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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Mehli Mistry makes harmonious exit from Tata Trusts citing commitment to Ratan Tata; pens letter to trustees
Bringing an end to the speculation around Mehli Mistry's trusteeship in the Tata Trusts, the former trustee has officially parted ways with the Tata group, ANI has learned from sources close to Mistry.

Updated: Nov 04, 2025 21:01 IST

Piyush Goyal to visit New Zealand to strengthen bilateral economic ties
Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal, will be in New Zealand on 5th November 2025 to engage in discussions with Todd McClay, Minister for Trade of New Zealand, on the ongoing FTA (Free Trade Agreement) negotiations.

Updated: Nov 04, 2025 20:33 IST

"Next period of 10 years to be the most exciting," says Group CFO of Adani Group
Jugeshinder Singh, Group CFO of Adani Group on Tuesday said the company expect the next period of 10 years will be the most exciting with its current startup phase assets are reaching the initial investment phase.

Updated: Nov 04, 2025 19:24 IST

EU-India boost clean energy and climate partnership with new industrial transition push: EU diplomat

The European Union and India are deepening cooperation in clean energy, climate action, and industrial decarbonisation through initiatives like the Industrial Transition Accelerator (ITA), launched in India ahead of COP30 to help industries adopt green technologies and cut emissions, Bartosz Przywara, Counsellor for Energy, Climate Action and Environment, European Union delegation to India told ANI today.

Updated: Nov 04, 2025 18:30 IST

Mahindra & Mahindra reports 28% jump to Rs 3,673 crore profit in Q2

Mahindra & Mahindra Limited (M&M) on Tuesday announced its financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2025, showing a strong performance across its business segments. The company reported a consolidated profit after tax (PAT) of Rs 3,673 crore, an increase of 28 per cent from the same period last year, according to a Mahindra press release.

Updated: Nov 04, 2025 18:13 IST

Govt should "mandate low carbon" products, says JSW Group's CSO
The government should "mandate low carbon products" to accelerate India's industrial transition towards sustainability and should start with public procurement, according to Prabodha Acharya, Chief Sustainability Officer, JSW Group.

Updated: Nov 04, 2025 18:08 IST

India needs advanced technologies to strengthen manufacturing ecosystem: PHDCCI CEO
India needs good technologies to build an advanced level of manufacturing ecosystem, according to Dr Ranjeet Mehta, CEO and Secretary General of PHDCCI.

Updated: Nov 04, 2025 17:58 IST

IMFA acquires Tata Steel's Kalinganagar ferro chrome plant worth Rs 610 crore, boosting capacity beyond 0.5 million tonnes
Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys Ltd (IMFA), the country's leading fully integrated ferro alloys producer, has signed definitive agreements to acquire Tata Steel Limited's ferro chrome plant in Kalinganagar, Odisha. The acquisition, valued at Rs 610 crore, will add 99 MVA furnace capacity, comprising 66 MVA operational and 33 MVA under construction, taking IMFA's total installed capacity to over 0.5 million tonnes per annum.

Updated: Nov 04, 2025 17:56 IST

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Updated: Dec 24, 2025 12:48 IST

CoreEL Technologies Raises USD 30 Million in Series B Funding to Accelerate Growth Plans

Updated: Dec 24, 2025 12:47 IST

VELS Trade & Convention Centre Inaugurated in Chennai; Thangam Thennarasu and Dr. Kamal Haasan Grace the Grand Opening

Updated: Dec 24, 2025 12:45 IST

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Updated: Dec 24, 2025 12:44 IST

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Updated: Dec 24, 2025 12:43 IST

Pert Telecom Solutions Strengthens India's Emergency Response Infrastructure with the Deployment of Android Emergency Location Service (ELS)

Updated: Dec 24, 2025 12:39 IST

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