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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Non-banking Financial Companies AUM to grow 18-19% as vehicle finance, home loans stay robust: Crisil
The recent Goods and Services Tax (GST) cuts have given a fillip to unit sales across vehicle categories, particularly cars, and this momentum is likely to continue with a steady growth of 16-17% over this fiscal and the next.

Updated: Nov 24, 2025 15:01 IST

Strategic gains likely to outweigh trade benefits in India-Israel FTA: GTRI
The Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) on Monday asserted that the real value of the renewed Free Trade Agreement (FTA) push lies in strategic cooperation rather than merchandise trade.

Updated: Nov 24, 2025 14:53 IST

Tejas crash during Dubai Air Show "isolated occurrence," no impact on future deliveries: Jet maker HAL
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Updated: Nov 24, 2025 14:24 IST

India, Canada to fast-track trade talks to boost bilateral ties: Piyush Goyal
Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal on Monday, referring to the recent meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Canadian counterpart Mark Carney during the G20 Summit, highlighted that both leaders agreed to begin negotiations for a high-ambition Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) and double bilateral trade by 2030.

Updated: Nov 24, 2025 13:43 IST

India offers collaboration potential on critical minerals, its processing to Canada: Piyush Goyal
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal on Monday said India and Canada can learn a lot from each other and can share each other their best practices. Speaking at the Indo-Canadian Business Chamber's Annual National Convention here in the national capital, the Union Minister said India has tremendous potential in critical minerals and their processing, as well as in nuclear energy and other emerging sectors such as AI, ML, data centres, and quantum computing.

Updated: Nov 24, 2025 13:37 IST

Centre aims to transform J&K into a mineral-rich state; to launch auction of limestone blocks: Mining Minister
The intention is to make Jammu and Kashmir a mineral-rich state, the Union Minister of Coal and Mines G Kishan Reddy said on Monday, as the Centre targets to boost employment and revenue through transparent limestone block auctions in the Union Territory.

Updated: Nov 24, 2025 13:21 IST

Indian Chemical companies facing double whammy of Chinese dumping, US tariffs: Report
The domestic chemical companies continue to face major risks due to the ongoing pressure from Chinese dumping and uncertainty around US tariffs, highlighted a recent report by Systematix Research.

Updated: Nov 24, 2025 13:17 IST

Consumers flock to value deals as quick-service restaurant chains log muted Q2FY26: Nuvama
India's quick-service restaurant (QSR) chains witnessed another subdued quarter in Q2FY26 as value-seeking behaviour among consumers intensified, prompting companies to double down on promotions and low-priced offerings, according to a sector review by Nuvama Institutional Equities.

Updated: Nov 24, 2025 12:36 IST

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