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Rituraj Baruah

Rituraj Baruah is a special correspondent covering energy, housing, urban affairs, heavy industries and small businesses at Mint. He has reported on diverse sectors over the last eight years including, commodities and stocks market, insolvency and real estate; with previous stints at Cogencis Information Services, Indo-Asian News Service (IANS) and Inc42.

ARTICLES BY RITURAJ BARUAH

At an industry conference in New Delhi, ministers and officials pushed for tougher fiscal discipline, deeper deregulation and a shift toward globally competitive manufacturing. (ANI)

Policy planners outline India’s economic response after PM’s call for energy dis

4 min read . 12 May 2026

Union minister Hardeep Singh Puri speaks during a panel discussion at the CII Annual Business Summit, in New Delhi on Tuesday. (ANI)

Govt may have to eventually decide how long OMCs can keep incurring losses: Puri

3 min read . 12 May 2026

Due to the ongoing US-Iran war and the rise in crude oil prices in the international market, petrol and diesel prices are likely to increase in India.

Oil prices rise amid fragile ceasefire, supply worries

2 min read . 12 May 2026

Domestic LPG prices were last revised in March by ₹60 per cylinder, (HT)

OMCs tap tax data to tighten LPG subsidy amid energy crunch

5 min read . 12 May 2026

Sujata Sharma, joint secretary, ministry of petroleum and natural gas. (PIB)

No bailout package for OMCs amid high energy prices: official

3 min read . 11 May 2026

India's farm sector accounts for about two-fifths of the country's annual diesel demand of about 92 million tonnes.

PM's appeal: diesel consumption in agriculture can be scaled back, experts say

4 min read . 11 May 2026

State-run NTPC is considering a ₹56,000 crore investment for a 2.8 GW nuclear power plant in Bihar.

NTPC plans ₹56,000 crore nuclear investment in Bihar

3 min read . 10 May 2026

Although prices of regular petrol and diesel have not been increased so far, there is growing anticipation of a hike in the coming days. (Bloomberg)

Oil marketing companies lose ₹30,000 crore a month amid high crude prices: Govt

2 min read . 08 May 2026

Hindustan Urvarak & Rasayan, which was formed in 2016 to set up urea plants in Sindri (Jharkhand), Barauni (Bihar) and Gorakhpur (Uttar Pradesh).

NTPC, IndianOil, Coal India plan ₹6k-cr IPO for Hindustan Urvarak & Rasayan

2 min read . 08 May 2026

Global oil prices rose as US and Iranian forces clashed at the Strait of Hormuz, marking the first incident since the April ceasefire. (Pexel)

Oil prices rise after US, Iran exchange fire at Strait of Hormuz

2 min read . 08 May 2026

India is a major producer of petrol and diesel with the world’s fourth-largest refining capacity, but still imports nearly 90% of its crude oil, 60% of LPG and 55% of LNG needs. (Pexels)

House panel to review production of petroleum products on 15 May

2 min read . 07 May 2026

Global oil prices rose slightly as the US and Iran considered a new peace proposal. Brent crude traded at $101.49 per barrel while WTI reached $95.20. (REUTERS)

Oil prices steady as US, Iran consider fresh proposal for peace deal

2 min read . 07 May 2026

India's exporters, particularly micro, small and medium enterprises, have been facing rising freight costs and cargo delays across the Gulf region.

(AFP)

India taps port, shipping options to beat Hormuz choke

2 min read . 06 May 2026

The Centre has earlier supported OMCs through budgetary support to cover their under-recoveries. (Pixabay)

‘No plans to support OMCs for losses on fuel sales’

2 min read . 04 May 2026

Global oil prices dipped as US President Trump announced plans to guide ships through the Strait of Hormuz. (AFP)

Oil prices subdued on Trump's plans to help ships cross Strait of Hormuz

2 min read . 04 May 2026

Apart from concerns over low stocks in some parts, an anticipation of a looming fuel price hike after the recently concluded state assembly elections led to panic buying of automobile fuels. (Mint)

Govt says auto fuel crunch rumour led to panic buys, assures stocks adequate

3 min read . 03 May 2026

Power prices on the real time market (RTM) platform of the IEX had dropped to near-zero twice earlier—on the afternoon of 5 April, and on 25 May last year, under similar circumstances.

Power prices hit zero for first time on 1 May as demand dips but supply climbs

4 min read . 03 May 2026

In the power sector, a deviation settlement mechanism penalizes producers when what they deliver to discoms differs from what they promised. (Bloomberg)

Tough performance rules cast cloud on clean power

5 min read . 02 May 2026

The price of a 19 kg commercial LPG cylinder—used largely by restaurants and hotels—now costs ₹3,071.50 in Delhi, up ₹993 from ₹2,078.50 earlier. (PTI)

Eating out, international travel costlier after commercial LPG, ATF price hike

4 min read . 01 May 2026

Commercial LPG Cylinder Price Sees Steep Rise, 3rd Straight Increase In 3 Months

LPG price hike: 19-kg commercial gas cylinder rate hiked by ₹993

2 min read . 01 May 2026