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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Alternative investment funds to continue healthy growth, significant opportunity emerges for DIIs: Crisil Intelligence
Alternative investment funds (AIFs) in India continue their healthy growth and provide significant opportunities for domestic institutional investors (DIIs) to diversify their portfolios and potentially reap higher returns, highlighted a report by Crisil Intelligence.

Updated: Dec 04, 2025 13:23 IST

India's Commercial and Industrial developers estimated to supply up to 80 GW renewable energy by 2030: MNRE Secretary

By 2030, India expects nearly 60-80 GW of renewable energy to come from commercial and industrial (C&I) developers, marking a major shift in how clean power grows in the country, said Santosh Kumar Sarangi, Secretary in the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, speaking at the India Edge Event by CII.

Updated: Dec 04, 2025 13:09 IST

Nokia, Airtel join hands to open 5G network APIs for developers and enterprises
Nokia has joined hands with Bharti Airtel to make the telecom operator's network capabilities available to developers and enterprises across India. The collaboration, announced in a Nokia press release, aims to open Airtel's pan-India network to third-party innovation through Nokia's Network as Code platform with a developer portal.

Updated: Dec 04, 2025 12:46 IST

Taiwan will train American chip workforce, says US Commerce Secretary amid final trade talks
U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said on Wednesday that Taiwan will help train American workers for advanced semiconductor production, as trade negotiations between the two sides near completion, as per a Focus Taiwan report.

Updated: Dec 04, 2025 12:19 IST

Growth surprises push yields higher, market split on RBI MPC outcome: Union Bank Report
Stronger-than-expected economic growth has led to hardening of bond yields, leaving the market divided over the Reserve Bank of India's upcoming monetary policy decision, a report by Union Bank of India stated.

Updated: Dec 04, 2025 12:14 IST

Pine Labs posts Rs 6 cr profit in Q2 FY26 after last year's Q2 loss of Rs 32 cr, revenue rises 18% YoY
The global fintech platform Pine Labs reported a profit of Rs 6 crore in the second quarter of FY26, marking a strong turnaround from a loss of Rs 32 crore during the same quarter last year.

Updated: Dec 04, 2025 11:34 IST

Piyush Goyal discusses trade ties with Canadian counterpart; to lead high-level delegation to Canada next year
Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal held a discussion with Canada's Minister of International Trade Maninder Sidhu to advance bilateral trade and commercial engagement between the two countries and announced plans to lead a high-level trade and investment delegation to Canada in the new year.

Updated: Dec 04, 2025 10:46 IST

Myntra set to hit 200 million Annual Active Users in 2025; 50% of the active customer base is Gen Z
Reflecting the burgeoning premium e-lifestyle adoption across India, Myntra is set to hit ~200 million Annual Active Users by the close of 2025. This milestone underscores the platform's widening appeal with affluent customers and its increasing penetration into both metropolitan and non-metropolitan areas, further powered by tech-led reimagination of the customer journey. Signalling its ability to cater to diverse and premium needs across the fashion, beauty and lifestyle spectrum, the platform witnessed a 25% YoY growth in repeat customers and an increase in frequency of purchase. The company also registered a record high of 80 million monthly active users during the recently concluded festive season.

Updated: Dec 04, 2025 10:19 IST

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From Vision to Impact: Startups and Founders Shaping India: National Startup Day 2026

Updated: Jan 16, 2026 12:30 IST

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Updated: Jan 16, 2026 12:07 IST

ICMEI Celebrates 3rd January 2026 as International Day of Cultural Relations

Updated: Jan 16, 2026 12:05 IST

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Updated: Jan 16, 2026 11:53 IST

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Updated: Jan 16, 2026 11:53 IST

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Updated: Jan 16, 2026 11:52 IST

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