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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US tariffs are impacting in short term, things will ease out in long term and supply chain will continue: Minda Corporation's Aakash Minda
Aakash Minda said the company is investing to make its supply chain more resilient and is building long-term partnerships.

Updated: Jan 22, 2026 21:52 IST

"Our focus for next five years is to triple exports from India and our plants in Indonesia, Vietnam": Minda Corporation's Aakash Minda
Minda Corporation Ltd is supplying auto components to almost all automotive manufacturers in the country and its focus is to triple exports in the next five years from India and plant locations in Indonesia and Vietnam, the company's Executive Director Aakash Minda said on Thursday.

Updated: Jan 22, 2026 21:12 IST

Gujarat will be first state to launch Nuclear reactor under new SHANTI bill: Dy CM Sanghavi in Davos

While speaking with ANI on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Sanghavi outlined Gujarat's investment roadmap, high-level meetings with global technology leaders, and the state's key economic achievements. "In the last three days in Davos, we met over three global companies to hold successful discussion on technologies and investments around nuclear power.

Updated: Jan 22, 2026 20:36 IST

India's power transmission network crosses 5 Lakh Circuit Km, 71.6 pc growth in transmission network since April 2014
India's national power transmission network has achieved a major milestone by surpassing 5 lakh circuit kilometres (ckm) of transmission lines at 220 kV and above, along with 1,407 GVA of transformation capacity, reinforcing the country's position as home to the world's largest synchronous national grid.

Updated: Jan 22, 2026 20:09 IST

AI to accelerate diagnosis, expand healthcare access: Apollo Hospitals' Sangita Reddy
Sangita Reddy, Joint Managing Director of Apollo Hospitals Group, said artificial intelligence is already being implemented across healthcare systems and will play a critical role in improving efficiency and access.

Updated: Jan 22, 2026 19:40 IST

Adani Total Gas reports double-digit volume growth in Q3 and 9M FY26
Adani Total Gas Ltd (ATGL) reported a steady operational performance for the nine months and third quarter of 2025-26, supported by growth in gas volumes and continued expansion of its distribution network.

Updated: Jan 22, 2026 18:47 IST

NAREDCO urges government to increase home loan tax benefits and restore settlement commission
The National Real Estate Development Council (NAREDCO) has submitted a comprehensive set of recommendations to the Union Ministry of Finance aimed at revitalising the real estate sector and boosting homebuyer demand. A primary focus of the proposal is the significant enhancement of tax benefits for individuals. The apex body has called for the current Rs 2 lakh limit for interest deduction on home loans for owner-occupied houses to be raised to Rs 5 lakh or more. Additionally, NAREDCO suggested that interest deductions should be applicable from the year capital is borrowed and should cover the full extent of interest paid for at least one property.

Updated: Jan 22, 2026 18:33 IST

New India-first fashion trend forecast aims to address $2 billion white space
An India-first trend intelligence service for the fashion and lifestyle industry, aimed at addressing an estimated USD 2 billion-plus white space created by the lack of right forecasting, has been launched this week at the French Institute in India here in the national capital.

Updated: Jan 22, 2026 18:20 IST

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GR Constructions Unveils Ranke Infra as Its Signature Premium Real Estate Arm

Updated: Feb 13, 2026 15:49 IST

Kauvery Hospital Saves 8-Year-Old Boy from Life-Threatening Burns in Festival Fire Accident

Updated: Feb 13, 2026 15:44 IST

Arka Mediaworks onboards 88 Pictures as animation studio partner on The Eternal War - Part 1

Updated: Feb 13, 2026 15:43 IST

Exicom Delivers a Steady Q3, Expands Order Book and Growth Runway for FY27

Updated: Feb 13, 2026 15:43 IST

MAHE to host International Convergence on Sustainable Development Goals from March 24-26, 2026

Updated: Feb 13, 2026 15:43 IST

ET Now Global Business Summit 2026 to be Addressed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Senior Ministers and Global Leaders

Updated: Feb 13, 2026 14:27 IST

Sumeet Industries Delivers Strong Q3 FY26 Performance with 115pc EBITDA Growth and 316 Bps EBITDA Margin Expansion

Updated: Feb 13, 2026 14:02 IST

Leadership in the Age of Digital Transformation: Why Strategic Tech Fluency Is Now Essential

Updated: Feb 13, 2026 13:45 IST

Perfios Collaborates with UIDAI for Offline Identity Verification

Updated: Feb 13, 2026 13:44 IST

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