lakh crore, according to a report by Elara Securities.

Accra [Ghana] / Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], March 12: Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation, has been recognized among the "100 Most Impactful Voices 2026" by ABCD Africa, a prestigious recognition celebrating influential women of African descent who are using their platforms to inspire change, amplify important social conversations, and drive meaningful impact across communities. The list features prominent women leaders and changemakers from 54 African countries and also includes the President of Tanzania. The list came out on the occasion of International Women's Day 2026.

The global shortage of memory chips is largely being driven by the rapid rise in artificial intelligence (AI) workloads, which has significantly increased demand for advanced memory solutions, according to Ashok Chandak, President of the India Electronics and Semiconductor Association (IESA) and SEMI India.

Indian stock markets opened in the red on Thursday as escalating tensions in West Asia and again a sharp rise in crude oil prices weighed on investor sentiment.

"The country is making arrangements and efforts to explore more alternative destinations to import LNG. It's a kind of pre-emptive measure in case the war goes on for a longer period. Advisories are also being issued to farmers for the wise use of fertilisers," Singh said on the sidelines of a soil health event organised by the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI) in New Delhi.

Taiwan will not sharply increase its gasoline and natural gas prices despite surging global oil prices triggered by the ongoing Middle East conflict that began with American and Israeli attacks on Iran, Focus Taiwan reported, citing officials.

Due to the current West Asia geopolitical situation and blockade on LPG imports, available supplies are being carefully rationed to ensure wider coverage, with domestic households being the top priority. The three major state-run oil marketing companies (OMCs) have initiated a judicial distribution strategy to manage the available Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) stocks.