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Inaugurating a three-day Global Conference on Women in Agri-Food Systems, she said the success case studies on women in agriculture should be published widely to ensure more people were aware of their contributions
Reports of LPG shortages have triggered panic buying by households and suspected hoarding by some distributors, further straining the available stock
The wind energy industrys apex body noted that manufacturers of key turbine components, like castings and towers, heavily depend on Propane/LPG for high-temperature processes such as melting and fabrication
Operation Sindoor: Home Ministrys security directive on Turkish firms not enforced
Adani Power rose 7.89%, ATGL gained 7.51%, JSW Energy climbed 6.35%, and NTPC added 2.91%
Sensex fell 829 points to 76,034.42, while Nifty 50 dropped 227 points to 23,639, marking its lowest close in recent sessions
Disruption in sunflower oil shipments from Russia and higher freight costs for palm oil have pushed up cooking oil prices
Indian officials have urged China to ease export restrictions as escalating conflict in West Asia disrupts liquefied natural gas supplies and leads some fertilizer makers in India to shut down plants
Retail inflation based on the Consumer Price Index rose to 3.21% in February from 2.74% in January, with rural inflation at 3.37% and urban at 3.02%
Association urges govt to consider policy support to tackle emerging challenges
According to the Ministry of Defence, an enemy drone targeted a residential building in the south of the country during the dawn hours today
Iran conflict sparks LPG scare, hotels cut menus
A stronger dollar and domestic equity market volatility pressured the rupee, which was already weak from significant foreign fund outflows, forex traders said
Direct periodic inspection of milk chillers to ensure proper storage temperature and necessary requirements are maintained at all times
Pro-Iranian digital activist group Handala claims credit for the incident, potentially marking the first known major cyber disruption of an American organisation since joint US-Israeli strikes against Iran
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said in a post on X earlier this week that he had spoken with his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi on the latest developments in the conflict and that both sides agreed to remain in touch. He did not mention the vessels
The IPO, which will open on March 16 and close on March 18, has a price band of 304320 per share
The probe covers sectors, including steel, aluminum, automobiles, batteries, electronics, chemicals, machinery, semiconductors, and solar modules
Vessel-tracking data from UK-based maritime analytics firms Lloyds List Intelligence and Vortexa indicate that at least four tankers have already diverted towards India
Though retail prices are yet to feel the heat and bigger companies are absorbing the pain, about 2,000 smaller bottled water makers have increased rates for their resellers by around 1 rupee per bottle
The FHI evaluates states on five pillars, such as quality of expenditure, revenue mobilisation, fiscal prudence, debt index, and debt sustainability
The refreshed portfolio includes Black Dog Black Reserve and the triple-cask matured Black Dog Triple Gold Reserve, aimed at combining premium appeal with heritage authenticity.
Industry representatives report that export orders are being stalled, with shipments either stuck locally or at ports, particularly to Gulf and European markets
Gas supply shortages have already begun hitting industries and consumers, and Iran has threatened a protracted conflict and $200 per barrel for oil
Selective buying in oil and gas, PSU bank and metal stocks helped markets rebound from the days lows. However, auto and FMCG stocks continued to drag indices lower.
Residential development to offer 2-bedroom residences ranging from 600 to 820 sq. ft.
According to an Elara Securities report, higher oil prices may widen Indias current account deficit to around 2% of GDP and weaken the rupee to 9495 against the US dollar.
The price band has been fixed at 304-320 per share for the IPO, valuing the company at 1,489 crore at the higher end.
Despite persistent selling, FPIs have shown sustained interest in just 43 stocks within a universe of 750 across the mid-, large-, small-, and micro-cap segments
Agricultural exports are among the worst affected
The DGCA has granted Haveus Aerotech approval for Environmental and Temperature Controlled Cargo Containers at its Delhi unit, a first for any MRO in India
The projects will connect to Inter-State Transmission System (ISTS) substations and leverage the companys existing night-time connectivity in high-irradiation zones in Rajasthan
The partial recovery notwithstanding, the broader market mood remained cautious
Affected routes include services connecting Bengaluru with cities in the Gulf region such as Abu Dhabi, Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam, Dubai and Doha
Industry bodies say nearly 50,000 MSMEs have been impacted, with many units struggling to maintain production levels due to shortages of gas used in fabrication, powder coating and engineering processes
Government confirms that 30% of Indias crude requirements remain disrupted due to Strait of Hormuz blockage
The facility is designed to cater to sectors such as FMCG, e-commerce, pharmaceuticals and third-party logistics providers
Telangana tops the list of states with maximum purchases by CCI, followed by Maharashtra and Gujarat
Global financial markets have been under pressure as the US-Iran war stoked fears of an oil supply shock, elevated inflation and an uncertain economic outlook.
As government prioritises domestic supply, industries and restaurants struggle with shortage
Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps intensifies its maritime blockade in Persian Gulf
The US dollar firmed 0.2%, making dollar-priced bullion more expensive for holders of other currencies
Residents in Chennai, Coimbatore and Madurai report waiting for over 45 minutes to fill their vehicle tanks, with some carrying additional containers despite regulations against the practice
China suspended a 24% top-up tariff on U.S. goods for one year but retained a base 10% imposed in November. Tariffs on US energy goods, including 15% on LNG, also remain, leading Chinese importers to divert U.S.-sourced cargoes elsewhere
On the occasion, Modi inaugurated 89 rural roads spanning 370 km in Tamil Nadu, under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana, that would significantly improve the connectivity to markets, schools and healthcare facilities in rural areas
Among OMCs, Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) fell 4 per cent in early trade to 154.06 from its previous close of 160.63
The drop comes as crude oil tops $100 a barrel due to West Asia crisis
Investigation to examine sectors including textiles, autos, solar modules, petrochemicals and steel
Nearly 20 million barrels per day (bpd) of supply roughly a fifth of global output have been trapped inside the Gulf since the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz shortly after the launch of the joint Israel-U.S. war against Iran on February 28

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