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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Airbus inaugurates Centre of Excellence to drive sustainable aerospace research at Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya
Airbus has inaugurated a Centre of Excellence (CoE) for aerospace studies at the Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya (GSV), India's unique industry-driven university for the transportation and logistics sector, based in Vadodara, Gujarat.

Updated: Feb 04, 2026 14:21 IST

"India, US are complimentary economies, trade deal beneficial for our exports": Piyush Goyal
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal on Wednesday said India and the US are complementary economies and the trade deal between the countries is beneficial for both parties.

Updated: Feb 04, 2026 13:47 IST

India safeguards billion-dollar seafood and agri exports as EU tightens antibiotic norms
Indian exporters of seafood, honey, and dairy have dodged a significant trade hurdle as New Delhi successfully secured continued market access to the European Union under the bloc's stringent new health safety framework, as per a statement released by the Ministry of Commerce & Industry.

Updated: Feb 04, 2026 13:40 IST

SEBI to intensify focus on deepening corporate bond market to drive capital formation, says SEBI Chairman
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) is intensifying its focus on the corporate bond market as a primary driver for capital formation and investment diversification. Speaking with reporters at the sidelines of the inaugural pan-India outreach program for Corporate Bonds, SEBI Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey outlined a multi-pronged strategy to enhance the bond ecosystem, emphasising improvements in primary issuances, secondary market liquidity, and investor awareness.

Updated: Feb 04, 2026 13:32 IST

Less than half of IPOs listed in last 6 years are trading below their issue price, nearly 19% in loss of 25-50%: Report
Less than half of the IPO's listed during the last six years are trading below their issue price, and nearly 19% of them are at a loss of 25-50% from their IPO price, suggests data shared in a report by Axis Capital.

Updated: Feb 04, 2026 13:14 IST

Capital markets must lead bond market growth, as bank credit alone is insufficient: Tuhin Kanta Pandey, SEBI Chairman
Talking about the India's underutilised bond markets, SEBI Chairman, Tuhin Kanta Pandey, Chairman, SEBI said, "capital markets must lead this growth, as bank credit alone is insufficient."

Updated: Feb 04, 2026 12:47 IST

The India-US trade deal aligns well with India's manufacturing push & growth: Report
India-US trade deal complements India's manufacturing push under the PLI schemes, supports export diversification, and advances its goal of moving up the global value chain, says a report by Axis Direct. For the US, India represents a large and dependable market, as well as a strategic manufacturing alternative in key sectors.

Updated: Feb 04, 2026 12:37 IST

Bond market no longer 'Nice-to-Have', it is a national financing necessity: Ashish Chauhan, NSE CEO
Emphasising the urgent need to deepen India's corporate bond market, National Stock Exchange (NSE) Managing Director and CEO Ashish Chauhan on Tuesday said that India's growth ambitions demand a strong, liquid debt market alongside its globally respected equity ecosystem.

Updated: Feb 04, 2026 12:05 IST

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Updated: Feb 20, 2026 14:13 IST

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Updated: Feb 20, 2026 14:07 IST

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Updated: Feb 20, 2026 14:05 IST

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