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.

Oil India, TotalEnergies join hands to boost deepwater exploration in Indian offshore

Oil India Limited (OIL) and TotalEnergies inked a "Technology Service Agreement" on Wednesday here in the national capital to strengthen strategic collaboration for exploration activities in deep and ultra-deepwater offshore frontiers of Indian sedimentary basins, including the stratigraphic wells as mandated by the Indian government.

Updated: Nov 19, 2025 15:34 IST

"Whatever India requires, we are here to support": Rostec CEO affirms support for India's defence needs

Sergey Chemezov, CEO of Russia's Rostec state corporation, has affirmed that the company will support India with whatever defence capabilities it may require.

Updated: Nov 19, 2025 15:02 IST

NPCI set to shake up card usages; fintech companies stand to gain: Bernstein report

India's homegrown payments body, the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), is now gearing up for a fresh wave of disruption in the country's credit landscape, after having already transformed debit payments through UPI. According to a research report by Bernstein, "NPCI has already disrupted debit cards through the explosive rise of UPI (Unified Payments Interface). Now, it's en route to shaking up credit cards too."

Updated: Nov 19, 2025 14:53 IST

India's mutual fund industry shifting to long-term investment strategy: Report

India's mutual fund industry is witnessing a major shift as more investors are now adopting long-term goal, buy-and-hold strategies, according to a report by Motilal Oswal Financial Services.

Updated: Nov 19, 2025 14:48 IST

Cement sector set for 63% earnings surge in FY26 on low base, cost cuts: Report

India's cement industry is poised for sharp earnings rebound in the Financial Year 2026 (FY26), with sector-wide profit expected to grow over 63 per cent year-on-year, driven largely by a favourable low base and continued cost-reduction efforts across companies, according to a sectoral update by Dolat Capital.

Updated: Nov 19, 2025 14:47 IST

Peru studying India's demand for separate chapter on critical minerals in FTA: Envoy

"For India, these critical minerals are very important. They need it. They would like to have a separate chapter in our free trade agreement. We are studying this issue. But the most important thing is that we are willing to cooperate with India in this such an important good, critical minerals, because we have plenty of them to sell," Ambassador Velarde said.

Updated: Nov 19, 2025 14:37 IST

Peru to roll out UPI-like payment system by next year: Envoy

Peru will implement the UPI-like real-time digital payments system by next year, informed Peruvian Ambassador Javier Manuel Paulinich Velarde said on Wednesday.

Updated: Nov 19, 2025 11:50 IST

Rising ARPU continues to drive performance of India's Telcos: Report

India's telecom operators delivered an inline performance in the September quarter of FY26, with rising average revenue per user (ARPU) continuing to act as the biggest driver of sectoral momentum, according to a review of Q2FY26 results by Centrum.

Updated: Nov 19, 2025 11:47 IST

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