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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States' fiscal deficit increases to 3.3% in 2024-25, after remaining below 3% three years: RBI report
States' consolidated gross fiscal deficit increased to 3.3 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP) in 2024-25, after remaining below 3.0 per cent during the previous three consecutive years, Reserve Bank's annual publication "State Finances: A Study of Budgets" noted.

Updated: Jan 24, 2026 14:22 IST

RBI announces measures to manage liquidity conditions
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has decided to conduct a set of operations to inject liquidity into the banking system, after having a review of current liquidity and financial conditions.

Updated: Jan 24, 2026 14:05 IST

RJIL strengthens leadership in voice and data performance across Delhi: TRAI Report
Reliance Jio Infocomm Limited (RJIL) has emerged as a leader in voice and data performance across the national capital, according to the latest Independent Drive Test (IDT) report by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI). The report, which assesses network quality across the Delhi Licensed Service Area (LSA), highlights that RJIL delivered the highest download speeds and superior speech quality among major telecom service providers during the testing period in December 2025.

Updated: Jan 24, 2026 12:19 IST

Budget being prepared under better-than-expected growth & inflation scenarios, says Crisil Chief Economist
Dharmakirti Joshi, Chief Economist at Crisil, stated that the budget is being prepared under a favourable growth and inflation scenario, though global uncertainty and volatility remain key considerations for the government.

Updated: Jan 24, 2026 11:43 IST

India's tax-to-GDP ratio mirrors major economies as structural reforms drive revenue convergence: Report
A report from Bank of Baroda highlights that this gap represents a significant policy opportunity, as India possesses larger potential due to favourable demographics. The report notes that more efforts are being directed towards holistic tax reforms, including simplification, rationalisation, and digitisation, with signs of an improving tax-to-GDP ratio in the near term.

Updated: Jan 24, 2026 10:30 IST

FIEO clarifies limited impact of EU GSP notification on Indian exports
The Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO) clarifies the recent reports concerning the European Union's notification that extends the withdrawal of Generalised System of Preferences (GSP) benefits for specific Indian product categories. This clarification addresses concerns regarding the scope and actual trade implications of the EU directive. FIEO states that the practical impact of this notification on Indian exports remains limited despite widespread reports suggesting a broader effect on trade values.

Updated: Jan 24, 2026 09:35 IST

India unveils "techno-legal" AI governance framework to balance innovation and risk.

'Strengthening AI Governance Through Techno-Legal Framework' outlines a comprehensive institutional mechanism to operationalise India's AI governance ecosystem, emphasising that the success of any policy instrument depends on its effective implementation.

Updated: Jan 24, 2026 08:26 IST

Budget likely to be inward-looking amid global uncertainty: Ashika Group CEO Rahul Arora
Speaking with ANI on the expectations from the Union Budget 2026, Arora said, "From a duty standpoint, there could be some tweaking that happens on the customs duty. We may have to make concessions on goods coming in from the United States and provide concessions as well. So there will be a barter trade." "I think we'll have to rework the customs duties. The government will have to look at a budget which is slightly inward-looking, which protects the domestic economy, reduces the dependence," he said.

Updated: Jan 23, 2026 23:56 IST

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