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ADNOC inks 10-year LNG supply and purchase agreement with Gujarat Energy

This would be ADNOCs fifth long-term LNG supply agreement with India.

6 Nov 2026 7:38 pm
U.S. midterm results add to global AI-linked stock sell-off, $2.5 trillion wiped off Nasdaq 100

Democrats victories raise prospect of tighter scrutiny of data-centre projects as investors reassess AI spending; Indian equities buck global market weakness

6 Nov 2026 7:17 pm
VISTAR: Indias shift towards a real-time, technology-driven statistical system | Explained

For an economy aspiring to become a developed nation by 2047, the statistical blind spots could translate into costly policy mistakes, misdirected investments and ineffective welfare schemes

6 Nov 2026 11:06 am
Mines Ministry launches ninth round of auctions, offers 20 critical mineral blocks

Till date, across the eight tranches of mineral block auctions, 100 unique critical and strategic mineral blocks have been offered, of which 64 blocks have been successfully auctioned.

5 Nov 2026 10:14 pm
CBG blending at 1.7% in H1; pipeline connectivity key to achieving 3% target

India has a target of blending 3% CBG into D-PNG and CNG by the end of current fiscal, 4% in 2027-28 and 5% in the subsequent year.

5 Nov 2026 9:54 pm
ONGC Q2 net profit jumps 57% on higher crude, gas realisations

Along with the results, the company declared an interim dividend of 8 per equity share.

5 Nov 2026 8:59 pm
NPCI says MDR charge has been imposed to save the UPI ecosystem from turning ouroboric

Zero MDR is no longer sustainable; the magnitude of growth places correspondingly greater demands on the security, resilience, and infrastructural capacity of the system, NCPI tells SC

5 Nov 2026 7:47 pm
Oil prices hit two-month low after U.S. Democratic win

Brent crude futures dropped 1% to $93.5 per barrel, after an 8.7% slide in the previous session

5 Nov 2026 8:22 am
U.S. midterm elections: An economy under pressure, political shift and the road ahead

Despite robust economic growth, a buoyant stock market and relatively low unemployment, rising living costs have emerged as a major political challenge for the Trump administration

5 Nov 2026 4:02 am
Union Cabinet approves new VISTAR scheme to overhaul Indias statistical system

The three-pronged scheme is aimed at strengthening data collecting, analysis, the incorporation of AI, as well as provide fresh data on the unorganised sector to make the overall GDP figure more accurate

4 Nov 2026 7:24 pm
Union Cabinet approves 14,500 crore VGF scheme to develop large scale energy storage in India

The scheme is designed to provide for the development of hydro pumped storage plant (PSP) capacity, battery energy storage system (BESS) capacity, as well as alternative energy storage technologies

4 Nov 2026 5:24 pm
Services sector activity hits 4-month high in October as business conditions improve cautiously

Survey participants identified new business growth as the main driver behind the rise in output, the survey said

4 Nov 2026 3:57 pm
Supreme Court upholds States power to levy additional sales tax, says case has become academic

The seven-judge Bench, led by CJI Surya Kant, said the reference in the Orissa Sales Tax Act case no longer requires adjudication since the challenged provisions have been amended and GST governs the issue moving forward

4 Nov 2026 3:36 pm
Union Cabinet to discuss capex support for critical mineral processing, VGF for RE grid-scale storage system

The Hindu had learnt previously that the potential scheme could provide support of about 30% for setting up of these processing plants

4 Nov 2026 12:17 pm
Explore opportunities in digital economy, students told

Expert session in Kalaburagi highlights career prospects in data centres, start-ups and technology-driven industries

3 Nov 2026 6:52 pm
Demonstrations generate protest economy, Supreme Court tells Delhi traders

The Bench headed expressed sympathy for the right to livelihood of the small traders, hawkers, push cart vendors, noting that their right competed with the right to expression of the protestors

3 Nov 2026 3:44 pm
After 22 years, RBI reopens UCB licensing: can new audit rules ensure a safer banking sector? | Explained

MSCARO and ICAI build guardrails for multi-state cooperatives aspiring to become banks

3 Nov 2026 11:59 am
Petronet LNG reports 52.3% growth in net profits, in talks for availing undelivered cargoes

Along with their results, Petronet LNG also declared a dividend of 7 per equity share

3 Nov 2026 4:30 am
Congress seeks JPC probe into IDBI Bank sale, alleges valuation irregularities

The party questions the use of banks funds by Fairfax to finance acquisition; demands disclosure of valuation reports

2 Nov 2026 10:11 pm
Four flights bound for Kathmandu, Varanasi diverted to Lucknow due to adverse weather

A Himalayan airlines, a flydubai, and two IndiGo flights were diverted on November 2 due to adverse weather conditions

2 Nov 2026 1:14 pm
IndiGo sees a lot of opportunities; current industry situation challenging: CEO Willie Walsh

At his first in-person briefing after taking charge as CEO in August, Mr. Walsh said the airline expects to start getting the wide-body A350 aircraft from the second quarter of 2028

2 Nov 2026 11:25 am
Coal Indias production increases 19% as mining recovers after monsoon slump

In a statement, the Coal India said, The achievement assumes greater significance in view of the need to augment coal stocks at thermal power plants amid rising power demand.

1 Nov 2026 10:06 pm
Indias coal imports decline 5.83% in August

According to a statement from the Coal Ministry, the decline was primarily led by the power sector whose imports during the reported period declined 6.4% overall.

1 Nov 2026 6:09 pm
Towards recognising women farmers

Maharashtras passage of the Women Farmers Empowerment Bill, granting women independent recognition as farmers irrespective of land ownership, brings into focus the structural bias against the female agricultural workforce, highlights the need for a database of women farmers and using it to ensure access to welfare schemes

31 Oct 2026 7:19 pm
Can higher FSI reshape Chennais real estate market and skyline?

From housing affordability to urban infrastructure, the benefits and challenges of allowing more construction

31 Oct 2026 2:06 pm
KTR questions proposed sale of IDBI Bank, asks if its valuable real estate assets were factored in valuation

BRS working president sought to know why the concerns raised by IDBI Bank employees over the proposed disinvestment were not being addressed

31 Oct 2026 12:20 pm
Deepavali sales expected to gain momentum in Coimbatore next week

With Deepavali falling in the first week of amonth this year, people are likely to begin shopping after receiving their monthly salaries andfestivalbonuses; the last 5-6 days preceding the festival is likely to witness massive retail activity

29 Oct 2026 9:18 pm
Coal India profit jumps 57% as higher offtake, prices weigh over costs

Cost of input materials increased 20% during the quarter.

29 Oct 2026 8:54 pm
Disinvestment as key economic strategy

Given the fact that privatisation of several PSEs is a long journey, calibrated disinvestment could serve as an interim measure

29 Oct 2026 1:14 am
U.S. Fed holds interest rates steady despite surging inflation

The 12-member FOMC voted 10-2 to hold rates at a target range between 3.75 and 4.00%, citing the need for more data in the fight against inflation

29 Oct 2026 12:08 am
Vedanta Group eyeing $20 billion profits over next two years: Chairman Anil Agarwal

Vedanta is targeting $11 billion in profits this year, Chairman Anil Agarwal said.

28 Oct 2026 10:06 pm
The way out of the dangerous trap

India risks a middle-income, low-productivity trap as weak job creation, stagnant wages and sluggish investment reinforce one another; escaping it requires better vocational education, wider diffusion of technology and useful knowledge, and greater social value for skilled work

28 Oct 2026 9:50 pm
National seminar on AI and Indian economy in Hubballi on Saturday

Basavaraj Horatti will inaugurate the event being organised by the JSS Banashankari Arts, Commerce and Shantikumar Gubbi Science College

28 Oct 2026 8:28 pm
India and Mexico sign Terms of Reference for preferential trade agreement negotiations to begin

Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal visited Mexico for the signing. The two sides also discussed a possible business delegation from Mexico visiting India in the first quarter of 2027

28 Oct 2026 7:51 pm
Real estate sector welcomes governments move to relax height restrictions for non-high rise buildings

The permissible height of non-high rise buildings has been increased from 18.3 metres to 19.5 metres

27 Oct 2026 10:18 pm
Coal India H1 capital expenditure surges 27% to 7,966-cr, exceeds target

The capex spend in the first half of the fiscal year surpassing the stipulated target of 7,286 crore for the period.

27 Oct 2026 7:25 pm
India poised to refine for world as global capacity declines: Union Minister Hardeep Puri

India's refining capacity is currently around 290 million tonnes per annum and is expected to expand further, he said

27 Oct 2026 3:18 pm
IndusInd Bank posts profit of 1,242 crores in Q2; asset quality improvement and interest income drives growth

The banks bottom line for Q2FY27 was supported by a rise in net interest income, which stood at 4,569 crore as against 4,409 crores a year ago

27 Oct 2026 2:25 pm
Desist from targeting Hindu festivals, economy: VHP to Opposition over November 1 rally

The remarks came a day after traders held a protest at Kashmere Gate in New Delhi, demanding that Congress defer the November 1 rally until after Diwali.

27 Oct 2026 12:14 pm
What the new E100 vehicle rules mean | Explained

The amendments modify Rule 115, which deals with emission standards and related requirements for motor vehicles, and Rule 115E, which contains additional provisions relating to emission testing

27 Oct 2026 11:14 am
BPCL shifts crude sourcing towards Middle East as Russian oil loses price edge

Russian crude accounted for 37% of their import basket in the second quarter.

26 Oct 2026 10:03 pm