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Nationwide Shift to E20 Petrol Expected To Cut Oil Imports, Raises Consumer Concerns

New Delhi, Sept. 8 -- The Indian government's nationwide rollout of ethanol-blended petrol, known as E20, has triggered concern among vehicle owners in the world's third-largest auto market. E20, whi... Read More


Karnataka Govt Clears 6.17 Acres For 'Quantum City', Targets USD 20 Bn Quantum Economy By 2035

Bengaluru, Sept. 8 -- The Karnataka government has approved the allocation of 6.17 acres of land at Hessarghatta for the establishment of a 'Quantum City' (Q-City), Science and Technology Minister N.S... Read More


Steel Conclave 2025 To Focus On AI, Green Transition & Raw Material Security

New Delhi, Sept. 8 -- Industry leaders, policymakers and stakeholders will convene in New Delhi on September 8-9 for the Steel Conclave 2025 to deliberate on strategies for strengthening the sector th... Read More


India Calls For Diversified Trade, Stronger Supply Chains & MSME Integration At SCO Meet

New Delhi, Sept. 8 -- India underscored the need to leverage the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation's (SCO) collective strengths for regional prosperity at the SCO Trade Ministers' Meeting held in Vlad... Read More


New GST Structure To Spur Demand, Support Economic Growth: FM Sitharaman

New Delhi, Sept. 8 -- Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday said the newly announced dual-slab Goods and Services Tax (GST) structure marks a 'next-generation' step in indirect taxation and is... Read More


DRDO Conclave In Lucknow Focuses On MSME & Start-Up Collaboration

Lucknow, Sept. 8 -- The Defence Research and Development Organisation's (DRDO) Defence Technology and Test Centre (DTTC), Lucknow, hosted a conclave on September 6, 2025, at its Amausi campus to enhan... Read More


India To Continue Russian Oil Imports In Line With National Energy Requirements: FM Sitharaman

New Delhi, Sept. 8 -- Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday reaffirmed that India will continue purchasing oil from Russia, underscoring that the country's energy policy will be determined by ... Read More


India, Singapore Agree To Review Trade Pacts, Expand Cooperation In Advanced Manufacturing, Nuclear Energy

New Delhi, Sept. 8 -- After wide-ranging talks in New Delhi on Thursday, Prime Minister Modi and Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong unveiled a comprehensive roadmap to deepen cooperation in tradit... Read More


Diamond & Jewellery Industry Gets Relief As Govt Eases GST Norms: GJEPC

New Delhi, Sept. 6 -- The Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) on Friday welcomed the recent GST reforms, stating they will provide significant relief to the diamonds and jewellery indus... Read More


Engineering Exports To US May Take Tariff Hit Of USD 8 Bn

New Delhi, Sept. 6 -- India's engineering exports to the United States are expected to decline by USD 7.5-8 billion following the imposition of 50 percent tariffs, underscoring the urgent need for gov... Read More