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New Delhi, April 3 The government held discussions on Friday about measures to encourage companies to increase production of induction heaters and cookware amid rising demand for these products due to the West Asia crisis, an official said.The crisis has disrupted the movement of ships...

New Delhi, April 2 – Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta stated on Thursday that the government has adopted a zero-tolerance policy towards the black marketing and hoarding of cooking gas and will continue to take decisive action against offenders, while assuring that there is no shortage of LPG...

Bhopal, April 2 – The Madhya Pradesh government stated on Thursday that there is an adequate supply of LPG and all petroleum products across the state, and that there is no shortage of any kind.Chief Secretary Anurag Jain chaired a high-level review meeting at the Secretariat with senior...

New Delhi, April 2 LG Electronics India announced on Thursday that it had sold over a million air conditioners in the first quarter of 2026 and claimed to be a "leading player" in the category.However, Tata Group firm Voltas disputed this claim, stating that it still leads the residential air...

Mumbai, April 2 The Association of PET Recyclers (Bharat) has said that the notification on final guidelines mandating the use of 40 per cent recycled content in food-grade packaging from April 1 is a "progressive step" which is expected to significantly ease the supply chain disruptions caused...

Bengaluru, April 2 Karnataka Minister K H Muniyappa on Thursday appealed to private oil companies to match public sector LPG rates, as long queues of auto-rickshaws and cars formed outside dispensing stations.Vehicles were reportedly lined up for about one and a half kilometers, but there was...

New Delhi, April 2 State-owned CIL subsidiaries Bharat Coking Coal Ltd (BCCL), Central Coalfields Ltd (CCL), Western Coalfields Ltd (WCL), and Mahanadi Coalfields Ltd (MCL) reported a decline in coal production in the recently concluded 2025-26 financial year.This decline in production comes...

Itanagar, April 2 In a major relief for farmers, the Centre has approved Arunachal Pradesh’s full requirement of 950 metric tonnes of urea for April, officials said on Thursday.The decision came shortly after state agriculture minister Gabriel D Wangsu raised the issue at a ministers’...

Jammu, April 2 Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said on Thursday that developments at the international level remain beyond the control of both the Union government and the people, asserting that the situation in Jammu and Kashmir will largely mirror the broader national scenario.He said the Union...

New Delhi, April 2 Coriander prices rose by ₹310 to ₹12,797 per quintal in futures trading on Thursday, as speculators increased their holdings, following a strong trend in the spot market.On the National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange, coriander contracts for May delivery rose by ₹310, or...

New Delhi, April 1 More than 3.9 lakh 5 kg Free Trade LPG (FTL) cylinders have been sold since March 23, and over 65,000 5 kg FTL cylinders were sold yesterday, the government said on Wednesday.The supply of LPG continues to be affected due to the prevailing geopolitical situation, but there...

New Delhi, April 1 Factors such as regional conflict and the temporary closure of the Strait of Hormuz account for only a portion of the increase in fuel prices in Pakistan, according to a new report, which emphasizes that the majority reflects "structural mismanagement, delayed reforms, and...

Mumbai, April 1 The Maharashtra government on Wednesday revised both the commission and transport rates for kerosene distribution under the Public Distribution System (PDS), citing the LPG shortage and the need to streamline supply.Kerosene distribution in the state has been limited in recent...

New Delhi, April 1 The production-linked incentive scheme to boost domestic mobile phone manufacturing received more than twice the target investment at ₹17,519 crore, and total production has exceeded the target by 36 per cent at ₹8.12 lakh crore, Parliament was informed on Wednesday.Data...

Washington, April 1 – The US Department of Defense has reached a seven-year agreement with Boeing and Lockheed Martin to more than triple the production capacity of a critical component used in Patriot missile systems, aiming to strengthen supply chains and accelerate the delivery of air defense...

New Delhi, April 1 Leasing of industrial and warehousing spaces grew by 16% in January-March across 24 major cities due to increased demand from e-commerce players, third-party logistics firms, and manufacturers, according to Savills.Savills' real estate data indicated that the absorption of...

New Delhi, April 1 The Centre on Wednesday asserted that the country has an adequate supply of seeds and agro-chemicals for the upcoming Kharif season, and asked states to check hoarding, black marketing, smuggling, and diversion of fertilizers for non-farm usage.Addressing an...

Mumbai, April 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 dedicated rare earth corridors proposed in Odisha, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu aim to reduce import dependence and enhance domestic capability in the strategic sector, Union Minister Jitendra Singh said on Wednesday.In a written reply to a question in Lok...

Jammu, March 31 Jammu and Kashmir Minister Satish Sharma said on Tuesday that the Union Territory has sufficient stocks of petroleum products and urged the public to ignore rumors."According to the daily stock position reports provided by oil marketing companies (OMCs), the availability of...