Govt to provide Rs 30,000 crore LPG subsidy to oil PSUs in FY26

New Delhi: The Government of India has approved Rs 30,000 crore in compensation for FY 2025–26 to public sector oil companies for supplying LPG at subsidised rates, Parliament was informed on Thursday.

The subsidy will be provided to…

LPG Output Rises 28% in Five Days, Delivery Time Still 2.5 Days: Hardeep Singh Puri

New Delhi: The government has ramped up domestic LPG production by 28 per cent over the past five days, while maintaining normal delivery timelines, Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri informed Parliament on Thursday.

Speaking…

India Secures LPG, LNG Supplies via Alternate Routes as Domestic Production Rises

New Delhi — India has arranged additional supplies of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and liquefied natural gas (LNG) through alternative routes amid concerns over possible disruptions linked to the ongoing West Asia crisis.

Government…

India Secures Two More LNG Shipments as Energy Imports Shift Beyond Gulf

New Delhi — India is strengthening its energy supply lines with two additional liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargoes currently headed to the country, as public sector oil and gas companies increase imports from regions outside the Middle East…

Apple Boosts iPhone Production in India by 53%, Now Makes a Quarter of Global Output

New Delhi — Tech giant Apple has significantly expanded its manufacturing operations in India, increasing iPhone production in the country by about 53 per cent in 2025. According to reports, around 55 million iPhones were assembled in India…

India’s Deal Activity Jumps 34% in February, Records 278 Transactions Worth $5.4 Billion

New Delhi — India’s deal activity remained strong in February, with 278 transactions valued at $5.4 billion, marking a 34 per cent sequential increase in volumes, according to a report by Grant Thornton Bharat released on Tuesday.

Petrol, Diesel Prices Likely to Stay Unchanged for Now Despite Global Oil Surge

New Delhi — Petrol and diesel prices in India are unlikely to be increased in the immediate future even as global crude oil prices have surged past $110 per barrel amid escalating tensions in the Middle East.

Sources indicated that the…

India’s Digital Platforms Strengthen Ease of Doing Business; NSWS Grants Over 8.29 Lakh Approvals

New Delhi — India’s expanding digital platforms ecosystem is significantly simplifying the business lifecycle — from entry to expansion — by providing faster and more transparent processes through systems such as the National…

Rise in Global Oil Prices Unlikely to Significantly Impact India’s Inflation: Sitharaman

New Delhi — The recent increase in global crude oil prices is not expected to have a major impact on inflation in India at present, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman told Parliament on Monday.

Responding to a question in the Lok Sabha,…

Middle East Tensions Likely to Influence Indian Stock Market Sentiment This Week

Mumbai — Persistent geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are expected to significantly influence sentiment in the Indian stock markets this week, with analysts warning of potential volatility in trading.

The development comes…