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Major ports under the Union Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways handled 915.17 million tonnes (MT) of cargo during the financial year 2025-26, surpassing the annual target of 904 MT, and registering a strong year-on-year growth of 7.06%. The achievement highlights improved operational efficiency, robust trade recovery, and sustained momentum in the maritime sector, according to the Ministry. It also reflects "the impact of ongoing reforms and strategic investments aimed at modernising por ...Read More >
Noida/Ghaziabad: Soon after the US and Israel went to war with Iran, Nand Lal realised how shaky the lifeline of his business is. A tea and cigarette seller at Sector 57 in Noida, Nand Lal found half his business wiped out when his gas cylinder exhausted on March 15. His usual black market supplier pleaded helplessness. So Nand Lal got his domestic cylinder to his shop. It was a Hobson's choice. Of what use is a cylinder if there's no money in the house to buy ingredients? By March 20, that cyli ...Read More >
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], April 5 (ANI): The rising prices of bitumen and shortages of key fuel inputs are set to significantly increase the cost of road construction and maintenance in Himachal Pradesh, Public Works Department Minister Vikramaditya Singh said on Saturday. "Light diesel oil and bitumen shortage will hit road tarring and construction costs," Singh said, attributing the surge to global inflationary trends impacting petrochemical by-products such as LPG, petrol, diesel an ...Read More >
VISAKHAPATNAM: Visakhapatnam Port Authority (VPA) recorded cargo throughput of 91.17 million metric tonnes (MMT) in the financial year 2025-26, registering a growth of about 10.35 per cent over the previous year. The performance marks an improvement over 82.62 MMT handled in 2024-25, 81.09 MMT in 2023-24, and 73.75 MMT in 2022-23. A stakeholders' meet was held in Visakhapatnam on Wednesday. Speaking on the occasion, VPA Chairperson M Angamuthu attributed the growth to coordinated efforts of por ...Read More >
Mumbai : Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL), a Fortune Global 500 company, and one of India's leading oil and gas companies, announced today that Shri Subhankar Sen, Director (Marketing), has taken over the additional charge of Director (Human Resources) of the company. Shri Subhankar Sen is a graduate of the University of Calcutta and holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Executive Management from S. P. Jain Institute of Management & Research, Mumbai. With over three decades of rich and di ...Read More >
The manufacture of condoms relies heavily on two critical inputs: silicone oil (used as a lubricant) and ammonia (essential for stabilising latex). The ripple effects of the ongoing US-Israel-Iran war in the Gulf region are now impacting an unlikely sector - India's Rs 8,000 crore worth condom manufacturing industry. According to a report by The Indian Express, disruptions in petrochemical supply chains have triggered shortages of key raw materials, affecting the country's condom manufacturing ...Read More >
New Delhi: Indians buying condoms could soon bear the brunt of the ongoing war in the Middle East between US-Israel and Iran. Condom prices are expected to jump as the multi-billion condom manufacturing industry in India is facing supply disruptions and rising costs of raw materials. Prices of ammonia (essential for stabilising latex) and silicone oil (used as lubricant) are likely to increase significantly due to global shortage triggered by the war. India's $1.7 billion contraceptive market ...Read More >
He will oversee marketing strategy, strengthen brand positioning, and drive business growth through integrated initiatives across markets Amara Raja Energy and Mobility (ARE&M), the makers of Amaron, Powerzone, and Quanta batteries, on Monday announced the appointment of Chandrasekar Radhakrishnan as its Chief Business Officer - Automotive for India and the SAARC region. In his new role, Radhakrishnan will oversee marketing strategy, strengthen brand positioning, and drive business growth throu ...Read More >
The new venture, SK Enmove Gabriel India, will see SK Enmove holding a 51 per cent stake and Gabriel India 49 per cent. Auto components maker Gabriel India on Thursday announced a joint venture with South Korea's SK Enmove to diversify its product portfolio into lubricants and engine oils. The move marks a strategic step in Gabriel India's evolution from a suspension-focused company to a broader automotive systems and components player. The new venture, SK Enmove Gabriel India, will see SK Enm ...Read More >
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], October 9: Chevron India has inaugurated its new facility in Bengaluru Bellandur tech corridor, marking one year of operations for its Engineering and Innovation Excellence Center (ENGINE). * More than 1000 professionals have already joined Chevron ENGINE (Engineering and Innovation Excellence Center) to support Chevron global projects and operations * Spanning 312,000 sq. ft., ENGINE is a LEED-certified facility, designed to enhance collaboration for ENGINE AI-f ...Read More >
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], October 9: Chevron India has inaugurated its new facility in Bengaluru's Bellandur tech corridor, marking one year of operations for its Engineering and Innovation Excellence Center (ENGINE). Also Read | 2021 Lakhimpur Kheri Violence Case: SC Allows Former Union Minister's Son Ashish Mishra To Visit Family on Diwali, UP Police Lodge FIR for Witness Intimidation. * More than 1000 professionals have already joined Chevron ENGINE (Engineering and Innovation Excellen ...Read More >
New Delhi: A racket which was manufacturing and supplying spurious ghee ahead of the festive season has been busted. A total of 2,651 litres of ghee packed under the names of reputed brands have been seized.A raid was conducted at a godown in Budh Vihar, Rohini on Oct 5. Police seized 2,241 litres of fake ghee and arrested the godown owner, Rakesh Garg (38). Two days later, one Mukesh was caught while delivering 410 litres of adulterated ghee in Rohini. His illegal manufacturing unit in Jind, Ha ...Read More >
Bengaluru : VinFast Auto India has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Castrol India Limited, a premium lubricant manufacturer, to provide reliable and accessible after-sales support for its EV customers across the country. This reinforces VinFast's long-term commitment to building a trusted service ecosystem for its EV owners in India. As part of the MoU, Castrol India will make selected Castrol Auto Service (CAS) workshops from its 750+ CAS network in 300+ cities available to VinF ...Read More >
Shimla: Himachal Pradesh's state-owned agricultural trading arm, the Himachal Pradesh Agro Industries Corporation Limited (HPAIC), recorded a marginal increase in net profit during the first five months of the financial year, despite a significant drop in its overall turnover compared with the previous period.Revenue, horticulture, and tribal development minister Jagat Singh Negi, who chaired the 262nd meeting of the HPAIC board of directors on Friday, confirmed the pre-audit results. The HPAIC ...Read More >
PRNewswire Chandigarh [India], July 15: Chandigarh University, India leading private university, in collaboration with job platform Apna and investment firm Venture Catalysts (VCats) have launched Campus Tank, India first university-led Startup launch-pad for young innovators below the age of 30 to pitch their ideas and get funding of $1 Million to launch their startups along with expert venture guidance, strategic ecosystem alliances and immersive startup incubation. APNA which is India larges ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 15 (PTI) Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) said that Subhankar Sen has taken over as Director (Marketing) of the company. "Sen, a veteran of BPCL with over three decades of experience, has played a pivotal role in driving strategic transformation across key business verticals. His appointment marks a significant milestone in BPCL's journey towards innovation, customer-centricity and sustainable growth," the firm said in a statement. Over the years, he has held several ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 15 (PTI) Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) said that Subhankar Sen has taken over as Director (Marketing) of the company. "Sen, a veteran of BPCL with over three decades of experience, has played a pivotal role in driving strategic transformation across key business verticals. His appointment marks a significant milestone in BPCL's journey towards innovation, customer-centricity and sustainable growth," the firm said in a statement. Also Read | Bodoland Lottery Result ...Read More >
The Current Account Deficit or CAD (as per cent of GDP) is projected at 1.0 per cent in FY25 and 0.9 per cent in FY26, while the fiscal deficit is estimated at 4.4 per cent, according to a CareEdge Ratings report. India's GDP is projected to grow at 6.2 per cent in FY26, with CPI inflation around an average 4.0 per cent, a report showed on Friday, adding that it does not expect any further rate cuts from the RBI "unless downside risks to growth materialise". The Current Account Deficit or CAD ...Read More >
Mumbai, June 27 (SocialNews.XYZ) India's GDP is projected to grow at 6.2 per cent in FY26, with CPI inflation around an average 4.0 per cent, a report showed on Friday, adding that it does not expect any further rate cuts from the RBI "unless downside risks to growth materialise". The Current Account Deficit or CAD (as per cent of GDP) is projected at 1.0 per cent in FY25 and 0.9 per cent in FY26, while the fiscal deficit is estimated at 4.4 per cent, according to a CareEdge Ratings report. "T ...Read More >
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