India needs structural reforms, not subsidies, to shield economy from West Asia shocks: ReportIndia must shift from subsidy reliance during global crises to structural reforms for economic resilience. Rising geopolitical tensions hig...
27 May, 2026, 01.48 PM IST
GST gains eroded by Gulf war: Dabur CEO Mohit MalhotraDabur's CEO Mohit Malhotra says the West Asia war has impacted the gains from GST measures. The company is raising prices and acquiring dig...
23 May, 2026, 03.05 PM IST
Rs 10.9 lakh crore burden: Iran shock can take a load off India's backRising oil prices triggered by the Iran conflict are pushing India to accelerate its shift away from fossil fuels, with the government fast...
20 May, 2026, 02.15 PM IST
Ready to flex ethanol muscle, E100 gets road map to cut oil importsIndia is set to boost E100 flex fuel availability with 5,000 dispensing stations planned within two years. This initiative aims to signific...
20 May, 2026, 12.18 PM IST
Indians may be roaming closer to home because of a war far awayIndia Tourism Sector and Iran War: Prime Minister Modi's call to curb foreign travel for a year aims to boost domestic tourism, conserve fo...
19 May, 2026, 10.46 AM IST
‘Europe will become irrelevant for us’: JSW Steel doubles down on India growth with massive capex planJSW Steel plans to double its capacity with minimal external capital, driven by strong domestic demand and a focus on maintaining market sh...
17 May, 2026, 11.58 PM IST
The economy’s next adjustment will come at the pumpIndia faces rising fuel prices to manage its trade deficit. Foreign investors are selling Indian stocks, pressuring the rupee. Higher fuel ...
14 May, 2026, 12.49 AM IST
Cabinet approves Rs 37,500 crore coal gasification scheme to cut import dependenceThe Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved a Rs 37,500 crore scheme to promote surface coal and lignite gasification projects, aiming to gasif...
13 May, 2026, 06.56 PM IST
ONGC shares rally 6% after govt cuts crude oil royalty; CLSA explains why it’s a big boostONGC shares surged 6% after CLSA termed the government’s decision to cut crude oil and natural gas royalty rates a major positive for upstr...
12 May, 2026, 10.36 AM IST
Resilient, not shock-free: India charts path through war jittersIndia's economy faces challenges from the West Asia conflict. Rising oil prices and trade disruptions are impacting India. However, strong ...
06 May, 2026, 12.36 PM IST
The energy shock at 35,000 feet is burning a hole in your pocketAs aviation fuel prices reach a new high globally, the airline industry is feeling the crunch, with ticket prices climbing and schedules be...
24 Apr, 2026, 10.41 AM IST
Induction cooktop makers may be enticed with duty, GST cutsIndia is weighing tax cuts on induction cooktops. This aims to boost local manufacturing and make electric cooking more affordable. The gov...
23 Apr, 2026, 12.21 AM IST
West Asia crisis: Govt considering customs duty cut on critical induction cooktop componentsIn a bid to enhance accessibility to induction cooktops, the government is contemplating a reduction in import duties on components. Additi...
22 Apr, 2026, 06.39 PM IST
West Asia war: Morbi-Thangadh ceramic clusters gasp for gas, units shut, losses mountSince the beginning of the war, these two clusters are struggling due to a shortage of propane, with many units closing shops.
17 Apr, 2026, 02.42 PM IST
India doubles 5-kg LPG cylinder quota to ease supply concerns amid Hormuz tensionsThe government has doubled the daily quota of 5-kg LPG cylinders for migrant workers. This move aims to stabilize fuel supplies amidst glob...
07 Apr, 2026, 08.42 PM IST
Bring natural gas under GST to realise PM's vision of gas-based economy: IndustryNatural gas is currently outside the ambit of GST, and existing legacy taxes -- central excise duty, state VAT, central sales tax -- contin...
26 Jan, 2022, 01.07 PM IST
Natural gas, ATF in GST this week?When GST was introduced on July 1 last year, five commodities -- crude oil, natural gas, petrol, diesel, and aviation turbine fuel -- were ...
15 Jul, 2018, 12.30 PM IST