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Thoothukudi, April 9 – The match manufacturing industry in southern Tamil Nadu will remain closed from April 12 to 25, as manufacturers have announced a complete shutdown in protest against the sharp increase in raw material prices and alleged hoarding by wholesale traders.Industry...

New Delhi, April 7 The country's aluminium extrusion sector has significantly reduced its production capacities due to the escalating crisis in West Asia, according to the Aluminium Extrusion Manufacturers Association of India (ALEMAI).The disruption in global supply chains, triggered by...

New Delhi, April 6 The government on Monday extended the implementation timeline for the mandatory quality control order (QCO) on certain electrical appliances by six months, until October.The QCO applies to all electrical appliances intended for household, commercial, or similar applications...

New Delhi, April 6 – The cost of a home-cooked vegetarian (veg) thali remained stable in March this year, compared to the same month last year, while that of a non-vegetarian (non-veg) thali fell by 1 per cent as chicken prices declined during the month, according to a report released by Crisil...

Bengaluru, April 5 IOCL said on Sunday that it is actively strengthening Auto LPG distribution across its network in Karnataka to address the surge in demand arising from the ongoing geopolitical situation.The company, however, highlighted that infrastructure limitations—including a limited...

Washington, April 5 The war against Iran has begun to impact Americans, with Amazon announcing a fuel surcharge for its e-commerce deliveries and some airlines raising fees for checked baggage to offset higher fuel costs.The average price of gasoline in the US has increased to USD 4.09 per...

Bhopal, April 3 – The Union Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has asked all states and Union Territories to immediately step up proactive public communication regarding the availability of LPG and other petroleum products, citing the continued circulation of rumors and misinformation that...

New Delhi, April 2 Indian businesses said on Thursday that the government's move to exempt the import of critical petrochemical products from customs duty for three months until June 30 is a timely response to supply chain disruptions arising from the West Asia conflict, which will provide...

New Delhi, April 2 Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran has asked over 30 CEOs and managing directors of group companies to prepare for a more challenging business environment, as the war in West Asia is disrupting supply chains, sources said.At a review meeting on the war's implications on...

Mumbai, April 2 India's sales volume of refined sunflower oil is expected to decline by about 10 per cent in the current fiscal due to supply-chain disruptions caused by the Middle East conflict and rising prices, which are likely to drive consumers towards cheaper alternatives, a report said on...

New Delhi, April 2 The government on Thursday exempted the import of critical petrochemical products from customs duty for three months until June 30, providing relief to sectors such as pharmaceuticals, chemicals, and textiles, and ensuring supply stability amid the ongoing West Asia crisis...

Erode, April 2 – Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK President M.K. Stalin intensified his criticism of the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) on Thursday, accusing it of failing to protect the interests of key sectors such as micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and traditional...

New Delhi, April 2 The government on Thursday exempted the import of critical petrochemical products from customs duty to ensure supply stability and provide relief to consumers of final products amid the crisis in West Asia.The duty exemption, which is valid until June 30, will benefit...

Mumbai, Apr 1 US tariff orders are likely to moderate India Inc's credit profiles in the second half of FY26, and the West Asia conflict, especially its duration, will play a crucial role in determining how it pans out in the future, rating agencies said on Wednesday.Crisil Ratings, which...

New Delhi, April 1 – The government stated on Wednesday that it has adequate seed stocks available for the upcoming Kharif season, despite the West Asia crisis that has disrupted global supply chains.Additional Secretary, Department of Agriculture and Farmer Welfare, Maninder Kaur Dwivedi...

Mumbai, March 31 The Reserve Bank of India on Tuesday extended the enhanced export credit period of up to 450 days for pre-shipment and post-shipment finance for disbursements made until June 30, citing ongoing logistical disruptions due to the ongoing West Asia crisis.The central bank had...

New Delhi, March 31 India's real GDP growth for the next fiscal could decline by around 1 percentage point, while retail inflation could rise by about 1.5 percentage points from their baseline estimates if the Middle East conflict persists through the next fiscal, an EY report said.The EY...

New Delhi, March 30 The escalating conflict in West Asia has led to a sharp 60 per cent surge in the prices of natural gas, a key feedstock for fertilizer plants, which is expected to increase the government's subsidy burden.With the conflict disrupting energy supply lines, the supply of...

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has expressed his gratitude to India for its support in providing fuel to the country during the West Asia crisis, following the arrival of a major shipment of petroleum in Colombo. In a social media post, President Dissanayake stated that he had...

Bhavnagar, March 30 India's aviation sector is facing a bottleneck in the procurement of new aircraft, Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu has said, citing that while 1,700 new planes are on order, supply chain disruptions could delay deliveries for up to 15 years.The government is...