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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USD 25 billion telecom components opportunity: MoS for Communications, Chandra Shekhar urges to build in India
The Union Minister of State for Communications and Rural Development, Chandra Shekhar Pemmasani, on Friday called upon global investors to seize the USD 25 billion opportunity in telecom component manufacturing and become part of India's growing digital and industrial ecosystem.

Updated: Nov 14, 2025 20:31 IST

RBI announces trade relief measures to ease exporters' burden amid global headwinds
In a significant move aimed at cushioning Indian exporters from the impact of global trade disruptions, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday introduced a series of regulatory relaxations and relief measures.

Updated: Nov 14, 2025 19:43 IST

Tata Motors PV sees revenue drop by 13.5% in Q2 FY26, net profit touched Rs 76.2 thousand crore
According to an exchange filing by Tata Motors, the company's consolidated revenues stood at Rs 72.3K crore, down 13.5 per cent, while EBIT was at a loss of Rs 4.9K crore. The quarter also reported a PBT (bei) loss of Rs 5.5K crore.

Updated: Nov 14, 2025 18:04 IST

India begins nationwide exploration to prepare critical mineral blocks for auction: Minister Reddy
He said the government's approach is to move from exploration to commercial readiness by creating structured mining zones.

Updated: Nov 14, 2025 17:50 IST

Adani to invest Rs 63,000 cr in transformative energy projects in Assam
Two portfolio companies of the Adani Group, India's leading private sector infrastructure and energy platform, have received Letters of Award (LoA) from the Assam Government for two transformative projects in Assam: a state-of-the-art thermal power plant and a pioneering pumped storage facility, which would see them collectively invest Rs 63,000 crore in the state.

Updated: Nov 14, 2025 16:18 IST

India scraps QCOs across textiles, plastics & metals; GTRI urges vigil on import surges
India's decision to withdraw Quality Control Orders (QCOs) on a wide range of raw materials across textiles, plastics and mining has brought major relief to industry, but Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) warn that the government must now closely track import surges to ensure the absence of mandatory certification does not open the door to low-grade or dumped supplies.

Updated: Nov 14, 2025 15:09 IST

India's treated used water could unlock an economic opportunity of up to $35 billion by 2047, creating over 1 lakh new jobs: CEEW

India's treated used water (TUW) economy could unlock up to INR 3.04 lakh crore (USD 35 billion) in economic opportunity by 2047, combining Rs 72,597 crore (USD 8.35 billion) in potential annual market revenue with Rs 1.56-2.31 lakh crore (USD 18-27 billion) in infrastructure investment, according to a new independent study released today by the Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW).

Updated: Nov 14, 2025 15:00 IST

Industry leaders touts Andhra as India's next growth engine at CII Partnership Summit 2025
Andhra Pradesh was placed at the centre of India's next phase of growth as business leaders announced concrete plans for finance, skills and healthcare at the CII Partnership Summit 2025 in Vizag.

Updated: Nov 14, 2025 14:44 IST

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Updated: Jan 01, 2026 16:24 IST

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Updated: Jan 01, 2026 15:16 IST

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Updated: Jan 01, 2026 14:14 IST

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Updated: Jan 01, 2026 12:51 IST

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