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India’s strategic oil reserves tell a tale of structural constraints & stalled expansion. Here’s why

India’s oil reserves, which can last just 74-75 days, are much less than other major economies. Japan, for instance, holds reserves for 254 days.

Govt asks RBI to maintain retail inflation at 4 pc till Mar 2031

New Delhi, Mar 25 (PTI) The government on Wednesday asked the Reserve Bank to maintain retail inflation at 4 per cent with a margin...

LPG supply to be cut off if households refuse PNG switch where available: Govt order

New Delhi, Mar 25 (PTI) The government has mandated that cooking gas LPG supply to households will be discontinued if consumers fail to...

Rupee hits fresh record low against US dollar amid West Asia crisis

Mumbai, Mar 25 (PTI) The rupee slumped 20 paise to close at a fresh record low of 93.96 against the US dollar on Wednesday...

Sweeping govt order to speed up PNG switch—faster approvals, stricter timelines, nudge to households

Issued amid a West Asia war-induced energy crunch, the order now legally binds all entities controlling land, roads and housing societies to facilitate laying of pipelines.

Mehul Mohanka elected CII Eastern Region chairman

Kolkata, Mar 24 (PTI) Mehul Mohanka, Managing Director and Group CEO of Tega Group, has been elected chairman of the Confederation of Indian...

CCPA warns restaurants against levying gas, LPG charge

New Delhi, Mar 25 (PTI) The Central Consumer Protection Authority on Wednesday directed hotels and restaurants not to levy additional charges, such as 'LPG...

London-based spirits maker Diageo’s cricket bet pays off. RCB sale to bring in $1 billion windfall

IPL team Royal Challengers Bengaluru was sold Tuesday to Aditya Birla Group, Blackstone, The Times of India Group, and Bolt Ventures for just under $1.8 billion.

Govt says no shortage of petrol, diesel, urges public to avoid panic buying

New Delhi, Mar 25 (PTI) The government on Wednesday said there is no shortage of petrol, diesel or LPG in the country, and...

Stock markets’ two-day rally adds Rs 15.80 lakh cr to investors’ wealth

New Delhi, Mar 25 (PTI) With a rebound in the stock market, investors' wealth have surged by Rs 15.80 lakh crore in two days...

On Camera

What ambassador Xu Feihong expects from youth in China and India

China and India are home to 1.2 billion young people. They’re the pioneers in advancing the rejuvenation of the Chinese nation and realising the vision of ‘Viksit Bharat 2047’.

India’s strategic oil reserves tell a tale of structural constraints & stalled expansion. Here’s why

India’s oil reserves, which can last just 74-75 days, are much less than other major economies. Japan, for instance, holds reserves for 254 days.

India-Japan to finalise deal to co-develop & co-produce UNICORN mast ‘soon’, says Japanese envoy

The countries signed a memorandum for co-development of UNICORN masts in November 2024. India has been second Asian nation to have such an agreement with Tokyo, after Philippines.

The Vishwaguru delusion, mine vs yours, is ruining our view of the world

One side thinks India is punching way above its weight. The other thinks Modi has undermined India and it punches below its strength. Both are wrong.