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The Continuing US-Iran Crisis Has Elevated The Dread Of Inflation
15+ min ago (92+ words) The editorial warned that the fourth petrol and diesel price hike in 11 days could push inflation into kitchens, markets and transport, especially hurting the poor. It said oil companies froze prices for 74 days while absorbing losses of "1. 2 lakh crore, but…...
'Government Willing To Listen To Investors' Concerns On LTCG And STCG Taxation Issues,' Says Union FM Nirmala Sitharaman | Video
1+ hour, 22+ min ago (58+ words) Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said the government is willing to listen to stock market investors' concerns on Long-Term and Short-Term Capital Gains taxes, ANI reported. Speaking at the TEXPROCIL Export Awards, she said the government will take inputs from…...
'If Cigarette Prices Can Rise, Why Not Petrol?': Man's Argument Divides Internet Amid Fresh Fuel Price Hike
3+ hour, 16+ min ago (90+ words) A man's defence of rising fuel prices has sparked debate online. Comparing petrol hikes with increasing cigarette, gutka and liquor prices, he argued that public outrage over fuel costs is selective. His remarks came as petrol and diesel prices were…...
India's CAD At 1. 3% Of GDP In Q3 FY26, Higher Trade Deficit Offset By Strong Services & Remittances
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (63+ words) India's current account deficit widened to USD 13. 2 billion (1. 3 percent of GDP) in Q3 FY26 due to a higher trade gap. However, strong services exports and rising remittances provided support. For April'December, the deficit narrowed to 1. 0 percent of GDP, according to RBI data....
Govt Considering Various Measures To Control Widening CAD Amid War: Piyush Goyal
4+ day, 4+ hour ago (51+ words) The government is considering several measures to limit any sudden widening of the country's current account deficit (CAD), Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said on Thursday. He said various government departments were coordinating to control the impact of the challenging…...
Fourth Fuel Price Hike In 11 Days; Petrol Costs "114. 65/L In Bhopal, "114. 54/L In Indore
4+ hour, 39+ min ago (56+ words) Oil companies have increased petrol and diesel prices for the fourth time in 11 days across Madhya Pradesh. Petrol became costlier by "2. 61 per litre and diesel by "2. 71. In Ujjain, diesel crossed "100 per litre, while petrol reached "115. Fuel prices in major cities…...
Focus On 3 Fs " Fuel, Fertiliser & Forex: FM Sitharaman Slams Pessimistic Narrative Amid West Asia Crisis
9+ hour, 5+ min ago (115+ words) Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman urged increased focus on Fuel, Fertiliser, and Forex (3 Fs). She emphasised that India's domestic economy remains resilient despite external challenges like high crude and gold prices. Sitharaman criticised naysayers for spreading fear and called for…...
4th Fuel Hike In 10 Days Pushes Transport Sector To Brink, Warns AIMTC; Triggers Severe Financial Strain
8+ hour, 58+ min ago (55+ words) Transport sector faces crisis after four diesel price hikes in 10 days, raising rates by nearly "8/litre since May 15. Operators face mounting costs from fuel, tolls and maintenance. AIMTC warns of vehicle off-road losses, rising financial stress, possible loan defaults, and…...
'Shagun Ka 111': Sena UBT's Priyanka Chaturvedi Slams Fresh Fuel Price Hike As Petrol Crosses "111 In Mumbai
14+ hour, 2+ min ago (68+ words) Shiv Sena UBT leader Priyanka Chaturvedi criticised the Centre on Monday after petrol crossed Rs 111 per litre in Mumbai. She warned diesel prices could reach Rs 100 in metros if hikes continue. State-run oil companies raised petrol by Rs 2. 61 and diesel…...
Fuel Price Hike: Petrol & Diesel Prices Raised By "2. 61-2. 71 Per Litre For 4th Time In 2 Weeks; Rates Hit Highest Since 2022
14+ hour, 57+ min ago (243+ words) Petrol and diesel prices were hiked again on Monday by Rs 2. 61 and Rs 2. 71 per litre, marking the fourth increase in less than two weeks. Fuel prices have risen nearly Rs 7. 5 per litre since May 15 due to soaring global crude oil…...