Friday, July 17, 2026

Business

LPG subsidy bill races beyond budget, may hit Rs 1 lakh crore this fiscal

The government's spending on LPG subsidies could climb past Rs 1 lakh crore in FY27, far exceeding the Rs 30,000 crore set aside in the Union...

Shipping via Hormuz disrupted, Iran could tell Houthis to shut Bab al-Mandab: Why the narrow waterway matters

Tehran has told Yemen's Houthi rebels to be ready to close the Bab al-Mandab Strait if the...

Why India’s first hydrogen train is special – explained

With the launch of a hydrogen train, India has undoubtedly taken a big leap in the...

Asian markets tumble as AI stock sell-off deepens; Nikkei sinks nearly 6%, HSI plunges 2%

Asian equities tumbled in red on Friday as concerns over artificial intelligence led stocks deepened,...

Gold price prediction: Is it time to buy gold on dips? Check July 17, 2026 outlook

From a technical perspective, the 8-period EMA has started turning higher and is attempting to cross...
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Middle East Crisis: ‘More than adequate stocks’: Government assures no fertiliser shortage amid Middle East crisis

The ongoing Middle East crisis has triggered concerns over the supply of several essential commodities, including fertilisers. Addressing these worries, the...

DCM Shriram secures $90mn IFC funding

NEW DELHI: DCM Shriram said it will receive $90 million from International Finance Corporation, the World Bank Group’s private sector arm,...

Government bars LPG supply access for consumers with piped gas connections

NEW DELHI: The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas on Saturday said consumers with piped natural gas (PNG) connections will no...

India’s Goldilocks under threat? How US-Iran war, crude oil above $100 may deal a blow to growth story – explained

The persistence and sustainability of high oil prices will play a key role in shaping the scale of the economic impact on...

Force majeure explained: Why Gulf countries are invoking it amid Iran vs US-Israel war

What is force majeure and why have some Gulf countries invoked it during the Iran vs US-Israel war? As the Middle East...

UAE savings strategies 2026 explained: Best apps, tools, budget rules and smart money hacks to beat rising cost of living in emirates

UAE’s Best Savings Tools in 2026: Apps, Budget Rules and Smart Money Hacks Explained As the cost of living rises across the...
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