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PM Modi asks key ministries to coordinate response to potential LPG and fertiliser disruptions as the government prioritises natural gas supply to protect fertiliser output

Sensex jumped 640 points and Nifty rose 1% after easing crude oil prices and hopes of de-escalation in the Iran conflict lifted sentiment, even as volatility remains elevated.

The company also plans to expand its 'FOR CHEF' portfolio by introducing sauces, condiments, ready-to-cook and ready-to-eat products in the next few months

IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers resigns citing personal reasons three months after the airline's operational meltdown, with promoter and MD Rahul Bhatia set to lead as interim chief

In an order dated March 9, a three-member SAT bench ruled that the OFCDs issued by SICCL between 1998 and 2008 constituted a public offer, bringing them within Sebi's regulatory jurisdiction

TVS Supply Chain Solutions sets up a 40,000 sq ft warehouse near Chennai to support Caterpillar's global supply chain, enabling multi-country sourcing and faster logistics operations

Reliance Industries says it will maximise LPG output at its Jamnagar refinery complex and divert KG-D6 basin gas to priority sectors to support stable domestic fuel supplies

Vingroup's VinFast offers extra discounts on electric cars and scooters for customers switching from gasoline vehicles, while cutting fares on its Xanh SM mobility platform

Renault names India a key global production and growth hub in its futuREady strategy, with plans to launch four new models in the country by 2030 as part of a global rollout of 36 vehicles

VE Commercial Vehicles appoints B Srinivas as managing director and CEO from April 1, while Vinod Aggarwal transitions to chairman after leading the company for nearly two decades

AI-driven bovine genetics startup Verdant Impact raises $3 million in a seed round led by Unicorn India Ventures to expand markets, scale its Pashu.AI platform and strengthen tech capabilities

Happiest Minds raises FY27 revenue growth guidance to 12.5 per cent from 10 per cent, citing strong momentum from its AI-First strategy and growing demand across key sectors

Microfinance lender CreditAccess Grameen plans to increase overseas borrowings to $400 million annually over the next two to three years to diversify funding and support asset growth

Funding will help the seafood distributor expand global distribution while promoting traceable sourcing and reducing waste across the supply chain

Use proceeds for global expansion of its AI-enabled digital performance testing platform

Allana Group operates in over 70 countries across the globe, with West Asia being one of its major markets

Sequential growth in India's flexi-staffing sector slowed to 0.5 per cent in Q3 FY26 as firms paused hiring amid labour code implementation, according to an ISF report

Every crease and fold tells the story of the city's leather industry, stretched thin by tariffs, disrupted consignments, and a fragile global market

An e-way bill is an electronically generated document mandated under the GST regime for the movement of goods valued at more than Rs 50,000

Finance Ministry seeks Parliament approval for Rs 2.01 trillion net additional FY26 spending through the second supplementary demand for grants, with allocations for subsidies and reserve funds

Oil prices could rise to $150 per barrel as a massive Gulf supply disruption forces demand destruction, with $200 possible if the conflict persists, says Wood Mackenzie

Indian refiners report 10 per cent increase in LPG production since government order

JNPA waives dwell time and reefer plugin charges for Middle East-bound export cargo stuck amid the West Asia crisis, while DG Shipping asks shipping lines to avoid opportunistic pricing

Brent crude briefly surged to $120 a barrel amid supply disruptions in West Asia. Analysts warn that the Iran war could reshape oil price trajectories and pose fresh risks to India's energy security

The rupee strengthened and bond yields eased as crude oil prices fell sharply from recent highs, improving market sentiment and boosting demand for government securities

Income Tax Department has asked brokers to deposit excess securities transaction tax collected from clients for FY24 and earlier years along with interest

Carefully assess nature of grievance before choosing forum

Additional payout raises total settlement to ₹645 crore after reconciliation of claims linked to a fraud involving a Haryana government account

Cyber fraudsters duped nearly 77,000 people in Odisha of about Rs 712 crore in the last 18 months, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi told the state Assembly

RBI Deputy Governor Swaminathan J cautions that while digital lending and platform-based models expand financial access, weak credit underwriting could deepen borrower distress

A NITI Aayog report calls for major reforms to India's apprenticeship system, urging stronger industry participation and better integration with education to support job-led growth

Maharashtra's new farm loan waiver may fulfil a poll promise, but repeated debt relief risks weakening credit discipline and straining the state's fiscal balance

Sophisticated systems track risk, but culture - shaped by incentives and frontline pressures - remains the real control

Despite a push to fill vacancies through Rozgar Melas and recruitment drives, India's Union government workforce has barely grown in a decade, highlighting limits in hiring capacity

TCS loses over $100 billion in market value from its 2022 peak as AI uncertainty and IT sector correction trigger a sharp valuation reset

The tile industry could see drops in production and drastic margin compression, as energy costs, which are usually 20-25 per cent of net sales, could spike enormously

Holdings in SBI, ICICI Bank and HDFC Bank accounted for more than one-fifth of the losses for Life Insurance Corporation of India; while L&T alone created a 11 per cent dent, shows ACE Equity data.

Amfi plans to approach Sebi over its proposal to discontinue retirement and children's mutual fund schemes, which together manage over Rs 57,000 crore across more than 6.2 million folios

SIP inflows dip in truncated month; gold and silver ETF inflows fall sharply

Dixon Technologies shares surged after MeitY approved its joint venture with HKC Overseas to manufacture display modules, with analysts expecting improved margins and value addition

Saudi Arabia is reducing output by as much as 2.5 million barrels a day, joining United Arab Emirates, Iraq and Kuwait in deepening cuts, Bloomberg reported on Tuesday

India, which meets nearly two-thirds of its edible oil demand through imports, also buys palm oil from Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand, with shipments typically reaching its ports in about a week

Discussion on a no-confidence motion against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla began in the House, with historical data showing most such motions in India have targeted state governments

CBSE said Class 12 Mathematics question papers were genuine after students claimed a QR code redirected to the Rick Astley song used in the 'rickrolling' internet prank

The Centre will conduct a nationwide assessment of district hospitals to identify gaps in emergency and trauma care infrastructure and strengthen facilities in line with IPHS norms

Priyank Kharge says the move targets excessive screen time and online risks for children, stressing stakeholder consultations and age-verification challenges before framing guidelines

The Union Cabinet on Tuesday approved the extension of Jal Jeevan Mission up to December 2028 with an enhanced outlay of Rs 8.7 lakh crore for the rural drinking water supply project which will now shift focus from infrastructure creation to service delivery. The project was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2019 to provide safe and adequate drinking water through tap connections to all households in rural India. The Cabinet decision shifts the focus from only infrastructure creation to citizen-centric service delivery supported by strong local governance and digital monitoring, PM Modi said on X. "The move will strengthen water security, improve health outcomes and empower rural communities, especially our Nari Shakti," he said. Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced the decision at a press conference. "The Cabinet approved the Ministry of Jal Shakti's proposal to restructure and reorient the implementation of the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) from infrastructure creation

The Lok Sabha on Tuesday took up an opposition resolution seeking the removal of Speaker Om Birla from office for his alleged bias towards the ruling party, amid a heated debate on who will preside over the House while the motion is being taken up. Congress legislator Mohammad Jawed read out the notice seeking to move a resolution to remove Birla from office. Besides Jawed, MPs K Suresh and Mallu Ravi had also moved the resolution. As soon as Jawed read out the notice, AIMIM leader Asaduddin Owaisi raised a point of order questioning the decision to allow Jagdambika Pal to chair the proceedings as he was appointed to the panel of chairpersons by Speaker Birla. BJP's Nishikant Dubey countered the claim, citing constitutional provisions, law and House rules. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju said Owaisi's claim was irrelevant as Pal was competent to preside over the Lok Sabha when the resolution was taken up. Trinamool Congress MP Saugata Roy said Rijiju should move a mot

Karnataka High Court seeks Centre's response on X Corp challenge to the Sahyog portal, while the Supreme Court agrees to examine the Fact Check Unit provisions under IT Rules

The Supreme Court said a Uniform Civil Code may be the most effective way to address conflicts in personal laws, observing that legislative reform may be preferable to judicial intervention

Auto component makers warn Red Sea shipping disruptions and LPG/PNG supply concerns are raising costs, delaying exports and threatening production across the supply chain

Air India to impose fuel surcharges on domestic and international flights in phases from March 12 as aviation turbine fuel prices surge amid supply disruptions

Industry body asks 500,000 eateries to scale down cooking-intensive dishes

The Cabinet on Tuesday approved the proposal to declare Madurai airport as an international airport. Madurai is a prominent city in Tamil Nadu, and Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said the decision was taken keeping in view the aspirations of the people of Madurai. Briefing media persons about the Cabinet decisions, the Information and Broadcasting (I&B) Minister said that the policy decision to declare Madurai airport as an international airport will help bring air connectivity from various parts of the world to the temple city, and there is a huge industrial cluster around it. The decision would also strengthen the city's role as an educational and healthcare hub, he said. Vaishnaw said multiple airlines have shown interest in expanding their international flights from the airport. Madurai airport is one of the oldest airports in Tamil Nadu. Elevating Madurai airport to an international status would enhance regional connectivity, promote trade, and drive economic development in

Akasa Air has launched a long-term incentive plan offering up to ₹25 lakh for captains to retain pilots amid rising competition in India's fast-growing aviation sector

ASSOCHAM warns that a prolonged West Asia conflict could disrupt global trade routes, push up oil prices and affect India's energy supplies, trade flows and supply chains

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Tuesday said the government is looking to extend help to exporters on the insurance front to help them deal with the ongoing West Asia crisis. He said an inter-ministerial group is keeping tabs on the developments on a daily basis and is interacting with exporters. The Customs department has come out with norms for dealing with export cargo returning to Indian ports due to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and disruptions in maritime routes amid the West Asia crisis. "Similarly, we are looking for developing some new schemes like insurance support... We are consulting ECGC (Export Credit Guarantee Corporation) and other departments on that," Goyal told reporters here. He said the government is looking at ways to help exporters whose goods have been shipped but are facing problems. The government is monitoring the situation 24 hours, he added. Exporters are facing issues due to a joint attack launched by the US and Israel on Iran. I

Industry face double whammy, input costs rising amid LPG shortage

Experts say Direct Seeded Rice and next-generation seed technologies could transform Indian agriculture by cutting water use, lowering costs and improving sustainability in rice cultivation

Packaged food makers face production pressure as PNG and LPG supply disruptions linked to West Asia tensions force factories to cut gas usage, raising concerns over output and supplies

Women held only 12.4 per cent of key managerial personnel roles in FY25, with nearly two-thirds of companies having no female KMP, highlighting a sharp gender gap in corporate leadership

Union Cabinet clears amendments to IBC, Companies Act and LLP Act to ease compliance, strengthen insolvency processes and improve ease of doing business

Government prioritises LPG and LNG supply for domestic use as West Asia conflict disrupts shipments; India also secures alternative supplies that bypass the Strait of Hormuz

The patent registration was published in the Plant Variety Journal, February 2026 issue, conferring statutory ownership, legal rights upon the farming community of Nagaur district, Rajasthan

RBI says banks can declare dividends based on capital adequacy levels, with payouts capped at 75 per cent of profit after tax and subject to CET1 buffers and supervisory conditions

Profitability in the banking sector is expected to remain healthy, supported by stronger core earnings

Wheat, a major rabi (winter) crop, is beginning to be harvested and is expected to pick up pace in key growing states in the coming weeks

Cricketers Suryakumar Yadav and Tilak Varma announce investment in Hyderabad-based TRUZON Solar, signalling growing interest in India's renewable energy sector

Hotel and restaurant owners in Odisha warn they may shut establishments as disruptions in commercial LPG cylinder supply threaten operations, employment and tourism in the state

Restaurant body NRAI advises members to rationalise menus, conserve LPG, and explore electric cooking alternatives after commercial cylinder supply was disrupted in parts of the country

India's restaurants warn of menu cuts and possible shutdowns as LPG shortages linked to the West Asia crisis threaten fuel supplies for kitchens used by food delivery platforms

This is as fair an account of the violence that engulfed the state as possible, but the hurt, sorrow, and loss of the author calls out to you through the pages

Witkoff said the denial came during ​a phone call that US President Donald Trump had with Russian President Vladimir ​Putin on Monday

Balendra Shah's party won a landslide in the election that followed Nepal's Gen Z revolution. His style is pugnacious

The IRGC also played the decisive role in elevating Mojtaba Khamenei as supreme leader after Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in the opening US-Israeli strikes

Trump told reporters in Florida on Monday that his administration was lifting sanctions on some countries as part of efforts to stabilise the oil market, but declined to provide details

Peskov was speaking a day after Putin spoke by phone to US President Donald Trump and, according to the Kremlin, shared proposals aimed at ending the war in Iran quickly

An ambitious vision document broadly outlining a series of strategic reforms, capability enhancements and organisational changes required to bolster the Indian military was unveiled by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday. The document, prepared by the Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff (HQ IDS), is a strategic blueprint to transform the Indian armed forces into a modern, multi-domain, and integrated force by the centenary of India's Independence. The release of the 'Defence Forces Vision 2047: A Roadmap for a Future-Ready Indian Military' came eight months after the military conflict between India and Pakistan. Following the May 7 to 10 conflict, all the three forces were asked to work on the lessons learnt from it. The vision document envisages the transformation of the military into an integrated, multi-domain and agile force capable of deterring adversaries and to effectively respond to any conflict. A central pillar of the vision is the emphasis on jointness and synerg