India’s annual food exports nearing Rs 5 lakh crore mark: Piyush Goyal

IANS | March 10, 2026 1:46 PM

New Delhi, March 10 (IANS) Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Tuesday called upon stakeholders from the food, agriculture and hospitality sectors to work collectively towards making India the world’s largest exporter of agricultural and processed foods, highlighting the vast opportunities created by India’s expanding trade agreements and the growing global demand for the Indian products.

Centre orders uninterrupted supply of piped natural gas, LPG for cooking (Lead)

IANS | March 10, 2026 1:42 PM

New Delhi, March 10 (IANS) The Central government on Tuesday issued orders under the Essential Commodities Act (ECA) to ensure uninterrupted supply of piped natural gas for household kitchens, LPG and CNG for transport on top priority amid disruption in supplies due to the ongoing war in the Middle East.

SIP inflows at Rs 29,845 crore in Feb, up 15 pc: AMFI data

IANS | March 10, 2026 1:39 PM

New Delhi, March 10 (IANS) Monthly systematic investment plan (SIP) contributions to mutual funds stood at Rs 29,845 crore in February, a 15 per cent increase year-on-year (YoY), according to data released by the Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI) on Tuesday.

Govt invokes Essential Commodities Act to ensure uninterrupted LPG supply

IANS | March 10, 2026 11:42 AM

New Delhi, March 10 (IANS) As hotels and restaurants report commercial LPG shortage, the government has invoked the Essential Commodities (EC) Act to ensure the uninterrupted supply of domestic cooking gas, directing refineries and petrochemical units to maximise the production of LPG.