The windfall tax on petroleum crude will be reduced to Rs 2,100 per metric ton from Rs 4,600 per ton, according to an official gazette notification. The new rate will be effective from Saturday, August 17, 2024.
The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) has slightly revised down global crude oil demand forecast for 2024, citing softer intake by China.
A pipeline of around 1640 km is being laid from Paradip Port to Numaligarh for transporting imported crude. Numaligarh Rfinery's expansion will increase overall crude oil processing capacity and it is scheduled to be completed by 2024. Environmental clearance was obtained for the project on
This investment drive aims to ramp up refining capacity, expand petrochemical operations, bolster its network of retail fuel stations, and embrace clean energy initiatives, according to company sources.
These crude remarks are not only outrageous but also a severe violation of a woman's right to dignity, the NCW said in a press release. Upon careful consideration, the Commission has determined that Moitra's remarks fall under Section 79 of the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita, 2023, it added.
According to a press release by the Ministry of Coal, the ICI, which monitors the production performance of eight core industries--cement, coal, crude oil, electricity, fertilizers, natural gas, refinery products, and steel--reported a combined index increase of 6.3 per cent for May 2024.
The combined Index of Eight Core Industries (ICI) increased by 6.3 per cent in May, 2024 as compared to last year, said the Ministry of Commerce and Industry on Friday.
Fitch projects a 3 per cent-4 per cent increase in India's petroleum product demand for the fiscal year ending in March 2025 (FY25), buoyed by rising consumer, industrial, and infrastructure needs.
The Multi Commodity Exchange of India (MCX) Gold July contract saw a modest increase of +0.86 per cent, settling at 71965 according to Choice's commodity weekly report.
Puri posted on X, "Reviewed the performance and future strategy of @OilIndiaLimited with senior management of the Maharatna CPSE which has registered a CAGR of @ 27% in the last 2 years and achieved highest ever crude oil and natural gas production of 6.53 MMTOE during FY 2023-24. India's