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MUMBAI Speciality chemicals giant LANXESS has joined forces with Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) to expand the reach of high-end lubricants across India and the SAARC region. The two companies signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to market premium aviation
NEW DELHI NITI Aayog member Rajiv Gauba sent a strong message to business leaders that India must stop just buying technology and start creating it. According to reports, he pointed out that India’s spending on research and development (R&D) is stuck at just 0.7% of its GDP, f
NEW DELHI Despite a sharp rise in the cost of raw materials, Indian industry leaders are working hard to keep prices stable for everyday consumers. Recently, top executives shared that their companies are absorbing extra expenses rather than passing them on to households, even
NEW DELHI Union Labour Minister Mansukh Mandviya sent a strong message to India’s business leaders, demanding better protection and timely pay for contractual workers. Speaking at the CII Annual Business Summit 2026, the Minister warned that agencies failing to pay workers
NEW DELHI India is bracing for a significant jump in electricity needs as the nation’s economy continues to climb. A new report predicts that power demand will grow by 5 percent in the coming year. This follows a period of slower growth and is driven by a massive increase in t
MUMBAI High global oil prices could wipe out the entire yearly profits of India’s state-run oil companies, Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri warned the public in a recent meeting. Speaking at a business summit, the Minister highlighted that the ongoing conflict in the M
NEW DELHI As global oil markets reel from the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and soaring crude prices, India’s ethanol-blending program is being hailed as a "biofuel success story." According to reports, it has been highlighted on how India’s aggressive move toward greener fu
Singapore acts as a neutral offshore hub, boosting renminbi internationalization and securing its status as Asia’s premier financial gateway NEW DELHI Singapore has solidified its position as a vital bridge for China’s plan to turn the renminbi (RMB) into a global currency.
India leads the 2026 Kimberley process meeting in Mumbai, focusing on ethical trade, consumer trust, and eliminating conflict diamonds. MUMBAI A major international meeting to protect the global diamond trade began in Mumbai this week, with India leading the way as the 2026
NEW DELHI Union Oil Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said India has enough fuel reserves for nearly two months and currently faces no shortage despite global energy disruptions. Speaking at the Confederation of Indian Industry summit, he warned that government-run oil companies cou
India targets ₹1 lakh crore in investments by transforming organic waste into compressed biogas, slashing imports and strengthening the economy through mandatory green fuel blending NEW DELHI India is sitting on a goldmine of clean energy that could spark ₹1 lakh crore in n
NEW DELHI Government-backed platform DigiHaat has launched a new marketplace called “Swadeshi” to promote Made-in-Bharat products and support local businesses. Powered by the Open Network for Digital Commerce, the platform offers handmade crafts, traditional clothes, home déco
NEW DELHI India has become the world’s fastest-growing hub for new businesses, with the number of people identifying as founders doubling within a year. A recent report showed entrepreneurship in India grew by 104 percent, the highest rise globally. Experts said Artificial Int
NEW DELHI Indian chip design company HrdWyr has raised USD 13 million in a Series A funding round to develop advanced AI-native chips and strengthen its global market presence. The investment round was led by Ideaspring Capital, with participation from Singularity AMC, Avatar
NEW DELHI Accorind to reports, retail space leasing in malls and busy market areas dropped 15 per cent during January to March across seven major Indian cities. The total leasing stood at 3.1 million square feet, lower than the previous quarter’s 3.6 million square feet. Exper
NEW DELHI Chief Economic Advisor V Anantha Nageswaran said the ongoing West Asia crisis is testing India’s economic strength, especially in trade and foreign payments. He explained that India depends heavily on imported crude oil and LPG, much of which passes through the Strai
New Delhi Olympic bronze medallist Sakshi Malik has appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya and the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) to permit Vinesh Phogat to participate in the selection trials for this year’s Asian Games. Vinesh, wh
PARIS Holger Rune has withdrawn from the upcoming French Open as he continues his recovery from Achilles tendon surgery, with the former world No. 4 now aiming to return during the grass-court season ahead of Wimbledon. Rune confirmed his decision through a message posted o
