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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MRPL denies rumours of refinery shutdown amid West Asia conflict; confirms operations are normal
Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited (MRPL) has officially denied reports circulating on social media regarding a partial shutdown of its facilities, asserting that its operations remain fully functional despite speculation of feedstock shortages. The state-controlled refiner issued a formal clarification on Saturday, following a post by OilPrice.com on X (formerly Twitter). The viral post had suggested that the 300,000 barrel-per-day (bpd) refinery was shutting down units because Middle Eastern crude oil supplies were "stuck in the Gulf" due to regional tensions.

Updated: Mar 07, 2026 15:50 IST

India made major progress toward its goal of training 85,000 semiconductor engineers
Government of India's initiative for prioritizing talent development through Training, Up-skilling and Workforce Development Programs under Chips to Startups (C2S) initiative of India Semiconductor Mission (ISM), Union Minister for Electronics and IT, Ashwini Vaishnaw, stated that India has made significant progress in last 04 years itself for its 10-year target of training 85,000 engineers in semiconductor design.

Updated: Mar 07, 2026 14:22 IST

SBI launches $500 million social loan to boost women's economic empowerment
State Bank of India (SBI) has launched a USD 500 million syndicated social term loan facility, focused exclusively on women empowerment, with a greenshoe option.

Updated: Mar 07, 2026 14:19 IST

Govt continues fiscal consolidation while boosting capital expenditure: Finance Ministry review
The government is maintaining fiscal consolidation while prioritising capital expenditure to support infrastructure-led growth, according to the Finance Ministry's Monthly Economic Review for February 2026.

Updated: Mar 07, 2026 14:18 IST

Prolonged West Asia conflict could slow down India's growth: SBI Research

The ongoing conflict in West Asia could have multiple economic implications for India, particularly through higher oil prices, disruptions in energy supply routes, and potential impacts on remittances and trade, according to a new report by SBI Research. The report highlighted that while the immediate inflationary impact of the widening conflict in the Middle East may remain limited, prolonged tensions and supply chain disruptions could significantly affect global economic stability.

Updated: Mar 07, 2026 13:41 IST

India announces standards of Green ammonia, methanol to accelerate trade of green hydrogen derivatives
The standards issued by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) outline the emission thresholds and eligibility conditions that must be complied with in order for ammonia and methanol produced to be classified as 'Green', produced using Green Hydrogen derived from renewable sources.

Updated: Mar 07, 2026 13:35 IST

India faces economic vulnerability as 95% of its trade relies on foreign ships, says Sanjeev Sanyal
Sanyal explained that the vast majority of India's goods trade is handled by international shipping lines, leaving the nation's economy exposed to external pressures. He stated, "90 to 95 per cent of all our goods trade is carried by foreign ships. So, if you really want to get India into trouble, all you really need to do is to get three or four of the largest shipping lines to boycott India for some reason. And this would really cause serious... severe stress to the Indian economy."

Updated: Mar 07, 2026 13:32 IST

New GDP series recasts India's economy, revises size and sector shares: Finance Ministry Review
New GDP Series changes size and structure of Indian economy, with India's latest national accounts revision altering estimates of the economy's size, sectoral composition and expenditure patterns while improving statistical measurement of economic activity according to the Finance Ministry's February 2026, Monthly Economic Review. The revised series, with 2022-23 as the new base year, introduces methodological and data improvements that more accurately capture structural changes such as formalisation, digitalisation and emerging service-sector activities.

Updated: Mar 07, 2026 13:30 IST

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Updated: Mar 10, 2026 17:25 IST

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Updated: Mar 10, 2026 17:05 IST

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Updated: Mar 10, 2026 17:04 IST

Bharat Shining Conclave 2026 Brings Together Policymakers, Diplomats and Industry Leaders to Discuss India's Roadmap Toward Viksit Bharat: 2047

Updated: Mar 10, 2026 17:03 IST

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Updated: Mar 10, 2026 17:03 IST

India Poised to Become a Global Manufacturing Hub for Smart Protein Processing Equipment, Finds Landmark GFI India and NIFTEM-T Study

Updated: Mar 10, 2026 17:03 IST

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Updated: Mar 10, 2026 17:03 IST

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Updated: Mar 10, 2026 16:58 IST

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