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NEW DELHI: The impact of the West Asia war between Iran and Israel has started taking a toll in India, as the country has significantly increased the prices of commercial LPG cylinders, Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF), and premium petrol and diesel on Wednesday. For the first time, Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF), or jet fuel -- which constitutes 40% of the total operational expenditure of airlines -- was more than doubled, rising 115% to a record ₹2.07 lakh per kilolitre on Wednesday from March levels ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 1 (ANI): Aviation companies have welcomed the government's decision to allow only a partial increase in Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) prices, saying the move will help maintain stability in airfares and provide relief to both airlines and passengers amid rising global uncertainties. In an official statement, IndiGo expressed gratitude to the government, stating, "We would like to thank the Hon'ble Prime Minister for such a significant step for all of us. We would also lik ...Read More >
India today (1 April) increased the prices of commercial LPG and jet fuel on the back of a surge in global oil prices linked to the West Asia conflict. The price of a 19-kg commercial LPG cylinder has been hiked by Rs 195.50, and it now costs Rs 2,078.50 in Delhi, according to state-owned oil companies. This is the second time that rates of commercial LPG, which are used mostly by restaurants, roadside dhabas and small hotels, were hiked in a month. The last increase came on 1 March when it we ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 1 (PTI) Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu on Wednesday said public sector oil marketing companies' decision to implement a partial and staggered increase in jet fuel prices for domestic airlines will help in shielding passengers from sharp fare hikes. Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) accounts for around 40 per cent of an airline's operational costs. Naidu said that with ATF prices have been deregulated since 2001 and revised monthly based on international benchmarks. Facing e ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 1 (ANI): In a move aimed at protecting domestic air travel from a sharp global fuel shock, the government has limited the increase in Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) prices for domestic airlines to 25%, even as international benchmarks indicated a potential surge of over 100%. The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas said the decision comes in response to an "extraordinary situation in global energy markets," triggered by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. To prevent a s ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 1 (ANI): In a move aimed at protecting domestic air travel from a sharp global fuel shock, the government has limited the increase in Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) prices for domestic airlines to 25%, even as international benchmarks indicated a potential surge of over 100%. The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas said the decision comes in response to an "extraordinary situation in global energy markets," triggered by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. To prevent a s ...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 >
India hikes commercial LPG prices again. 19 kg cylinders now cost over ₹2,000 in Delhi and Mumbai and over ₹2,200 in Kolkata and Chennai. Domestic LPG rates stay unchanged.Commercial LPG cylinder prices were hiked sharply across metros on April 1, with state-run oil marketing companies raising rates by up to ₹218 per 19-kg cylinder, marking the second increase in a month. In Delhi, the price of a 19-kg commercial LPG cylinder has risen by ₹195.50 to ₹2,078.50, while in Kolkata it has gone up by ...Read More >
Allowing kerosene back into the retail fuel network provides a fallback fuel for households. ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed * The Centre has opened an emergency window for kerosene distribution across India via select petrol pumps * The decision comes amid the ongoing Iran war disrupting global energy supplies * Up to two petrol pumps per district can be designated to sell kerosene Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Beeps Mode New Delhi: The Cent ...Read More >
Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India], April 1 (ANI): The Rajasthan government is actively working to strengthen local development and promote district-specific products at a global level through the One District, One Product Policy (ODOP) 2024. The policy aims to empower local artisans, entrepreneurs, and small businesses while boosting employment and economic growth across the state. Each district has been assigned a specific product, ensuring better utilisation of local resources and skills, while pres ...Read More >
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday expressed hope that Mission YUVA would emerge as a model for self-employment schemes across the country, asserting that Jammu and Kashmir aims to set a national benchmark in entrepreneurship-led development. He made these remarks while addressing the Yuva Mahotsav -- Mission YUVA programme at the Convention Centre here, where he interacted with entrepreneurs and beneficiaries. "In the future, not only should I believe this, but we have taken it as a missi ...Read More >
Uttar Pradesh agriculture minister Surya Pratap Shahi on Tuesday said farmers would continue to benefit from the minimum support price (MSP) in the 2026-27 Rabi marketing season, asserting that transparency and direct payments remain the government's priority. Addressing media persons at Lok Bhawan, Shahi announced that procurement of gram, lentil and mustard would be carried out from April 7 to June 30 under an extensive, digitally monitored system. Payments will be made directly to farmers' A ...Read More >
Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India], April 1 (ANI): The Rajasthan government is actively working to strengthen local development and promote district-specific products at a global level through the One District, One Product Policy (ODOP) 2024. The policy aims to empower local artisans, entrepreneurs, and small businesses while boosting employment and economic growth across the state. Each district has been assigned a specific product, ensuring better utilisation of local resources and skills, while pres ...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 >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], March 31: A comprehensive new study by ComplyZero Research has revealed that 95.9% of Indian websites collect user data through tracking technologies without obtaining proper cookie consent, potentially violating the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, 2023. Also Read | Nagaland State Lottery Sambad Result Today 8 PM Live: Dear Destiny Tuesday Lottery Result of March 31, 2026 Declared Online, Watch Lucky Draw Winners List. The report, titled "The State of ...Read More >
VIJAYAWADA: The Andhra Pradesh government, led by Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, will roll out a free electricity scheme for weavers across the state from April 1, fulfilling a key pre-election promise of the NDA coalition. Under the scheme, handloom weavers will receive up to 200 units of free electricity per month, while power loom operators will be eligible for up to 500 units. The initiative is expected to cost the exchequer around '150 crore annually and aims to ease the burden of r ...Read More >
VMPL Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], March 31: A comprehensive new study by ComplyZero Research has revealed that 95.9% of Indian websites collect user data through tracking technologies without obtaining proper cookie consent, potentially violating the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, 2023. The report, titled "The State of Cookie Compliance in India, 2026," analysed more than 6,000 websites across 24 industry sectors and evaluated over 84,000 tracking cookies to assess India's prepa ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: India's foreign‑exchange reserves of over $700 billion are large enough to deter speculative moves and allow the Reserve Bank of India to intervene to stabilise the rupee, a report said on Tuesday. The report from SBI Research said current reserve levels are equivalent to more than 10 months of imports and that short‑term debt is below 20 per cent of reserves, providing room and time to intervene in the market to prop up the rupee if it is so desirable. The research firm, however, f ...Read More >
PARIS - Havas N.V. (EURONEXT:HAVAS) repurchased 10,711 shares between March 23 and March 27 at an average price of €15.2386, according to a press release statement. The buyback comes as the stock trades at a P/E ratio of 8.39 with a market cap of $1.69 billion, and InvestingPro analysis indicates the shares remain undervalued relative to its Fair Value -- placing it among opportunities on the platform's Most Undervalued list. The transactions are part of the company's €50 million share buyba ...Read More >
VMPL Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], March 31: Rusan Healthcare Pvt. Ltd., the marketing and distribution arm of Rusan Pharma Limited, an integrated global pharmaceutical company, has announced the launch of the multi-dose delivery pen device - APOSAN® 3ml Pen (Apomorphine Hydrochloride solution for injection in cartridge)(10mg/ml)(3ml pre-filled cartridges) for treatment of motor fluctuations commonly known as 'ON-OFF' episodes in patients suffering from Parkinson's disease (PD). In 2018, Rusan ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], March 31: Rusan Healthcare Pvt. Ltd., the marketing and distribution arm of Rusan Pharma Limited, an integrated global pharmaceutical company, has announced the launch of the multi-dose delivery pen device - APOSAN® 3ml Pen (Apomorphine Hydrochloride solution for injection in cartridge)(10mg/ml)(3ml pre-filled cartridges) for treatment of motor fluctuations commonly known as 'ON-OFF' episodes in patients suffering from Parkinson's disease (PD). Also Read | Ashok Kh ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Amid the continuing crunch in supply of both commercial and domestic LPG cylinders, with the authorities sweeping dirt under the carpet, black-marketing of both commercial and domestic gas cylinders is thriving in the city's underground market like there is no tomorrow. The black market price of 19-kg commercial LPG cylinders has surged, with prices going up to Rs 7,000, while that of 14-kg domestic cylinders has spiked to Rs 5,000 or more. These cylinders are being sold illegally by ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], March 31 (ANI): Amid sharp volatility in the currency markets and pressure on the Indian rupee, a report by the State Bank of India has suggested that oil marketing companies (OMCs) should be provided a special foreign exchange (FX) window to help stabilise the currency. The report noted that with the rupee witnessing sharp depreciation in a volatile global environment, the large and regular dollar demand from OMCs is adding to market pressure. It is recommended that regulato ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Havas Media Network India has secured the integrated media mandate for Aakash Educational Services Limited, following a competitive multi-agency pitch, signalling a fresh push by the education major to sharpen its reach among students nationwide. The mandate will be jointly handled by PivotRoots and Arena Media, both part of the Havas network. Together, they will roll out a full-spectrum media strategy designed to boost AESL's visibility across digital and traditional platforms. At ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], March 31 (ANI): The recent depreciation in the Indian rupee after February 27 (start of the current conflict in West Asia) remains broadly in line with movements seen in other global currencies, and does not signal excessive weakness, according to a report by the State Bank of India. The report noted that the rupee's movement in the current phase reflects global uncertainty, adding that currencies which had appreciated earlier have corrected more sharply, indicating that usin ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], March 31 (ANI): Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Majhi held a virtual meeting with District Collectors on Monday to ensure an uninterrupted supply of essential commodities amid the West Asia conflict. The Chief Minister directed enforcement squads to remain on 24x7 action mode, monitor markets, act against hoarders and rumour-mongers, and maintain team spirit for coordinated crisis management, according to the CMO. Earlier in the day, the Union government announced that a 100 per ...Read More >
SHILLONG, March 30: Meghalaya is facing a shortage of commercial LPG, but domestic supply remains stable, the Director of Food, Civil Supplies, and Consumer Affairs, Saloni Verma, said on Monday. Speaking to reporters, Verma acknowledged the constraints in commercial LPG availability and urged consumers to report any cases of overcharging with specific details. She said that such complaints would be promptly investigated and acted upon. She clarified that the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana has ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Reserve Bank should use foreign exchange reserves to prop up the rupee hit by the ongoing West Asia crisis, suggested a research report by SBI on Monday. The rupee breached the 95/USD-mark in intra-day trade on Monday and settled 7 paise higher at 94.78 (provisional) against the American currency after Iran war escalation jolted global markets, fuelling rupee volatility and risk-off sentiment. The research report from the State Bank of India's economic research department said I ...Read More >
New Delhi, Mar 30 (PTI) The Reserve Bank should use foreign exchange reserves to prop up the rupee hit by the ongoing West Asia crisis, suggested a research report by SBI on Monday. The rupee breached the 95/USD-mark in intra-day trade on Monday and settled 7 paise higher at 94.78 (provisional) against the American currency after Iran war escalation jolted global markets, fuelling rupee volatility and risk-off sentiment. The research report from the State Bank of India's economic research depa ...Read More >
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