Union Minister Piyush Goyal meets global industry leaders to deepen manufacturing and trade ties

The meetings were inclined towards bolstering India's manufacturing capabilities and deepening its integration into global supply chains. The discussions focused on expanding investment partnerships and enhancing India's role as a critical hub in the Indo-Pacific region.

Updated: Mar 12, 2026 21:49 IST

India market "relatively resilient" compared to its Asian peers as energy, supply shocks loom amid West Asia conflict, says Natixis economist
The deepening conflict in West Asia has placed the Indian economy and the broader Asian region in the "eye of the storm," as supply chain disruptions and surging energy costs threaten to trigger a significant negative growth shock.

Updated: Mar 12, 2026 20:07 IST

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Updated: Mar 13, 2026 00:08 IST

PM Modi speaks to Iranian President Pezeshkian, voices concern over escalating West Asia conflict

 "Had a conversation with Iranian President, Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian, to discuss the serious situation in the region. Expressed deep concern over the escalation of tensions and the loss of civilian lives as well as damage to civilian infrastructure," PM Modi posted on X.

Updated: Mar 12, 2026 16:31 IST

India rejects Pakistan's "baseless allegations" of aggravating skirmishes with Afghanistan

 India on Thursday rejected Pakistan's allegations of aggravating skirmishes with Afghanistan, calling them "baseless" and accusing Pakistan of blaming others for its own misdeeds.

Updated: Mar 10, 2026 22:05 IST

Taking proactive steps to maximize LPG production in line with government guidelines: Reliance Industries

 Reliance Industries said on Tuesday that it is taking proactive steps in line with the Government guidelines to maximize LPG production from its refining and petrochemicals complexes at Jamnagar, the world's largest integrated refining hub.

Updated: Mar 09, 2026 16:35 IST

PM Modi is compromised, will get exposed if discussion happens on West Asia in Parliament, says Rahul Gandhi

 The Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Monday said the government is not willing to discuss the West Asian crisis in the Parliament, as it will unravel how Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been compromised by the US and Israel.

Updated: Mar 09, 2026 15:04 IST

Discussion in Parliament on West Asia conflict unlikely say sources

 There will be no discussions in Parliament on the West Asia Conflict. According to parliamentary rules, there are no provisions for discussion if a suo motto statement is made by a minister on an urgent matter, according to sources.

Updated: Mar 09, 2026 12:51 IST

"Fuel prices are rising day by day:" Congress MP KC Venugopal on West Asia Crisis

 Congress MP K.C. Venugopal demanded a full-fledged discussion in Parliament on the evolving crisis in West Asia on Monday, asserting that a comprehensive debate on the "Western countries' crisis is needed.

Updated: Mar 08, 2026 20:59 IST

Samson, Kishan, Dube's blitz lead India to record 255/6 in T20 World Cup final against New Zealand

 India posted the highest total ever in the final of a T20 World Cup final. Dube slammed an unbeaten 26 off just 8 balls. He smashed James Neesham for 24 runs in the final over.

Updated: Mar 06, 2026 17:39 IST

BJP and Congress issue 'three-line whip' to Lok Sabha MPs to attend House proceedings from March 9 to 11

 The second phase of the Budget session starts on March 9, and it is scheduled to go up to April 2, during which essential legislative and other business is expected to be addressed primarily.

Updated: Mar 06, 2026 17:05 IST

Indian Embassy in Doha issues travel advisory for Indians in Qatar amid West Asia tensions

 In an advisory issued on Friday, the Embassy provided a registration link for stranded Indian nationals in Qatar on transit to facilitate obtaining a temporary transit visa for Saudi Arabia. Indians who have confirmed tickets for travelling out of Saudi Arabia can utilise the link.

Updated: Mar 06, 2026 12:05 IST

"Exploitation of a compromised individual": Rahul Gandhi slams Centre over foreign policy after US announces waiver on Russian oil purchase

 Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Friday described Indian foreign policy as "exploitation of a compromised individual," after the United States allowed a waiver for India to purchase Russian oil, amid shipping routes passing through the Strait of Hormuz being hampered.

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Indian family businesses optimistic on growth but cautious on technology investments: PwC Report
Indian family-owned businesses are entering the coming years with strong confidence and ambitious expansion plans, even as they remain cautious in adopting new technologies, according to a survey report by PwC.

Updated: Feb 10, 2026 14:04 IST

"Tamil Nadu is again the number one state to export electronics out of India," Says Tamil Nadu's Industries Minister
"India's exports is around $45 billion, so we expect Tamil Nadu to be at least around the $18 billion mark, again being the number one state to export electronics out of India," said the Minister. He made these remarks while speaking at the 15th edition of the ELCINA (Electronic Industries Association of India) Source India expo held in Chennai.

Updated: Feb 10, 2026 13:37 IST

Diversified revenue streams shield broking firms against policy shifts: Crisil
Diversification has emerged as the critical strategy for the broking industry to shield against policy shifts, with firms maintaining multiple revenue sources proving more resilient than standalone entities. According to a release from Crisil, this trend follows a proposed increase in the securities transaction tax (STT) on derivatives in the Union Budget 2026-27 and significant regulatory changes by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI).

Updated: Feb 10, 2026 12:55 IST

India takes centre stage as Country of the Year at BIOFACH 2026
In its first major international engagement following the conclusion of EU-India Free Trade Agreement negotiations on January 27, India is showcasing its organic prowess as the Country of the Year at BIOFACH 2026, the world's leading exhibition for organic products, being held from February 10-13 at Nuremberg, Germany.

Updated: Feb 10, 2026 12:22 IST

TSMC net revenue for January 2026 stood at USD 12.71 billion
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) reported a significant surge in its financial performance for the start of 2026, with January revenues reaching NT$401.26 billion (approx. USD 12.71 billion) in net revenue, an increase of 19.8 per cent from December 2025 and an increase of 36.8 per cent from January 2025.

Updated: Feb 10, 2026 12:15 IST

Goldman Sachs upgrades India's 2026 GDP growth to 6.9%, cuts current account deficit outlook after India-US trade deal
Global brokerage firm Goldman Sachs has upgraded its growth outlook for India and lowered its estimate of the country's current account deficit (CAD) following the announcement of the India-US trade deal, citing the positive impact of lower US tariffs on Indian exports.

Updated: Feb 10, 2026 12:15 IST

Educational institutions to emerges as India's next big real estate opportunity: Anarock
This scale of building represents a construction-led investment opportunity of approximately USD 100 billion. This figure only covers the cost of building academic facilities like classrooms and laboratories. It does not even include the extra money needed to buy land or build student housing, which would make the total investment even higher.

Updated: Feb 10, 2026 12:06 IST

India-US BTA: Zero-duty access to USD 46 bn US market to boost farmer incomes
The proposed India-US Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA) is expected to significantly benefit Indian farmers, with India's export advantage and income potential across agriculture and allied sectors.

Updated: Feb 10, 2026 11:22 IST

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SHLOK Dermatology & Wellness Launches in Kokapet, Bringing Advanced Regenerative and Ethical Aesthetic Care

Updated: Feb 24, 2026 10:48 IST

Cholan Tours Breaks Industry Barriers with India's First Women Chauffeur-Driven Tours

Updated: Feb 24, 2026 10:26 IST

Amarak Chemicals launches 60,000-tonne State-of-the-art Sulphur Manufacturing Facility in Dubai

Updated: Feb 24, 2026 10:20 IST

Never Miss a Message: Agoda's Customer Support Now Travels With You

Updated: Feb 24, 2026 10:15 IST

Rootle.ai Launches India's First "Institutional Memory Voice AI" Platform to Address Enterprise Knowledge Loss

Updated: Feb 23, 2026 18:23 IST

Dr. Bhargav Mallappa Conferred Royal Honour of "Dato'" by Kerajaan Kutai Mulawarman, Signs International Cooperation Pact

Updated: Feb 23, 2026 18:23 IST

Ganesh Housing Hosts Strategic Dialogue on India-UK CETA at Million Minds Tech City SEZ

Updated: Feb 23, 2026 18:22 IST

IBEX India 2026 to Honour Trailblazers at the Prestigious BFSI Tech Awards 7 April 2026 | Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai, India

Updated: Feb 23, 2026 18:22 IST

11th India International Dance & Music Festival - Cultural Evening Featuring 2OFUS (Maldives)

Updated: Feb 23, 2026 18:21 IST

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