Brent oil price tops $85 as war fears shake markets
Brent oil price jumped above $85 a barrel after fresh US-Iran strikes stirred fears about oil supply. Brent oil price…
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Indian economy, trade, commodities and government policy.
China oil demand slowdown: why it matters worldwide
China oil demand slowdown is the big shift behind a softer global oil market. China oil demand slowdown means the…
India to Open Thorium Sector to Private Firms
India may open its thorium sector to private firms to boost nuclear power and reach 100 GW capacity by 2047…
Iran War Costs U.S. Taxpayers an Estimated $113.3 Billion in 108 Days
The Iran war has cost US taxpayers an estimated $113.3 billion in 108 days, about $1.05 billion a day, independent…
Indian Govt Approves ₹62,500 Crore for Mobile Phone Manufacturing Scheme
The Union Cabinet has approved the Mobile Phone Manufacturing Scheme (MPMS) with a ₹62,500 crore outlay to accelerate domestic smartphone…
Asian LNG Prices Hit Highest Since March After 10% Weekly Surge
Asian spot liquefied natural gas (LNG) prices have climbed to their highest level since March, rising around 10% over the…
South Korea raises interest rates for first time since 2023
The Bank of Korea (BOK) has raised its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to 2.75%, marking its first…
Govt Hikes Windfall Duty on Diesel and ATF, Cuts Petrol Export Tax
The Central Government has raised the windfall tax on exports of diesel and aviation turbine fuel (ATF) while reducing the…
Cabinet Clears Semicon 2.0 With ₹1.27 Lakh Crore Outlay for Chip Industry
The Union Cabinet has approved Semicon 2.0, the second phase of the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM), with a ₹1,27,500 crore…
Govt eyes mandatory CBFC certification for OTT films
The Central Government is reportedly considering making Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) approval mandatory for films released directly on…