mint September 04
Food and fuel inflation accelerates
New Delhi: India’s food and fuel inflation accelerated in the third week of August, maintaining pressure on the central bank to tighten monetary policy.    More...

The Asian Age September 04
BP's Mexican Gulf oil spill costs climb to $8 billion
British energy major BP on Friday said it has spent nearly $8 billion as expenses related to the devastating Mexican Gulf oil spill, much higher than last months' estimate of $6 billion.    More...

The Hindu Business Line September 04
‘AP needs sufficient power, peace for industrial growth'
There is need to ensure sufficient power to industry, peaceful condition for business and creation of necessary infrastructure for industrial growth in Andhra Pradesh,    More...

The Hindu Business Line September 04
ADAG officials' hearing with SEBI adjourned indefinitely
The personal hearing of ADAG top officials, including Mr Anil Ambani, with the Securities and Exchange Board of India, did not happen on Friday and stands adjourned indefinitely. According to a market source, the ADA group sought    More...

mint September 04
BP oil spill costs hit $8 bn as ends rig probe
London: BP Plc said the cost of dealing with its oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico had risen to $8 billion as the oil giant prepared to release the findings of an internal probe into the causes of the disaster.    More...

The Economics Times September 04
Oil lingers near $75 in Asia as stock markets gain
BANGKOK: Oil prices lingered near $75 a barrel on Friday in Asia, largely holding onto a big gain the day before as investors put a positive spin on US economic reports and Asian stock markets rose.    More...

The Economics Times September 04
Oil falls below $75 ahead of US jobs report
Oil prices fell below $75 a barrel Friday ahead of closely watched US employment report that will inform traders about the strength of future energy demand from the No. 1 economy.    More...

The Economics Times September 04
Reliance buys 3 mn bbls spot Brazil crude
SINGAPORE/NEW DELHI: Reliance Industries Ltd., operator of the world's largest refining complex, bought around 3 mn barrels of spot Brazilian crude to arrive in    More...

The Economics Times September 04
Suzlon bags contract for 30 mw wind turbine in Rajasthan
NEW DELHI: The country's largest wind turbine manufacturer Suzlon Energy Friday said it has won a 30 MW wind turbine order from Bhubaneswar-based mineral developer Altrade Group.    More...

The Hindu Business Line September 04
SunBorne Energy to invest Rs 1,500 cr on power projects
SunBorne Energy plans to invest Rs 1,500 crore in the domestic solar energy sector to set up 100 MW of power capacity.    More...

Business Standard September 04
25 thermal power plants facing critical coal stock
Thermal power plants across the country continue to grapple with inadequate coal stock.    More...

Business Standard September 04
Brazil oil firm Petrobras plans $65-bn stock sale
Brazilian state oil company Petrobras will sell up to $64.5 billion in new stock — one of the largest in capital markets history — to raise funds for the world’s biggest oil exploration investment plan.    More...

Business Standard September 04
TVS group infuses Rs 42 crore in power subsidiary
The TVS group has infused around Rs 42 crore in its newly-floated subsidiary TVS Energy Pvt Ltd, marking the group's entry into the power business.    More...

The Economics Times September 04
Ambanis keen on Karnataka thermal plant
BANGALORE: The companies belonging to the Anil and Mukesh Ambani groups are among the 23 investors who have shown interest in setting up a 1,320-mw thermal    More...

Business Standard September 04
BP oil spill costs hit $8 billion
BP Plc said the cost of dealing with its oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico had risen to $8 billion as the oil giant prepared to release the findings of an internal probe into the causes of the disaster.    More...

Business Standard September 04
RIL buys 3 mn barrels spot Brazil crude
Reliance Industries (RIL), operator of the world's largest refining complex, bought around 3 million barrels of spot Brazilian crude to arrive in India in the next two months, industry sources said on Friday.    More...

Business Standard September 04
BP Gulf of Mexico oil spill costs hit $8 bn
BP Plc said on Friday the cost of dealing with its oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico had risen to $8 billion and that it was a fortnight away from sealing the well for good.    More...

Business Standard September 04
Petrobras to sell $65 bn stock in record offer
Brazilian state oil company Petrobras on Friday filed to sell up to $64.5 billion of new stock -- the largest in capital markets history -- sending its stock sharply higher after months of uncertainty that dragged on share prices.    More...

Business Standard September 04
Govt issues notice to Gulf Oil over supply of explosives
The government has issued a showcause notice to Hinduja Group firm Gulf Oil Corp, apparently in relation to the supply of explosives to 61 trucks that went missing in Madhya Pradesh recently.    More...

Business Standard September 04
Crisil assigns top rating to Coal India's IPO
Rating agency, Crisil, today said that it has assigned a Crisil IPO Grade 5/5 (five-on-five) to the proposed initial public offer (IPO) of state-run Coal India (CIL).    More...

The Tribune September 04
Hike in gas price to hit GAIL venture
The under-construction Rs 5,460-crore Brahmaputra Crackers and Polymer Limited (BCPL) project, a joint venture promoted by Gas Authority of India Ltd (GAIL) with Oil India Limited (OIL), Numaligarh    More...

The Tribune September 04
SC notice to HP, Centre over power project
The Supreme Court has issued notice to the Himachal Pradesh government and the Centre on a petition filed by the residents of Kilba village in Kinnaur district seeking relief for the people affected    More...

The Tribune September 04
Govt seeks more info on power projects
Concerned over implications of the Shukla Committee report on hydropower development programme in the state, the government today held a high-level meeting to finalise its response to the high    More...

Business Standard September 04
Tide Water still waiting for govt nod to drop divestment plan
The request by Andrew Yule's board to suspend the disinvestment of Tide Water Oil Co (India) is yet to elicit any response from the government.    More...

The Tribune September 04
Bandh in Akhnoor against power shortage
A complete bandh was observed in Akhnoor town today in protest against an erratic power supply even as hot and humid weather conditions aggravated the miseries of residents in the winter capital here.    More...

The Pioneer September 04
Professional to head power sector undertaking in State
In a move to give professional touch to the State-owned Odisha Hydro Power Corporation (OHPC), the State-level high-powered appointment committee has selected SK Khatua as the Managing Director of this leading PSU    More...

The Times of India September 04
Govt mulls streamlining of free power
HYDERABAD: The state government is mulling measures to streamline the free power scheme for agriculture as this sector consumes about 40% of the total power supply.    More...

The Pioneer September 04
Electricity banking for Rabi season
Madhya Pradesh Government is making arrangement for banking 600 MW electricity for the forthcoming Rabi season. This will help for proper management of demand of 2000- 2500 MW electricity from the agriculture pump sets during the season.    More...

The Telegraph September 04
Energiser for power
New Delhi, Sept. 3: The government today said some of the coal blocks in the “no-go” mining areas might be classified under “go” areas to hasten the execution of    More...

The Pioneer September 04
IOC refining capacity to be 80.70 MMT by 2012
IndianOil will raise its refining capacity to 80.70 by 2012. The company is further building up refining capacity by establishing a new refinery and capacity expansions. With the Capacity expansion of 1.5 MMTPA    More...

The Hindu September 04
Workshop on energy saving held
VELLORE: An awareness workshop on energy saving and safety was conducted at the Government Boys Higher Secondary School, Katpadi on Tuesday. A team comprising C. Murali Prasad, Senior Manager, Pon. G. Ethiraj, junior electrical engineer and    More...

The Indian Express September 04
Petrobras plans world's biggest stock sale
Brazilian state oil company Petrobras will sell up to $64.5 billion in new stock -- one of the largest in capital markets history -- to raise funds for the world's biggest oil exploration investment plan.    More...

The Hindu September 04
Graft alleged in KSEB meter purchase
KOLLAM: M.S. Rawther, general secretary of the pro-INTUC Kerala Electricity Employees Confederation, has alleged corruption in the purchase of electronic meters and the CFL distribution programme of the Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB).    More...

The Hindu September 04
IOC embarks on expansion plan
NEW DELHI: Indian Oil Corporation has embarked on a major expansion plan to raise its refining capacity to 80.70 million tonnes by 2012, Director (Refineries) B. N. Banakpur said here on Friday.    More...

The Hindu September 04
HT consumers allowed to buy additional power
Chennai: The Tamil Nadu Electricity Board (TNEB) has permitted the HT consumers to purchase additional power.    More...