Government Reports 94.5% Increase in DAC-Based LPG Deliveries

Government Reports 94.5% Increase in DAC-Based LPG Deliveries

New Delhi, April 25: The government announced on Saturday that the delivery of LPG gas based on Delivery Authentication Code (DAC) has increased by over 94.5% to curb illegal gas diversion. Additionally, online LPG cylinder bookings across the industry surged to nearly 99% on Friday. Since April 1, 2026, more than 1.863 million 5-kilogram FTL … Read more

Indian Stock Market Faces Sharp Decline Amid IT Sell-off and Middle East Tensions

Indian Stock Market Faces Sharp Decline Amid IT Sell-off and Middle East Tensions

Mumbai, April 25: The Indian stock market experienced a significant decline this week due to rising tensions in the Middle East, a sharp increase in crude oil prices, and heavy selling in IT shares. The benchmark indices closed lower, with the Sensex down by 2.3 percent and the Nifty50 declining by 1.9 percent on a … Read more

Piyush Goyal Welcomes Todd McClay Ahead of India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement

Piyush Goyal Welcomes Todd McClay Ahead of India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement

New Delhi, April 24: Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal welcomed New Zealand’s Trade and Investment Minister Todd McClay to India on Friday. This meeting comes ahead of the signing of the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between the two countries, scheduled for April 27. Goyal expressed his happiness on the social media platform ‘X’, stating … Read more

Real Estate Deals in India Rise by 14% Year-on-Year in Q1 2026

Real Estate Deals in India Rise by 14% Year-on-Year in Q1 2026

New Delhi, April 24: The number of real estate deals in India increased by 14% year-on-year in the first quarter of the financial year 2026, reaching 32 deals compared to 28 during the same period last year, according to a report released on Friday. In the previous quarter, the number of deals stood at 26. … Read more

Indian LPG Ship Successfully Crosses Strait of Hormuz

Indian LPG Ship Successfully Crosses Strait of Hormuz

New Delhi, April 5: In a significant development for the country’s LPG sector, the Indian-flagged ship Green Asha has successfully navigated the narrow maritime route of the Strait of Hormuz, located near Iran. This marks the ninth Indian vessel to exit the Strait since tensions in the Gulf region escalated. Following the onset of conflict … Read more

Indian Stock Market Declines for Sixth Consecutive Week Amid Geopolitical Tensions

Indian Stock Market Declines for Sixth Consecutive Week Amid Geopolitical Tensions

Mumbai, April 3: The Indian stock market has closed down for the sixth consecutive week due to escalating geopolitical tensions in West Asia and significant fluctuations in currency. During the shortened trading week, both major benchmarks ended in the red. The BSE Sensex closed at 73,319.55 on Thursday, down by 263.67 points or 0.35% from … Read more

Fuel Prices Surge Amid Middle East Tensions

Fuel Prices Surge Amid Middle East Tensions

Mumbai, March 31: Tensions in the Middle East are having a significant impact on global fuel prices, with increases of up to 72 percent reported in the United States and the Gulf nation of the UAE. In the U.S., gasoline prices have surged to over $4 per gallon (approximately ₹380), marking the first time in … Read more

Market Trends to be Influenced by Auto Sales and Global Tensions

Market Trends to be Influenced by Auto Sales and Global Tensions

Mumbai, March 29: The upcoming week is crucial for the Indian stock market as it marks the beginning of the new financial year (2026-27) on April 1. Key factors such as auto sales data, GST collections, crude oil prices, FII trends, and tensions in the Middle East will significantly influence market movements. On April 1, … Read more

Piyush Goyal Advocates for Small Fishermens Livelihoods at WTO Conference

Piyush Goyal Advocates for Small Fishermens Livelihoods at WTO Conference

New Delhi, March 28: Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal emphasized the importance of protecting the livelihoods of small fishermen during discussions at the 14th Ministerial Conference of the World Trade Organization (WTO) held in Cameroon. Goyal stated that India has adopted a balanced and people-centric approach to fisheries management. In a post on … Read more