The Hindu Businessline

62,000 tonnes LPG are expected to reach India in the current week, says Govt

Rising input costs, working capital stress and increased financial burdens among concerns that worry traders

The initiative will focus on training cadets to meet the operational, safety and regulatory requirements of modern shipping

Captain B K Tyagi, noted that the transit was facilitated by strong coordination among the Indian Navy, Directorate General of Shipping, and the Ministries of External Affairs and Shipping

FM assures that there is enough fiscal space available to meet the challenges caused by West Asia war

However, Nayara Energy will go for refinery maintenance shutdown from April 9-10 for around 35 days.

Strong demand, rise in prices contributed to 17% surge in shipments; volume up a tad

The government has identified seven key roads for development and upgradation to decongest traffic and improve airport access, while rerouting vehicles from the heavily congested Old NH stretch

State government increases fresh fruit bunch rates by 1,459 per tonne

Government directs States to aggressively target hoarding and black marketing

Under price sanity drive, about 6,700 abnormal offer prices removed; GMV in FY26 dips 7.4% to 5.03 lakh crore

The system integrates in-field soil sensors, a micro-weather station, and a cloud-based data layer that translates field inputs into actionable farm decisions

Exports worth nearly $200 million to Gulf markets are at risk due to suspension of shipping and air services

Bulk packssold in large formats to food service and confectionery playersaccount for nearly 50% of sales for manufacturers like Sterling Agro which reported 2190 crore of revenues in FY25

The GTE functionality will help companies of free trade agreement partners of India such as the UAE and the UK; India has opened government procurement with conditions under these pacts

C Shikha, Joint Secretary in the Department of Food and Public Distribution stated that the country currently has around 222 LMT of wheat and approximately 380 LMT of rice, taking the total food stock to about 602 LMT

Nayara Energy will however shut its 400,000 barrels per day Vadinar refinery for maintenance from April 9

The report noted that after accounting for redemptions of 4.2 trillion in FY2027, the net State Government Securities (SGS) issuance is estimated to be in the range of 9.2-9.7 trillion

According to experts, the MPC members will take into account the continuing geopolitical tensions in West Asia, volatility in commodity prices and sharp currency movement hitting the value of the domestic currency

Had the vessels successfully crossed the strait, it would have been the first transit of LNG cargoes through the waterway since the U.S.-Israel war with Iran began on February 28

A sharp recovery in steel prices since December 2025 is expected to drive improved profitability across the ferrous segment in the fourth quarter of FY26

Thunderstorms, high winds, lightning forecast for Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal

The companys fodder Initiative is anchored across Haryana, Punjab, Western Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan and will serve diverse agro-climatic conditions

Indian Potash Ltd (IPL) has issued a tender on Saturday to import 2.5 million tonnes; Shipments are expected to leave the load port by June 14

Despite escalating tensions in the region and rising operational costs, AirAsia X remains determined to launch its Bahrain hub in June, with plans to connect travelers from Kuala Lumpur to London

The worst aspect was input price inflation, which climbed to a 45-month high, S&P Global reported on Monday; However, the job creation increased

Category-wise, two-wheelers reclaimed their pre-Covid peak, retailing over 2.14 crore units and growing 13.4%

Maersk retrofits partner ships to improve fuel efficiency and cargo-carrying capacity, and cut greenhouse gas emissions

Scientists moot a menu laced with cereals and legumes

As part of the safety enhancement measures, steps were taken for installation of Kavach 4.0 across SCR network during the last financial year 2025-26.

Deendayal Port in Kandla emerges as top handler with 160.11 million tonnes; growth driven by capacity expansion and efficiency gains

India had faced a sugar shortage in 2022-23 season as a result export was restricted and despite a bumper output in 2023-24, no shipment was permitted

The company is prioritising sectors such as life sciences, new energy, e-commerce, and digital sales.

The issue was recently flagged by the Federation of Indian Airlines (FIA) in a communication to the MoCA, seeking a review of capacity deployment in the current environment

It proposed RBI to consider a temporary and clearly defined three-month moratorium and restructuring window for MSMEs, especially exporters and ancillary units linked to export supply chains

Instability in West Asia, especially near vital maritime corridors like the Strait of Hormuz and the Red Sea, has heightened worries about supply chain disruptions, rising freight costs, and delayed shipments

This is the highest volume ever achieved in a single vessel operation, surpassing the previous record of 6,000+ TEUs for MSC Aurora, according to a press release

Biofuel Circle has created a growing network of rural enterprises linked to the biomass supply chain, says Suhas Baxi, companys co-founder and CEO

The state-run coal producer will auction coal via the Single Window Mode Agnostic (SWMA). In March, Coal India offered 32.532 million tonnes through e-auction, up from 20.5 million tonnes in February

The region accounts for around 55 per cent of crude oil imports and over 90 per cent of liquified petroleum gas (LPG) supplies to India

The project has been approved as part of Provision of Kavach with LTE communication backbone on Indian Railways balance routes with a sanctioned cost of 27,693 crore under the Works Programme 2024-25 (PH-33)

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