New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) The Congress party on Friday said that the excise duty cut on petrol and diesel offers no real relief to the common people and accused the government of fooling people with headlines suggesting a price reduction.
New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) India’s automobile sector growth is likely to moderate in FY27 after a strong, policy‑led expansion in FY26, with demand having benefited from GST cuts, improved affordability and resilient economic activity, a report said on Friday.
Mumbai, March 27 (IANS) Gold and silver prices surged on Friday, driven by safe-haven demand amid persistent uncertainty and fading hopes of de-escalation in the West Asia conflict.
New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) After the government on Friday cut central excise duty on petrol and diesel by Rs 10 per litre each amid the ongoing West Asia crisis, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said the move would help shield consumers from global volatility.
New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has said that WTO reforms must be pursued through a transparent, inclusive and member-driven process, with development at its core, at the ongoing 14th Ministerial Conference (MC14) in Yaounde, Cameroon, an official statement said on Friday.
New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Friday clarified that rumours of a nationwide lockdown are entirely false, stating that no such proposal is currently under consideration by the government. The clarification aims to dispel public concerns and provide accurate information regarding any possibility of restrictions.
Mumbai, March 27 (IANS) Global crude oil prices remained highly volatile this week, with both the key benchmarks trading in negative on Friday.
New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) Petroleum and LPG supply situation is under control and there is no shortage of petrol, diesel or LPG anywhere in the country, while retail outlets have sufficient stocks and are dispensing fuel without interruption, according to the government.
Mumbai, March 27 (IANS) Domestic equity benchmarks opened sharply lower on Friday, tracking weak global cues and elevated Brent crude prices amid fading hopes of a resolution to the Iran conflict.
New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) The government on Friday slashed excise duties on petrol and diesel by Rs 10 per litre each, bringing them down to Rs 3 per litre for petrol and zero for diesel, in a move aimed at cushioning the impact of surging global oil prices.
