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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Rabi fertiliser bill rises by Rs 736 crore as Centre steps up nutrient-based subsidy support
To prevent these costs from being passed on to farmers, the government sharply enhanced subsidies under the Nutrient-Based Subsidy (NBS) scheme, especially for Di-Ammonium Phosphate (DAP), whose subsidy jumped to Rs 29,805 per tonne, up from Rs 21,911 last year.

Updated: Jan 05, 2026 15:11 IST

Venezuela crisis unlikely to have major impact on gold, silver and oil prices: Experts
The ongoing crisis involving Venezuela is unlikely to have a significant impact on global prices of gold, silver and crude oil, as the country has already been under sanctions for several years and plays a limited role in formal global supply chains, experts said while reacting to the recent US-Venezuela developments.

Updated: Jan 05, 2026 15:09 IST

Hyundai's Genesis surpasses 1.5 million global sales milestone first time in a decade since launch
Hyundai Motor Co.'s luxury brand, Genesis, has surpassed 1.5 million units in cumulative global sales, reaching the milestone exactly 10 years after its initial market entry. This growth trajectory indicates a faster expansion rate than that of Toyota Motor Corp.'s luxury brand, Lexus, during its respective early years.

Updated: Jan 05, 2026 14:53 IST

India equities see weakest relative Asia performance since 1995: yet remain long-term outperformer: Jefferies
India's equity market recorded its worst relative performance in an Asian context since 1995 in 2025, weighing heavily on regional portfolios with high India exposure, according to the latest GREED & fear report by global brokerage Jefferies.

Updated: Jan 05, 2026 14:36 IST

Precision Cold-Roll Forming can cut India's industrial carbon load, Industry seeks green-credit recognition
New Delhi [India], January 5 (ANI): As global manufacturing shifts decisively toward low-carbon, high-efficiency production, sheet metal cold-roll forming is emerging as a highly effective method for reducing process embedded carbon emissions. With India accelerating its climate commitments under National Resource Efficiency and Circular Economy frameworks, industry leaders are advocating for policy recognition of sheet metal cold-roll forming as a carbon-efficient manufacturing process eligible for green credits.

Updated: Jan 05, 2026 14:36 IST

LG Electronics to unveil AI home robot LG CLOiD at CES 2026
South Korean technology giant LG Electronics Inc. is set to debut its next-generation artificial intelligence home robot, LG CLOiD, at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) starting Tuesday in Las Vegas, United States, as per a report by Pulse, the English service of Maeil Business News Korea.

Updated: Jan 05, 2026 14:30 IST

COAI flags lack of transparency in Direct-to-Mobile broadcasting tests
According to COAI, D2M broadcasting carries significant implications for spectrum management, telecom networks, device ecosystems and consumer safety. Given its potential impact, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB), during a stakeholder meeting in September 2025, had directed that a comprehensive technical evaluation be undertaken with clearly defined Terms of Reference (ToR), participation of all stakeholders and inclusion of all relevant technology options.

Updated: Jan 05, 2026 14:06 IST

Indian economy trapped between Goldilocks and Gridlock, shrinking fiscal space: Report

India's much-discussed "Goldilocks" economic narrative is increasingly showing signs of strain, with weak tax buoyancy and shrinking fiscal space creating a policy gridlock, according to a report by Systematic Research.

Updated: Jan 05, 2026 13:47 IST

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Updated: Feb 04, 2026 10:51 IST

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Updated: Feb 04, 2026 10:46 IST

Tuhin A. Sinha Visits Parashar Future Defence Technologies, Highlighting MSME-led Indigenous Manufacturing Aligned with National Priorities

Updated: Feb 04, 2026 10:37 IST

SMU Launches New Master of Science in Business AI to Build Singapore's AI-Ready Business Leadership Talent

Updated: Feb 04, 2026 10:34 IST

WeddingSutra to Unveil Top Travel and Wedding Trends at OTM 2026

Updated: Feb 04, 2026 10:31 IST

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Updated: Feb 04, 2026 10:30 IST

Druid Sport Appointed Commercial Representative of the Norwegian Football Federation for the Indian Subcontinent

Updated: Feb 04, 2026 10:17 IST

Mastercard Launches Portfolio of Fleet Solutions in Asia Pacific

Updated: Feb 04, 2026 10:15 IST

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Updated: Feb 04, 2026 10:14 IST

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