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Higher gas costs may keep city gas distribution margins under pressure

Rising LNG costs and supply uncertainties are squeezing CGD margins, even as strong CNG demand helps sustain volume growth across key markets

Three Indians missing after missile hit on commercial tanker off Oman

MEA says attacks on commercial shipping are a direct consequence of the ongoing regional conflict and calls for de-escalation and safe navigation

India Inc's new supply chain strategy: Replacing efficiency with resilience

Repeated shocks from Covid to conflict in West Asia are pushing Indian companies to diversify suppliers, localise sourcing and strengthen risk monitoring, even at the cost of higher expenses

Trump says Iran peace deal '2-3 days away' amid friction with Netanyahu

Donald Trump said negotiations with Iran were in their 'final throes', even as differences with Netanyahu surfaced over Israel's military actions in Lebanon

Epic stalemate: US-Israel war on Iran hasn't achieved any of its objectives

Key global market indices around the world have plummeted; India alone has lost trillions in investor wealth with a steadily weakening rupee

Why India is worried about gold imports & what it means for you | West Asia war | Foreign exchange

India has raised import tariffs on gold and silver to 15 per cent from 6 per cent, as part of efforts to curb overseas purchases of the metals

Centre has coal reserves for 80 days of power generation: Kishan Reddy

Union Minister G Kishan Reddy on Monday said that the Centre has adequate coal reserves to meet the requirements of power generation for 80 days. Speaking to reporters about the achievements of the NDA government since 2014, Reddy also said that exploration has begun in the critical mineral blocks acquired in Argentina, and production should commence as early as possible. "Earlier, there used to be a shortage of coal. Now, the Government of India has coal reserves sufficient for 80 days of power generation. Since the monsoon season has begun, coal production could face disruptions due to heavy rainfall," the union coal and mines minister told reporters here. "Following the directives of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, we have maintained coal reserves for 80 days," he added. Highlighting the importance of critical minerals, Reddy said that the Centre is identifying critical mineral reserves and undertaking exploration activities. He added that auctions have also begun in areas where

Uday Kotak asks India, India Inc to prepare for shocks from West Asian crisis | US-Iran war

Uday Kotak, founder and director of Kotak Bank, cautioned against incoming “shocks” from higher global fuel prices hitting consumers as an aftermath of the West Asian conflict

Demand woes may pull hotel occupancies down amid West Asia crisis

Analysts expect room rates to improve in the upcoming quarters as the impact of the West Asia crisis may normalise

Scheme to build bulk drugs' R&D, capacity in works, says Pharma secy

India plans a new support scheme for bulk drugs focused on R&D and capacity creation, while ruling out a broad medicine price hike despite rising input costs

India's green hydrogen market at an inflexion point: IFC exec Fakhoury

India's green hydrogen sector has reached a tipping point, says IFC, as improving economics, policy support and rising industrial demand drive market growth

A growth surprise: Healthy Q4 GDP print lends cushion amid hazy outlook

India's economy grew 7.8% in Q4 FY26, beating forecasts, but risks from the West Asia crisis, higher oil prices and a weak monsoon cloud the outlook

Trump says he would not unfreeze Iran's assets before peace deal is done

Trump says sanctions relief and access to frozen assets will come only after a peace deal with Iran, while signalling openness to talks with its leadership

India seeks a more 'vibrant' Colombo Security Conclave as China looms

Beijing has convened the China-Indian Ocean Forum since 2021. India is not a member of the forum

US intel warns Israel 'spied' on US officials during Iran peace push

The Defence Department has increased the counterintelligence threat assessment to its highest level, and Israel is believed to have eavesdropped on American negotiations with Iran

IATA expects sharp profit drop citing West Asia crisis led fuel price hikes

IATA has halved its 2026 airline profit forecast as soaring fuel costs and disruptions from the Iran conflict weigh heavily on the global aviation industry