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Power demand to surge as economy grows

NEW DELHI India is bracing for a significant jump in electricity needs as the nation’s economy continues to climb. A new report predicts that power demand will grow by 5 percent in the coming year. This follows a period of slower growth and is driven by a massive increase in t

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Oil firms risk losing yearly profits

MUMBAI High global oil prices could wipe out the entire yearly profits of India’s state-run oil companies, Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri warned the public in a recent meeting. Speaking at a business summit, the Minister highlighted that the ongoing conflict in the M

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India’s ethanol push shields economy from oil shock

NEW DELHI As global oil markets reel from the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and soaring crude prices, India’s ethanol-blending program is being hailed as a "biofuel success story." According to reports, it has been highlighted on how India’s aggressive move toward greener fu

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Singapore becomes gateway for China's currency ambition

Singapore acts as a neutral offshore hub, boosting renminbi internationalization and securing its status as Asia’s premier financial gateway NEW DELHI Singapore has solidified its position as a vital bridge for China’s plan to turn the renminbi (RMB) into a global currency.

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India hosts global meeting to protect diamonds

India leads the 2026 Kimberley process meeting in Mumbai, focusing on ethical trade, consumer trust, and eliminating conflict diamonds. MUMBAI A major international meeting to protect the global diamond trade began in Mumbai this week, with India leading the way as the 2026

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India fuel reserves strong amid global energy crisis

NEW DELHI Union Oil Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said India has enough fuel reserves for nearly two months and currently faces no shortage despite global energy disruptions. Speaking at the Confederation of Indian Industry summit, he warned that government-run oil companies cou

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India taps huge wealth from green biogas

India targets ₹1 lakh crore in investments by transforming organic waste into compressed biogas, slashing imports and strengthening the economy through mandatory green fuel blending NEW DELHI India is sitting on a goldmine of clean energy that could spark ₹1 lakh crore in n

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DigiHaat launches Swadeshi marketplace for local products

NEW DELHI Government-backed platform DigiHaat has launched a new marketplace called “Swadeshi” to promote Made-in-Bharat products and support local businesses. Powered by the Open Network for Digital Commerce, the platform offers handmade crafts, traditional clothes, home déco

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India emerges as global leader in new startups

NEW DELHI India has become the world’s fastest-growing hub for new businesses, with the number of people identifying as founders doubling within a year. A recent report showed entrepreneurship in India grew by 104 percent, the highest rise globally. Experts said Artificial Int

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Indian chip startup secures funds for AI growth

NEW DELHI Indian chip design company HrdWyr has raised USD 13 million in a Series A funding round to develop advanced AI-native chips and strengthen its global market presence. The investment round was led by Ideaspring Capital, with participation from Singularity AMC, Avatar

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Retail space demand falls across major Indian cities

NEW DELHI Accorind to reports, retail space leasing in malls and busy market areas dropped 15 per cent during January to March across seven major Indian cities. The total leasing stood at 3.1 million square feet, lower than the previous quarter’s 3.6 million square feet. Exper

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India ready despite rising West Asia crisis

NEW DELHI Chief Economic Advisor V Anantha Nageswaran said the ongoing West Asia crisis is testing India’s economic strength, especially in trade and foreign payments. He explained that India depends heavily on imported crude oil and LPG, much of which passes through the Strai

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