NSE:IOC 16 August 2025 - 11 May 2026

Indane, HP Gas, Bharat Gas Alert: LPG Subsidy Could Stop In 7 Days After Tax Check
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Indane, HP Gas, Bharat Gas Alert: LPG Subsidy Could Stop In 7 Days After Tax Check

Some state-run oil marketing firms are now sending out alerts to certain LPG customers, warning that their cooking-gas subsidy may be cut off if income-tax records show they earned more than Rs 10 lakh and don’t reply within a week. The move signals a stepped-up effort to verify and potentially remove subsidy access for domestic cylinder users. Why now? After years of relying on self-reported income caps, the checks are shifting toward actual data matching. According to Oil Ministry officials quoted by Business Today, Indian Oil, Bharat Petroleum, and Hindustan Petroleum have started cross-checking LPG subscriber lists with Income Tax Department records. Consumers flagged in this process are receiving official SMS notifications.
May 12, 2026
Petrol, Diesel Price Hike Alert: IOC, BPCL, HPCL Lose ₹1 Lakh Crore as Crude Shock Deepens
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Petrol, Diesel Price Hike Alert: IOC, BPCL, HPCL Lose ₹1 Lakh Crore as Crude Shock Deepens

State-backed fuel giants in India have eaten up more than ₹1 lakh crore in under-recoveries over the last 10 weeks, piling on the heat for the government to rethink petrol and diesel pricing, though pump prices held steady Monday. Indian Oil Corp, Bharat Petroleum Corp, and Hindustan Petroleum Corp are racking up daily losses of around ₹1,600 crore to ₹1,700 crore, according to sources cited by PTI. The pressure is building as global crude prices surge, yet India keeps retail fuel prices fixed to protect buyers. Under-recovery refers to the difference between what’s charged locally and the cost tied to benchmarks. It doesn’t always translate to a straight cash loss, but higher crude bills can squeeze profits and tie up
May 11, 2026
Aluminum and Sulfur Batteries
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Move Over Lithium: Aluminum and Sulfur Batteries Are Sparking an Energy Revolution

Imagine batteries made from common aluminum foil and sulfur powder, powering everything from homes to electric cars at a fraction of today’s costs. Aluminum- and sulfur-based batteries are emerging as promising alternatives to traditional lithium-ion cells, offering the tantalizing potential of cheaper, safer, and more sustainable energy storage. In this report, we delve into what these aluminum and sulfur batteries are, how they work, the different types under development, their advantages and challenges, the key players driving breakthroughs, and how recent innovations in 2024–2025 could transform clean energy and electric vehicles. Aluminum batteries and sulfur batteries represent two broad families of next-generation rechargeable battery technologies that aim to address the limitations of today’s lithium-ion batteries. Simply put, they use aluminum
August 16, 2025