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New Delhi, March 27: Consumers who have shifted to piped natural gas (PNG) can now surrender their LPG connections from the comfort of their homes, without visiting a dealership, Secretary Neeraj Mittal said on Friday.The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoPNG) has introduced the MyPNG-D...

Coal India to Invest ₹3,300 Crore in New Coking Coal Washeries Expansion Plans and Capacity Boost New Delhi, March 27 – Coal India announced plans to invest approximately ₹3,300 crore to establish eight new coking coal washeries. This initiative is part of a strategy to enhance coal quality and...

Fuel Prices Remain Stable as Government Absorbs Losses New Delhi – Retail prices of petrol and diesel will not be adjusted following a recent excise duty reduction, according to a statement released by the government on Friday. Instead, the government will absorb the resulting losses incurred by...

RBI Injects ₹65,322 Crore in Liquidity Mumbai, March 27 – The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) provided ₹65,322 crore of temporary liquidity into the banking system on Friday through a six-day variable rate repo (VRR) auction.Liquidity Injection Details The RBI announced the injection at a cut-off...

Dr. Reddy’s to Rename Semaglutide Drug Following Court Concerns Brand Name Change Underway New Delhi – Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories informed the Delhi High Court on Friday that it intends to change the brand name of its semaglutide drug from ‘Olymviq’ to ‘Olymra’. This decision follows a judge’s...

Guar Gum Prices Rise on Futures Market New Delhi, March 27 – Guar gum prices increased on Friday, rising by Rs 30 to Rs 10,354 per quintal in futures trading. The rise reflects increased spot demand and heightened speculative activity.Guar Gum Futures Trading On the National Commodity and...

Coriander Futures Prices Rise as Speculators Increase Holdings New Delhi, March 27 – Coriander prices increased on Friday, rising by Rs 30 to Rs 11,966 per quintal in futures trading. The rise was attributed to increased speculative activity following a firm trend in the spot market.Contracts...

Cottonseed Oil Cake Prices Rise in Futures Trading New Delhi, March 27 – Prices of cottonseed oil cake saw an increase in futures trading on Friday, with the commodity trading at Rs 3,559 per quintal. This represents a rise of Rs 40 per quintal compared to the previous session’s closing price of...

Aluminium Prices Rise for Fifth Consecutive Session Aluminium Futures Surge to Rs 338.10 per Kilogram New Delhi – Aluminium prices continued their upward trajectory on Friday, marking a fifth consecutive session of gains. The price rose by Rs 1.95 to Rs 338.10 per kilogram in futures trading on...

Zinc Prices Surge Past 1 Percent in Futures Trading Zinc Futures Rise Driven by Overseas Demand New Delhi, March 27 – Zinc prices saw a significant increase on Friday, climbing by more than 1 percent to Rs 313.65 per kilogram in futures trading. The rise was primarily attributed to strong...

Rupee Hits Fresh Record Low of 94.70 Against US Dollar Amid Oil Price Surge, Weak MarketsMumbai, March 27: The Indian rupee plunged to a fresh all-time low of 94.70 against the US dollar during intra-day trading on Friday, pressured by rising global oil prices, a stronger dollar, and ongoing...

Jefferies Exits HDFC Bank, Cuts India Exposure After Chairman ResignationNew Delhi, March 27: Global brokerage Jefferies has exited its holdings in HDFC Bank and trimmed its exposure to India across key portfolios following the resignation of the bank’s part-time chairman, Atanu Chakraborty...

Government Cuts Excise Duty on Petrol, Diesel by ₹10/Litre to Cushion Consumers Amid Crude Oil SurgeNew Delhi, March 27: The government has slashed excise duty on petrol and diesel by ₹10 per litre each to shield consumers from soaring global crude oil prices triggered by escalating tensions...

India Has Adequate Fertilizer Stocks, No Need to Panic Amid West Asia Tensions: J P NaddaNew Delhi, March 27: Union Chemicals and Fertilizers Minister J P Nadda on Friday assured that India has sufficient fertilizer reserves to meet farmers’ needs, stating there is no reason for concern...

India Auto Sector Growth to Slow in FY27 After Strong GST-Driven Expansion: ICRA ReportNew Delhi, March 27: India’s automobile sector is expected to witness a moderation in growth in FY27 after a strong expansion in FY26, largely driven by policy support such as GST cuts, improved...

Gold and Silver Prices Surge on Safe-Haven Demand Amid West Asia TensionsMumbai, March 27: Gold and silver prices witnessed a sharp rally on Friday as investors flocked to safe-haven assets amid ongoing geopolitical uncertainty and fading hopes of de-escalation in the West Asia conflict.Gold...

. Rupee Hits Record Low of 94.56 Against US Dollar Amid Rising Oil Prices and Weak Equity MarketsMumbai, March 27: The Indian rupee plunged to an all-time low of 94.56 against the US dollar during intra-day trading on Friday, breaching the crucial 94.50 level for the first time. The sharp...

India Advocates Transparent WTO Reforms at MC14 Yaounde, Cameroon – Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has emphasized the importance of transparent, inclusive, and member-driven reforms within the World Trade Organization (WTO) during the ongoing 14th Ministerial Conference (MC14)...

India Maintains Petroleum and LPG Supply Amid Global Concerns New Delhi, March 27 – India’s supply of petroleum and LPG remains under control, with no shortages reported across the country, according to the government. Retail outlets are operating with sufficient stock and dispensing fuel...

Government Slashes Excise Duties on Petrol, Diesel Fuel Price Relief: Excise Duty Cut Announced New Delhi – The government announced a reduction in excise duties on petrol and diesel on Friday, aiming to alleviate the impact of rising global oil prices. The excise duty on petrol has been lowered...