Despite Rs7.5/litre fuel hike, petrol and diesel sales keep climbing
Petrol consumption rose 6.1% and diesel demand increased 4.8% in May despite fuel prices rising by over Rs 7 per…
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Indian farmers lose 54 workdays a year to heat, food inflation risks rise: Study
A new study shows extreme heat is increasingly reducing farm productivity in India, with agricultural workers losing 648 hours annually…
India records $7.1 billion Q4 surplus, holding full-year deficit to 0.6% of GDP
The improvement on the services side and from remittances helped offset a larger goods trade gap. (Image: Reuters) India’s current…
India sees current account surplus in Jan-March
Higher oil prices triggered by escalating West Asia tensions pushed the rupee lower, offsetting gains from recent RBI and government…
Ujjwala beneficiaries to now get Rs 300 LPG subsidy on first 4 cylinders annually, down from 9
The move comes as state-run OMCs face mounting losses on the sale of domestic cooking gas. (Image: Reuters) The Centre…
Maharashtra onion farmers seek relief measures despite the Centre’s procurement push – What have they demanded?
The Centre has set a target of procuring 2 lakh tonnes of onions for the 2026-27 price stabilisation buffer. (Photo…
Rupee may trade range-bound; sharp appreciation unlikely
RBI, Centre Unleash Steps to Salvage Rupee; Analysts See Range-Bound Trade Amid Global Risks The Centre’s and the Reserve Bank…
States lean on exchanges as power demand scales record highs
Power Exchanges Emerge as Grid Lifeline as India’s Record-Breaking 270 GW Peak Demand Triggers Volatility India’s electricity demand is no…
LPG hiked by Rs 29; households pay Rs 942 against Rs 1,600-plus supply cost
The price of a 14.2-kg domestic LPG cylinder in Delhi was raised to ₹942 from ₹913 on Saturday, taking the…
Most food prices stable; edible oils, tomato prices spike
Buffer Stocks Insulate India’s Food Prices From Monsoon Worries; Edible Oils and Tomatoes Buck Trend Amid concerns about below-normal monsoon…