Military hardware, energy supply chains to fortify India-Japan tiesIndia and Japan have officially strengthened their strategic partnership, emphasizing initiatives aimed at economic security and collaborat...
02 Jul, 2026, 11.50 PM IST
Growth engine revving as GST, auto sales rise despite global roadblocksIndia's economy shows robust growth in Q1 FY27, with GST collections soaring 13.9% to Rs 1.95 lakh crore in June. Car sales surged 24%, and...
02 Jul, 2026, 08.37 AM IST
US manufacturing activity eases in June; prices paid by factories remain elevatedUS manufacturing activity saw a slight dip in June, following a robust May. While expansion continues for the sixth month, the pace has mod...
01 Jul, 2026, 08.02 PM IST
Ukrainian drone attacks on oil refineries plunge Russia into a summer fuel crisisUkrainian drone strikes on Russian oil refineries are causing widespread fuel shortages and long queues at gas stations across Russia. This...
01 Jul, 2026, 11.47 AM IST
Easing oil prices, supply chains to soften external pressures on India: Finance ministryIndia's economy remains resilient despite global uncertainties, with easing oil prices and improving supply chains offering some relief. Ho...
01 Jul, 2026, 12.51 AM IST
E20 mixing in trial phase, Centre tells SC; court orders status quo on ethanol quotaThe Supreme Court has halted the Karnataka High Court's order to increase ethanol allocations for the 2025-26 supply year, urging state-run...
01 Jul, 2026, 12.50 AM IST
No sudden shelter from storms: What protected India's oil supply during Hormuz crisisIndia successfully navigated the Hormuz Strait closure, avoiding fuel shortages despite initial fears. This resilience wasn't due to last-m...
30 Jun, 2026, 11.11 PM IST
Indian economy remains exposed to energy price shocks: RBI reportIndia's economy faces potential exchange rate volatility due to rising oil prices and supply chain issues, an RBI report revealed. Despite ...
30 Jun, 2026, 08.04 PM IST
US-Iran thaw to provide tailwinds for growth: RBIIndia's economic growth could get a boost from the Iran-US peace deal, according to the Reserve Bank's latest report. While the economy sho...
30 Jun, 2026, 06.26 PM IST
Govt extends customs duty waiver on import of key petrochemical products till July 15The government has extended the nil customs duty on approximately 40 critical petrochemical products by another 15 days, now until July 15....
30 Jun, 2026, 05.45 PM IST
Centre extends duty relief on key petrochemical products till July 15The government has extended the import duty exemption on about 40 key petrochemical products by 15 days, now until July 15. This move aims ...
30 Jun, 2026, 05.16 PM IST
India lifts curbs on retail sale of petrol, diesel to commercial buyers from July 1India has removed restrictions on commercial buyers purchasing petrol and diesel from retail outlets, effective July 1. These emergency mea...
29 Jun, 2026, 07.10 PM IST
AI investment boom may fuel financial risks: BISThe Bank for International Settlements (BIS) has cautioned about the financial dangers linked to the rapid growth of AI, pointing to issues...
29 Jun, 2026, 12.35 AM IST
World MSME Day: Chemical industry seeks policy support to boost competitiveness amid global trade disruptionsIndian chemical industry leaders are urging a policy overhaul to boost competitiveness ahead of World MSME Day 2026. They highlight the nee...
27 Jun, 2026, 09.55 AM IST
Indian refiners unlikely to rush for Iranian oil despite temporary US sanctions waiver, says analystIndian refiners are unlikely to sharply raise purchases of Iranian crude despite a 60-day US sanctions waiver, as uncertainty over its dura...
26 Jun, 2026, 04.55 PM IST
Crude oil prices crash 42% from April’s $126 peak. More downside coming?Global oil markets are stabilizing after months of turmoil caused by the Strait of Hormuz closure and war damage. Crude prices have plummet...
25 Jun, 2026, 11.32 AM IST
Iran war triggers global race to build oil reservesVulnerable nations, stung by the Iran war's economic fallout, are boosting oil and gas storage to weather future crises. This global push f...
22 Jun, 2026, 11.47 AM IST