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MSME faces job loss threat amid LPG shortage

When supply becomes uncertain and prices rise sharply, MSMEs simply cannot absorb the shock, says Association of Indian Entrepreneurs National Chairman K E Raghunathan

15 Mar 2026 11:25 am
Finance Ministry restructured norms for minimum public shareholdings

Now there will be six categories 1,600 crore, 1,600 crore to 4,000 crore, 4,000 crore to 50,000 crore, 50,000 crore to 1 lakh crore, 1 lakh crore to 5 lakh crore and more than 5 lakh crore

15 Mar 2026 11:19 am
Airfares to US, Europe surge as West Asia crisis cuts capacity

Apart from airline cancellations, some passengers who had booked earlier are choosing to cancel due to safety concerns and rebook through alternative routes at significantly higher costs

15 Mar 2026 11:01 am
Two weeks into war with Iran, Trump has been knocked back on his political heels

Iran has said it plans to keep up attacks on energy infrastructure and use its effective closure of the strait as leverage against the United States and Israel. A fifth of the worlds traded oil flows through the waterway

15 Mar 2026 10:26 am
Poll dates for Tamil Nadu, Kerala, West Bengal, Assam, Puducherry to be out this evening

Election Commission to hold press conference at 4 pm to announce schedule

15 Mar 2026 10:24 am
Footage, satellite imagery confirm Iranian drones breaching US regional shield across 7 nations: Report

Iranian drones reached their intended targets successfully in 21 out of 26 recorded instances, says report

15 Mar 2026 10:10 am
US Air Force deploys B-52 as Operation Epic Fury continues

Specifically, military experts are assessing if the Octopus interceptor anti-drone system, produced in the UK to support Ukraine in countering Russian threats, could be repurposed to strengthen British protection against Irans Shahed drones

15 Mar 2026 9:54 am
Clean energy for agriculture: Why solar is the smartest investment for farmers today

Solar energy offers lower operating costs, reliable irrigation, additional income opportunities, and long-term sustainability

15 Mar 2026 9:08 am
Why climate-resilient farming must become a priority for marginal farmers

Partnerships and investments in marginal farming will be crucial in determining the sustainability of the future of Indian agriculture

15 Mar 2026 9:06 am
Scientific regenerative farming: Fuelling Indias move toward forestled, highwellbeing lifestyles

If scaled thoughtfully and supported by policy, this approach will help the nation reclaim ecological health

15 Mar 2026 9:01 am
Iran warns UAE ports of attack as US-Israel war enters third week

While no direct strike followed the warning, debris from an intercepted Iranian drone sparked a fire at Fujairah port

15 Mar 2026 6:27 am
Trump says several countries will send warships to keep Strait of Hormuz open

While he did not confirm which nations had agreed, Trump expressed hope that countries such as China, France, Japan, South Korea and Britain would send naval vessels

14 Mar 2026 11:15 pm
India bars PNG users from keeping or refilling LPG cylinders

Under the new rule, consumers who have PNG connections must surrender their domestic LPG cylinders and will be barred from getting new LPG connections or refills from PSU oil companies or their distributors.

14 Mar 2026 11:02 pm
Trinamool opposing SIR to protect vote bank of infiltrators, BJP to form govt in Bengal, says Modi

The Prime Minister slammed the Trinamool Congress government for its alleged corruption, money syndicates and years of misrule

14 Mar 2026 9:28 pm
India intensifies dialogue with Iran as tankers carrying LPG, LNG await passage via Hormuz

Two Indian-flagged LPG carriers, Shivalik and Nanda Devi, already crossed the SoH early Saturday and are scheduled for Mundra Port and Kandla Port on March 16 and March 17, respectively

14 Mar 2026 9:05 pm
War may slow economy briefly, exporters to get more support, says Piyush Goyal

Addressing concerns about the weakening rupee, Goyal said the pressure largely reflected global investor risk aversion during periods of conflict

14 Mar 2026 8:54 pm
TIDCO to invest 25 crore each in Raptee Energy and AgniKul Cosmos; Industries Minister TRB Rajaa hands over approval letters

The minister told newspersons that since 2024 the ministry has been working on reimagining TIDCOs role in the Department of Industries

14 Mar 2026 7:33 pm
Gaurs Group pre-sales up 12% to 5,347 cr in Apr-Dec on strong housing demand

During the first three quarters of 2025-26 fiscal, Gaurs group sold about 5.92 million square feet of area across 2,578 units

14 Mar 2026 7:16 pm
PM Modi inaugurates APSEZs fully automated Haldia bulk terminal

With an annual capacity of 4 million metric tonnes, the terminal is Indias first fully automated dry bulk facility on the Hooghly river

14 Mar 2026 7:12 pm
IIT Madras hosts Delta Expo to showcase student innovations and startups

The expo, organised by the School of Innovation and Entrepreneurship, was inaugurated by Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar, with IIT Madras Director V Kamakoti in attendance

14 Mar 2026 6:46 pm
Iran war leads to food inflation in the Gulf region on shortage, soaring freight charges

Prices of vegetables and fruits have doubled, while stocks of foodgrains, mainly rice, are thinning

14 Mar 2026 5:34 pm
Markets must function smoothly despite global volatility: SEBI chief

Pandey says the best strategy for retail investors during such a period of uncertainty is to remain patient

14 Mar 2026 5:19 pm
Two Indian vessels carrying LPG cross Strait of Hormuz safely: Shipping Min official

LPG carriers Shivalik and Nanda Devi are now headed to Mundra and Kandla ports in Gujarat, Rajesh Kumar Sinha, Special Secretary in Ministry of Shipping, told a media briefing

14 Mar 2026 5:18 pm
TIDCO to invest 25 crore each in Raptee Energy and AgniKul Cosmos

These investments mark the first deployments under the policy and signal the Government of Tamil Nadu's decision to directly support high-potential startups emerging from the State's deep-tech and advanced manufacturing ecosystem

14 Mar 2026 5:14 pm
Centre revokes NSA detention of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk

In a statement, the Ministry of Home Affairs said the decision to revoke Wangchuks detention was taken after due consideration to create conditions for constructive and meaningful dialogue with all stakeholders

14 Mar 2026 5:13 pm
FPIs offload 39,451 crore in five sessions

Over the five trading sessions from March 9 to March 13, FPIs recorded a cumulative net outflow of 39,450.60 crore from Indian markets

14 Mar 2026 4:53 pm
Kochi Metro submits nationwide water metro feasibility report

Encouraged by the success, the government has entrusted KMRL with studying the feasibility of replicating the water metro model in several cities

14 Mar 2026 4:46 pm
Demand for coal rises in Jaipur as small eateries cope with cylinder shortage

Coal traders said the demand has risen sharply over the last few days as restaurant owners struggle to procure commercial LPG cylinders

14 Mar 2026 4:45 pm
Iran has allowed some Indian vessels to pass the Strait of Hormuz, envoy says

Fathali did not confirm the number of vessels that have been provided safe passage

14 Mar 2026 4:33 pm
PM unveils connectivity projects worth 18,680 crore in West Bengal

He laid the foundation stone for the 231 km-long four-lane Kharagpur-Moregram economic corridor, which will reduce the distance by around 120 km and save nearly seven to eight hours

14 Mar 2026 4:21 pm
France ready to facilitate ceasefire discussions between Israel and Lebanon, says Macron

He stated that Lebanese leadership is open to direct talks with Israel and urged Israel to seize this opportunity for ceasefire discussions, find a lasting solution, and enable Lebanon to establish its sovereignty

14 Mar 2026 4:13 pm
Karnataka government approves 4,824 cr industrial investments, to create 14,525 jobs: Minister Patil

Some of the major approved projects include: Bagmane Constructions Private Limited for IT infrastructure development worth 494.65 crore

14 Mar 2026 4:12 pm
TN govt announces 2 per unit power subsidy to eateries switching to induction stoves

Electricity consumption by hoteliers and restaurants has increased, with demand rising by about 50 MW above the average in the recent days

14 Mar 2026 4:03 pm
Roll out of Haryana model fertiliser sales in other States to take time, says government

Sale of subsidised fertilisers is presently carried out on a no-denial basis across the country, except Haryana, where it is linked to beneficiaries registered on the state governments Meri Fasal Mera Byora portal

14 Mar 2026 3:48 pm
Akasa Air to levy fuel surcharge on flight tickets from March 15

Air India, Air India Express and IndiGo have started levying similar charges on domestic and international flight tickets

14 Mar 2026 3:25 pm
Gas shortage fears in Bengal lead to long queues outside distribution centres

Crowds were seen outside distribution centres since early morning at various places in Kolkata, South 24 Parganas and North 24 Parganas districts

14 Mar 2026 2:46 pm
Volatility likely to persist in Indian equities, large caps preferred over mid, small caps: SBI

The report noted that the recent geopolitical developments have added an additional layer of risk to the overall macro environment, particularly if crude oil prices remain elevated for a prolonged period

14 Mar 2026 2:34 pm
2 LPG ships sail through Hormuz on the way to India

The tankers Shivalik and Nanda Devi were chartered by state-run Indian Oil Corp. and should arrive in India next week; the vessels are owned by state-run Shipping Corp of India Ltd

14 Mar 2026 1:57 pm
Maithan Alloys acquires 12.98 lakh equity shares in Bank of India

This acquisition is as part of the companys investment in the public sector bank is with view to reap the long-term/short-term investment benefits, Maithan Alloys said in a regulatory filing

14 Mar 2026 1:52 pm
North Korea fires about 10 missiles towards sea in show of force, Seoul says

South Koreas Joint Chiefs say the military has stepped up surveillance and is maintaining readiness against possible additional launches while closely sharing information with the US and Japan

14 Mar 2026 1:23 pm
Kerala govt to acquire 230 acres of land for Vizhinjam port-related development

Land to be acquired in Kottukal, Maranallur and Amaravila areas, under the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013 (LARR Act)

14 Mar 2026 1:10 pm
Rupee likely to remain volatile through March amid geopolitical tensions: Union Bank report

The report noted that the Indian Rupee (INR) recently touched a historic low of 92.48 per dollar on March 13, reflecting the impact of both global and domestic developments on the currency market

14 Mar 2026 1:03 pm
Global sugar prices fall amid surplus supply from Brazil: ICRA

The report noted that international sugar prices in SY2026 have remained lower than the current cost of sugar production and prevailing domestic prices, mainly due to surplus sugar supply from Brazil

14 Mar 2026 12:32 pm
After 18 years, VelacherySt Thomas Mount link completes Chennais 23-km MRTS corridor

The extended corridor is expected to benefit commuters from densely populated neighbourhoods such as Nanganallur, Puzhuthivakkam and Adambakkam, improving connectivity to the citys commercial hubs

14 Mar 2026 12:17 pm
Emergency alert: Japan activates crisis team as North Korea launches suspected ballistic missile

Japan's public broadcaster NHK reported on Saturday that this latest weapons test by North Korea has further heightened security anxieties in the region

14 Mar 2026 12:05 pm
India, US engaged in talks on bilateral trade pact: Commerce ministry

Commerce ministry denies reports about a hold-off on bilateral engagement

14 Mar 2026 11:00 am
Barclays raises 2026 Brent forecast to $85 a barrel on Strait of Hormuz disruption

The bank said oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz route have fallen to a trickle and production shut-ins in Gulf countries have climbed to more than 10 million barrels per day

14 Mar 2026 10:51 am
India, UK trade pact may come into effect in one month from now: Goyal

The pact needs approval from the UK parliament before it is implemented

14 Mar 2026 10:47 am
Fuel shortages from West Asia conflict begin to threaten global food supply

2 weeks into the US-Israeli war with Iran, flows of crude oil, LNG and fertilizer have been choked by attacks on energy infrastructure across West Asia and the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz

14 Mar 2026 10:37 am