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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UPI recognised as World's largest real-time payment system by IMF; Accounts for 49% of global transactions
According to the Ministry of Finance, further, as per the ACI Worldwide report on 'Prime Time for Real-Time' 2024, UPI has around 49 per cent share in the global real-time payment system transaction volume.

Updated: Dec 08, 2025 20:55 IST

Disruptions at IndiGo are "credit negative", says Moody's; downgrades score for human capital

The disruptions at InterGlobe Aviation Limited (IndiGo) are "credit negative", said global credit rating agency, Moody's, adding that the airlines could face significant financial damage from loss of revenue because of flight cancellations, refunds and other compensation to affected customers, along with potential penalties imposed by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA).

Updated: Dec 08, 2025 20:53 IST

RBI plans long-term USD/INR swap to boost liquidity
The Reserve Bank of India is set to inject liquidity into the banking system through a long-term USD/INR Buy/Sell Swap auction, marking a key move to ease financial conditions at a time when liquidity needs closer attention. According to an RBI press release on Monday, the central bank will hold a 36-month swap auction of USD 5 billion on December 16, 2025.

Updated: Dec 08, 2025 20:30 IST

Reliance tops Wizikey Newsmakers 2025 rankings among India's listed companies, followed by SBI and HDFC Bank
Reliance Industries Limited has once again emerged as India's most visible listed company in the media for 2025, topping the Wizikey Newsmakers rankings for the sixth consecutive year. The list, released by Wizikey, measures how often and how widely major companies appear in the news across the country.

Updated: Dec 08, 2025 19:26 IST

Adani Group invested Rs 10,000 Crore generating over 7,000 jobs in last 3 years in Telangana: Karan Adani
Karan Adani was addressing the Telangana Rising Global Summit 2025, the mega event of the State government led by Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy, and witnessing a few top-notch businessmen promising huge investments in the state.

Updated: Dec 08, 2025 19:14 IST

Tata, Intel sign MoU to explore strategic collaboration for Semiconductor and AI development
Tata Group and Intel Corporation have announced a strategic alliance to explore a collaboration aimed at advancing semiconductor and systems manufacturing, packaging, and the AI compute market in India.

Updated: Dec 08, 2025 19:08 IST

Refund worth Rs 827 crore initiated, rest under process: IndiGo Airlines on cancellation fiasco
The airlines further claimed to have optimized its operations, saying, "Today (December 8), we are all set to operate over 1800 flights, connecting all stations that we operate to. We have optimized our operations and managed to reduce the number of cancellations which are being notified to customers in advance, and our on-time performance (OTP) has also improved to 91% across the network."

Updated: Dec 08, 2025 18:59 IST

We want to become a USD 1 trillion economy by 2034: Telangana CM Revanth Reddy
Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Monday said the state aims to become a USD 1 trillion economy by 2034 and a USD 3 trillion economy by 2047, outlining a roadmap for growth at the Telangana Rising Global Summit 2025.

Updated: Dec 08, 2025 18:16 IST

Corporate News

Vive Cosmetics Announces the Launch of Clariteens, a Purpose-Built Skincare Brand for Kids in India

Updated: Jan 19, 2026 17:59 IST

NBR Group Achieves Rs 175 Crore Sales Milestone in Q3 2025 with NBR Soul of the Seasons located near the Sarjapur Road: Gunjur IT Corridor in Bengaluru

Updated: Jan 19, 2026 17:46 IST

Inside India's Private Markets: VCCEdge and Candle Partners Release 17th Edition of India's Dealscape, Annual Deals Report 2025

Updated: Jan 19, 2026 17:43 IST

#OurPlasticsJourney: BASF showcases innovative and sustainable solutions at PlastIndia 2026

Updated: Jan 19, 2026 17:29 IST

Quality Without Compromise: How VGU Is Redefining Online Higher Education in India

Updated: Jan 19, 2026 17:11 IST

Tech-Enabled Goods Transportation Services Reduce Logistics Costs for MSMEs: C-DEP-IIT Delhi Study

Updated: Jan 19, 2026 17:06 IST

Sahil Vora Led SILA in partnership with Rohan Lifescapes Launches Residential Project '30 Little Gibbs' in Malabar Hill

Updated: Jan 19, 2026 17:05 IST

Moglix Launches Cognilix, an AI-Led Operating System for B2B Commerce; Commits USD 5 Million to AI Products

Updated: Jan 19, 2026 16:46 IST

Defrail Technologies Limited Debuts on BSE SME with 28.38% Listing Gains

Updated: Jan 19, 2026 16:46 IST

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