New Delhi, March 12 (IANS) The Government has approved a compensation of Rs 30,000 crore in FY 2025-26 to the public sector oil companies -- Indian Oil, Bharat Petroleum, and Hindustan Petroleum -- for supplying LPG at subsidised prices, the Parliament was informed on Thursday.
New Delhi, March 12 (IANS) About 7.83 crore Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) have registered on the Udyam Registration portal since 2020, while 1.37 lakh MSMEs have shut down in the same period, constituting just 0.17 per cent of MSMEs which have been closed, the Parliament was informed on Thursday.
New Delhi, March 12 (IANS) Indian oil marketing companies (OMCs) should be able to absorb average crude prices of up to around $90 per barrel over the medium term, supported in part by stronger refining margins, even as escalating tensions in West Asia raise concerns over global energy supply routes, a report said on Thursday.
New Delhi, March 12 (IANS) Air India has approached the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) seeking temporary relaxation in Flight Duty Time Limitation (FDTL) norms as escalating tensions in the Middle East force airlines to take longer diversionary routes, a report said on Thursday.
New Delhi, March 12 (IANS) India's strategic oil reserves and diversification of energy imports across 40 supplier countries have transformed its capacity to absorb global energy shocks, and this resilience has ensured that there is no energy crisis due to the disruption caused by the Iran war as the government is tackling the situation with supply-side management, a senior official said on Thursday.
Gandhinagar, March 12 (IANS) Permanent retail spaces dedicated to indigenous products will be set up in four major Gujarat cities under a state initiative aimed at expanding markets for local artisans, self-help groups and small traders.
New Delhi, March 12 (IANS) Trade between the United States and China has dropped to just 2 per cent of global trade, down from 2.7 per cent in 2024, a new report said on Thursday.
New Delhi, March 12 (IANS) The country’s installed solar capacity has reached nearly 136 gigawatts, accounting for almost half of India’s renewable energy capacity, and this growth demonstrates what sustained policy commitment and innovation can achieve, according to Minister of New and Renewable Energy, Pralhad Joshi.
New Delhi, March 12 (IANS) Induction cooktops are rapidly disappearing from online platforms as households across India rush to find alternatives to cooking gas amid growing concerns about LPG supply disruptions linked to the ongoing conflict in West Asia.
Mumbai, March 12 (IANS) As India’s GCCs evolve from being identified as back offices to becoming innovation hubs, the workforce remains predominantly young, with 93 per cent of employees belonging to Gen Z and millennial cohorts — intensifying the war for talent and reinforcing the importance of strong workplace culture in attracting and retaining future-ready skills, a report showed on Thursday.
