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New Delhi, April 10 – Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal said on Friday that nearly 90 per cent of the backlog cargo at major ports has been cleared, following swift intervention and continuous monitoring by the government amid disruptions in the Strait of...

New Delhi, April 10 A key government scheme for processing critical minerals is at an advanced stage of finalization, Mines Secretary Piyush Goyal said on Friday, as India races to secure its supply chain amid global competition for lithium and other vital resources needed for clean energy and...

New Delhi, April 9. Ferrous companies are likely to post strong fourth quarter (Q4) results as prices of hot-rolled coil and rebar rose sharply, driving up revenues and offsetting higher coking coal costs, a report said on Thursday.The report from Emkay Global Financial Services said that...

Mumbai, April 7 Air India CEO and Managing Director Campbell Wilson told staff on Tuesday that it was the right time to hand over control of the airline for its next phase of growth.Wilson, who has decided to resign, has been at the helm for four years since mid-2022 and will remain with the...

New Delhi, April 7 Food startup KisaanSay has raised ₹34 crore from investors, including NABVENTURES and senior industry leaders, to expand its business.Founded by Nitin Puri, Vaishali Mehta & Manoj Karki, KisaanSay offers consumers a range of single-origin food products.In a statement on...

New Delhi, April 7 – The Centre has decided to double the daily allocation of 5-kg free trade LPG (FTL) cylinders available for distribution to migrant labourers across states, according to an official communication.The Petroleum Ministry said in a notification that the enhanced allocation...

New Delhi, April 6 – State-run oil marketing company, Indian Oil Corporation Ltd (IOCL), announced on Monday that commercial LPG supply has recovered to around 70 per cent of pre-crisis levels, despite ongoing geopolitical disruptions.The PSU firm further noted that it continues to work...

New Delhi, April 5 Sales of small 5-kg LPG cylinders – available at LPG distribution centers upon showing valid ID proof – have been increased, with about 6.6 lakh cylinders sold since March 23 as the government ramps up supplies to meet demand.Unlike the subsidized 14.2-kg domestic cylinders...

New Delhi, April 4 – The government on Saturday dismissed reports and social media claims that an Iranian crude oil cargo was diverted from Vadinar in India to China due to payment issues, calling them “factually incorrect” and misleading.The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has clarified...

New Delhi, April 3 The government held discussions on Friday about measures to encourage companies to increase production of induction heaters and cookware amid rising demand for these products due to the West Asia crisis, an official said.The crisis has disrupted the movement of ships...

New Delhi, April 2 State-owned CIL subsidiaries Bharat Coking Coal Ltd (BCCL), Central Coalfields Ltd (CCL), Western Coalfields Ltd (WCL), and Mahanadi Coalfields Ltd (MCL) reported a decline in coal production in the recently concluded 2025-26 financial year.This decline in production comes...

Seoul, April 2 – South Korea has secured approximately 50 million barrels of alternative oil supplies for this month to replace supplies from the Middle East, which have been disrupted due to the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz, government officials said on Thursday, pledging continued...

India Manufacturing PMI Eases to 53.9 in March Amid Global Disruptions and Rising Input Costs New Delhi, April 2: India’s manufacturing activity showed signs of moderation in March, with the Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) easing to 53.9, as global disruptions linked to the ongoing Middle East...

Mumbai, April 1 US tariff orders are likely to moderate India Inc's credit profiles in the second half of FY26, and the West Asia conflict, especially its duration, will play a crucial role in determining how it pans out in the future, rating agencies said on Wednesday.Crisil Ratings, which...

Ahmedabad, April 1 Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ) announced on Wednesday that it has surpassed the landmark milestone of handling 500 million tonnes of cargo.From a single port-led vision in 1998 to a network spanning 19 ports and terminals across India and beyond, APSEZ has...

New Delhi, March 31 Zetwerk Manufacturing has filed preliminary documents with the market regulator, Sebi, through a confidential channel for an initial public offering (IPO) to raise between ₹4,000 crore and ₹5,000 crore.The proposed offering is expected to include a fresh issuance of equity...

New Delhi, March 31 Texmaco Rail & Engineering Ltd announced on Tuesday that it had secured a contract worth over ₹421 crore from JSW Group companies for the supply of freight wagon rakes.The order also reflects the growing participation of private players in rail logistics, driven by Indian...

New Delhi, March 30 – Industry leaders on Monday welcomed the government’s strong focus on design capabilities and quality standards under the Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS), calling it crucial for scaling India's ambitions in the electronics sector.Participants at an event...

India Has 60 Days of ATF Reserves, No Immediate Supply Risk Amid West Asia Conflict Aviation Fuel Supply Remains Stable Despite Global Concerns New Delhi, March 30: India currently has sufficient aviation turbine fuel (ATF) reserves to meet demand for the next 60 days, with no immediate risk of...

SJM Raises Concern Over Panic Fuel Buying, Urges Shift Towards Renewable Energy Surge in LPG Bookings and Fuel Demand Triggers Alarm New Delhi, March 29: The RSS-affiliated Swadeshi Jagran Manch (SJM) on Sunday flagged concerns over rising panic buying of fuel and a sharp increase in LPG...