Adnan Kidwai on Sustainability Karma

As fuel delivery moves from being a convenience to becoming a mission-critical service for industries, the rules of the game are changing. Adnan Kidwai, the founder and CEO of FuelBuddy, offers a realistic viewpoint on what really characterizes the next stage of technology-first fuel delivery in a recent discussion on Sustainability Karma. A straightforward fact is at the core of this evolution: growth cannot scale in the absence of discipline. S...
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Manufacturing Today India Features Adnan Kidwai

According to Adnan Kidwai, CEO of FuelBuddy, fuel procurement in India now involves control, compliance, and operational discipline in addition to supply. Fuel procurement is now moving from the “emergency purchase” category to a more organised method across industries.  Diesel sourced from unverified suppliers during emergencies is not reliable anymore because the businesses now need safety, audit readiness, and cost predictabil...
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Sunil Maddala on Manufacturing Today

For large machines, fuel is similar to food. Machines may become ill, abruptly stop operating, or break more quickly if the fuel is contaminated or contaminated. This can be dangerous and result in delays and additional repair expenses. Because of this, those in charge of factories, power plants, and building sites are taking extra care to ensure that the fuel they use is pure and clean. Sunil Maddala explains that when fuel is not pure, the dama...
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Sunil Maddala in an Interview with Businessworld

It wasn’t always simple or secure to deliver fuel to businesses. Many businesses were forced to rely on unorganized suppliers or send employees to gas stations. This frequently resulted in delays, quantity confusion, paperwork issues, and safety hazards. This method of fuel management began to cause more problems than benefits as companies expanded and their locations became more dispersed. Sunil Maddala, in conversation with Business world...
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The Real Cost of Downtime: Quantifying What an Hour Without Fuel Really Means for Your Business

What One Hour Without Fuel Costs Your Business

In heavy-asset industries, every minute your equipment or vehicles stay idle can equate to real, hard cost. When fuel supply stops, the ripple effects go far beyond the fuel tank. In India alone, a recent survey by ABB found that industrial businesses risk losses of around ₹7 million per hour when unplanned downtime strikes.  For enterprises relying on a reliable supply of diesel, downtime isn’t just an inconvenience; it’s a bottom-line ev...
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Why On-Site Fuel Costs Less Than Pump Runs

When businesses think about fuel, the first thought is usually: “Where do we get it at the best price?” But here’s the catch, fuel costs aren’t just about the price per litre. They’re about time, manpower, and hidden operational expenses that often go unnoticed. If your staff is spending hours driving to and from the petrol pump, waiting in queues, and managing receipts, you’re not just paying for fuel; you’re paying for inefficienc...
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Cost Optimization Strategies in Fuel Management

In the competitive landscape of modern industry, managing operational expenses is a constant, strategic battle. Among the most significant of these is the cost of fuel, a volatile and critical component for any business reliant on machinery, generators, or a network of vehicles. For procurement and operations leaders, simply reacting to market price fluctuations is not enough. The key to long-term profitability and resilience lies in a proactive...
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Digital fuel supply chain circuit connecting diesel delivery, mobile petrol pump, wind turbine, and sustainable aviation fuel for future-ready logistics.

Fuel Procurement 2025: Emerging Trends & Predictions 

The global fuel landscape in 2025 is defined by a central paradox: a forecasted abundance of supply coexisting with a complex web of heightened risks. For procurement professionals, this isn’t just a market; it’s a high-stakes puzzle that demands a new level of foresight, technological agility, and strategic resilience. The old playbooks for managing price volatility and supply chain logistics are no longer enough. A fusion of digital...
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A dynamic, digital web guides a truck through a complex network of roads, visualizing how AI optimizes the fuel delivery supply chain.

Digital Transformation in Fuel Supply Chains

For years, the oil and gas sector operated on established, traditional processes. Managing the journey of fuel, from the refinery to the final customer, was a complex web of phone calls, manual checks, and paper trails. It was a reactive model, often slowed by human error and a lack of real-time visibility. Today, that entire paradigm is shifting. We are in the midst of a digital revolution, with technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI), th...
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Mastering Fuel Procurement: Best Practices & Tools  

In the complex landscape of modern commerce, where every penny counts, mastering fuel procurement is no longer a mere operational task; it is a critical, strategic function. For businesses that rely on a steady supply of fuel for their generators, industrial machinery, or bulk storage, market volatility can be a significant source of risk and administrative burden. The challenge extends far beyond the simple search for a competitive petrol pump c...
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