Month: March 2026
Government unveils Rs 20000 crore credit guarantee plan for MFIs
Kolkata: The government on Friday unveiled a Rs 20000-crore credit guarantee scheme for microfinance institutions, meeting a long standing demand. The scheme is aimed at…
Centre classifies key energy data as national security; mandates real-time reporting from oil and gas firms
The Centre has declared crucial energy data a matter of national security and directed all participants in India’s oil and gas ecosystem to submit detailed…
India’s core sector growth slows down to 2.3 per cent in February 2026
Growth of India’s core industries slowed to 2.3 per cent in February driven by crude oil, natural gas and petroleum refinery products, as compared to…
India’s forex reserves fall $7.05 billion to $709.76 billion as of March 13
India’s foreign exchange reserves declined sharply by $7.05 billion to $709.76 billion for the week ending March 13, according to data released by the Reserve…
West Asia conflict to push up pesticide input costs by 20-25%, warns industry body
New Delhi: The ongoing conflict in West Asia is set to significantly raise input costs for India’s crop protection industry by 20-25 per cent, industry…
Indian Oil, HPCL, BPCL shares surge after premium petrol price hike| Business News
Shares of India’s oil marketing companies — Indian Oil, HPCL and BPCL — surged up to 3.5% today after an increase in premium petrol prices….
India to revive key China trade route at Lipulekh in June after six-year break
India is set to restart border trade with China through the Lipulekh Pass in June, marking the revival of a historic route that has remained…
NITI Aayog proposes National Job Skilling Policy to strengthen India’s skilling ecosystem
A NITI Aayog working paper has proposed framing of a National Job Skilling Policy with focus on integrating employment and skill development ministries, launching an…
Amid Middle East war-related supply disruptions, govt emphasis on improving logistics ecosystem
New Delhi: With the West Asia conflict disrupting the global supply chain, the government has given maximum emphasis on improving the logistics ecosystem of the…
Natco Pharma to launch generic Ozempic at 90% discount as price war begins| Business News
Natco Pharma Ltd. is set to launch the generic version of Ozempic at a price that’s 90% cheaper than the original created Novo Nordisk A/S,…