Wockhardt terms Congress party's allegations as "completely baseless and misleading"

"India has sufficient gas production and supply arrangements to sustain this position even in the event of a prolonged conflict. Power generation for every household and for industry is fully protected," Hardeep Singh Puri said. Opposition members sloganeered and protested against Puri's remarks.

Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Puri will give a statement in Lok Sabha on the overall energy position of India amid West Asia conflict that has invariably affected shipping lines.

Securities and Exchange Board of India Chairperson Tuhin Kanta Pandey on Wednesday said the regulator has already eased the process of accreditation of Alternate Investment Fund (AIF) investors, and it will ease them further.

Alternative investment funds (AIFs) have transitioned from the margins of the financial system to become an important pillar of India's capital markets, connecting capital with sectors that require it most. Addressing the IVCA Conclave 2026 in Mumbai on Wednesday, Sebi Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey stated that the current geopolitical situation serves as a reminder that capital must do more than chase returns. "It must also build resilience," he noted, adding that for India, this creates a larger role for the AIF industry to finance sectors like renewables, logistics, and strategic manufacturing.

The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas issued orders to oil refineries to increase Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) production and directed that such additional output be channelled specifically for domestic use. This decision follows recent geopolitical disruptions that created constraints on the global fuel supply chain.

Individuals and domestic mutual funds together now hold about 36 per cent of the free float market capitalisation of Nifty 50 companies, said SEBI Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey, addressing the 30th anniversary of Nifty 50 at the National Stock Exchange (NSE).

Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited (MRPL) has officially denied reports circulating on social media regarding a partial shutdown of its facilities, asserting that its operations remain fully functional despite speculation of feedstock shortages. The state-controlled refiner issued a formal clarification on Saturday, following a post by OilPrice.com on X (formerly Twitter). The viral post had suggested that the 300,000 barrel-per-day (bpd) refinery was shutting down units because Middle Eastern crude oil supplies were "stuck in the Gulf" due to regional tensions.

Petroleum Minister Hardeep Puri on Friday said there is no shortage of energy in India and there is no cause of worry for its energy consumers.

Shaan Patel Asset Management (SPAM), a quantitative investment firm focused on data-driven equity strategies, is emerging as a new entrant in India's alternative investment landscape. According to the company, it currently manages close to ₹36 crore in assets and operates within the regulated Alternative Investment Fund (AIF) framework in India.

The National High-Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL) has officially rejected claims regarding the financial status of the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train project, stating, "The commentary circulating on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail Project relies largely on conjecture and selective interpretation rather than verified facts. Several of the claims made are factually wrong."