Can loss calibrate expectation?
We feel pain when actual investment experience falls short of expectations. But the pain recalibrates expectations. This can improve financial wellbeing.
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Iran Israel War | Crude oil prices surpass $100 a barrel as West Asia conflict impedes production and shipping
Oil prices eclipsed $100 per barrel for the first time in more than three-and-a-half years on Sunday (March 8, 2026) as the Iran war hinders production and shipping in West Asia. The price for a barrel of Brent crude, the international standard, was at $107.97 after trading resumed on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, up 16.5%…
India taps alternative crude supplies as Iran conflict drags on
Indian refiners have begun negotiating for additional crude cargoes from the U.S., Russia and West Africa to ensure supplies remain adequate in the event the West Asia conflict drags on for a longer period, industry officials and analysts said. Refineries, which convert crude oil into fuels like petrol and diesel, have deferred planned maintenance shutdowns…
AC prices to rise 5% to 15% as expensive copper, weak rupee push costs
As the mercury starts rising, leading room airconditioner makers are increasing prices in the range of 5-15% to offset sustained increases in raw material costs and supply chain expenses. The hikes, being rolled out between February and April, come just ahead of the peak summer season when demand typically surges. Leading players, including Daikin, Voltas,…
Choice over tradition: What today’s diamond buyer really wants
For decades, diamonds in India have been deeply intertwined with tradition. They symbolised weddings, family milestones and generational wealth, with purchasing decisions often guided by customs passed down through families. The act of buying a diamond was rarely a purely personal decision; it was rooted in cultural expectations and legacy. But the Indian diamond buyer…
LPG, LNG and India’s production, supply and distribution | Explained
Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG) is largely used for cooking gas across India. | Photo Credit: Nagara Gopal The West Asia conflict has sharply stressed India’s use of natural gas and cooking gas for a variety of applications. The government has today issued directives to prioritise cooking gas supplies. Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG) is largely used for cooking gas across India. The…
Why does the Strait of Hormuz’s closure matter?
The story so far: The Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most strategically important chokepoints, has been experiencing a near-total collapse in commercial traffic following rising tensions in West Asia. More than 20% of the world’s total oil and gas shipments, and nearly 40% of India’s, pass through the strait. What is the significance…
Peak power demand to be at 270 GW this summer, no affect due to West Asia crisis: MoS Shripad Naik
Minister of State for New and Renewable Energy, Shripad Naik. File | Photo Credit: ANI The peak power demand is projected to be around 270 GW this summer, and there will be no effect on regular electricity supply due to West Asia crisis, Minister of State for Power Shripad Yesso Naik said on Saturday (March…
Government announces standards of green ammonia, green methanol
Image used for representational purpose only. | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto The government on Saturday (March 7, 2026) announced standards of green ammonia and green methanol for India to accelerate trade of green hydrogen derivatives under the National Green Hydrogen Mission. The mission was approved by the Union Cabinet on January 4, 2023, with an…
Centre withdraws revised earthquake zoning after backlash from Ministries, infrastructure agencies
Less than four months after issuing a revision to India’s earthquake zoning framework, the Centre has withdrawn its own notification following a major backlash from several government departments, Metro Rail corporations and infrastructure authorities that apprehended a surge in construction costs of marquee projects nationwide, The Hindu has learnt. The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) had issued…