India’s core sector growth experienced a slowdown in February, dropping to a three-month low of 2.3% due to contractions in crude oil, natural gas, and refinery products, raising concerns about overall economic momentum. Photograph: Richard Carson/Reuters Key Points India’s core
In a major crackdown, India has blocked 300 illegal gambling websites and apps, reinforcing its commitment to regulating online gaming and protecting citizens from the harms of online money games. IMAGE: Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com Key Points The Indian government has
Hindustan Petroleum Corporation has increased prices of its premium petrol variant by a little over ₹2 per litre, sources told CNBC-TV18, even as regular petrol prices remain unchanged. In the national capital, the price of premium petrol has been revised
Gold prices have seen a sharp drawdown from all-time high levels hit in January this year as investors booked profits following one-way rallies. Now, a fresh catalyst has emerged, which is aiding the bearish sentiment — the US-Iran war. The
LNG is the weakest link in India’s fuel-supply chain. Photograph: Yuriko Nakao/Reuters Key Points India needs 1-1.5 million tonnes of LNG a month. trimmed allocations of natural gas for consumers. India received 10 cargos in March to date, the Kpler
‘Every day the meter is ticking. Like a time bomb.’Shipping giants are billing Indian exporters up to $3,000 per container in war surcharges — on cargo that sailed before the war began — as the Strait of Hormuz shuts down.
Atanu Chakraborty’s sudden resignation as HDFC Bank chairman, citing ethical concerns, has triggered leadership changes and raised questions about governance at the country’s second-largest lender. IMAGE: A file photo of Atanu Chakraborty with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. Photograph: ANI Photo
Stock markets plummet over 3% due to soaring crude oil prices and weak global cues. Sensex and Nifty see biggest drop since June 2024. Photograph: Francis Mascarenhas/Reuters Key Points Sensex and Nifty both plummeted over 3% due to surging crude
HDFC Bank has moved to reassure stakeholders following the resignation of its part-time Chairman Atanu Chakraborty, asserting that there are no regulatory or operational concerns linked to his exit, while appointing Keki Mistry as interim chairman for three months. Addressing
Despite a raging war in the Middle East, involving the US and Israel on one side and Iran on the other, shares of Chinese defence companies are trading with sharp cuts. Iran and China share deep strategic ties involving oil
