India's fiscal deficit for April-August at Rs 7.10 lakh crore, widens to 41.9% of FY27 aimAs FY27 progresses, India's fiscal deficit climbed to an alarming Rs 7.10 lakh crore within the first five months, representing 41.9% of th...
30 Sep, 2026, 04.26 PM IST
New LPG Aadhaar rule from October 1: Check Aadhaar authentication process, what to do if biometric verification is incomplete and other FAQsLPG Aadhar rules: From October 1, Biometric Aadhaar Authentication will be required for domestic LPG consumers to book refills. Consumers c...
30 Sep, 2026, 10.16 AM IST
5 rule changes from October 1: SBI ATM charges, MDR on UPI, bulk FD rates, KYC for LPG subsidy and moreIn October 2026, significant changes to banking and finance regulations will take effect, impacting numerous services. Furthermore, the Res...
28 Sep, 2026, 05.07 PM IST
Aadhaar authentication for LPG subsidy: Will your gas supply be stopped if you fail to authenticate UID before October 1, 2026?From October 1, 2026, all domestic LPG consumers will need to undergo Biometric Aadhaar Authentication to access subsidies. This process is...
24 Sep, 2026, 05.33 PM IST
Rising sulphur prices put fertiliser sector under pressure, threaten higher subsidy burdenLanded sulphur prices in India have doubled since January to around $1,050-1,100 a tonne, according to industry estimates.
24 Sep, 2026, 12.58 PM IST
BRICS+ and the fallout from Trump's energy shocksGlobal oil markets face instability from ongoing conflicts and disrupted supply routes. Strategic petroleum reserves and reduced Chinese im...
21 Sep, 2026, 10.51 PM IST
Bangladesh raises fuel prices by up to 17% amid global oil price surgeBangladesh has raised fuel prices by up to seventeen percent. This move piles fresh pressure on consumers and businesses already struggling...
21 Sep, 2026, 08.18 AM IST
Aadhaar authentication mandatory for subsidised LPG refills from October 1; 27.43 crore consumers already coveredDomestic LPG consumers must complete Biometric Aadhaar Authentication for subsidised cylinder refills. This authentication process is manda...
19 Sep, 2026, 08.35 PM IST
MDR could push small merchants, price-sensitive consumers back towards cash: GTRIEffective October 15, UPI payments to merchants (P2M) above Rs 2,000 will attract a 0.4 per cent MDR with an overall cap of Rs 300. Besides...
16 Sep, 2026, 08.01 PM IST
Only 23% of rural households use LPG exclusively, CEEW studies findMany rural households lack doorstep LPG delivery, facing refill cost and logistics issues. Only a fraction of rural homes use LPG exclusive...
08 Sep, 2026, 09.07 AM IST
PM Modi urges auto industry innovation for Viksit Bharat; pushes for EV accelerationPrime Minister Modi urged the Indian auto industry to innovate for Viksit Bharat by 2047. Adviser Tarun Kapoor stressed accelerating the el...
04 Sep, 2026, 12.06 AM IST
War, weather push crop prices to biggest monthly gain Since 2012Crop prices saw their largest monthly jump in over a decade. Wheat prices reached a three-year high as Black Sea shipments were impacted. S...
01 Sep, 2026, 12.05 PM IST
Venezuelans view US oil deal with doubt, hopeVenezuela and the United States have finalized a significant oil deal. This agreement aims to revitalize the nation's struggling petroleum ...
31 Aug, 2026, 08.09 PM IST
India's fiscal deficit for April-July at Rs 4.55 lakh crore, narrows to 26.8% of FY27 aimIndia's fiscal deficit reached 4.55 lakh crore rupees through July. This figure represents 26.8% of the annual budget estimates for this ye...
31 Aug, 2026, 04.45 PM IST
Oil & gas stocks after 6 months of West Asia crisis: Who beat markets, who lagged & what’s next?The Nifty Oil & Gas Index lagged behind the broader market following the onset of the West Asia conflict. Despite this, Aegis Logistics and...
28 Aug, 2026, 10.00 AM IST
India's economic growth to slow to 6.8% in FY27 amid West Asia crisis, El Nino impact: Ind-RaIndia Ratings and Research has raised its FY27 GDP growth forecast to 6.8% from 6.7%, but expects growth to slow from 7.6% in FY26 amid inf...
18 Aug, 2026, 04.34 PM IST
Government weighs PNG drive 3.0 to speed up adoption; launch likely in SeptemberThe government is set to launch the PNG Drive 3.0 initiative, designed to expedite gas connections for households and industries alike. Pre...
15 Aug, 2026, 11.11 PM IST