#fuel-costs
Indian banks more exposed to West Asia crisis among APAC region: Moody's
Indian banks face significant exposure due to energy import reliance. Higher fuel costs will strain consumers and businesses, increasing credit stress. Non-bank lenders with unsecured retail loans are particularly vulnerable. Despite these pressures, Indian b…
India’s youngest airline adds flights while Iran war crimps rivals
India's youngest airline, Akasa Air, is emerging as a significant competitor, expanding capacity by 13.2% while major carriers like IndiGo and Air India reduced flights. This growth occurs amid disruptions from the Iran war, which has increased fuel costs and…
Summer 2026 airfares from Mumbai sharply up as travel demand rises
Summer 2026 airfares from Mumbai surge as demand rises: Mumbai-London up 53%, Mumbai-Leh 74%. Fuel costs, rupee fall and capacity cuts drive hikes.
India's April consumer inflation likely rose to 3.8% as higher fuel costs weigh
“We expect April headline inflation to tick up...on higher food and some pass-through of higher global energy prices,” said Rahul Bajoria, head of India and ASEAN economic research, BofA Securities
India's April consumer inflation likely rose to 3.8% as higher fuel costs weigh: Reuters poll
India’s retail inflation likely rose to 3.8% in April from 3.4% in March as higher fuel and LPG costs linked to the US-Iran conflict started feeding into prices, according to a Reuters poll. Economists said food prices remained soft, helping keep inflation ne…
Air India trims international flying in May as fuel costs, geopolitics weigh in
North America operations down 20 per cent; CEO cites West Asia tensions and unprofitable long-haul routes as key factors
Air India to Cut International Flights Due To Rising Costs, CEO Shortlist Narrows
A surge in fuel costs and geopolitical disruptions is forcing Air India to trim flights across major long-haul routes in the coming months
Overseas carriers cut India flights on rising fuel costs
While Australia’s Qantas is temporarily suspending flights between Sydney and Bengaluru between August and October-end, Thai AirAsia is cutting flights to multiple Indian cities
Overseas carriers cut India flights on rising fuel costs
While Australia’s Qantas is temporarily suspending flights between Sydney and Bengaluru between August and October-end, Thai AirAsia is cutting flights to multiple Indian cities
Air India cuts international flights until July 2026 as fuel costs and airspace closures bite
Air India will reduce international flights through July as soaring jet fuel prices and West Asia airspace closures make many routes unprofitable, CEO Campbell Wilson has said. The airline group recorded losses exceeding ₹22,000 crore in FY2026
Air passenger traffic slips marginally in March
India's domestic air passenger traffic slightly declined in March 2026 due to higher fares and fuel costs, impacting travel demand.
Asia, Europe could see jet fuel shortages in coming months: IATA chief Willie Walsh
Global airlines' grouping IATA warns of potential jet fuel shortages in Asia and Europe in the coming months. Extraordinarily high fuel costs are increasingly reflected in ticket prices. This situation is testing airline resilience. Regulators are urged to…
UltraTech Cement posts record FY26 profit amid rising costs, sees demand intact
The company reported a consolidated net profit of ₹8,165.64 crore for the year—crossing the ₹8,000 crore mark for the first time and rising 35.12% y-o-y—according to exchange filings, even as fuel and power expenses rose 6% and freight costs, 10%.