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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Invesco cautiously optimistic on India's 2026 growth despite equity market volatility

Despite equity market underperformance triggered by geopolitical tensions, global investment firm Invesco has expressed cautious optimism on India's economic outlook for 2026, citing progress on domestic reforms, scope for improved US-India relations and monetary easing by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).

Updated: Dec 18, 2025 11:26 IST

Ford cancels billion-dollar battery deal with South Korea's LG Energy Solution

South Korean battery maker LG Energy Solution Ltd. announced on Wednesday that a massive deal to supply batteries to Ford Motor Co. is now over. The American car company sent a notice to cancel the agreement because it is changing its plans for electric cars. This deal was worth about 9 trillion won (USD 6.09 billion), as per a report by Pulse, the English service of Maeil Business News Korea.

Updated: Dec 18, 2025 11:13 IST

India's goods exports likely to contract by 1% in FY26, service exports too slowed: Report

India's goods exports are expected to contract by around 1 per cent in FY26, compared to a marginal growth registered last year, according to a report by CareEdge Ratings.

Updated: Dec 18, 2025 10:28 IST

Indian share market opens lower amid global sell-off, but Nifty IT surge 1 % despite US tech selling

Domestic stock markets opened on a cautious note on Thursday, tracking sharp overnight losses in the US markets, as investors booked profits in high-valuation technology and artificial intelligence (AI) stocks.

Updated: Dec 18, 2025 10:00 IST

Rupee likely to bounce back in second half of next fiscal despite current weakness: SBI Report

The Indian Rupee, which has been under pressure in recent times, is likely to bounce back strongly in the second half of the next financial year, from October 2026 to March 2027, according to a report by the State Bank of India (SBI).

Updated: Dec 18, 2025 08:27 IST

Piyush Goyal meets Oman's commerce minister to boost economic ties as PM Modi visits Muscat

Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal held a meeting with Qais bin Mohammed Al Yousef, Oman's Minister of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion, to discuss ways to deepen economic cooperation between India and Oman.

Updated: Dec 18, 2025 08:08 IST

Lok Sabha passes SHANTI Bill to modernise, open up nuclear energy sector for private participation

Addressing concerns raised by members and outlining the government's rationale for introducing a comprehensive new nuclear law, the Union Minister of Science and Technology and Atomic Energy Jitendra Singh said the Bill seeks to modernise India's nuclear framework in line with contemporary technological, economic and energy realities, while retaining and strengthening core safety, security and regulatory safeguards that have been in place since the Atomic Energy Act of 1962.

Updated: Dec 17, 2025 23:26 IST

NTPC adds 359.585 MW solar capacity, total commercial capacity reaches 85.5 GW

State-owned power generation company NTPC on Wednesday declared commercial capacity addition of 359.58 MW through its various solar projects of its subsidiaries in the states of Gujarat & Rajasthan, taking the Group commercial capacity of over 85.5 GW.

Updated: Dec 17, 2025 21:26 IST

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