Business News: Economy & Markets

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.

Equity, debt funds drive Rs 94,530 crore inflow into MFs in Feb; AUM at Rs 82 lakh crore

IANS | March 10, 2026 1:18 PM

Mumbai, March 10 (IANS) The mutual fund industry recorded a net inflow of Rs 94,530 crore in February, driven by strong investor interest in equity funds, debt schemes, and passive products, according to data released by the Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI) on Tuesday.

Employers’ hiring outlook jumps to record 68 pc for April-June in India: Report

IANS | March 10, 2026 12:22 PM

New Delhi, March 10 (IANS) Hiring intentions among Indian employers strengthened sharply for the second quarter of 2026, with the net employment outlook (NEO) rising to its highest level on record, a report showed on Tuesday.

Retail investors, MFs hold 36 pc of Nifty 50 free float market cap: SEBI chief

IANS | March 10, 2026 11:48 AM

Mumbai, March 10 (IANS) SEBI Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey has said that retail investors and domestic mutual funds together hold about 36 per cent of the free float market capitalisation of Nifty 50 companies.

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.