Bank Credit to Industry Grows at 13.5% in Latest Fortnight
Mumbai, March 30 – Bank credit to the Indian industry witnessed a significant acceleration, growing at a rate of 13.5 per cent during the fortnight ending February 28, 2026, according to data released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)...
India Temporarily Reopens PDS Kerosene Supply in 21 States Amid Energy Crisis
New Delhi, March 30 – The central government has authorized the temporary allocation of public distribution system (PDS) kerosene in 21 states and Union Territories, including regions previously designated as...
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New Delhi, March 26 India has approximately 60 days of fuel stock cover, the government said on Thursday, adding that there is no shortage of petrol, diesel, or LPG, as it dismissed reports of shortages as a "deliberate misinformation campaign" aimed at triggering panic buying.The Ministry of...
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Brent Crude and WTI Prices Rise
Mumbai, March 26 – Global oil prices jumped to above $100 per barrel on Thursday following a statement from Iran indicating it was not in direct negotiations with the United States to end the conflict in the Middle East.Brent crude futures rose by 1.21 percent...
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New Delhi, March 24 The government said on Tuesday that India has adequate stocks of petrol, diesel, and LPG, and that all refineries are operating at full capacity despite disruptions linked to the Strait of Hormuz situation.In an update on fuel availability, Sujata Sharma, Joint Secretary in...
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New Delhi, March 23 India will consider resuming the purchase of Iranian oil based on techno-commercial feasibility, a senior government official said after Washington temporarily lifted sanctions to ease pressure on prices following the US-Israeli war on Iran.Historically, India was a major...
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New Delhi, March 20 The price of premium or higher-grade petrol increased by Rs 2 per litre on Friday, while the rate of bulk diesel sold to industrial users was hiked by about Rs 22 per litre, reflecting the spike in global oil prices amid the conflict in the Middle East.However, the price of...
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