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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Second half of year to be slow, says ACMA President
Speaking to ANI, Vikrampati Singhania, President of the Automotive Component Manufacturers Association (ACMA), noted that recent new projects have slowed, which could affect long-term export growth. However, he described this as a "temporary phenomenon."

Updated: Jan 14, 2026 22:48 IST

IndiaAI, NFRA launch AI-Powered Financial Reporting Compliance Challenge with Rs 1.5 Crore prize pool
The initiative, part of the IndiaAI Application Development Initiative (IADI), invites Indian startups and companies to develop a scalable AI-based solution for automated verification of financial documents against regulatory frameworks. The challenge aims to bridge compliance gaps by leveraging AI for accurate financial data extraction, validation, and risk analysis.

Updated: Jan 14, 2026 21:31 IST

Indian banks' deposits cross Rs 253 lakh crore as of Dec'25: RBI

Bank credit also witnessed a notable increase. Non-food bank credit of all scheduled banks climbed to Rs 208.14 lakh crore as on December 31, 2025, compared with Rs 201.81 lakh crore on December 15, 2025 and Rs 181.95 lakh crore in late December 2024. Loans, cash credits and overdrafts formed the bulk of credit deployment, underscoring steady lending to productive sectors, the RBI data said.

Updated: Jan 14, 2026 21:31 IST

Govt unlikely to announce major direct tax changes in Budget 2026: Deloitte Partner Sumeet Hemkar
"I feel the big ticket direct tax reform has already happened, which is in the form of the new Income Tax Act that we have now," Hemkar told ANI in an exclusive interview.

Updated: Jan 14, 2026 19:58 IST

RBI gives approval to Japan's SMBC for setting up Wholly Owned Subsidiary in India
SMBC is currently carrying on banking business in India in branch mode through its four branches located in New Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai and Bengaluru. The 'in-principle' approval has been granted to the bank for setting up a WOS through conversion of its existing branches in India, RBI said in a statement.

Updated: Jan 14, 2026 19:52 IST

Esri India and TERI SAS ink pact to advance geospatial education and research
Through this strategic collaboration, both organisations will combine their complementary strengths in undertaking initiatives that promote the use of GIS technology for governance and sustainable development, Esri India said in a statement.

Updated: Jan 14, 2026 19:38 IST

Nomura projects inflation to "drift gradually higher" in new CPI series

Nomura, in its latest report, expects CPI inflation to "drift gradually higher in the coming months" following the transition to a 2024 base year. This overhaul includes updated weights that prioritize core categories over staple foods and introduces significant methodological upgrades to data collection.

Updated: Jan 14, 2026 18:27 IST

Groww reports Rs 12,611 million total income in Q3 FY26 amid US-based State Street's Rs 5,800 million investment
According to a Groww regulatory filing, the firm's total income rose 26 per cent compared to the same period last year, though profit after tax saw a 28 per cent decline during the quarter.

Updated: Jan 14, 2026 18:23 IST

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Bhagwan Mahaveer Foundation Announces Awardees for the 29th Mahaveer Awards Honouring Champions of Humanitarian Service

Updated: Feb 09, 2026 17:44 IST

Matrixdock Expands XAUm to Solana, Enabling Institutional-Grade Tokenized Gold at Scale

Updated: Feb 09, 2026 17:44 IST

Wagle Estate: Thane's BKC in the Making

Updated: Feb 09, 2026 17:43 IST

Ramky Infrastructure Reports Steady Q3 FY26 Performance with Strong Margins, Higher PAT and Continued Balance-Sheet Robustness

Updated: Feb 09, 2026 17:42 IST

BLHP Hosts 'Trust Talk' to Strengthen Dialogue Between Developers and Homebuyers

Updated: Feb 09, 2026 17:42 IST

Prachi Garg Launches "Wisdom from the Dashavtara – Leadership Lessons for Startups" at Om Book Shop: A Modern Take on Ancient Evolutionary Logic

Updated: Feb 09, 2026 17:41 IST

Bhima Jewellery expands its Pan-India Retail Presence with Noida Store Launch

Updated: Feb 09, 2026 17:41 IST

JEE Main 2026 Result Date announced by NTA

Updated: Feb 09, 2026 17:40 IST

SMMPanelOne Enters the Spotlight as Demand for Affordable SMM Panels Continues to Rise

Updated: Feb 09, 2026 17:40 IST

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