The Hindu Businessline

The move aims to stabilise production amid global supply disruptions linked to geopolitical tensions

The sector has been under pressure due to rising global LPG prices, with under-recoveries crossing 41,000 crore in FY25.

Development comes after US un-sanctioned Iranian crude oil amid intensifying West Asia war

However, the final FY26 numbers hinge on March shipments, which have been affected by disruptions linked to the West Asia conflict

All arms of the Government are engaged in resolving LPG crisis by diversifying imports

Tanker Aurora is discharging over 43,000 tonnes of Iranian LPG, while other vessels from Saudi Arabia and additional shipments are scheduled in the coming days

Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas says government taking proactive steps to ensure uninterrupted availability of petroleum products, cooking gas

India had stopped oil buys from Tehran since May 2019 following US pressure

Exports from April to February FY26 reached $28.29 billion, marking a 5.6% increase from FY25, driven by formulations, biologicals, vaccines, and AYUSH products

He emphasised building national capabilities to realise the goal of Viksit Bharat 2047, while lauding inclusive growth, representative politics, and decisive leadership by the Centre

The report highlights that the recently announced EU-India FTA could have mixed sectoral implications for European industries while creating competitive pressure in some segments

Choosing natural honey, especially varieties from traditional Indian farming, supports a more authentic and scientifically sound approach to health

This comes at a time when these products are witnessing high demand due to concerns over LPG availability

The group is moving towards a three-layer structure aimed at flattening hierarchies and pushing decision-making closer to operations

The industry body contends that shipping lines cannot legally impose charges for delays resulting from their own operational decisions or external geopolitical developments

USDA New Delhis Post says farmers may prefer to plant the oilseed on better realisation, stable demand

The South Gujarat Textile Processors Association has decided to limit the operational days of units to five days a week instead of seven in a bid to manage rising costs, its president Jitendra Vaktania said

At present, around 60 flight movements operate daily between 8 am and 10 pm, and the revised schedule will compress operations into a shorter window during one of the busiest periods for travel to the Valley

Cleartrip, Wego data show sustained rise; capacity constraints and costs keep fares elevated

A Parliamentary panel has now recommended deploying AI-driven risk-scoring systems to streamline processing and ensure faster refunds for genuine taxpayers

While companies managed costs in the March quarter, increasing energy prices and supply constraints are expected to hurt profitability

The growth was driven by higher cane availability, improved operational efficiency, and stronger farmer engagement

RoSCTL and RoDTEP reduce embedded taxes, enabling exporters to offer more competitive prices globally, adding that the schemes are critical in a highly price-sensitive international market

Water level in three regions drops below 50% of capacity, with southern regions lower than a year ago

The collaboration aims to create a globally competitive shipbuilding ecosystem and strengthen Indias position in the maritime sector.

The project, aligned with the Sagarmala Programme and PM Gati Shakti plan, aims to enhance multi-modal connectivity and logistics efficiency.

The Aframax tanker Ping Shun, built in 2002 and sanctioned by the US in 2025, is now signalling Dongying in China as its destination instead of Vadinar in Gujarat, which it had indicated earlier this week

European states, including France, are making initial diplomatic efforts to ease the crisis, but so far no progress has been reported

States were also advised to maintain strict vigilance against hoarding, diversion, and the spread of misinformation that could trigger unnecessary panic

Issues with payments, shipping and insurance push the first Iranian oil delivery to India since 2019 to skip Vadinar, Gujarat

Association urges civil aviation minister to ensure that any pricing dispensation is applied in a fair, transparent, and non-discriminatory manner across all categories of commercial air operators

Indias 5% broken parboiled variety was quoted this week at $341 to $348 per metric ton, unchanged from last week

The decision comes after airlines raised concerns over operational challenges and potential impact on fare structures

The airlines will operate fiveextra flights per week from Frankfurt to Chennai, Delhi and Hyderabad

The company achieved its highest-ever domestic sales, both the companys brands Massey Ferguson and Eicher Tractors, recording their highest sales

The airlines also plans to train over 5,000 pilots over the next decade

USDAs Foreign Agriculture Service New Delhi Post projects soyameal exports to rise 13% on strong European demand

The government has already announced measures to help exporters tackle the impact of the West Asia crisis, and some more decisions are on the anvil, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Thursday

In January 2026, Qatar supplied around 1 mt of LNG, accounting for roughly 41 % of total imports; this fell sharply to just 0.06 mt (about 3% share) by Marcha 94.3% decline

The initiative will allow users to locate service centres based on specific needs, ensuring easier access to enrolment and update services across India.

India shows the way to help unlock the opportunity, says the study by Omnivore, Beanstalk AgTech and Briter

Given the various economic scenarios and the series of tax concessions recently announced, the ministry plans to conduct a fresh assessment to calibrate revenue expectations for the year ahead

The company plans to expand its farmer network, invest in AI-driven systems, and set up a processing facility

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal asserts India remains in a sweet spot for trade with US; bilateral pacts with the UK, Oman and New Zealand on track

The milestone includes the rollout of the 80,000th coach since inception, marking a global record

It is engineered to bridge the gap between traditional diets and functional wellness

Purchases rebounded in March by 10X, after declining by 17 per cent in February

The emporary and targeted relief will cost the exchequer about 1,800 crore, but help ensure price stability, continuity in production and supply chain, CBIC Member (Tax Policy), Sanjay Mangal told reporters

New Delhi wants e-commerce duty moratorium to be co-terminus and align with the TRIPS non-violations complaint, says Commerce Minister

Though farmers and agricultural scientists have been flagging the issue for years, the issue came up for public discussion after Telugu film actor Rahul Ramakrishna posted a tweet last week about the death of his brother due to exposure to Paraquat