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The Ministers reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral trade and expressed optimism for early progress in the India-GCC FTA negotiations, it said.

The CJI underscored the need for predictability, specialisation, and a culture of good faith in commercial law to help the country achieve this goal

U.N. undersecretary-general for economic and social affairs, said the geopolitical tensions were compounding the struggles of developing countries to attract financing

Officials from the Power Ministry informed that in order to fill for the gap left out by gas-based power plants, thermal power plants have deferred their scheduled maintenance by three months

Coal India held average prices of explosives increased 26% between February and March-end.

Chief Justice Kant expressed that, it may be time to rethink the very expression Alternative Dispute Resolution since it is no longer an alternative to litigation.

The IMF also anticipates having to provide up to $50 billion in immediate financial assistance to countries affected by the war, with food insecurity set to affect at least 45 million people

Union Minister Hardeep Puri had met Bangaladeshi Foreign Minister earlier this week.

Sergio Gor made the statement in a post on X, after meeting U.S. trade chief Jamieson Greer

Pakistans National Coordination and Management Council is responsible for the management and operationalisation of financial, economic, and trade-related policy measures

Sri Lankas economic reforms have supported the recovery, the IMF added, although it has been significantly exposed to the Iran war

The FY27 projection compares with estimates of 6.9% by the RBI, 6.1% by the OECD, and 6% by Moodys Ratings

Hindustan Petroleum would be infusing 8,962 crore of additional equity investment.

Kandula Durgesh discusses integrating content, culture, lifestyle and immersive design into tourism development with stakeholders at Hotel Investment Conference South Asia in Mumbai

During his address at COP 28 in Dubai, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had proposed India as the host country for COP33.

Petroleum Ministry caps bulk non-domestic LPG allocation at 0.2 TMT per day; more industries allowed up to 70% of pre-March 2026 consumption

The ceasefire and reopening of the Strait of Hormuz bring immediate relief to exporters, by easing shipping disruptions, high freight rates, and insurance costs, said FIEO president

While electric two-wheelers crossed 14 lakh units, electric passenger vehicle retail sales missed the two lakh units by a whisker but surged 83.63% in FY26, FADA said

From the 30-Sensex firms, Tata Consultancy Services, HCL Tech, Infosys, Bharti Airtel, Sun Pharma, and Hindustan Unilever were among the major gainers

Forex traders said the USD/INR pair is trading under pressure, dragged down by unabated withdrawal of foreign capital, a firm dollar, and higher crude oil prices amid a volatile geopolitical situation

The guarantee on bank loans would be provided by the National Credit Guarantee Trustee Company (NCGTC), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the government

The CA final exams are presently conducted thrice a year.

Since March 23, about 6.75 lakh 5-kg free trade LPG cylinders have been sold

IT stocks also outperformed, with the Nifty IT index gaining on the back of rupee movements and defensive buying amid geopolitical uncertainty, as currency weakness supports export-oriented earnings

The countries agreed to raise quotas by 2,06,000 barrels per day (bpd) from May

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Although the quantum has not been disclosed, the purchase marks a reversal from the India had stepped away from purchasing Iranian crude in 2019

In a post on X, the company said the fire broke out at around 5:45 P.M. at the ONGC's Mumbai High oilfield platform. Emergency response measures were immediately activated, ensuring that the situation was contained without escalation

U.S. President Trump signed an executive order, announcing the imposition of a 100% ad valorem duty on the import of certain patented pharmaceuticals and associated pharmaceutical ingredients

The firm said it has stepped up enforcement against malpractices, conducting more than 7,500 inspections and taking action against 141 distributors, including suspending five

Hyundai Motor, the worlds third-biggest automaker warns that even if the Iran war ended soon the impact would linger

The Aframax tanker Ping Shun is now signalling Dongying in China as its destination instead of Vadinar in Gujarat, which it had indicated earlier this week, according to ship-tracking firm Kpler

The Petroleum Secretary sought states consider targeted distribution of 5 KG FTL cylinder, autos that can run both on petrol, LPG considering using the former.

Coal is being increasingly sought as an alternative for natural gas, supplies and demand of which find themselves stretched amidst the escalating tensions in West Asia.

GSI intends to undertake 300 critical and strategic mineral exploration projects in field season 2025-26

April 2 marked one year since U.S. President Donald Trump announced his Liberation Day tariffs and sparked off a year of trade volatility for India and several other countries.

India could be staring at a food security problem as fertilizer and LNG imports are hit by the West Asia conflict. Could this impact crop output, drive inflation, and push the economy out of its Goldilocks phase?

Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) offloaded equities worth Rs 11,163.06 crore on Monday, according to exchange data

In an economy that imports more than four-fifths of its crude oil, external shocks transmitted through energy prices, shipping route, and volatile commodity markets can significantly reshape fiscal arithmetic. In this context, India must rebalance toward income-led demand, more resilient revenue bases and greater energy diversification

Rising crude oil and natural gas costs are increasing construction expenses and disrupting material supply, creating uncertainty for developers and homebuyers

War fears turn Indian investors cautious after seeing a record boom in Dubai property market

The surge in demand, triggered by supply constraints linked to the ongoing West Asia crisis, has given rise to a parallel, largely informal firewood market in many districts

We have the fastest-falling currency, says Congress MP, countering BJPs fastest-growing economy claim