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India has no immediate plans to send domestic-flagged vessels back to the Persian Gulf, Rajesh Kumar Sinha, Special Secretary, Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) said Monday. Addressing an inter-ministerial briefing on recent developments in West Asia, he said insurance premiums have risen, and the high-risk area extends beyond just the Hormuz strait. The special secretary said there are currently three India bound foreign-flagged vessels carrying Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), f ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 1 (PTI) Railway Ministry on Wednesday said that it has set a new record in cargo transport by carrying 1,670 million tonnes of freight and registering a growth of 3.25 per cent over the previous year. "This achievement reflects sustained improvements in operational efficiency, capacity augmentation, and growing reliance on rail-based transportation by key sectors of the economy," the ministry said in a press note. It stated that the performance was complemented by a 4.56 per cen ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 1 (ANI): The Indian rupee may come under further pressure in the coming months if the ongoing West Asia crisis continues, with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) likely needing to remain flexible in its approach, according to a report by Yes Bank. The report stated that the rupee could weaken to 97.00-97.50 against the US dollar in the first half of FY27. Also Read | Pune Weather Update: IMD Predicts Heatwaves and Above-Normal Rainfall. "RBI will have to be op ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 1 (ANI): On the instructions of the Delhi Health Minister Pankaj Kumar Singh, the Food Safety Department intensified its surveillance and enforcement activities across the National Capital to ensure the availability of safe and hygienic food for the public, a release said. "Ensuring safe and hygienic food for every citizen of Delhi is our top priority. I have directed the department to maintain strict vigilance, especially during festive periods, and take prompt action ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 1 (PTI) The production-linked incentive scheme to boost domestic mobile phone manufacturing received more than twice the target investment at Rs 17,519 crore, and total production has exceeded the target by 36 per cent at Rs 8.12 lakh crore, Parliament was informed on Wednesday. The data shared by minister of state for electronics and IT, Jitin Prasada in Lok Sabha shows that smartphones worth Rs 2.62 lakh crore, about USD 28 billion, were exported in 2025. "From being an import ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) The government on Wednesday said it has adequate seed stock available for the upcoming Kharif season amid the West Asia crisis that has hampered global supply chains. Additional Secretary, Agriculture and Farmer Welfare, Maninder Kaur Dwivedi, said during the inter-ministerial briefing that the country has a self-reliant seed system backed by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) and the public sector, in addition to the private sector. Moreover ...Read More >
Delhi/Hyderabad, April 1 (Maxim News): The National Stock Exchange (NSE) on Wednesday said it has partnered with Indian Gas Exchange Ltd (IGX) to introduce exchange-traded derivatives based on domestic natural gas prices. 'Here To Join Us On WhatsApp As part of the collaboration, NSE will launch natural gas futures contracts linked to IGX's benchmark price index -- Gas IndeX of India (GIXI), reflecting pricing based on actual trades on the IGX platform. In a statement, the exchange said it ha ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 1 (ANI): National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) on Wednesday announced a collaboration with Indian Gas Exchange Limited (IGX) to introduce exchange-traded derivatives based on natural gas traded and delivered on the IGX platform. The initiative aims to strengthen India's domestic natural gas market by providing efficient risk management tools to market participants. Also Read | Patna Shocker: Woman Drugged With Sedative-Laced Drink and Gang-Raped on Pretext ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 1 (PTI) Corporate credit profiles remained resilient in 2025-26, with rating upgrades significantly outpacing downgrades, reflecting healthy balance sheets, steady domestic demand, and continued policy support, ICRA said on Wednesday. During FY26, ICRA upgraded 388 entities compared to 124 downgrades, resulting in a strong credit ratio of 3.1 times, a notable improvement from 2 times in FY25 and 2.1 times in FY24. The overall credit quality remained benign, supported by stable o ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 1 (PTI) The National Stock Exchange (NSE) on Wednesday said it has partnered with Indian Gas Exchange Ltd (IGX) to introduce exchange-traded derivatives based on domestic natural gas prices. As part of the collaboration, NSE will launch natural gas futures contracts linked to IGX's benchmark price index -- Gas IndeX of India (GIXI), reflecting pricing based on actual trades on the IGX platform. In a statement, the exchange said it has received approval from markets regulator Seb ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 1 (ANI): National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) on Wednesday announced a collaboration with Indian Gas Exchange Limited (IGX) to introduce exchange-traded derivatives based on natural gas traded and delivered on the IGX platform. The initiative aims to strengthen India's domestic natural gas market by providing efficient risk management tools to market participants. As part of the collaboration, NSE will launch Indian natural gas derivative contracts based o ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) Congress National President Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday launched a sharp attack on the Centre over the "rising prices of essential commodities", including LPG, air travel, and medicines, accusing the government of economic mismanagement. In a post on X, Kharge said, "The Modi government has completely dismantled the country's strategic and economic policies -- a direct consequence of which is now being borne by 1.4 billion Indians." Referring to recent p ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The Congress on Wednesday launched a scathing attack on the government over the rise in prices of certain essential commodities, alleging that the Modi government has completely "destroyed" the country's strategic and economic policies. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge said while the common citizens are hoping for relief, the BJP leadership remains entirely focused on "looting the public and plundering the nation amidst this crisis". In a post in Hindi on X, Kharge said, "The M ...Read More >
New Delhi : Sikkim CM Shri Prem Singh Tamang chaired a high-level review meeting at Samman Bhawan to assess the stock position and distribution of essential commodities across Sikkim, with a focus on ensuring their seamless and uninterrupted availability throughout the State. At the outset, the Secretary of the Food & Civil Supplies Department presented a comprehensive overview of the current LPG stock and the prevailing supply-demand dynamics, while also highlighting the importance of mindful, ...Read More >
Guwahati, April 1: Despite attempts by refiners and marketing companies to streamline LPG supply amid the West Asia situation, a crisis-like situation persisted in Assam due to black marketing and leakages in the distribution network, forcing many roadside food stalls to shut down and restaurants to curtail their menus and scale back operating hours. Many restaurants are turning to electric cooking equipment, diesel-fired bhattis, and even firewood as alternatives. However, this transition has ...Read More >
Mumbai, April 1: Domestic stock markets on Wednesday opened sharply higher with a gap-up start, tracking positive global cues from the US and Asian markets amid hopes of de-escalation in the West Asia conflict -- now in the 33rd day of the conflict. The 50-scrip Nifty opened at 22,899, rising 567 points or 2.54 per cent, while Sensex began the session up 1,814 points, or 2.52 per cent, at 73,762.43. Sector-wise, all indices traded in green, led by gains in banking, auto and IT stocks. On the bro ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Monday directed the district collectors to maintain the supply chain of essential commodities and take strict action against hoarders and black marketers creating artificial shortages in the wake of the ongoing West Asia conflict. Majhi issued the directions during a video conference with the district collectors while reviewing the situation arising out of the conflict. "Keep the district-level enforcement squads on 24-hour alert, regular ...Read More >
Mumbai, April 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) Domestic stock markets on Wednesday opened sharply higher with a gap-up start, tracking positive global cues from the US and Asian markets amid hopes of de-escalation in the West Asia conflict -- now in the 33rd day of the conflict. The 50-scrip Nifty opened at 22,899, rising 567 points or 2.54 per cent, while Sensex began the session up 1,814 points, or 2.52 per cent, at 73,762.43. Sector-wise, all indices traded in green, led by gains in banking, auto and IT ...Read More >
JAMMU: Minister for Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs, IT, Transport, Youth Services & Sports, and Science & Technology, Satish Sharma, today conducted an extensive inspection of LPG bottling plants being operated by the Indian Oil Corporation Limited and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited at Bari Brahmana. He reaffirmed government's commitment towards ensuring seamless availability of essential commodities to the public. During his visit, the Minister carried out a comprehensive on ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram: The Civil Supplies Department on Tuesday warned of strict action against gas agencies if they violate supply norms, as the LPG crisis in the state begins to ease. In an order, the Civil Supplies Commissioner said restrictions earlier imposed on the supply of commercial LPG in view of the conflict in the Middle East have now been reviewed. Authorities have directed that 100 per cent of the required commercial LPG be supplied to essential sectors, while industrial sectors, inc ...Read More >
New Delhi, March 31 (PTI): India's first Iranian crude oil cargo since 2019 may be headed towards a port in Gujarat, according to ship tracking data. Indian refiners have been looking to purchase a few cargoes of Iranian oil on water following the recent sanctions waiver by Washington. "The Indo-Iranian oil trade has flickered back to life. Following the US administration's decision to grant a 30-day window for Iranian oil "on the water" due to regional conflict, the vessel Ping Shun is now en ...Read More >
New Delhi: Indigenously developed bio-bitumen, derived from agricultural residues, is emerging as a promising solution to the long-standing challenge faced by farmers in clearing their fields quickly while also addressing the severe air pollution that has consistently troubled northern India for years. Traditionally, the urgent need to prepare land for the next crop cycle has led many farmers to burn stubble, contributing significantly to seasonal smog. Now, an innovative approach is quietly tr ...Read More >
NewsVoirPune (Maharashtra) [India], March 30: Finolex Industries Limited, founded by the late Shri Pralhad P. Chhabria in 1981, marks 45 years of its distinguished journey. Today, the company stands as India's first and only backward-integrated manufacturer of PVC pipes and fittings.Anticipating a widening gap between the demand and supply of PVC resin, Shri Chhabria demonstrated remarkable foresight by commissioning a backward integration PVC resin plant in 1994, along with a first-of-its-kind ...Read More >
Mumbai : Mirae Asset Sharekhan announced the launch of the Mirae Asset India Research Centre, a unified digital research platform designed to strengthen investor decision-making with clear, credible and process driven market insights. The Research Centre was launched in Q1 of CY2026. As participation in India's capital markets widen, the real challenge for investors isn't finding information -- it's cutting through the clutter. With so much fragmented data across equities, derivatives, mutual f ...Read More >
Nirmala Sitharaman says rupee is "absolutely fine" even as it crosses 95 per dollar, citing strong economic fundamentals and resilience versus peers. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday said the country's economic fundamentals remain robust, asserting that the rupee is performing "absolutely fine" compared with other emerging market currencies against the dollar. Addressing a supplementary question in the Lok Sabha on the recent weakening of the rupee, Sitharaman highlighted the stre ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], March 31 (ANI): Indian stock markets remained closed on Tuesday on account of the Mahavir Jayanti holiday, with trading suspended on both the NSE (National Stock Exchange) and BSE (Bombay Stock Exchange). In the commodities segment, the Multi-Commodity Exchange of India (MCX) also remained shut during the morning session from 9 am to 5 pm. However, trading is scheduled to resume in the evening session between 5 pm and 11:30 pm. Also Read | Donald Trump Again Threa ...Read More >
Mumbai, March 31 (SocialNews.XYZ) Domestic stock exchanges BSE and NSE will remain closed on Tuesday on account of Shri Mahavir Jayanti. In addition, the bourses will have 11 more days of official holidays this year, except Saturdays and Sundays. In commodities, the Multi Commodity Exchange of India (MCX) will remain closed during the morning session -- 9 am to 5 pm -- on Tuesday due to the festival. However, trading will resume in the evening session from 5 pm to 11:30 pm, according to the e ...Read More >
BHUBANESWAR: Amid growing concerns over the impact of the ongoing West Asia conflict on supply chains, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Monday directed district collectors to keep enforcement squads in a 24-hour action mode to prevent any disruption, and ensure strict vigilance against black marketing and hoarding. He also assured the people that there was sufficient stock of essential commodities and supply chains were normal, urging them not to panic. Taking a review of the availability ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], March 31 (ANI): Indian stock markets remained closed on Tuesday on account of the Mahavir Jayanti holiday, with trading suspended on both the NSE (National Stock Exchange) and BSE (Bombay Stock Exchange). In the commodities segment, the Multi-Commodity Exchange of India (MCX) also remained shut during the morning session from 9 am to 5 pm. However, trading is scheduled to resume in the evening session between 5 pm and 11:30 pm. Global market cues remained mixed on ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi Monday directed district Collectors to maintain the supply chain of essential commodities and take strict action against hoarders and black marketers creating artificial shortages in the wake of the ongoing West Asia conflict. Majhi issued the directions during a video conference with district Collectors while reviewing the situation arising out of the conflict. "Keep the district-level enforcement squads on 24-hour alert, regularly monitor markets ...Read More >
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