India Sends 38,000 Metric Tonnes Of Fuel To Sri Lanka

01 Apr 2026 CW Team

The development followed a telephone conversation between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake that addressed the conflict and energy cooperation. The external affairs minister also spoke with his Sri Lankan counterpart on related issues, underlining diplomatic engagement to resolve supply challenges. Officials reported that some contracted suppliers invoked force majeure owing to vessel unavailability and supply disruptions. Diplomatic channels were used to coordinate immediate logistics and to monitor vessel availability.

The Government of India, through IOCL and Lanka IOC, moved to support Sri Lanka after the suppliers indicated inability to deliver products from West Asia and Singapore. Sri Lanka IOC had previously secured sources for March but faced cancellations and delays, prompting the request for rescue supplies. The intervention aims to prevent shortages and stabilise domestic fuel distribution in Colombo. The companies involved coordinated port schedules and tanker allocations to expedite the consignment.

Energy officials said the delivery is part of broader cooperation to mitigate impacts of global supply chain disturbances and to maintain essential services. Sri Lanka has responded to the market pressures by raising fuel prices by 25 per cent as the conflict affected imports. The shipment is expected to ensure short term continuity while longer term arrangements are pursued diplomatically. Authorities indicated that the consignment will be integrated into existing distribution networks to reduce pressure on retail outlets.

India has delivered 38,000 metric tonnes (t) of petroleum to Sri Lanka, comprising 20,000 t of diesel and 18,000 t of petrol, the Indian High Commission in Colombo said on Saturday. The supply was provided after a request to the Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) amid disruptions to regular shipments caused by the war in West Asia. The consignment is intended as rescue supplies to maintain continuity of fuel availability in Sri Lanka. The delivery was reported on March 28, 2026. The development followed a telephone conversation between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake that addressed the conflict and energy cooperation. The external affairs minister also spoke with his Sri Lankan counterpart on related issues, underlining diplomatic engagement to resolve supply challenges. Officials reported that some contracted suppliers invoked force majeure owing to vessel unavailability and supply disruptions. Diplomatic channels were used to coordinate immediate logistics and to monitor vessel availability. The Government of India, through IOCL and Lanka IOC, moved to support Sri Lanka after the suppliers indicated inability to deliver products from West Asia and Singapore. Sri Lanka IOC had previously secured sources for March but faced cancellations and delays, prompting the request for rescue supplies. The intervention aims to prevent shortages and stabilise domestic fuel distribution in Colombo. The companies involved coordinated port schedules and tanker allocations to expedite the consignment. Energy officials said the delivery is part of broader cooperation to mitigate impacts of global supply chain disturbances and to maintain essential services. Sri Lanka has responded to the market pressures by raising fuel prices by 25 per cent as the conflict affected imports. The shipment is expected to ensure short term continuity while longer term arrangements are pursued diplomatically. Authorities indicated that the consignment will be integrated into existing distribution networks to reduce pressure on retail outlets.

Infrastructure Transport

01 Jun 2026

MMRDA advances 250 m on Orange Gate–Marine Drive tunnel

The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has completed 250 m of underground tunnelling for the Orange Gate–Marine Drive Urban Road Tunnel using India’s largest slurry shield tunnel boring machine (TBM) deployed for an urban road project.The project involves twin tunnels extending over 7 km beneath critical transport corridors, including Central Railway, Western Railway and Metro Line 3. The work requires high-precision engineering to navigate densely developed urban infrastructure.Once completed, the tunnel is expected to reduce travel time between Orange Gate and Marin..

Infrastructure Urban

01 Jun 2026

Hindustan Zinc Pays Rs 188.46 Billion in FY26

Hindustan Zinc contributed Rs 188.46 billion to the public exchequer in FY 2025-26, according to its 9th Tax Transparency Report. The contribution, equivalent to 46 per cent of the company’s revenue, included direct and indirect taxes, government royalties, dividends to the Government of India, withholding taxes and other statutory levies.The company’s five-year cumulative contribution to the exchequer stood at Rs 915.72 billion. In FY26, Hindustan Zinc reported revenue of Rs 408.44 billion, EBITDA of Rs 221.62 billion and profit after tax of Rs 138.32 billion. It also achieved its highest..

Infrastructure Urban

01 Jun 2026

World of Concrete India 2026 Opens in Mumbai

Informa Markets in India will host the 12th edition of World of Concrete India 2026 from 3–5 June 2026 at the Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai. The specialised B2B exhibition will bring together manufacturers, suppliers, contractors, developers, architects, consultants, infrastructure companies, project leaders and government stakeholders.The event is expected to feature over 350 brands and more than 18,000 trade professionals. It will cover concrete and cement, dry mortar, precast technologies, formwork, construction chemicals, industrial and commercial flooring, scaffolding, safety solutio..