In a push to invigorate the blue economy and transform Odisha into a leading shrimp-producing and exporting hub, the State Cabinet on Wednesday approved a comprehensive regulatory framework and operational guidelines for shrimp aquaculture, targeting a threefold increase in seafood exports to Rs 15,000 crore by 2036.
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.
Government-owned gas giant GAIL (India) Ltd reported revenue from operations of Rs 66,622 crore for the April–September period of the current financial year as compared to Rs 64,050 crore in the same period of 2023-24.
Paytm on Wednesday has announced the launch of a new UPI statement download service.
M Nagaraju, Secretary, Department of Financial Services (DFS) reviewed the progress of credit disbursement to agri-allied activities including animal husbandry, dairying and fisheries.
The numbers will be released the next working day if the 12th falls on a holiday of CPI and the previous working day if the 12th falls on a holiday in case of IIP, the ministry said.
The floor price for the same is fixed at Rs 505 a piece, which is nearly 10% discount to the current market price.
