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Petrol, diesel prices hiked by 80 paise; total rise at Rs 9.20 per litre

This is the 13th increase in prices since the ending of a four-and-half-month long hiatus in rate revision on March 22.

India now sets sights on free trade agreement with Gulf countries

Engagements to begin next month; UAE template to make it easier, say experts

Govt, airlines start discussions to remove cap on passenger fares

IndiGo, Vistara against limits; SpiceJet, Go First not on board

Parl panel questions Sebi chief on NSE case, Paytm issue price

Functioning of crypto currency exchanges also came up when Sebi chairperson Madhabi Puri Buch appeared before parliamentary panel on finance, say people in the know

BS Number Wise: The late and lagging government annual reports

Just over half the ministries, departments and autonomous bodies released these crucial documents for 2020-21

Govt extends timeline for loan disbursement for ethanol projects till Sept

Under the schemes, the timeline for disbursement of loan for ethanol projects is up to March/April, 2022

SEA asks edible oil makers to refrain from raising prices

Mumbai-based SEA also requested members to ensure the supply chain is maintained smoothly and consumers are not put to any difficulty

US lawmakers want India to restrict sale of Russian-origin diamonds

A bipartisan group of American lawmakers has sought the help of the Biden administration in restricting the international trade and sale of Russian-origin diamonds

Housing demand rises 4.6% QoQ in Q1, 2022; supply remains stable: Report

The prices of ready-to-move properties increased 1.7 per cent QoQ and 5.8 per cent year-on-year

Local currency trading with Sri Lanka not feasible, says govt official

This is because there's no demand for Indian goods at present, except for essential items that India is supplying under humanitarian grounds

Top Republican wants Biden admin to enter into a trade deal with India

A top Republican lawmaker has welcomed India signing a trade deal with Australia, and urged the Biden administration to enter into a similar arrangement with New Delhi

In last 8 years, maritime sector has scaled new heights: PM Modi

In the last eight years, India's maritime sector has scaled new heights and contributed to boosting trade and commercial activities, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said

Indian imports of Russian energy only 1-2% of its total energy imports: WH

The White House also reiterated that it is not in India's interest to increase its import of energy from Russia and that the Biden administration is willing to work with New Delhi to help it do that.

Top headlines: HDFC-HDFC Bank mega merger, India's export boom explained

The Centre may increase the allotment of its shares in the IPO of LIC. More on that and other stories in our top headlines this morning.

IPL and return of big ticket conferences put Mumbai hotels in high demand

Thanks to high occupancy, room rates have jumped by a staggering 65-66%, according to media industry sources

LIC IPO: Govt may increase allotment size to align offer with Sebi's rules

The market regulator has approved LIC's updated draft red herring prospectus (DRHP), paving the way for the Centre to file the red herring prospectus (RHP) for India's biggest IPO.

The $400 billion story: India's export boom mirrors neighbourhood surge

Many Asian peers exporting have seen increasing overseas demand

Petrol, diesel prices hiked by 40 paise; total increase now at Rs 8.40

Petrol in Delhi will now cost Rs 103.81 per litre as against Rs 103.41 previously

India's manufacturing activity moderates in March as production, sales slow

Production, sales expand at the slowest pace in six months; positive sentiment falls substantially

Trade deficit widens to $192 billion in FY22; imports at record high

Value of inbound petroleum shipments nearly doubles; account for 26% of total imports