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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Indian steel exports expected to moderate as global orders dry up: Elara Capital
Indian steel exports are expected to see less growth in the coming months as overseas orders start to dry up. According to an Elara Capital report, exports jumped by 83 per cent in October to 0.73 million tonnes. This fast pace is unlikely to continue as the surge happened because buyers in Europe bought more steel to stock up before a new carbon tax starts there.

Updated: Dec 17, 2025 11:49 IST

Attero announces Rs 150 Crore investment to scale E-waste, Copper recycling and R&D infrastructure across India
Automation, robotics and next-generation processing systems across these facilities aim to strengthen India's formal recycling ecosystem

Updated: Dec 17, 2025 11:47 IST

Lower oil prices, strong services exports to keep India's CAD around 1% in FY26: Report

India's external sector outlook remains broadly stable despite recent volatility in trade data, with the current account deficit (CAD) expected to remain around 1 per cent of GDP in FY26, supported by easing commodity prices, resilient services exports and moderating trade pressures, according to a research report by Union Bank of India.

Updated: Dec 17, 2025 11:39 IST

India policy rates at bottom; bond yields, capital flows outlook supportive: Axis Bank Research
India's macroeconomic outlook remains constructive even as global uncertainties persist, with policy rates seen at their lowest feasible point in the current cycle, bond yields likely to ease further, and external balances remaining stable, according to the India Economic Outlook 2026 report by Axis Bank Research.

Updated: Dec 17, 2025 11:02 IST

Indian Stock Markets open flat amid weak rupee and foreign selling, says experts
Indian stock markets opened on a flat but slightly positive note on Wednesday. At 09:21 a.m., the BSE Sensex stood at 84,743.28, a rise of 63.42 points or 0.07 per cent. At the same time, NSE Nifty50 stood at 25,898.05, showing a gain of 37.95 points or 0.15 per cent. While the market started in green, experts say that a sharp fall in the value of the rupee and continuous selling by investors make the mood cautious.

Updated: Dec 17, 2025 10:05 IST

PM EDRIVE achieves 3.4x higher annual EV growth than FAME II: Report
PM EDRIVE delivered 1.13 million EVs with half the subsidy per vehicle compared to FAME II, according to a new study by the Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW). The report highlighted that the government now gives less subsidy to buyers, but the sales numbers went up significantly. The PM EDRIVE scheme offers an incentive of INR 5,000 per kilowatt-hour, which is exactly half of the INR 10,000 that the previous FAME II scheme offered. Despite this reduction, the annual volume of vehicles sold is much higher now.

Updated: Dec 17, 2025 09:26 IST

PM Modi's Oman visit to cement strategic ties, focus on landmark CEPA, says experts
In the third and final leg of his three-nation visit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Oman on December 17-18. This trip, which marks 70 years of the establishment of diplomatic ties between India and Oman, focuses heavily on boosting business and strategic relations between the two countries. Industry experts point to the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) as the central point of discussion.

Updated: Dec 17, 2025 08:36 IST

Risk to current account dynamics likely to moderate amid recovery in one-off import shocks: Report
Driven by commodity price volatility amid the persistence of the US-India trade deal stalemate, the risk to current account (C/A) dynamics is likely to moderate, as one-off import shocks ease. According to a Union Bank of India report, with the India-US bilateral trade agreement nearing finalization, potentially by late December of this year, exports could gain by cutting tariffs from 50 per cent to 15-16 per cent. However, the near-term impact may be limited. The deal is expected to strengthen India's export base over time, partially offsetting pressures on the trade balance in the quarters ahead.

Updated: Dec 17, 2025 08:07 IST

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Pawan Singh to Headline 'Rangeela Bihar', a Large-Scale Bhojpuri Music and Culture IP, in Delhi-NCR

Updated: Jan 23, 2026 17:30 IST

BoC (Burger or Chai) Sets Sights on 1,000 Franchise Outlets by 2030, Aiming to Shape India's Desi-First QSR Growth Story

Updated: Jan 23, 2026 17:30 IST

Kapiva Launches Rs. 50 Crore Innovation Fund to Build Evidence-Based, Future-Ready Ayurveda Ecosystem

Updated: Jan 23, 2026 17:27 IST

Viceroy Properties Celebrates the Cultural Soul of Mumbai's Iconic Coastal Neighbourhood - Versova - with a Coffee Table Book

Updated: Jan 23, 2026 17:25 IST

Artificial Intelligence: The Logical Leap by Ashish Sukhadeve is An AI Guide That Gets the Fundamentals Right

Updated: Jan 23, 2026 17:14 IST

Kowori Group to Foray into South Delhi With Its First Uber Luxury Project

Updated: Jan 23, 2026 17:08 IST

Big Bang Boom Expands its Pan-India Footprint with State-of-the-art R&D and Capability Centers

Updated: Jan 23, 2026 16:40 IST

Why Medical Expenses Are the New Financial Emergency for Indian Families?

Updated: Jan 23, 2026 16:39 IST

NeoZAP Credits Free Gold to Users After Kohli's Century in the IND-NZ Final ODI

Updated: Jan 23, 2026 16:38 IST

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