From homes to police stations, IGL expands PNG network amid energy supply crunch

From homes to police stations, IGL expands PNG network amid energy supply crunch

Indraprastha Gas Ltd (IGL) is pushing expansion of PNG connections across Delhi-NCR as it looks to rapidly grow its user base and reduce dependence on LPG, its chief executive Kamal Kishore Chatiwal said.The expansion comes amid disruptions to energy supplies triggered by the Middle East conflict, which has strengthened the government’s push towards wider adoption…

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Stock market outlook: US-Iran talks collapse, oil prices to weigh on sentiment; inflation data, Q4 earnings in focus

Stock market outlook: US-Iran talks collapse, oil prices to weigh on sentiment; inflation data, Q4 earnings in focus

The collapse of talks between Iran and the US is likely to weigh on investor sentiment when markets open on Monday, analysts said, with crude oil prices and key macroeconomic data also set to drive trends in a holiday-shortened week, PTI reported.Stock markets will remain closed on Tuesday on account of Baba Saheb Ambedkar Jayanti.The…

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'If we catch them... ': Trump threatens China with 50% tariff if it helps Iran militarily as talks in Pak fail

‘If we catch them… ‘: Trump threatens China with 50% tariff if it helps Iran militarily as talks in Pak fail

US President Donald Trump on Sunday threatened China with “staggering” new tariffs if Beijing provides military assistance to Iran in the ongoing Middle East conflict.During an interview on Fox News’ Sunday Morning Futures, host Maria Bartiromo asked Trump whether his warning of a 50% tariff on countries aiding Iran was aimed at China.“Yes, China and…

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Gold, silver outlook: US-Iran talks collapse to drive volatility; inflation data, global cues in focus

Gold, silver outlook: US-Iran talks collapse to drive volatility; inflation data, global cues in focus

Gold, silver outlook: Precious metals are expected to remain volatile when markets open on Monday as the breakdown of US-Iran negotiations keeps sentiment fragile, with investors also tracking domestic inflation data and key global cues, analysts said.Apart from developments in West Asia, traders will monitor the US Producer Price Index (PPI), crude oil prices and…

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India ramps up 5-kg LPG supply, accelerates PNG rollout amid Middle East crisis

India ramps up 5-kg LPG supply, accelerates PNG rollout amid Middle East crisis

India has stepped up supply of smaller 5-kg LPG cylinders and accelerated the rollout of piped natural gas (PNG) connections to manage fuel availability amid disruptions caused by the Middle East conflict, with domestic supplies remaining stable, according to an official statement.More than 13 lakh 5-kg free trade LPG cylinders have been sold since March…

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