Fuel retailers cut petrol and diesel prices by Rs 2, aiming to benefit consumers and boost spending. Govt influence seen in past duty and VAT reductions. Impact on transportation sector profitability highlighted.
Wednesday was the worst day for Dalal Street investors since Covid in terms of wealth erosion. The day's selloff erased Rs 13.9 lakh crore worth of investors' wealth in terms of loss in BSE's market capitalisation that was just a tad lower than the Rs 14.2 lakh crore, the biggest loss ever.
EVs cheaper to own than internal combustion engine (ICE) models in India, but concerns over resale value, charging stations, financing remain. CNG vehicles pose competition. Two- and three-wheelers adopt EVs faster. Electric buses economically favorable. Battery-driven heavy trucks reach TCO parity after 2030. Infrastructure and financing important for EV adoption.
Wheat stock with Food Corporation of India (FCI) has dropped below 100 lakh tonne for the first time since 2018, falling to 97 lakh tonne this month, due to low procurement during past two years and record sale of the cereal in open market to keep prices under check. In case of rice stocks, FCI is currently holding more than four times.
