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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Budget focuses on manufacturing to support currency stability, exports and strategic priorities: CEA Nageswaran
"Manufacturing matters for currency strength, for lower cost of capital, and also in today's world, manufacturing has taken on a strategic dimension," Nageswaran said while addressing the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry's (PHDCCI) post-Budget session.

Updated: Feb 04, 2026 18:05 IST

India attracting global attention due to stable leadership, robust growth: Mukesh Ambani
Reliance Industries Chairman and Managing Director Mukesh Ambani said that India is drawing global attention due to its strong economic performance, stable leadership, and consistent policy execution, comparing the country's economy to a fruit-bearing tree that naturally attracts attention.

Updated: Feb 04, 2026 17:46 IST

"Era of India": Black Rock CEO Larry Fink lauds Modi-led rupee digitisation
Terming it the "era of India", Larry Fink, Chairman and CEO of BlackRock, on Wednesday lauded the Narendra Modi government for digitising the rupee and transforming commerce across the country, saying he is worried that other nations, including the United States, are falling behind.

Updated: Feb 04, 2026 17:14 IST

US trade deal, possible portfolio inflows likely to support Rupee, says Natixis economist
Nguyen attributed the change partly to expectations that the India-US trade deal will boost India's export income, providing a stronger underlying flow of foreign exchange.

Updated: Feb 04, 2026 17:12 IST

Strong industry response as TDB RDI fund attracts 191 proposals: Minister Jitendra Singh

Union Minister of Science and Technology Jitendra Singh on Tuesday said that the Technology Development Board's (TDB) Research, Development and Innovation (RDI) Fund marks one of the first initiatives of its kind by the government to directly fund private sector R&D, calling it a major shift in India's innovation financing ecosystem.

Updated: Feb 04, 2026 17:01 IST

Natural gas trade saw 50% monthly jump in January as prices fall
Trading volumes on the Indian Gas Exchange (IGX) climbed to 8.4 million Metric Million British thermal units (MMBtu), which is about 212 million standard cubic meters. This represents a 50 per cent increase over the previous month and a 17 per cent increase from the same period last year.

Updated: Feb 04, 2026 16:58 IST

Budget measures are to ease compliance and reduce litigation: CBDT Chairman
These measures include integrating assessment and penalty proceedings into a single process, a move expected to significantly reduce the time and resources taxpayers expend.

Updated: Feb 04, 2026 16:48 IST

SAMRIDH scheme boosts 373 Indian startups as government disburses over Rs 93 crore in funding
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has announced its mission to scale India's digital economy, revealing that 373 startups have now received critical support through the Startup Accelerator of MeitY for Product Innovation, Development, and Growth (SAMRIDH) programme.

Updated: Feb 04, 2026 16:47 IST

Corporate News

SWAN Appoints BWSSB Chairman Dr. Ram Prasath Manohar to Global Senior Utility Advisory Group; Sole Representative from India

Updated: Feb 20, 2026 16:35 IST

CGC University, Capgemini Launch Industry-Integrated Technology Center on Campus

Updated: Feb 20, 2026 16:21 IST

Connectify Technologies Supports the Government of Karnataka in Powering the Statewide Socio-Educational Survey

Updated: Feb 20, 2026 16:20 IST

IAMAI Announces Dialogue on the Future of India's Digital Commerce Ecosystem

Updated: Feb 20, 2026 16:20 IST

Angelic Intelligence Creator Shekhar Natarajan Receives Standing Ovation at AI Summit in New Delhi

Updated: Feb 20, 2026 16:02 IST

PPFAS Mutual Fund Opens New Branch in Borivali (West)

Updated: Feb 20, 2026 16:02 IST

Why the Indian Government (and PM Jan Aushadhi) Encourages You to Buy Generic Medicines Online

Updated: Feb 20, 2026 16:02 IST

Physics Wallah Student from Andaman & Nicobar Scores 98.26 Percentile in JEE Main 2026

Updated: Feb 20, 2026 15:53 IST

Steelbird Helmets CSR Initiative 'Mission Save Lives on Roads, India' to Host National Road Safety Summit in Delhi

Updated: Feb 20, 2026 15:46 IST

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