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

Highlights

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.

Top Stories

Ozonetel and Locobuzz unify voice & social channels to disrupt a CX market set to reach USD150B by 2030

Ozonetel, an industry-leading provider of the unified customer experience intelligence platform oneCXi, has entered into a strategic collaboration with Locobuzz, an enterprise leader in digital customer experience

Updated: Dec 09, 2025 12:57 IST

Special anti-encroachment drive frees 62 acres of land at Deendayal Port Authority's Kandla Port

A special encroachment removal drive has freed 62 acres of land from illegal occupation at Deendayal Port Authority's Kandla Port, clearing space that will be used for upcoming infrastructure projects. Sushil Kumar Singh, Chairperson of Deendayal Port Authority, told ANI that the action removed hundreds of makeshift and permanent structures.

Updated: Dec 09, 2025 12:47 IST

India's top 100 listed firms score 7.22 in disclosure Index 2025; governance, diversity and cyber gaps persist: Report

India's top 100 listed companies have posted an average score of 7.22 out of 10 on voluntary corporate disclosures, reflecting steady progress but also revealing significant gaps in governance, diversity and cyber readiness, according to the India Disclosure Index 2025 released by FTI Consulting.

Updated: Dec 09, 2025 12:38 IST

Large caps poised to outperform as mid-and small caps struggle: SBI MF

The gap between the performance of large cap companies and the rest of the companies in the domestic stock market is expected to continue amid weak earnings, highlighted a report by SBI Mutual Fund.

Updated: Dec 09, 2025 12:35 IST

US will allow NVIDIA to ship H200 products to approved customers in China, other countries: Donald Trump

US President Donald Trump, on Tuesday, said on Truth Social that he informed Chinese President Xi Jinping that the United States will allow NVIDIA to ship its H200 products to approved customers in China under conditions meant to keep national security strong.

Updated: Dec 09, 2025 11:45 IST

Cement makers' margins to rise 250 bps this fiscal on higher realisation, steady costs: Crisil

Cement manufacturers are expected to see a significant improvement in profitability this fiscal, with operating margins set to rise by 250-300 basis points (bps) owing to better realisations supported by premiumisation and stable input costs, according to Crisil Intelligence.

Updated: Dec 09, 2025 11:42 IST

India's aviation sector faces turbulence from fuel spike and weak rupee: JP Morgan

India's aviation sector is witnessing a modest recovery in demand, but rising fuel prices and a weakening rupee are emerging as major headwinds that could pressure airline profitability in the coming quarters, according to a new industry analysis by J P Morgan.

Updated: Dec 09, 2025 11:26 IST

Higher tariff on Indian rice will burden US consumers, India looking for new markets: Experts

The Indian Rice Exporters Federation (IREF) has said that the impact of US tariffs on rice imports from India is likely to be passed on to American consumers, reflecting the product's essential nature in the consumer basket.

Updated: Dec 09, 2025 11:19 IST

Corporate News

iocl