‘RIL’s earnings growth starting to de-risk; tax liability to fall by 4 percentage pts’

Reliance Industries’ earnings growth is starting to be de-risked, amid improving earnings growth clarity, better refining margins, lower tax rate, and cheaper gas feedstock costs, global brokerage Morgan Stanley said noting that company’s tax liability will reduce by 4 percentage points following cut in the corporate tax rate. The shares of Reliance Industries surged as […]

UK says Iran responsible for attack on Saudi oil facilities

Britain has concluded that Iran was responsible for attacks on oil facilities in Saudi Arabia, UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson said Sunday. He said the UK would consider taking part in a US-led military effort to bolster the Gulf kingdom’s defenses, while Iran’s president announced plans for a rival Iranian-led security coalition. The UK Conservative […]

We are committed to meet India’s energy security needs: Saudi envoy

In the midst of disruption in global oil supply following the biggest-ever attacks on its oil installations, Saudi Arabia has said it is committed to meet India’s energy security needs and will work constructively with other oil producers to maintain market stability. Saudi Ambassador Dr. Saud bin Mohammed Al Sati, in an exclusive interview to […]

Markets eke out modest gains as oil prices cool; Fed rate decision eyed

Equity markets found firmer ground on Wednesday after two days of steep declines as easing crude oil prices and a recovering rupee shored up investor confidence. After a range-bound session, the 30-share BSE Sensex ended 82.79 points, or 0.23%, higher at 36,563.88. Similarly, the broader NSE Nifty gained 23.05 points, or 0.21%, to finish at […]

Rouhani says Yemenis attacked Saudi oil sites as ‘warning’

Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani said Wednesday Yemenis targeted Saudi oil facilities as a “warning” about a possible wider war in response to the kingdom’s US-backed intervention in their conflict-ravaged country. “The Yemenis… Haven’t hit a hospital, they haven’t hit a school, they haven’t hit Sanaa bazaar. They just hit an industrial centre… To warn you,” […]

Iran’s Rouhani says Yemenis attacked Saudi oil sites as ‘warning’

Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani said Wednesday Yemenis targeted Saudi oil installations as a “warning” about a possible wider war in response to the kingdom’s US-backed intervention in their conflict-ravaged country. “The Yemenis… Haven’t hit a hospital, they haven’t hit a school, they haven’t hit Sanaa bazaar. They just hit an industrial centre… To warn you,” […]

Saudi assures India of no oil supply shortage: Min

India, the world’s third-largest oil consumer, will not face any supply disruption after a reduction in production at its No. 2 supplier Saudi Arabia, Oil Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said on Monday. “Following the attacks on the oil stablization centres of @Saudi_Aramco, top executives of Aramco have been contacted,” he tweeted. “We have reviewed our overall […]