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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Office leads private equity inflows in 2025; overall real estate investment at USD 3.5 billion: Knight Frank India

Office real estate attracted more than USD 2 billion in PE investments during the year, accounting for 58 per cent of total inflows, even as overall real estate investments stood at USD 3.5 billion.

Updated: Dec 28, 2025 16:58 IST

Risk-averse growth takes centre stage across India's BFSI sector: Report

India's banking and financial services sector is entering a phase of steady but selective growth, with lenders increasingly prioritising asset quality, profitability and risk calibration over aggressive expansion, according to discussions at Antique Stock Broking's 3rd Annual BFSI Conference 2025 this month.

Updated: Dec 28, 2025 16:02 IST

Gautam Adani inspires young India to lead the AI age

India's enduring strength, he noted, lies in its ability to align people, institutions and long-term vision. That same clarity must now guide how young Indians approach artificial intelligence, not as passive users, but as builders and leaders of capability.

Updated: Dec 28, 2025 16:00 IST

India can't rely on foreign algorithms; must build its own AI models to protect jobs, data, intelligence: Gautam Adani

Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani on Sunday made a strong case for India building its own sovereign AI capabilities, warning that unchecked dependence on foreign technologies could pose serious economic and strategic risks for the country, as he stressed that artificial intelligence has emerged as a defining force of the fourth industrial revolution.

Updated: Dec 28, 2025 14:31 IST

Seeds of tomorrow will be sown in algorithms: Gautam Adani at AI centre launch in Baramati

Stressing the importance of AI as a future technology, Gautam Adani said, "While the seeds of yesterday were sown in the earth, the seeds of tomorrow will be planted in the algorithm."

Updated: Dec 28, 2025 13:59 IST

Jefferies shifts weightage from China and Indonesia to India and Taiwan

Global investment bank Jefferies has increased its allocation to India and Taiwan in its Asia Pacific ex-Japan relative-return portfolio, while trimming exposure to China and Indonesia, citing evolving macroeconomic conditions and relative growth prospects across the region.

Updated: Dec 28, 2025 13:39 IST

Housing sales dip but ticket sizes rise in 2025, says ANAROCK

Hardening property prices, layoffs in the IT sector, geopolitical tensions and other uncertainties dented India's residential growth momentum in 2025. ANAROCK Research data indicated that housing sales in the top 7 cities witnessed a 14 per cent decline in 2025, with approximately 395,625 units sold in the year against 459,645 units in 2024.

Updated: Dec 28, 2025 12:31 IST

RRTS corridors poised to drive urban mobility, real estate investment: Knight Frank report

India's Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) is emerging as a critical driver of urban mobility transformation and corridor-led real estate growth, according to a new report by Knight Frank India.

Updated: Dec 28, 2025 12:18 IST

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