domestic consumption

New Delhi, April 8 Domestic consumption of finished steel grew by 7-8 per cent to 164 million tonnes in FY26, driven by increased activity in the infrastructure, construction, railways, and manufacturing sectors.The country's crude steel output grew by over 10.7 per cent to around 168.4...

New Delhi, April 7 India's sugar demand is estimated to fall by 4 lakh tonnes during the March-April period due to a shortage of commercial LPG and rainfall in some parts of the country, the industry body ISMA said on Tuesday.Indian Sugar & Bio-Energy Manufacturers Association (ISMA) Director...

New Delhi, April 5 Leading FMCG makers reported resilient growth in the March quarter of FY26, amid a stable demand environment, posting healthy revenue expansion, even though geopolitical tensions in the Middle East markets remained a concern.The makers, such as Marico, Dabur, and AWL Agri...

New Delhi, April 4 The government on Saturday urged citizens to avoid panic buying of petrol, diesel, and LPG, saying fuel supplies remain adequate despite disruptions linked to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas said the government is taking...

External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's swift and decisive action to protect 1.4 billion Indians from price and supply shocks caused by the West Asia crisis, which has impacted energy and commodity markets. In a social media post, Dr. Jaishankar stated...

The central government has reduced the central excise duty on petrol and diesel by 10 rupees per litre for domestic consumption. In a social media post, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman stated that this decision was taken in light of the crisis in West Asia. She explained that this move...

Namakkal, March 25 – A sharp drop in egg prices in Namakkal, one of India's largest poultry hubs, has raised concerns among farmers, who are reporting significant financial losses in recent days.The price of eggs has fallen by 40 paise in just three days, raising concerns about a prolonged...

Bangkok, March 23 – The Thai government has affirmed that the country maintains sufficient oil reserves to meet demand for up to 103 days, and it is implementing regulatory measures to enhance transparency in the market.Sarawut Kaewtatip, director-general of the Department of Energy Business...

New Delhi, March 19 – India stated on Thursday that it continues to assist Bangladesh and other neighboring countries in meeting their energy supply needs, while also balancing domestic requirements, refining capacity, and diesel availability.Speaking at the weekly media briefing, MEA...

Ahmedabad, March 14 The Gujarat government has decided to provide new PNG (piped natural gas) connections to restaurants, hotels, educational and socio-religious institutions located in areas where the pipeline distribution network is available, if they apply for the facility.The decision was...

Ahmedabad, March 13 The Gujarat government has decided to provide new PNG (piped natural gas) connections to restaurants, hotels, educational institutions, and socio-religious institutions located in areas where the city pipeline distribution network is available, if they apply for the facility...

Gandhinagar, March 12 The Gujarat government stated on Thursday that adequate stocks of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and piped natural gas (PNG) are available in the state for domestic consumption despite the evolving geopolitical situation in West Asia.Continuous monitoring is being carried...

Thiruvananthapuram, March 11 Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan expressed serious concern on Wednesday about the availability of cooking gas in the country, given the tensions in West Asia, and requested Prime Minister Narendra Modi's intervention to ensure adequate supply and take urgent...

As tensions escalate in the Middle East, officials at an LPG facility in Jammu have reassured the public that there is no need to panic about the availability of Liquefied Petroleum Gas.Officials stated that sufficient LPG supply is available for both domestic and commercial consumers, and...

The government has issued an order to oil refineries to increase LPG production and use the surplus for domestic consumption. This move comes in the context of current geopolitical disruptions affecting fuel supply and constraints on LPG availability.In a social media post, the Ministry of...

Beijing, March 5 China announced a GDP growth target of 4.5 to 5 percent for this year, facing challenges from Trump's trade tariffs, the global crisis following the US-Iran war, and economic issues at home, including a slump in the property market and high unemployment.Premier Li Qiang...

New Delhi, February 25 India's sugar production has been revised down by 5.57 per cent to 32.40 million tonnes for the 2025-26 marketing year, industry body ISMA said on Wednesday, citing lower yields in top producers Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh.The third advance estimate, released after an...

New Delhi, February 23 Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday attributed the rising gold prices to heavy purchases by central banks globally, and said the government and RBI are closely monitoring the imports of precious metals, although they are not at an "alarming proportion".During...