Business

Government raises diesel, ATF export duties as oil prices stay volatile; petrol duty remains nil

India has significantly hiked export duties on diesel and Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) to Rs 55.5 and Rs 42 per…

7 months ago

US-Iran conflict: At nearly $700 billion, how India’s forex reserves are a strong armour against global crises

Fundamentally, foreign exchange reserves tell us about a country’s ability to service its external debt. The more robust the cover,…

7 months ago

From queues to QR codes: How UPI transformed India’s digital payments, now driving 49% of global real-time transactions

India's financial landscape has been revolutionized by UPI, the nation's digital payments centerpiece. Launched in 2016, it has become the…

7 months ago

‘Open and welcoming to global capital’: Sebi chair Tuhin Kanta hails India’s finance landscape

India's Securities and Exchange Board of India chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey assured global investors of the nation's open and attractive…

7 months ago

100% road tax waiver for electric cars, new rules for 2, 3 and 4 wheelers – what Delhi govt’s draft EV policy says

Delhi's draft EV Policy 2026-2030 aims to combat air pollution by accelerating electric vehicle adoption. Key features include tax exemptions…

7 months ago

‘Great!’ Trump reacts as ‘wave of empty tankers’ head for American oil

President Trump reacted positively to a social media post indicating a surge of empty tankers heading to the U.S. to…

7 months ago

Fuel for thought: India boosts domestic LPG output to 60% amid Middle East tensions

India's domestic LPG production now covers nearly 60% of national demand, easing concerns amid Middle East conflict. Authorities are boosting…

7 months ago

$950 million bet before Trump’s announcement? US senators urge probe into ‘unusual’ oil trading

US senators Elizabeth Warren and Sheldon Whitehouse are urging the CFTC to investigate suspicious oil trading activity preceding President Trump's…

7 months ago

Centre’s fresh CAFE 3 brew seeks to ease life for car cos

New CAFE 3 norms, effective April 2027, aim to slash fuel consumption and CO2 emissions. Carmakers will earn credits for…

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