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Govt ramps up measures to ensure fuel, LPG supplies amid Hormuz disruption

New Delhi, Mar 29 (PTI) The government has stepped up measures to secure fuel and gas supplies amid the closure of the Strait of...

Two more Indian LPG tankers carrying day’s cooking gas cross Strait of Hormuz

New Delhi, Mar 29 (PTI) Two more Indian-flagged LPG tankers, carrying roughly a day's supply of the country's cooking gas, have safely navigated through...

Vedanta to break into 5 listed companies early next month, reports FT

The company will operate as Vedanta Ltd, housing its base metals business. Vedanta Aluminium, Talwandi Sabo Power, Vedanta Steel & Iron, and Malco Energy will be the 4 other entities.

Blow to West Asia commodities market as Iran hits 2 aluminium makers

Aluminum prices, already rising before the conflict, have gained further as traders and buyers focus on the potential for tighter markets and shrinking global inventories.

Bihar planning market debut of transmission company BSPTCL: State Energy Secy

New Delhi, Mar 29 (PTI) The Bihar government is preparing to list its power transmission company on the stock market in a move...

Extended India’s support for adoption of draft decision on fisheries subsidies agreement: Goyal

New Delhi, Mar 28 (PTI) India on Saturday said it has extended support for the adoption of the WTO's draft decision on the...

India cautions WTO members against weaponising ‘transparency’ to justify trade retaliation

New Delhi, Mar 28 (PTI) India has cautioned WTO members against weaponising “transparency” to justify trade retaliation or challenge legitimate domestic policies, saying...

Drug regulator calls on Indian pharma to move beyond generics, address dependence on bulk imports

Advice comes at a time when India accounts for a 5th of global generic drug supply & 40% of generics used in US. However, this strength in finished formulations relies on imported ingredients.

Centre to remove 1-yr imprisonment provision for allottees for non-compliance with realty norms

New Delhi, Mar 27 (PTI) In a relief to homebuyers, the Centre has proposed to remove the existing provision of maximum one-year imprisonment...

Indian govt says will borrow Rs 8.2 trillion in first-half of next fiscal year

The administration trimmed its gross borrowing program to 16.09 trillion rupees from 17.2 trillion rupees announced in the budget on Feb. 1.

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India can welcome Lakshmi and build a Dubai-style tax haven

The Iran War is an opportunity for India to repatriate talent, attract capital inflows and boost domestic investments as investors look for a stable, growth-oriented economy.

Blow to West Asia commodities market as Iran hits 2 aluminium makers

Aluminum prices, already rising before the conflict, have gained further as traders and buyers focus on the potential for tighter markets and shrinking global inventories.

1st batch of 2,000 India-made Israeli Negev LMGs delivered to Army; 4,000 more to be delivered this year

The Indian Army is set to get another 4,000 of these LMGs as part of a contract signed in August 2024 to replace the 5.56x45mm INSAS LMG.

Gulf war exposed India’s fragilities. It’s time for navel-gazing, in the national interest

It’s easy to understand why the government can’t speak the hard truth. When this war ends, as all wars do, India’s interests will lie with both the winner and the loser.