Nayara Energy has cut petrol prices by Rs 5 per litre and diesel prices by Rs 3 across its nationwide fuel station network after easing global crude oil prices. The reduction took effect from July 1.
The Centre has lowered aviation turbine fuel prices for domestic airlines by Rs 5 per litre and revised export duties on petrol, diesel and ATF from July 1, while leaving domestic fuel taxes unchanged.
Commercial LPG cylinder prices have been reduced by Rs 183.50 from today. A 19 kg commercial cylinder will now cost Rs 2,930 in Delhi, while the price of a 5 kg FTL cylinder has been cut by Rs 13.
India's fiscal deficit stood at Rs 1.62 trillion during the first two months of the financial year (April-May FY27), accounting for 9.6 per cent of the full-year Budget Estimate (BE) of Rs 16.96 trillion, according to data released by the Controller General of Accounts (CGA) on Tuesday.
Indian stock markets ended lower in a volatile trading session on Tuesday, with the Nifty closing below the 23,900 mark. The benchmark indices erased their early gains and oscillated between positive and negative territory throughout the day.
Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Thursday highlighted the role of Public Sector Enterprises (PSEs) in driving India’s remarkable growth story as the country is headed to become the third largest economy in the world.
India’s merchandise exports jumped by a robust 17.25 per cent to $39.20 billion during October this year, as compared to $33.43 billion during the same month last year, figures released by the Commerce and Industry Ministry on Thursday showed.
He made these remarks when Australian High Commissioner Philip Green paid a courtesy call on him at Krishi Bhawan in New Delhi on Thursday.
The loan is being raised for general corporate purposes through its branch at the Gujarat International Finance Tec-City, the report said.
The trade deficit was widened to USD 27.14 billion. Imports increased by 3.9% to USD 66.34 billion in October compared to USD 63.86 billion in the year-ago period.
