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In 2026, The Real Energy Battle Is On The Demand Side
As global powers clash over oil supply, the defining energy trend of 2026 is demand-side change, driven by consumer choices in countries like India. The most powerful energy asset isn’t a Venezuelan oil well, but an efficient circuit in New Delhi.
Bamboo Biofuel Signals India’s Move Beyond Conventional Ethanol Feedstocks
In this week's The Core Report Weekend Edition, Govindraj Ethiraj speaks with Vartika Shukla, Chairman and Managing Director at Engineers India, about the new bamboo refinery, which demonstrates feedstock innovation, complex engineering, and India’s expanding ambition in second-generation clean fuels.
India’s Airfares Are No Longer Rising Or Falling — They’re Splitting
Airfare pricing in India is increasingly split between deep off-peak discounts and sharp peak-season spikes, driven by capacity, competition and disruptions.
The Air India Crash Triggered Scrutiny, But Failed To Usher In Structural Reform
The Air India crash triggered scrutiny and promises of reform, but as the year ends, India’s aviation system looks largely unchanged.
Indian Carmakers Have A Narrow Sweet Spot In 2026 Before Regulatory Reset
Automakers face a fleeting opportunity as demand rebounds before 2026, with tax relief boosting sales even as cost pressures, tariffs and regulation gather pace.
For India’s Defence Manufacturers, 2026 Will Be All About Execution
In 2026, success for the sector will depend on how quickly companies turn orders into deliveries, expand capacities, and stabilise supply chains under tighter timelines.
Deglobalisation Is Pushing India To Rely More On Its Own Oil And Gas
In this week's The Core Report Weekend Edition, Govindraj Ethiraj speaks with Arun Kumar Singh, chairman and CEO of Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC), about global energy flows fragmentation and how India is prioritising domestic exploration and offshore resources to reduce geopolitical risk and dependence on overseas supplies.
