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Government approves additional 20% LPG allocation for commercial users

An additional 10% allocation is linked to reforms in piped natural gas (PNG) expansion

21 Mar 2026 8:20 pm
LPG shortage hits restaurants across India, industry urges essential status

While Delhi restaurants receive 42% of supply, other states struggle, leading to operational disruptions, reduced service hours, and financial losses estimated at 2530%

21 Mar 2026 7:43 pm
India to begin carbon market trading in the country within four months, says Union Power Minister

Within the next four months, formal trading in the carbon market will start in the country, the Union Minister said on the sidelines of the Bharat Electricity Summit 2026 held in Delhi

21 Mar 2026 7:31 pm
Finmin makes changes to Mutual Credit Guarantee Scheme to support MSMEs

The Finance Ministry announced that the existing scheme will allow a refundable 5% upfront contribution

21 Mar 2026 6:52 pm
India to confront `deep divisions on key issues at WTO meet in Cameroon

Limited scope of compromise across major issues such as digital trade, agriculture, fisheries, development flexibilities, says GTRI report

21 Mar 2026 6:16 pm
West Asia conflict may trigger global inflation shock if disruptions spread; India relatively insulated: SBI Research

The report cautioned that escalating geopolitical tensions could create ripple effects across energy markets, trade and financial systems globally

21 Mar 2026 3:18 pm
If you still need to fly amid global travel chaos, heres what to know

Missile and drone strikes have affected major airports, key routes through West Asia have been shut down and the cost of jet fuel has shot up

21 Mar 2026 11:48 am
Exploring oil palms untapped carbon sequestration potential

The future lies not in choosing between agriculture and forests, but in designing systems where both can thrive together

21 Mar 2026 9:27 am
Beyond imports and subsidies: Reckoning with fertilisers, driven by domestic innovation

It is an opportunity for the emergence of India as the world leader in sustainable, biologically intelligent agriculture

21 Mar 2026 9:22 am
Certain approved pesticides also used in organic farming, says CropLife India

Releasing an explainer on pesticides, amid growing public debate on food residues, environmental risks and product safety, it said there are several misconceptions about crop protection in India

20 Mar 2026 8:44 pm
Chicken prices soar in India on bird mortality, reduced weight

Prices are ruling in the 270-340 per kg range in the retail markets

20 Mar 2026 8:11 pm
New Income Tax Act to be rooted in ethics: FM Sitharaman

The FM spoke as the Income Tax Department officially notified the new Income Tax Rules

20 Mar 2026 8:11 pm
As Iran war prolongs, Indian PMO asks Agriculture Ministry for measures to combat fertilizer, chemicals shortage

Industry moots focus on biologicals and bio-additives to overcome problems in short- and long-term

20 Mar 2026 8:00 pm
PM Modi to inaugurate Noida International Airport on March 28

The next regulatory step involves approval of the Aerodrome Security Programme by BCAS, after which full-scale commercial operations can commence

20 Mar 2026 7:46 pm
WTO market access panel adopts outcome-tracking mechanism for trade concerns

India, too, is party to concerns raised on seven issues against other members, including the EUs controversial Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) and the EU Deforestation Regulation

20 Mar 2026 7:28 pm
Index of eight core industries rises 2.3% in February 2026

While steel and cement saw growth of 7.2% and 9.3%, respectively, crude oil and natural gas production declined by 5.2% and 5.0%. Petroleum refinery output fell 1%.

20 Mar 2026 7:16 pm
RBIs Central Board assesses emerging global and domestic economic scenario

Economists say the economy faces challenges on imported inflation via the energy route, possibility of widening current account deficit and rising fiscal deficit

20 Mar 2026 6:38 pm
Prozo opens new facility in Hyderabad

Across South India, its network now spans 26 fulfilment centres with a combined warehousing footprint of approximately 17 lakh sq. ft

20 Mar 2026 6:21 pm
Consumer durables face price hikes as plastics, polymers and freight costs soar

Leading appliance makers have announced price hikes for air conditioners, washing machines, and refrigerators in April, ranging from 310%, depending on the brand and model

20 Mar 2026 5:42 pm
Indias refractory production faces risk as LPG shortages hit operations

The sector, a key enabler for steel, cement, copper, aluminium, and glass, relies on steady fuel for firing materials at temperatures above 1,200C

20 Mar 2026 5:35 pm
As higher crude pushes up MMF prices, cotton may gain back demand

The prices of man made fibres have gone up substantially because of this war, which has resulted in higher crude prices

20 Mar 2026 5:16 pm
CropLife India sounds alarm over pesticide industry risks from West Asia conflict

Ankur Aggarwal said on Friday that the disruptions may lead to shortage of certain crop protection products during a critical agriculture season, impacting yield and quality of produce

20 Mar 2026 5:02 pm
West Asia crisis continue to hit orthodox tea market in Kochi auctions

The drop in prices is the highest in recent times as West Asia buyers turn selective

20 Mar 2026 4:59 pm
Indias nutraceutical market set for exponential growth; Synthite Industries eyes major expansion

NatXtra has also entered the fast-growing gummy supplements category with products focused on Ashwagandha, Gut Health, PCOS and Vitamin C

20 Mar 2026 4:20 pm
1.2 mt bauxite shipments from Guinea diverted to India due to West Asia crisis

The shipments are arriving at Visakhapatnam, Gangavaram, and Kandla ports between March 16 and April 4

20 Mar 2026 3:24 pm
Govt weighs expanding social security with insurance cover for 32 cr unorganised, gig and platform workers

ESIC is examining various domestic and international models to work out a suitable social security scheme

20 Mar 2026 3:07 pm
Fewer flights likely during summer schedule, say sources

Capacity expected to be lower compared to 2025 winter and summer schedules

20 Mar 2026 2:58 pm
MRO services in India to grow to $5.7 billion by 2030

Engine MRO demand is expected to contribute almost half of this demand, with airframe and modifications slated to grow the fastest in this five-year period

20 Mar 2026 2:55 pm
Telanganas share in Central devolution rises to 2.17%

Convinced Finance Commission to incentivise States with better economic indicators: FM

20 Mar 2026 1:25 pm
DGCA advises airlines to avoid Gulf airspace, calls for contingency plans amid West Asia conflict

Civil aviation regulator had temporarily allowed Air India relaxations in flight duty norms amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia, sources said

20 Mar 2026 12:48 pm
Auto PLI disbursements under 10% as 2028 deadline approaches

Despite over 35,600 crore in investments, payouts have lagged as companies struggle with localisation requirements and scaling production for incentives

20 Mar 2026 10:14 am
European nations, Japan, Canada say will join safety efforts in Strait of Hormuz. Heres the full joint statement

We condemn in the strongest terms recent attacks by Iran on unarmed commercial vessels in the Gulf, says nations in the joint statement

20 Mar 2026 9:32 am
Air India, AI Express to operate 34 flights connecting West Asia on March 20

Air India and AI Express to operate 28 non-scheduled services and 6 scheduled ones

20 Mar 2026 9:15 am
Govt expands scheme to enable CBG injection in gas pipelines

The move aims to boost domestic gas availability for CNG and PNG segments, reduce reliance on LNG imports, and ensure cost-effective transportation

19 Mar 2026 11:01 pm
Tractor makers gear up 6,000 crore capex amid flat growth, eye exports and tech

According to a latest advisory from ratings agency Crisil, the investment cycle is being underwritten by strong operating fundamentals and balance sheets across the sector

19 Mar 2026 9:36 pm
India widens efforts to raise domestic fertilizer availability, raises gas supply to plants

Companies and government representatives negotiating imports as some countries offer fertilisers

19 Mar 2026 9:20 pm
World trade in goods may slow to 1.4-1.9% due to West Asia crisis: WTO report

Agricultural producers like India, Thailand, Brazil face challenge also due to disrupted fertiliser supplies because of Strait of Hormuz blockade

19 Mar 2026 9:19 pm
India holds ground on key WTO issues ahead of MC14, but stance is flexible: Sources

Agriculture, e-commerce duty moratorium and investment facilitation to dominate Yaound meet as members push for reforms and resolution of long-pending issues

19 Mar 2026 9:17 pm
India directs oil and gas companies to share import, export data

MoPNG Joint Secretary Sujata Sharma says It is to give the legal strength. Now everybody has to give the information. PPAC was getting it, but now with legal force it will be better implementable

19 Mar 2026 9:10 pm
Storage in 40% of Indias key reservoirs below 50% of capacity

Overall, the level down to 51% of 183.565 BCM as over 70% of the country has received deficient rainfall since January 1

19 Mar 2026 8:27 pm
Hapag Lloyd incurring $50 million in extra costs per week, 25,000 shipments impacted due to West Asia war, says CEO

Hapag Lloyd, which is the worlds fifth largest container shipping company, signed letter of intent with Indian government to set up a ship recycling unit and invest in Vadhavan port.

19 Mar 2026 7:49 pm
Misuse of Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code by loan defaulters has tendency to badly impact economy: HC

The court said it has noticed a disturbing trend in which chronic defaulters take resort to the provisions of the IBC to frustrate secured creditors and auction purchasers from proceeding under the provisions of the Securitisation and Reconstruction of Financial Assets and Enforcement of Security Interest Act

19 Mar 2026 7:35 pm
JNPA cuts stranded containers to half; Sonowal conducts review

Over the past 20 days, about 16,000 TEUs were dispatched from the port to destinations in the Middle East

19 Mar 2026 7:33 pm
Jammu & Kashmir scales up eNAM trade with InterState shipments

e-NAM expansion drives wider market reach and stronger price discovery nationwide

19 Mar 2026 7:26 pm
Telangana to promote natural farming in 61,125 acres

The Government earmarked 42 crore for the initiative, which will be launched at Narmetta in Siddhipet district on Friday

19 Mar 2026 7:23 pm
India hopes to implement FTA with UK by May 1, EU by November-end

Trade negotiations with Israel, GCC in the slow lane because of West Asia crisis, says senior official

19 Mar 2026 7:21 pm
Domestic Strength Shields India from $114 Oil Shock: PMEAC Chairman S Mahendra Dev

The US-Israel-Iran conflict has yet to significantly drive inflation through energy prices, though it has caused specific disruptions in the LPG supply chain

19 Mar 2026 7:14 pm
RELIEF scheme to help exporters mitigate losses from logistics disruptions due to West Asia crisis

The 497 crore insurance, logistics support package to be funded from existing export promotion mission allocation

19 Mar 2026 7:12 pm
India needs USD 2.2 trillion investment in power sector over next 20 years: Power Secy

Officials highlighted programs like PM-Kusum, solarising 32 lakh homes, and under-sea power links with UAE, emphasizing policy, market reforms, and technological innovation for sustainable growth

19 Mar 2026 5:27 pm
Soybean procurement conducted on time, no farmer denied purchase: Minister

in some regions, procurement targets were not fully met

19 Mar 2026 4:41 pm