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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Improved capital efficiency will lead to robust growth even with 30% saving rate: CEA Nageswaran
In an exclusive interview with ANI, responding to a question on how India can meet the ambitious growth targets of Viksit Bharat with a relatively modest savings rate, Nageswaran said growth depends not just on the volume of investment but also on how efficiently capital is used. He stressed the importance of infrastructure development, deregulation, ease of doing business, and process reforms to lower the Incremental Capital Output Ratio (ICOR). "With a 30% savings rate, India can still reach around 7.5% real GDP growth if capital efficiency improves," he said.

Updated: Jan 30, 2026 16:35 IST

Revision of base year to improve accuracy, support AI use: MoSPI Secretary Saurabh Garg
"For AI and ML, data is the key raw material. It is therefore essential that data is harmonised so that it can be effectively used by AI systems," he said. Internally, MoSPI is already using artificial intelligence to improve the accuracy of data enumeration and to speed up decision-making processes, Garg said.

Updated: Jan 30, 2026 15:57 IST

AI and Blue Energy gained attention at India Energy Week: Hardeep Singh Puri

Puri explained that, unlike other global energy events that focus only on crude oil, gas, or a limited set of issues, India Energy Week covers a broad spectrum. "Here we are dealing with green hydrogen, small modular reactors, technology, and even compressed biogas. Just yesterday, we concluded a two-day session on compressed biogas," he said.

Updated: Jan 30, 2026 14:48 IST

Global uncertainty and metal shortage drive gold and silver prices higher; 80% market running on exchange: Jewellers
According to market experts, the ongoing shift by several countries from dollar reserves to metal-backed assets has further pushed precious metal prices upward.

Updated: Jan 30, 2026 14:46 IST

HPCL and IGX sign an MoU to increase access at Chhara LNG terminal
Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) and the Indian Gas Exchange (IGX) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Friday to increase access to the Chhara LNG terminal in Gujarat. The agreement was finalised during India Energy Week 2026 in Goa. Under this partnership, IGX will build a digital platform that allows users to book regasification services at the terminal through a market-based system.

Updated: Jan 30, 2026 14:31 IST

India's mass grocery continues to rely on Kiranas: Report
Kirana stores continue to occupy a central role in India's grocery ecosystem by staying closely aligned with the consumption behaviour of the country's largest consumer base, according to a report by RedSeer Strategy Consultants.

Updated: Jan 30, 2026 14:21 IST

Indian stocks face risk of structural de-rating amid disruption concerns: Kotak Report
The report highlighted that Indian equities are facing growing disruption threats across sectors, while Indian companies have not made meaningful investments to counter these challenges.

Updated: Jan 30, 2026 14:20 IST

"European auto manufacturers see India as profitable business, FTA to create more jobs": Piyush Goyal
Speaking on the impact of the India-EU tariffs on the Indian automobile sector, the minister said, "The Indian auto industry is doing exceptionally well. We haven't opened up the market for cars that sell for up to 25-30 lakh rupees. We have protected the auto industry completely." "If we allow luxury cars to enter the market here, and they see even a small market share, then they will eventually be manufactured here as well," the minister said.

Updated: Jan 30, 2026 14:16 IST

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Updated: Feb 17, 2026 18:09 IST

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Updated: Feb 17, 2026 17:44 IST

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Updated: Feb 17, 2026 17:42 IST

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Updated: Feb 17, 2026 17:28 IST

Experts at India's First and Only Elevator & Escalator Symposium Call for Nationwide Unified Codes and Safety Standards

Updated: Feb 17, 2026 17:25 IST

Rethinking India's Nutrition Future: Aligning Production, Policy and Demand

Updated: Feb 17, 2026 17:25 IST

EDII Announces PGDM Entrepreneurship for Tech Startups

Updated: Feb 17, 2026 17:22 IST

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Updated: Feb 17, 2026 17:04 IST

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