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India's solar energy output growth slows in September amid coal crisis

Growth in solar energy is critical this year as half of India's 135 coal-fired power plants have fuel stocks of less than three days

Coal crisis for thermal power plants now could be good news for India later

The endemic supply shortage for thermal power plants offers the chance to transition to gas

Asia scrambles to stock up fuel as prices spike in global energy crunch

An electricity crisis is roiling energy markets from Europe to Asia, with fuels that can be used for heating or power in high demand.

RBI MPC meets as energy crisis raises concerns about economic recovery

A lack of coal means factories could shut, while forcing India to import more fossil fuels.

'Poor will be affected': India's ethanol plan sparks food security fears

Government argues that a new ethanol goal will help save billions of rupees by cutting crude imports, reduce carbon emissions and boost farmers' incomes.

Major OMCs step off LPG price-hike pedal; absorb Rs 100 per cylinder

"At present prices, OMCs are absorbing Rs 100 per domestic cylinder," said an executive

Breather for telecom companies as govt reviews stand on SUC dues

Recovery of one-time spectrum charges to be reconsidered

Moody's upgrades India's rating outlook to 'stable' from 'negative'

Retains lowest investment grade rating

Rates under PM-JAY hiked, to boost private sector participation

Rates for 400 procedures hiked between 20 and 400%, black fungus treatment added

Sa-Dhan seeks Rs 7,500 cr more for credit guarantee scheme for MFIs

Sa-Dhan has issued a press release basis the letter written to the Finance Minister

Fuel prices linked to global rates; Centre, states have to handle: FM

Petrol and diesel prices on Tuesday surged to all-time high levels as rates were increased again after international oil prices hit the highest mark since 2014

Decoded: Why 'Pandora Papers' leak is crucial from India's perspective

350 Indian names have cropped up in the latest leak

Refund interest paid on ineligible input tax credit, says industry

The levy of interest on availed but unutilised input tax credit is a subject of significant disputes in GST since its implementation

Vegetable prices rise, barring potato and onion, shows data

Tomato prices, according to some analysts, are expected to go down as crop arrivals will increase in October

India's exports likely to get a boost as WTO raises trade outlook

Exports from India have been rising consistently over the last few quarters

Services activities moderate in Sept but firms continue hiring: PMI survey

Increase in companies creating employment ended a nine-month sequence of job shedding.

Govt push on Air India sale slows down other privatisation proposals

Next on the Centre's priority list is listing insurance behemoth LIC

Cruises move out of India after high-profile drug bust on Goa-bound ship

Most destinations are closer home, companies make promo offers even as passengers hanker for easier cancellations and refunds

WFH rules helped middle class during Covid-19 pandemic, says PM Modi

"The rules framed for WFH during the corona period made the lives of the urban middle class much easier," Modi said

As trade pick up, exporters worried about competitiveness challenge: Survey

As global trade picks up pace after the ravages of the pandemic, an industry lobby's survey has found that an overwhelming number of exporters are worried about competitiveness