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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US tariff relief boosts export hopes; Apparel outlook hits 'stable' as diamonds lag: ICRA
US tariff relief calms export sentiment, for now, in a volatile trade environment, according to rating agency ICRA. In a recent press release, the agency noted that the outlook on apparel exports has been restored to 'stable', while the outlook for the cut and polished diamonds sector remains negative.

Updated: Feb 11, 2026 14:43 IST

Ethics in banking not a "Soft Theme" but core discipline, says RBI Deputy Governor
While speaking at the Axis Bank Champions Awards ceremony, the RBI DG said, "Every large organisation faces moments of temptation: the temptation to cut corners, to postpone a difficult disclosure, to take a convenient interpretation, or to treat a complaint as an inconvenience. Ethics is what stops small compromises from becoming large problems. It is not about being perfect. It is about how you handle grey areas, and how fairly and quickly you correct a mistake," he said.

Updated: Feb 11, 2026 14:18 IST

Domestic share markets underperform in Jan, US and other Emerging Markets surge ahead: Report
The domestic stock markets witnessed a decline in January 2026, underperforming several major global markets during the month, according to a report by Motilal Oswal Mutual Fund.

Updated: Feb 11, 2026 14:06 IST

"Government wants to reduce speculation," says NSE CEO Ashish Kumar Chauhan on STT hike and market reforms
National Stock Exchange (NSE) MD and CEO Ashish Kumar Chauhan spoke about the recent hike in Securities Transaction Tax (STT) during the FY 27 budget. He noted that the tax has been raised several times over the years, with the latest increase specifically targeting equity futures and options. While daily traders may feel the pinch, Chauhan explained that the government's primary goal is to curb excessive speculation in the market.

Updated: Feb 11, 2026 14:02 IST

Market-making framework to primarily focus on improving liquidity in secondary market: SEBI Chairman

While speaking with ANI, Pandey said that for India's corporate bond market, which is currently around 16% of GDP, SEBI has taken several enabling measures. "These measures included the Electronic Book Provider (EBP) platform for price discovery in primary issuances beyond a specified threshold, the Request for Quote (RFQ) platform to facilitate two-way quotes in the secondary market, and the online Bond Platform Providers (OBPPs) to allow retail investors to buy corporate bonds," Pandey said.

Updated: Feb 11, 2026 13:56 IST

India-US, EU trade engagement to boost auto components, battery ecosystem: Heavy Industries Minister
India's calibrated trade engagement with the United States and the European Union is set to strengthen the country's auto component exports and support its emerging battery and advanced manufacturing ecosystem, Heavy Industries Minister HD Kumaraswamy said today.

Updated: Feb 11, 2026 13:24 IST

Solar module oversupply creates supply-demand mismatch, focus on upstream integration that is underdeveloped: Report
Amid rising oversupply in the solar module segment in India, the industry should shift its focus from rapid capacity addition to backward integration and manufacturing maturity, as upstream segments such as cells, wafers, ingots and polysilicon remain relatively underdeveloped, according to a report by Elara Securities.

Updated: Feb 11, 2026 12:43 IST

MSME sector displayed remarkable resilience in recent years, says SBI group chief economic advisor

Speaking at the India SME Finance and Summit, Soumya Kanti Ghosh said this growth highlights the sector's increasing significance, with its share rising to 27.3 per cent in 2021, reflecting remarkable resilience in the domestic economy.

Updated: Feb 11, 2026 12:22 IST

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Kaushalya Logistics Handles Over 3,00,000 MT Cement in January 2026; Records 63% YoY Growth

Updated: Feb 24, 2026 14:40 IST

Joyneel Mukerji Pays Tribute To His Late Grandfather Shree Joy Mukerji

Updated: Feb 24, 2026 14:39 IST

Shoppers Stop Unveils India's Most Premium Beauty & Fashion Experiential Store at Juhu

Updated: Feb 24, 2026 14:34 IST

India International Motor Show 2026 announced as India's next major platform for mobility, manufacturing, and automotive business

Updated: Feb 24, 2026 14:33 IST

Krisala Developers Hosts Leading Real Estate Influencers of India at the Krisala x Hiranandani Township, North Hinjawadi, Pune

Updated: Feb 24, 2026 14:30 IST

HarperCollins Publishers to publish Open to Work - How to Get Ahead in the Age of AI by Ryan Roslansky and Aneesh Raman

Updated: Feb 24, 2026 14:18 IST

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Updated: Feb 24, 2026 14:11 IST

InspectHomeNow.in Launches Tech-Driven Home Inspection Services in Delhi NCR, Strategically Led by IIT-IIM Alumni

Updated: Feb 24, 2026 14:05 IST

Klook and Osaka Convention & Tourism Bureau sign MoU to advance inbound tourism and foster socio-economic development throughout Osaka Prefecture

Updated: Feb 24, 2026 13:58 IST

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