Boost for energy sector: PM Modi to inaugurate Rs 79,450 crore petrochemical refinery — top things to know – The Times of India

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Rajasthan on Tuesday, where he will dedicate a major refinery-cum-petrochemical complex to the nation. The plant, located at Pachpadra in Balotra, has been developed by Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited in partnership with the Rajasthan government. The refinery is set to reduce reliance on energy imports and boost…

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Middle East conflict impact: China’s dependence on US ethane deepens; set to import record volume – The Times of India

Middle East conflict impact: China’s dependence on US ethane deepens; set to import record volume – The Times of India

China’s increased purchases of ethane also come ahead of a planned mid-May visit by Donald Trump to Beijing. (AI image) China, the world’s second largest economy, is facing supply disruptions due to the ongoing Middle East conflict. China is on track to bring in an unprecedented volume of US ethane this month, as petrochemical firms…

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Gold price prediction today: Will gold prices rise this week? Key levels to watch out for April 20, 2026 week – The Times of India

Gold price prediction today: Will gold prices rise this week? Key levels to watch out for April 20, 2026 week – The Times of India

Gold is trading in a broad range. Price recently tried to break out of a sideways band (~152,800–154,500) and tested the upper Bollinger Band. (AI image) Gold price prediction today: Gold prices are expected to continue being volatile in the coming days on uncertainty related to the US-Iran war and inflation data this week, says…

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Stock market today (April 20, 2026): Nifty50 opens below 24,300; BSE Sensex down over 200 points as oil prices rise on Hormuz closure – The Times of India

Stock market today (April 20, 2026): Nifty50 opens below 24,300; BSE Sensex down over 200 points as oil prices rise on Hormuz closure – The Times of India

Stock market today (AI image) Stock market today: Sensex and Nifty opened in red on Monday on weak global cues as the closure of Strait of Hormuz led to an increase in oil prices. While Nifty50 went below 24,300, BSE Sensex dropped over 200 points. At 9:16 AM, Nifty50 was trading at 24,290.00, down 64…

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Oil prices surge 7%: US energy secretary issues warning as gas tops  per gallon amid Hormuz tensions – The Times of India

Oil prices surge 7%: US energy secretary issues warning as gas tops $4 per gallon amid Hormuz tensions – The Times of India

Oil prices surged sharply after Iran moved again to block most maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint that handles roughly one-fifth of global crude flows, escalating geopolitical tensions and rattling financial markets.Brent crude, the global benchmark, jumped around 7 per cent to $96.88 a barrel, rebounding from Friday’s close, which had…

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Top stocks to buy: Stock recommendations for April 20, 2026 week – check list – The Times of India

Top stocks to buy (AI image) Stock market recommendations: Bharat Electronics, and MTAR Technologies are the top stock recommendations by Motilal Oswal Wealth Management Research Desk for this trading week starting April 20, 2026. The brokerage shares the target prices and rationale. Stock Name CMP (Rs) Target (Rs) Upside (%) MTAR Tech 4857 6000 24%…

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No fuel shortage: Govt assures 100% domestic LPG, PNG, CNG supply amid Hormuz energy crunch – The Times of India

No fuel shortage: Govt assures 100% domestic LPG, PNG, CNG supply amid Hormuz energy crunch – The Times of India

Amid ongoing geopolitical tensions straining global oil supplies, the government has said that it is ensuring uninterrupted fuel availability across the country and is closely monitoring maritime safety in the Middle East.Reassuring citizens, the ministry of petroleum and natural gas said there has been no disruption in household LPG supply. “Domestic LPG cylinder deliveries remain…

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Dalal Street this week: US-Iran tensions, crude swings and Q4 earnings to drive markets – The Times of India

Dalal Street this week: US-Iran tensions, crude swings and Q4 earnings to drive markets – The Times of India

Dalal Street will closely watch developments in the US-Iran conflict, crude oil price movements, and the ongoing corporate earnings season for direction this week, analysts said. They added that foreign investor activity will also remain an important factor influencing trading trends. “Geopolitical developments in the US-Iran conflict will remain a key monitorable, given their direct…

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