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Uttar Pradesh govt aims to procure wheat worth over ₹12,900 crore

UP targets ₹12,925 crore wheat procurement at ₹2,585 MSP, expands centres and ensures quick payments to farmers in Rabi season 2026-27

India's ultra-luxury audio market grows as sound becomes a status marker

From hidden speakers to bespoke acoustic engineering, India's luxury homes are investing heavily in high-end audio systems, where sound is no longer a device but an integral part of design, lifestyle

Rajasthan govt adds 2 more districts to farm power supply project

Dausa and Karauli added as state pushes for universal daytime farm power by 2027

Mahagun Group secures ₹225 crore from CSL Finance to speed up delivery

Mahagun Group raises Rs 225 crore from CSL Finance to accelerate construction and improve liquidity, following its recent exit of Blackstone-backed ASK Property Fund

OPEC+ may consider fresh oil output hike at Sunday meeting: Report

Sunday's meeting would normally be expected to decide May output quotas

West Asia crisis: More measures on anvil to support exporters, says Goyal

An US-Israel attack launched on Iran in February has disrupted movement of ships in the international waters. It has also pushed air freight and insurance cost for traders

Russian oil output cuts loom as Ukraine's strikes hit export infrastructure

A cut in output in Russia would add to the strain on global supplies when oil markets have already been jolted by unprecedented supply disruption because of the conflict in the Middle East

Corporate FD rates up to 8.95% in April: Best options and risks explained

Best Corporate FD rates in April 2026: Corporate FDs offer higher returns than banks, but risks vary by rating and tenure. Here's what to check before investing

'No money to buy cylinder': Migrant workers leave metros amid LPG shortage

As an LPG shortage linked to the West Asia conflict disrupts cooking gas supply in Indian cities, many migrant workers are leaving metros and returning to their hometowns

BCGCL, MCL sign land deal for India's first coal gasification project

BCGCL and MCL sign a land agreement for India's first indigenous coal gasification project in Odisha, aimed at boosting energy security and reducing import dependence

No windfall tax on diesel, ATF exports from Reliance SEZ refinery

Judicial rulings shield SEZ refinery as govt reimposes export levies

Hormuz crisis has caused economic strain, energy instability: Navy Chief

The admiral said competition at sea is no longer confined to oil and energy. It is expanding to resources that will shape future growth, he asserted

India looking at preferential mkt access in US, ties 'very robust': Goyal

The country, Goyal said, is sitting on a "very sweet spot" in promoting trade with the US

Centre, RBI aligned on curbing currency speculation amid rupee fall

State-run banks should refrain from speculative positions in offshore markets when the rupee is under pressure, a person familiar with the matter said

Early mill closures push India toward second year of sugar deficit

Lower output, coupled with rising exports, is likely to reduce domestic stockpiles and support local prices, which had been under pressure due to surplus supplies

US visa wait times in India: Chennai quickest at 3 months, Mumbai slowest

Planning a US trip? Visa wait times vary sharply across cities, with Chennai offering faster appointments than Mumbai and Delhi

AgriTech may unlock $90 billion in Southeast Asia, India offers roadmap

'India's venture and governance evolution an instructive model to unlocking opportunities'

What are the best term insurance plans for working women?

Term insurance becomes crucial after 30 as premiums rise with age; locking in early ensures stable costs and financial protection for dependents, helping secure long-term goals and liabilities

RS to be adjourned today, to meet soon for 'important bill': Rijiju

Rijiju said that the Upper House would take up the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill and the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill for passing on Thursday

How Iran conflict has pushed UK to fix 'deep damages' caused by Brexit

Brexit was designed for control in a 'stable' world, but in a volatile one shaped by the Iran conflict, it is forcing the UK back towards the EU