GAIL Gas cuts domestic PNG and CNG costs across authorised areas

IANS | January 1, 2026 4:54 PM

New Delhi, Jan 1 (IANS) GAIL Gas Limited on Thursday announced to reduce the cost of domestic Piped Natural Gas (PNG) and Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) by Rs 1 per SCM (Standard Cubic Meter) and Rs 1 per kg respectively, across all its authorised areas in the country.

Sensex, Nifty end flat on 1st trading day of 2026

IANS | January 1, 2026 4:03 PM

Mumbai, Jan 1 (IANS) Indian equity markets ended the first trading session of the calendar year 2026 on a flat note, as investors stayed cautious in the absence of strong domestic or global triggers.

India’s GST collection jumps 6.1 per cent to cross Rs 1.74 lakh crore in December

IANS | January 1, 2026 3:52 PM

New Delhi, Jan 1 (IANS) India’s GST (goods and services tax) collection recorded a 6.1 per cent increase to Rs 1,74,550 crore in December 2025 compared to Rs 1,64,556 crore the same month of the previous year, reflecting the increase in economic activity during the month, official figures released on Thursday showed.

Govt rolled out key reforms in 2025 to enhance ease of doing business

IANS | January 1, 2026 3:19 PM

New Delhi, Jan 1 (IANS) The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) undertook several policy, regulatory, institutional and technology-driven initiatives in 2025 to further simplify compliance, strengthen corporate governance, and enhance ease of doing business in India, according to an official statement issued on Thursday.

Adani Group doubles down on green power as India’s energy consumption rises

IANS | January 1, 2026 2:37 PM

Ahmedabad, Jan 1 (IANS) In December 2025, Chairman of the diversified infrastructure major Adani Group, Gautam Adani, stood in the vast expanse of the Great Rann of Kutch in Gujarat. The landscape was stark. The intent was clear. This was the site of one of India’s most ambitious renewable energy projects. The visit was not symbolic -- it reinforced a strategy centred on scale, speed and execution.