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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"We will shortly issue joint statement along with details, which we will be inking...": Piyush Goyal on India-US trade deal
Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal on Tuesday said the India-US trade deal is an agreement that every Indian can be proud of and it is under the final stages of detailing between the negotiating teams of the two countries.

Updated: Feb 03, 2026 18:55 IST

Adani Ports Q3 FY26 EBITDA rises 20% YoY to Rs 5,786 Crore
For the nine months ended December 31, 2025, EBITDA stood at Rs 16,832 crore, up 20% YoY, supported by steady cargo growth and improving asset utilisation. On the back of better-than-expected performance, the company raised its FY26 EBITDA guidance by Rs 800 crore to Rs 22,800 crore, exceeding the upper end of its earlier forecast. APSEZ said the upgrade reflects higher organic growth and the consolidation of NQXT Australia in the fourth quarter of FY26.

Updated: Feb 03, 2026 18:41 IST

Agriculture and dairy, other sensitive sectors of India's economy protected in India-US trade deal: Piyush Goyal
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Tuesday said that the sensitive sectors of India's economy, particularly agriculture and dairy, have been protected in the India-US trade deal.

Updated: Feb 03, 2026 18:14 IST

Adani Enterprises reports Rs 11,985 crore EBITDA in 9M FY26
For the nine months ended December 31, 2025, AEL reported profit before tax (PBT) of Rs 3,581 crore, excluding an exceptional gain of Rs 9,215 crore from the sale of its Adani Wilmar stake and cement units to Ambuja Cements. Including exceptional items, PBT rose to Rs 12,796 crore, while profit after tax attributable to owners increased 193% year-on-year to Rs 9,560 crore, the consolidated results by the Adani Enterprises said.

Updated: Feb 03, 2026 18:04 IST

Indian stock market settles 2.5% higher driven by US trade deal
At the time of closing, Sensex was at 83,739.75, up by 2072 points or 2.5 per cent, while Nifty was at 25,727, up by 639 points or 2.5 per cent. In terms of sectors, all the major indices traded in the green.

Updated: Feb 03, 2026 16:43 IST

US trade deal reinforces India's growing stature in global trade, investment flows: India Inc
Sunil Bharti Mittal, Founder and Chairman of Bharti Enterprises, described the agreement as "much-awaited" and transformational for both economies. "The deal marks a significant milestone, unlocking immense opportunities for investments and growth, and added that the flurry of free trade agreements is a clear affirmation of India's central role in global frameworks aimed at building resilient international trade patterns," he said.

Updated: Feb 03, 2026 16:07 IST

Trade deal with US eases uncertainty, strengthens India's debt market: Trustee EPFO
Nahata said the tariff rate under the deal had been fixed at 18%, a level he described as favourable for financial markets across debt, equity and foreign exchange. He pointed to a clear reaction in the bond market, where the 10-year government security yield softened after the announcement. According to Nahata, the yield, which had been hovering around 6.77%, declined to about 6.71%, reflecting renewed confidence in Indian sovereign debt.

Updated: Feb 03, 2026 15:10 IST

Goldman Sachs upgrades India's CY26 GDP growth to 6.9% after US cuts tariffs
In its report titled "India: US-India conclude trade deal: President Trump lowers 'reciprocal' tariffs on India to 18%", Goldman Sachs noted that President Trump announced on social media a reduction in the reciprocal tariffs on Indian goods imports to 18% down from the earlier 25%, 'effective immediately'.

Updated: Feb 03, 2026 15:07 IST

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Cars24 Launches India's First Lifetime Warranty on Cars

Updated: Feb 20, 2026 11:22 IST

Liebherr Unveils Delhi Office Experience Centre, Showcasing Next-Generation Refrigeration for Design Connoisseurs

Updated: Feb 20, 2026 11:11 IST

NSDL Unveils Another Creative Push for SEBI Check Awareness with Delhi Flash Mob

Updated: Feb 20, 2026 11:07 IST

Ray-Ban deepens its dialogue with music and culture at Nomads 2026 through two curated listening spaces

Updated: Feb 20, 2026 11:02 IST

WaveMaker Fuses Design and Development with Architecture-first Agentic Application Generation System for Enterprise Dev Teams

Updated: Feb 20, 2026 10:58 IST

Building India's EdTech and AI Roadmap for Equitable Learning for Every Child

Updated: Feb 20, 2026 10:55 IST

GCCs to drive up to 50% of India office demand; US to dominate while UK & EU to gain share- says Colliers India

Updated: Feb 20, 2026 10:45 IST

The Secret Behind Winning the T20 World Cup - Royal Stag Reveals the #RS Code in partnership with Rohit Sharma and Paddy Upton

Updated: Feb 20, 2026 10:43 IST

Eden Realty Group Launches 'Eden Devprayag'; Announces Rs. 5,000 Crore Investment Roadmap to Transform Kolkata's Riverfront

Updated: Feb 20, 2026 10:42 IST

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