India eyes more FDI, speed up divestment, asset monetisation as economy faces external risksIndia's government is set to accelerate reforms, focusing on attracting foreign investment and divesting assets. This strategy aims to main...
09 Jun, 2026, 08.44 PM IST
India-crewed tanker hit near Iran, MEA says communication between ship & US Navy preceded strikeThe US military fired on a tanker carrying 24 Indian crew members. This happened as the US enforces a blockade of Iranian ports. India's Mi...
09 Jun, 2026, 06.27 PM IST
LPG crunch forces IRCTC to resume cooking onboard; 60% of railway food to be prepared on electricityRailway Catering and Tourism Corporation is now cooking meals inside moving trains. This practice was stopped earlier but has resumed using...
09 Jun, 2026, 06.09 PM IST
GDP growth momentum intact, no need for additional borrowing so far: Govt sourcesIndia's economy is navigating external challenges like rising import costs. However, domestic consumption remains strong, ensuring growth m...
09 Jun, 2026, 05.35 PM IST
India's May fuel consumption up 2.4%; LPG demand drops 20% amid Hormuz disruptionsIndia's fuel consumption rose to 19.93 million metric tons in May, a slight increase from April but a 6.5% drop year-on-year. Liquefied pet...
09 Jun, 2026, 11.48 AM IST
US carriers spent $6. 5B on fuel in April; global profit forecast is cut nearly in halfAirlines are facing a fuel price shock. U.S. carriers spent over six billion dollars on jet fuel in April, a significant jump from last yea...
09 Jun, 2026, 09.51 AM IST
Exports rise 15 per cent during April-May, government official saysIndia's merchandise exports show strong growth. Exports rose by 15 percent in April-May 2026-27. This happened despite global economic unce...
08 Jun, 2026, 07.47 PM IST
Oil India reports natural gas presence in second Andaman offshore wellOil India Limited has found natural gas in its third exploratory well in the Andaman offshore block. This is the second well in the block t...
05 Jun, 2026, 02.31 PM IST
India considers spending curbs to protect fiscal deficit targetIndia's government is reviewing potential budget spending cuts. Higher oil prices are increasing subsidy costs and threatening fiscal goals...
04 Jun, 2026, 04.30 PM IST
Venezuela's interim President Rodriguez to visit India as oil imports riseVenezuela's interim President Delcy Rodriguez will travel to India on Wednesday for a five-day visit, the foreign ministry said, as New Del...
02 Jun, 2026, 08.36 PM IST
Silver imports now require prior authorisation as India tightens import rulesIndia's recent crackdown on silver imports marks a bold economic strategy. Now, traders must secure prior authorization for all grain and p...
02 Jun, 2026, 07.54 PM IST
LPG sales decline 24% in May; Petrol and diesel see 4.8% and 6.4% rise, respectivelyLPG sales saw a significant drop of 24 percent in May compared to last year. Meanwhile, petrol and diesel sales by state-run companies incr...
02 Jun, 2026, 12.51 AM IST
India’s exports hit $43.56 billion in April as shipments record double-digit growthWith exports soaring, India is charting a promising course for the 2026-27 fiscal year, recording a remarkable double-digit increase in tra...
01 Jun, 2026, 06.23 PM IST
India bonds dip as Middle East war woes add to policy week cautionIndian government bonds retreated as traders anticipated the central bank's policy decision and higher oil prices due to the Middle East co...
01 Jun, 2026, 10.51 AM IST
Dollar steadies as markets await signals on Iran war, central banksThe U.S. dollar held steady as markets awaited Middle East peace talks and signals on central bank rate hikes. Hopes for a U.S.-Iran deal t...
01 Jun, 2026, 07.13 AM IST
USD rate today: Check U.S Dollar against Euro, Yen, SterlingU.S. nonfarm payrolls data due on June 5 are expected to show an unemployment rate of 4.3 per cent and an increase of 85,000 jobs.
01 Jun, 2026, 06.44 AM IST
Localisation lens on 500 most-imported items: DPIIT analysing data; move aims to reduce country’s import billThe Indian government is scrutinizing over 500 imported products, including machinery, fertilizers, and electronics, to identify opportunit...
01 Jun, 2026, 12.01 AM IST