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New Delhi, Mar 2 (PTI) Amazon India on Monday announced 'Zero Referral fee' on more than 12.5 crore products, a move, the ecommerce giant said, aims to accelerate growth for lakhs of sellers across the country. Building on last year's fee revision, the company has expanded zero referral fees coverage more than 10-times from 1.2 crore products in 2025 to over 12.5 crore products priced under Rs 1,000 across 1,800-plus categories, the company said in a release. In addition, Amazon has reduced Ea ...Read More >
India's Industrial Production (IIP) recorded a 4.8 % year-on-year (YoY) growth in January 2026 from 7.8% reported in December 2025. The government release noted that the IIP growth was supported by 4.8% growth in Manufacturing sector and 5.1% growth in Electricity sector. The general index for the month of January 2026 stood at 169.4, compared with 161.6 in January 2025. Manufacturing and electricity support growth Manufacturing and electricity sectors supported overall industrial growth dur ...Read More >
New Delhi: With the strong domestic demand that played a key driver for new orders and production, India's factory activity expanded at its fastest pace in four months in February, although export growth cooled to its slowest rate in nearly a year-and-a-half, a private survey showed on Monday. The survey showed that the seasonally adjusted HSBC India manufacturing purchasing managers' index or PMI rose from 55.4 in January to a four-month high of 56.9 in February. In the PMI parlance, a print a ...Read More >
Lucknow: With the effective implementation of the Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, Uttar Pradesh has emerged as a leading state in solar energy expansion. Under the leadership of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, rooftop solar has been transformed into a mass movement, and the state has made remarkable progress toward energy self-reliance. According to the national portal, the state has received 11,64,038 applications so far, out of which 3,93,293 rooftop solar installations have been ...Read More >
Bengaluru, March 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel, H.D. Kumaraswamy, said on Monday that the Central government is committed to protecting the interests of tobacco growers in Karnataka. Kumaraswamy made the statement after a crucial meeting in Mysuru with public representatives from tobacco-growing regions, farmers, buyers, and senior officials of the Tobacco Board regarding the ongoing crisis related to the current FCV (Flue-Cured Virginia) tobacco auction in th ...Read More >
New Delhi, Mar 2 (PTI) Amazon India on Monday announced 'Zero Referral fee' on more than 12.5 crore products, a move, the ecommerce giant said, aims to accelerate growth for lakhs of sellers across the country. Building on last year's fee revision, the company has expanded zero referral fees coverage more than 10-times from 1.2 crore products in 2025 to over 12.5 crore products priced under Rs 1,000 across 1,800-plus categories, the company said in a release. In addition, Amazon has reduced Ea ...Read More >
CHANDIGARH: Nayab Singh Saini on Monday presented the Haryana Budget, proposing the creation of a third power distribution company, 'Haryana Agri Discom', to supply electricity to all 5,084 agricultural feeders and 7.12 lakh farm consumers across the state. The move aims to ensure uninterrupted power supply to farms. The Chief Minister, who also holds the Finance portfolio, announced 20% reservation in Haryana Police recruitment for Agniveers completing service in the Indian Army. Additionally, ...Read More >
New Delhi, March 2: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday laid out five key priority areas to deepen India-Canada cooperation, ranging from clean energy and critical minerals to artificial intelligence and food processing. Addressing business leaders, PM Modi said, "To move these shared ambitions forward, I will put some suggestions before you," before detailing sector-specific proposals aimed at strengthening the bilateral economic partnership. Calling clean energy a shared priority, PM Modi ...Read More >
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], March 2 (ANI): Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Monday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to take swift measures to safeguard Kannadigas and other Indian nationals affected by escalating tensions in the Middle East region. In a post shared on X, Siddaramaiah said, "I have written to the Prime Minister seeking urgent action to safeguard Kannadigas and other Indians affected by the escalating Middle East tensions. I have urged strengthened diplomatic outreac ...Read More >
Chennai: The escalating tensions in the Middle East saw a spurt in the prices of crude, natural gas, gold and silver on Monday. Analysts warn that prices could move further northwards if the tensions remain heightened. In the Multi Commodity Exchange, crude prices gained 8.5 per cent to Rs 6600 per barrel from the Friday closing level of Rs 6092. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) prices moved up 7.6 per cent on Monday, a day after Iran supreme leader Ayatollah Khamenei died in a US-Israeli strike. ...Read More >
Pune: Mercedes-Benz, India's biggest German luxury car maker, on Monday introduced the all-new V-Class, its luxury van, at an introductory price of Rs 1.4 crore at pan India showroom. The V-Class with a long wheelbase and with 6 seats in three rows, will be manufactured at its Chakan factory, near Pune, to provide the price advantage to buyers. The V-Class competes with premium MPVs like the Toyota Vellfire and Lexus LM in the Indian market. "The demand for spacious luxury vans is growing in ...Read More >
New Delhi, Mar 2 (PTI) Shares of oil marketing companies and paint manufacturers declined on Monday in-line with a weak trend in equities as deepening conflict in West Asia drove crude oil prices higher. The stock of Indian Oil Corporation tumbled 4.53 per cent, Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd dropped 3.36 per cent, and Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd declined 2.81 per cent on the BSE. "A sustained rise in oil remains a key monitorable for India, given its implications on inflation, fisca ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], March 2 (ANI): The central government has retained an 8.25 per cent annual rate of interest to be credited on Employees' Provident Fund (EPF) accumulations in members' accounts for the financial year 2025-26, according to the Ministry of Labour and Employment of India. The interest rate would be officially notified by the Government of India, following which the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) would credit the rate of interest into the subscribers' accounts. Th ...Read More >
NEW DELHI, March 2 (Xinhua) -- India and Canada on Monday signed a long-term deal worth 1.9 billion U.S. dollars for uranium supply aimed at expanding nuclear energy generation projects in India. The significant deal was inked in the presence of visiting Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Carney was in New Delhi on a four-day official visit. The uranium supply deal would contribute towards India's vision for its nuclear power program under the federal ...Read More >
DUBAI: An Indian national was killed on Monday when an explosive-laden unmanned boat struck an oil tanker off the coast of Muscat Governorate, according to reports. "The Maritime Security Centre reported that the oil tanker MKD VYOM was attacked by an unmanned boat 52 nautical miles off the coast of Muscat Governorate," Oman's Ministry of Defence said in a statement. It said that the attack resulted in a fire and explosion in the engine room and the death of one crew member. The remaining 21 c ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Department of Commerce, under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, convened a high-level stakeholder consultation to address the impact of the emerging geopolitical situation on India's export-import (EXIM) cargo and strengthen the export ecosystem. Stakeholders discussed the evolving operational environment, including changes in global shipping routes, transit timelines, vessel scheduling, container availability, freight and insurance costs and the impact on time-sensitive expor ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Mercedes-Benz has launched the 2026 iteration of the V-Class in India. The luxury van features several exterior and interior upgrades and a new petrol engine option. It is the facelifted version of the previous V-Class, which was sold between 2019 and 2022. The 2026 Mercedes-Benz V-Class is priced at Rs 1.4 crore (ex-showroom). In India, this new luxury van will compete with cars like the Lexus LM and Toyota Vellfire, BMW X7, and Audi Q7. 2026 Mercedes-Benz V-Class: Design The 2026 ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The Central Board of Trustees (CBT) has recommended an 8.25% rate of interest on Employees' Provident Fund (EPF) deposits for the financial year 2025-26, offering continued relief and stable returns to over six crore subscribers amid global economic uncertainties. The decision was taken at the 239th meeting of the CBT chaired by Union Labour and Employment Minister Mansukh Mandaviya in New Delhi on Monday. The interest rate will be officially notified by the Government of India, foll ...Read More >
Chandigarh, March 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) Amid escalating conflict in parts of the Middle East, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Monday announced a round-the-clock helpline to assist stranded Punjabis, asking families to call 0172 2260042, 0172 2260043 or WhatsApp +91 94787 79112 for immediate support. Stating that the state government is in constant touch with the Government of India to ensure their safe and prompt return, he said Punjab will extend full support and cooperation to those ...Read More >
New Delhi, Mar 2 (PTI) Equity investors became poorer by Rs 6.59 lakh crore on Monday as markets faced a massive drubbing amid rising tensions in West Asia that weighed heavily on sentiments. The 30-share BSE Sensex tanked 2,743.46 points or 3.37 per cent to 78,543.73 in early trade. It later ended at 80,238.85, down 1,048.34 points or 1.29 per cent. The market capitalisation of BSE-listed companies eroded by Rs 6,59,978.08 crore to Rs 4,56,90,693.19 crore (USD 5 trillion). "Indian equities w ...Read More >
Vrindavan, March 2 (UNI) On the occasion of the Holi festival, Devkinandan Maharaj urged people to celebrate Holi without intoxication. "It is a festival of love; celebrate Holi without intoxication," he said while playing Holi with hydraulic water guns at the Priyakantju Temple, on Chhatikara Road, on Monday. He showered the devotees who had come to Vrindavan from faraway places. They danced in the joy of Phagun. The festival, which began with the showering of flowers amidst the Holi songs of ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], March 2 (ANI): Amid the escalating conflict in the Middle East, Biju Janata Dal (BJD) president Naveen Patnaik on Monday urged the Government of India to take immediate steps to ensure the safe evacuation of people from Odisha stranded in the region. In a statement, Patnaik said on X, "The escalating conflict in the Middle East has left many people from Odisha including migrant workers, professionals, students, tourists stranded. With disruption of air connectivity ...Read More >
New Delhi, March 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) The government on Monday said it will continue to engage closely with all stakeholders and relevant ministries and departments to ensure that India's trade continues to move efficiently and that any emerging issues are addressed in a timely manner. The Centre reiterated its readiness to facilitate trade operations, including procedural flexibility in export-related authorisations in cases of genuine disruption; coordination with Customs authorities to ensure ...Read More >
Bangalore (Karnataka) [India], March 2: AONMeetings, the HIPAA-compliant browser-based video conferencing platform serving over 1,000 businesses worldwide, today announced it has been recognized in more than 30 G2 Spring 2026 Reports across three categories: Video Conferencing, Webinar, and Virtual Event Platforms. Notably, AONMeetings earned placement in G2's Asia Pacific Regional Grid® and Asia Regional Grid® Reports -- a milestone that coincides with the company's active India market expansio ...Read More >
Barwani (Madhya Pradesh) [India], March 2 (ANI): Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav chaired an agriculture cabinet meeting in Nagalwadi in the Nimar region of Barwani district on Monday and said that cabinet meetings will be held in every region of the state during the declared Farmer Welfare Year 2026. CM Yadav announced while addressing the ministers ahead of the first agriculture cabinet meeting held in Nagalwadi, Barwani district, noting that the entire Malwa region, along with Nimar ...Read More >
New Delhi, March 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) India's coal production recorded a robust 18.51 per cent increase in February this year compared with the same month of the previous year, with the output of captive and commercial coal mines going up to 20.49 million tonnes (MT), while dispatches reached 17.72 MT, according to an official statement issued on Monday. The strong year-on-year growth in coal production reflects the sustained operational momentum and progressive scaling up of mining activities ac ...Read More >
The Board of Secondary Education (BSE), Odisha is likely to announce the class 10 examination results by the second week of May, an official informed PTI. The matric exams were started on February 19, and have ended on Monday. For more updates on Odisha exam and results, the students can check IE Education. "The examination was conducted smoothly without the occurrence of any incident such as question paper leak or malpractices at the centres," BSE president Srikant Tarai said. He further added ...Read More >
New Delhi, Mar 2 (PT) Asian countries are the most at risk from oil and gas supply disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, with Japan facing the highest risk, followed by South Korea and India, according to international research group Zero Carbon Analytics. The Strait of Hormuz lies between Iran and Oman on the Arabian Peninsula and connects the Persian Gulf with the Arabian Sea. The shipping lanes in the strait are only two miles wide in each direction, but around 20 per cent of the world's oil ...Read More >
MUMBAI: The rupee saw a steep loss of 42 paise to settle at 91.50 (provisional) against the US dollar on Monday after US and Israeli attacks on Iran intensified worldwide risk aversion, setting crude oil prices on fire and demand for the American currency soaring. Massive selling in domestic equity markets and withdrawal of foreign funds further dragged the Indian currency down, forex traders said. At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened at 91.23 and touched the intraday low of 91. ...Read More >
Mumbai: Defence-related shares ended higher on Monday even as the overall stock market closed in the red. The rise came after tensions increased in the Middle East following a major military strike involving the US and Israel. Defence Stocks See Strong Buying Shares of Ideaforge Technology jumped 7.66 percent at closing. Paras Defence and Space Technologies rose 5.95 percent. Other defence stocks also gained. Bharat Electronics climbed 2.09 percent, Astra Microwave Products advanced 1.62 perc ...Read More >
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