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Iran has 'no trust' in US, will negotiate only if it is serious: Araghchi

Speaking in New Delhi during the Brics foreign ministers' meeting, Araghchi said Iran is working to maintain the ceasefire to allow diplomacy an opportunity to move forward

MSME GNPA ratio falls to 3.3% by Sep. 2026, but further decline unlikely

CareEdge said MSME asset quality improved significantly from FY20 levels, though global trade disruptions, rising costs and export-linked risks could weigh on future loan performance

Brics talks end without joint statement, exposing divisions over Iran war

Without naming the UAE, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi told a news conference that a Brics member blocked some parts of the statement

How petrol, diesel price hike will hit your pocket

Petrol and diesel prices have been increased by ₹3 per litre, while CNG rates have also gone up by ₹2 per kg in Delhi and Mumbai.

FinMin confident of coping with West Asia crisis with adequate fiscal room

The Centre says fiscal prudence and timely interventions have helped India cushion the economic fallout of the prolonged West Asia conflict

West Asia war: Peace cannot be piecemeal, says Jaishankar at Brics meet

West Asia conflict and Strait of Hormuz tensions dominated BRICS talks amid sharp exchanges between Iranian and UAE ministers

Airtel to double down on levers to raise Arpu; flags 'broken' pricing model

Telecom major plans sharper focus on fibre rollout and pricing strategy as West Asia crisis and rising equipment costs weigh on profitability

Energy cost spike pushes wholesale inflation to 8.3%, a 42-month high

Sharp rise in fuel and energy prices amid the West Asia crisis pushes wholesale inflation to its highest level since October 2022

Indian-flagged vessel sinks off Oman coast after attack; crew members safe

India termed the attack on its vessel in the Gulf of Oman "unacceptable" after the ship caught fire and sank, while all 14 crew members were rescued safely

Developers seek extension of project timelines amid West Asia conflict

Credai seeks a blanket three to six-month extension for project deadlines, citing disruptions in material supplies and labour availability

Odisha CM Mohan Majhi halves convoy, urges citizens to use public transport

Move follows PM Modi's appeal for fuel conservation and restrained consumption amid West Asia crisis

Labour drift: South India industry feels absence of Bengal, Assam workers

Companies in Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka are offering incentives to migrant workers amid concerns over jobs, fuel costs and the impact of the West Asia crisis

Cabinet clears ₹37,500 crore coal gasification push amid supply concerns

Incentive scheme aims to reduce import dependence on fuels and industrial feedstock while boosting domestic coal-to-chemicals capacity amid West Asia tensions

MPC to look through West Asia shock if it's transitory: RBI Governor

Coordination with fiscal policy becomes critical amid 'supply shock as bad as it is', says Malhotra

Air India cuts 120 weekly international flights amid West Asia conflict

Tata Group-owned carrier suspends seven overseas routes and reduces services across North America, Europe and Asia amid rising fuel costs and airspace restrictions

NITI Aayog cancels all in-person events amid PM Modi's austerity push

NITI Aayog's administration division reportedly instructed programme directors and division heads to suspend all scheduled in-person events

US lawmakers query Iran war cost as Trump renews destruction threat

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth declined to give a breakdown of costs as he faced questions about the conflict in Congress, as part of a hearing $1.5 trn defence request

West Asia crisis a 'live balance of payments stress test': CEA Nageswaran

OMCs losing ₹1K cr a day, says Puri; doesn't rule out fuel price hike

West Asia conflict: Govt may rework strategic oil and gas reserves

Amid the West Asia crisis, the government is considering expanding India's crude oil, gas and LPG reserves to strengthen long-term energy security