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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Budget 2026: PHDCCI seeks more tax rationalisation, incentives for manufacturing, R&D
The PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI) has submitted its pre-Budget memorandum for the Union Budget 2026-27, urging the government to adopt a series of direct tax reforms, among others, aimed at bolstering manufacturing, innovation, and taxpayer compliance.

Updated: Oct 29, 2025 13:19 IST

India's Maritime sector to draw Rs 8 trillion investment, create 1.5 crore jobs by 2047: Hardeep Singh Puri
India's maritime sector is set to attract trillions of investments and create more than one crore new jobs by 2047, Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri said while speaking at the India Maritime Week 2025. "The maritime sector is poised to attract Rs 8 trillion of investment in trade, and 1.5 crore new jobs by 2047," he stated, adding that India's economic progress is closely tied to its maritime strength.

Updated: Oct 29, 2025 13:13 IST

ISMA warns of payment delays to farmers as ethanol cuts & frozen sugar prices threaten industry stability
The Indian Sugar and Bio-Energy Manufacturers Association (ISMA) has raised concerns over the drastic reduction in ethanol allocation from sugar-based feedstocks, warning it could lead to surplus sugar stocks, underutilized distilleries, and delayed payments to farmers in the 2025-26 sugar season.

Updated: Oct 29, 2025 12:49 IST

Post tariffs, US trade deficit declined, but grows with top 5 trade partners including India: SBI Report

Post tariffs, trade deficit of United States declined by USD 42 billion but during the same period it has gone up by USD 9 billion with top five trading partners including India, noted a research report by the State Bank of India (SBI).

Updated: Oct 29, 2025 11:58 IST

LG Energy Solution launches battery checkup service for used EVs
LG Energy Solution on Monday launched B.once, a new diagnostic service that evaluates the performance of electric-vehicle (EV) batteries, allowing users to check capacity, voltage and temperature in a single scan, as per a report by Pulse, the English service of Maeil Business News Korea.

Updated: Oct 29, 2025 11:16 IST

Piyush Goyal meets with European Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security, discusses India-EU FTA
Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal visited Brussels from 26-28 October 2025 and had productive and meaningful engagements with Maros Sefcovic, European Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security and his team on outstanding issues related to the ongoing India-EU FTA negotiations, as per a press release by the Ministry of Commerce & Industry.

Updated: Oct 29, 2025 11:07 IST

Over 70% of young Indians see greater global south leadership ahead: Report
Seventy-two per cent of young Indians expect countries of the Global South including India, South Africa, and Brazil to gain greater influence in shaping global decisions over the next decade, according to a new report Our Future India launched by the Next Generation India Fellows.

Updated: Oct 29, 2025 10:40 IST

SEBI proposes performance-linked expense ratios, sharp cut in mutual fund brokerage charges
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has proposed a major overhaul of the mutual fund (MF) fee structure, suggesting that fund expenses could soon be linked to how well schemes perform.

Updated: Oct 29, 2025 10:06 IST

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Updated: Dec 20, 2025 13:23 IST

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Updated: Dec 20, 2025 13:01 IST

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Updated: Dec 20, 2025 12:41 IST

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Updated: Dec 20, 2025 12:31 IST

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Updated: Dec 20, 2025 12:18 IST

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Updated: Dec 20, 2025 12:09 IST

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