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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India's flexible workspace market to grow threefold to USD 9-10 billion by 2028: Report
The report examines the structural shifts underway in India's commercial real estate market and highlights how the rapid expansion of Global Capability Centers (GCCs) is accelerating demand for flexible and managed workspaces across Tier-1 and Tier-2 cities.

Updated: Dec 19, 2025 15:15 IST

INOXGFL Group's solar and wind manufacturing facilities inaugurated near Ahmedabad
Deputy Chief Minister of Gujarat, Harsh Sanghavi, inaugurated Inox Solar's solar module manufacturing facility and Inox Wind's nacelle and hub manufacturing facility near Ahmedabad in Gujarat.

Updated: Dec 19, 2025 14:53 IST

India's defence shipbuilding sector stands at multi-decade transformation threshold: Report

"With over Rs 2.3 trillion of projects in various stages of execution or approval, the sector enjoys multi-year visibility across high-value platforms, including destroyers, frigates, corvettes, submarines, fleet-support ships, and aircraft carriers," the report said.

Updated: Dec 19, 2025 14:41 IST

Russian crude curbs, lower oil prices to shape earnings outlook for IOC, BPCL, HPCL: Report
Ongoing restrictions on Russian crude and refined product flows, coupled with an oversupplied global oil market, are expected to keep crude prices subdued while supporting refining margins, a trend that has direct implications for state-run oil marketing companies IOC, BPCL and HPCL, according to a report by Nuvama Institutional Equities.

Updated: Dec 19, 2025 14:34 IST

IBM commits to skill 5 million Indian youth in AI, cybersecurity, quantum by 2030
IBM on Friday announced its commitment to skill 5 million learners across India in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Cybersecurity, and Quantum Computing by 2030.

Updated: Dec 19, 2025 14:25 IST

US CPI inflation undershoots estimates; data distortion risk due to government shutdown: ICICI Bank
US consumer price inflation rose below market expectations in November, though concerns remain over data accuracy due to disruptions caused by the government shutdown, according to ICICI Bank Global Markets Research.

Updated: Dec 19, 2025 14:11 IST

HCLTech to acquire telco solutions business from HPE to strengthen engineering, AI-led network propositions
Following an earlier transaction with HPE in 2024, HCLTech will, through this new acquisition agreement, further gain industry-leading intellectual property (IP), product engineering and R&D talent, and client relationships with top global Communication Service Providers (CSPs), the company said in a statement.

Updated: Dec 19, 2025 14:03 IST

Japan's MUFG Bank to invest Rs 39,618 crore in Sriram Finance for 20% stake
Shriram Finance Limited (SFL) has entered into a definitive agreement with MUFG Bank Ltd., Japan's largest bank and a part of Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), for an investment of Rs 39,618 crore, the company informed stock exchanges in a regulatory filing on Friday.

Updated: Dec 19, 2025 13:54 IST

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MOBEXX Summit & Awards 2026 Celebrates Excellence in Mobile Marketing and AdTech Innovation

Updated: Jan 27, 2026 14:54 IST

Saathi - The Youth Foundation Promotes Brotherhood and Humanity at Siddhivinayak Temple Felicitation

Updated: Jan 27, 2026 14:53 IST

Emerald Tyre - An Indian Tyre Manufacturer Plans To Acquire 65% Stake In A South African Tyre Company To Expand Its Volumes In US Market

Updated: Jan 27, 2026 14:14 IST

InCorp Advisory, an Ascentium Group Company, Acquires Tech-Enabled Global Tax Services Platform TMSL

Updated: Jan 27, 2026 14:13 IST

Airfloa Rail Team Up with Janatics to Build Automatic Door Systems for Rail Coaches

Updated: Jan 27, 2026 14:09 IST

Vishnu Prakash R Punglia Limited Successfully Delivers Silchar 24x7 Water Supply Project

Updated: Jan 27, 2026 14:03 IST

ICCS Announces the Appointment of Akshat Bhatnagar as Head - Operations

Updated: Jan 27, 2026 14:01 IST

Applications Underway for IIM Indore's Third Master of Management Studies Batch; Deadline February 10, 2026

Updated: Jan 27, 2026 13:59 IST

A Reaction That Doesn't Wait: Coimbatore Sri Ramakrishna Hospital's Emergency Doctors Stress Awareness on Anaphylaxis

Updated: Jan 27, 2026 13:43 IST

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