Rising fuel prices further dent stressed sectors of India's economy

Central and state governments have hiked taxes on fuels, pushing retail fuel prices to record highs in most of the country.

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In Mumbai and Delhi, petrol prices touched Rs 107 and Rs 100 per litre, respectively--about a 20% rise since January 2021

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20 min read Last Updated : Jul 20 2021 | 9:30 AM IST

The Baddi-Barotiwala-Nalagarh industrial hub in Himachal Pradesh, surrounded by a panoramic view of the Shivalik hills, is home to Asia's largest pharmaceutical manufacturing hub. It is serviced by a fleet

Topics : Coronavirus Excise Duty Fuel prices Petrol-diesel prices MSMEs Indian Economy

First Published: Jul 20 2021 | 9:30 AM IST

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Rising fuel prices further dent stressed sectors of India's economy

Central and state governments have hiked taxes on fuels, pushing retail fuel prices to record highs in most of the country.

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