The Indian automotive market has reached a critical tipping point. As of mid-May 2026, a global energy crisis has forced a substantial revision in domestic fuel prices, making traditional Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) and CNG vehicles increasingly expensive to operate. This economic pressure is expected to trigger a massive surge...
India’s residential real estate market has reached a major milestone in 2024, recording its highest growth in the last 12 years. According to a recent report by Knight Frank, home sales across the country increased by 7% compared to last year. The biggest growth has come from luxury housing in...
New Delhi: Fuel prices across India were increased on Friday, with state-run oil marketing companies raising petrol and diesel rates by up to Rs 3 per litre following continued volatility in global crude oil markets. The revised prices came into effect immediately and are expected to further impact household budgets,...
The global energy transition is entering a new phase where battery storage is emerging as a critical pillar of modern power infrastructure. As renewable energy capacity expands rapidly across the world, the need for flexible and reliable energy storage systems has intensified. From large-scale battery installations in China and Australia...
In 2025, the global wind industry recorded a historic 165 GW of new capacity, marking a 40% year-on-year increase and taking total installed capacity to 1,299 GW across 138 countries. According to the Global Wind Report 2026, onshore wind dominated additions with 155.3 GW (+42%), while offshore installations reached 9.3...
Global energy trends in 2025 reflect a period of transition marked by slower overall demand growth and rapid expansion of clean energy technologies. According to the International Energy Agency’s Global Energy Review, energy consumption increased at a more moderate pace, even as electricity demand continued to grow strongly across sectors....
India’s electric vehicle (EV) ecosystem is entering a defining phase—one marked not just by rapid growth, but by increasing structural depth. In FY26, EV retail sales crossed 24.5 lakh units, reflecting a robust 24.6% year-on-year rise. More importantly, this growth is no longer concentrated in a single category; it is...
As the global energy landscape undergoes a structural transformation—driven by climate commitments, geopolitical uncertainties, and the growing need for energy security—India finds itself navigating a uniquely complex path. As one of the world’s fastest-growing major economies, its energy demand continues to rise steadily, requiring a careful balance between sustainability, affordability,...
India has taken another significant step in advancing the National Green Hydrogen Mission with the notification of new standards for green ammonia and green methanol. Issued by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, the framework establishes lifecycle emission limits and eligibility criteria for these fuels when produced using renewable-energy-based...
India is set to cross a significant energy policy threshold on April 1, 2026. Every litre of petrol sold at the country’s fuel stations will contain up to 20% ethanol — a mandate years in the making that represents the culmination of one of the world’s most ambitious biofuel programmes....
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