Saturday, July 18, 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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NSE selects 20 merchant bankers for proposed IPO

National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) has selected 20 bankers for its long-awaited initial public offering, the exchange said in a...

Gulf crisis fallout: US temporarily allows sale of some Russian oil

The United States has temporarily permitted the sale of Russian oil already in transit, according to a treasury department notice issued...

India’s easing of FDI rules gives limited opening to China firms| Business News

India’s decision to ease FDI rules for neighbouring countries may reopen the door to China, but strict ownership limits mean large firms such...

Kerosene to be distributed mainly through ration shops

NEW DELHI: Kerosene oil, which has made a comeback for household use across several states and UTs, will be primarily made...

India said to plan second phase of Smartphone PLI Scheme in boost to Apple| Business News

India is drafting a new round of smartphone manufacturing incentives that would link government subsidies to exports and deeper use of locally made...

States/UTs asked to lift food grains for three months in advance

NEW DELHI: Govt has asked states and UTs to lift from the Central Pool rice and wheat under the free foodgrain...
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