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Ready to supply more than 20% ethanol blends amid rising oil prices: AIDA

AIDA Deputy Director General Bharati Balaji said the ethanol industry was prepared to go beyond the E20 target already achieved by the country.

Domestic urea plants at half capacity as West Asia war choke gas supplies

Petronet LNG Ltd, which operates India's largest liquefied natural gas receiving terminal, declared force majeure after upstream suppliers cited their inability to deliver contracted volumes

Check unnecessary expenses, Air India CEO tells staff amid West Asia war

Loss-making Air India and Air India Express have been grappling with operational disruptions like other airlines since the start of the conflict involving the US, Israel, and Iran

EPC player Trenzet Infra files papers with Sebi to raise funds via IPO

The company proposes to utilise proceeds from the fresh issue to support its working capital requirements, purchase of construction vehicles and equipment, and for general corporate purposes

Govt likely to consider OFS option for raising public float in IDBI Bank

Government may opt for an Offer-for-Sale in IDBI Bank to boost public float and improve valuation after failed strategic divestment

Sebi board to consider FPI settlement norms, intermediary reforms on Monday

Securities and Exchange Board of India to consider easing FPI settlement norms and tightening governance rules as part of a broad regulatory overhaul

Indian firms facing shipment delays, input shortages amid Iran war: CII

CII Director General Chandrajit Banerjee said firms are already seeing "downstream effects" as the conflict disrupts key maritime routes and tightens global supply chains

India a long-term investment with strong ecomm growth potential: Amazon V-P

'E-commerce adoption is becoming more widespread, and the next wave of growth will be led by smaller cities and middle-income groups'

Indian companies lead in AI adoption, but lag in expertise: Report

The 'State of AI in the Enterprise' report for 2026 revealed that Indian firms are advancing past trials to lead global peers in large-scale AI adoption across key functions

West Asia war: PM Modi calls ministerial meeting to review energy situation

The focus of the meeting is to ensure uninterrupted supply, stable logistics and efficient distribution across the country, and the government is taking proactive steps

AC makers cautious as unusual rain may disrupt early summer demand

Because of plastic, prices of other large appliances such as washing machines are also likely to rise 10-12 per cent, industry leaders indicated

More than half of countries have banned phones in schools: Unesco

Facebook's own research revealed that 32 per cent of teenage girls felt worse about their bodies after using Instagram

West Asia war, crude oil prices likely to steer stock markets this week

Besides, trends in global markets, trading activity of foreign investors and rupee-dollar movement would also drive momentum in equities

NCLAT grants exemption to 50 IL&FS's red, amber firms from CSR obligations

These 'red' and 'amber' entities have not been accruing interest on their outstanding debts, resulting in such companies showing notional profits in their books of accounts

3 arrested for allegedly hoarding 74 LPG cylinders in Delhi's Mahipalpur

The police seized 74 LPG cylinders 70 domestic and four commercial - along with a transport vehicle and refilling equipment in the raid on Saturday

Sri Lankan govt urges sparing use of power, fuel; hikes prices again

This came as the island nation raised fuel retail prices at midnight, the second such hike in a week

'India, Australia must boost renewable energy ties via climate partnership'

Australian High Commission emphasised Australia's interest in helping India produce more effective and cheaper solar panels

Andhra milk adulteration: Death toll rises to 16, three under treatment

The incident dates back to mid-February when adulterated milk supplied in parts of Lalacheruvu allegedly caused severe health complications among consumers

SC directs states, UTs to submit details on prisons, including overcrowding

A bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta also asked the states and UTs to provide details about the number of women's prisons within their jurisdictions

FPIs pull ₹88,180 cr in Mar, 2026 outflows cross ₹1 trn on West Asia war

The sharp sell-off follows a strong rebound in February, when foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) pumped in ₹22,615 crore, the highest monthly inflow in 17 months