Centre Cuts Excise Duty on Petrol, Diesel by Rs 10 per Litre

New Delhi: The Centre on Friday reduced excise duty on petrol and diesel by Rs 10 per litre each in a bid to cushion the impact of rising global oil prices. Following the revision, excise duty has been brought down to Rs 3 per litre on petrol and…

All fuel outlets operating normally, rapid rollout of PNG connections underway: Centre

New Delhi: The Centre has assured that petrol pumps across the country are functioning normally with adequate fuel stocks, while efforts are being intensified to expand Piped Natural Gas (PNG) connections nationwide.

According to the government,…

India has 60 days of crude reserves, one month of LPG supply secured: Govt assures no shortage

New Delhi — The Indian government on Thursday assured that the country’s petroleum and LPG supply situation remains fully secure, urging citizens not to fall for what it described as a “mischievous and coordinated misinformation…

India’s smart TV shipments flat in 2025, larger screens and QLED gain share 

New Delhi — India’s smart TV shipments remained largely flat year-on-year in 2025, as a sluggish first half was balanced by stronger festive demand later in the year, according to a report by Counterpoint Research. Shipments in the fourth…

Govt Restores Export Incentives to Support Trade Amid West Asia Crisis

New Delhi— In a move aimed at cushioning exporters from the impact of ongoing tensions in West Asia, the Centre has reinstated benefits under the Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products for all eligible export items with effect from…

India’s Media & Entertainment Industry Set to Hit Rs 3.3 Trillion by 2028: Report

New Delhi— India’s media and entertainment (M&E) sector is entering a new phase of rapid expansion and digital transformation, with its market size reaching Rs 2.78 trillion in 2025, marking a strong 9% growth—faster than the…

Midcap, Smallcap Mutual Funds Rally; Experts Urge Caution Amid Global Uncertainty

New Delhi— Mid-cap and small-cap mutual funds continue to deliver strong returns, making them a popular choice among investors. However, experts are advising caution in the near term due to global uncertainties and volatile market conditions.

India holds over 3.37 MMT crude oil in strategic reserves: Minister

New Delhi: India currently has about 3.372 million metric tonnes (MMT) of crude oil stored in its strategic petroleum reserves, accounting for nearly 64 per cent of the country’s total storage capacity, Minister of State for Petroleum and Natural…

India’s economy remains resilient despite global volatility: RBI bulletin

Mumbai — The Indian economy continues to show strong resilience despite rising global uncertainty triggered by the ongoing Iran–Israel conflict and fresh trade actions by the United States, according to the latest monthly bulletin from…

HDFC Bank Leads Weekly Market Value Losses as Sentiment Stays Weak

Mumbai — HDFC Bank recorded the sharpest decline among India’s most-valued companies last week, with its market capitalisation dropping by over Rs 56,000 crore amid a subdued stock market.

The bank’s valuation fell by…