Repeated crises reaffirm role of PSU oil firmsDuring national emergencies such as floods and the recent pandemic, India's state-run oil companies have shown their crucial importance by ...
29 Jun, 2026, 12.47 AM IST
Of service to the State: Bengal should prioritise high-skill services, sidestep constraints that make manufacturing difficultWest Bengal's new budget prioritizes job creation, but the path through manufacturing faces significant hurdles like fragmented land and in...
28 Jun, 2026, 11.35 PM IST
Speaker Radhakrishnan denies backing low-alcohol liquor policy during LDF regimeKerala Assembly Speaker Thiruvanchoor Radhakrishnan refuted claims of supporting low-alcohol liquor sales during his previous tenure. He st...
28 Jun, 2026, 01.18 PM IST
From floods to war, state-run oil firms prove indispensable despite repeated privatisation bidsIndia's state-run oil companies have proven indispensable during national crises, from floods and pandemics to global conflicts. Despite pa...
28 Jun, 2026, 01.09 PM IST
Vande Mataram not just song, but mantra for reconstruction of India: Union Home Minister Amit ShahUnion Home Minister Amit Shah declared 'Vande Mataram' a 'mantra for India's reconstruction' while honoring Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay. S...
26 Jun, 2026, 04.23 PM IST
Strong bet! SBI Mutual Fund investors already sitting on 3x returns ahead of IPO launchSBI Mutual Fund’s unlisted shares have delivered nearly 3.8x returns over the past three years, helped by sharp price appreciation and a 3:...
26 Jun, 2026, 03.15 PM IST
Kerala liquor policy to be decided after talks with coalition parties, says Kerala Revenue Minister A P Anil KumarKerala Revenue Minister A P Anil Kumar stated that any policy on tax cuts for low-alcohol beverages will be decided after internal UDF disc...
26 Jun, 2026, 10.19 AM IST
Sony discontinues Japan sales of robot puppy 'aibo'Sony is halting sales of its robotic puppy "aibo" in Japan, the company said, eight years after the latest model of its interactive android...
26 Jun, 2026, 09.26 AM IST
Oil falls to pre-war levels, no change in petrol and diesel prices in IndiaGlobal crude oil prices have fallen to their lowest levels since before the Iran conflict, with Brent slipping to around USD 72–73 per barr...
25 Jun, 2026, 06.31 PM IST
Rupee bounces from day's low on RBI supportThe Indian rupee saw a slight recovery on Wednesday, closing at 94.66 against the dollar after touching an intraday low. State-run banks in...
25 Jun, 2026, 05.52 AM IST
West Bengal Budget 2026: Govt allocates Rs 36,000 crore for Annapurna Yojna; hikes DA by 20%West Bengal's new BJP government unveiled its first budget, prioritizing welfare and employment. Finance Minister Swapan Dasgupta announced...
22 Jun, 2026, 04.21 PM IST
Petrol, diesel margins back to above pre-conflict levels: ReportState-run oil companies are poised for improved profitability as falling crude prices boost fuel marketing margins. While recent government...
22 Jun, 2026, 03.54 PM IST
Indian state fuel retailers hitting borrowing limits, says officialIndian state fuel companies are facing financial strain. They are borrowing more money as they sell petrol, diesel, and LPG at prices lower...
18 Jun, 2026, 01.55 PM IST
India-UK FTA draws mixed response from liquor industry over Scotch duty cutsThe India-UK Free Trade Agreement is set to begin on July 15. Alcoholic beverage makers welcome the pact, expecting increased trade and a b...
17 Jun, 2026, 11.18 PM IST
WB liquor retailers allege Rs 300 crore collected as unauthorised transport charges, seek probeWest Bengal liquor traders claim over Rs 300 crore was collected from them between 2022 and 2025. They allege these are unauthorized transp...
14 Jun, 2026, 03.25 PM IST
Assam brings in MGR for liquor licences; prices likely to rise from July 1Assam's excise laws have been amended. A new provision, Minimum Guaranteed Revenue, will be introduced for liquor license holders. This wil...
13 Jun, 2026, 09.01 PM IST
Global liquor companies chase Indian state dues of $400 millionAlcohol industry giants accuse Telangana of breaking accounting rules. The southern Indian state owes them nearly $400 million. Companies s...
12 Jun, 2026, 06.03 PM IST