Commercial LPG prices raised by Rs 9.5 for every 19kg cylinder; ATF rates also hiked

Commercial LPG prices raised by Rs 9.5 for every 19kg cylinder; ATF rates also hiked

5-kg cylinder refill is now costlier by Rs 2 NEW DELHI: The prices of commercial Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) cylinders and Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) have been increased from Tuesday, September 1.The latest hike reverses two consecutive months of cuts in commercial LPG rates and is likely to raise fuel costs for airlines and operating … Read more

Gold pledged for loan stolen in bank robbery: Borrower gets gold value plus Rs 88,362 for making charges and stones, Rs 40,000 compensation – how he won the case

Gold pledged for loan stolen in bank robbery: Borrower gets gold value plus Rs 88,362 for making charges and stones, Rs 40,000 compensation – how he won the case

The jewellery remained in the custody of the bank branch but was subsequently robbed, according to the bank’s submission. (Image for representative purpose only) Imagine this case: You have taken a loan against your gold. That gold is lying with the bank. Then in a bank robbery the gold is stolen. Who is responsible for … Read more

India’s rice bowl gets global audience as 3,317 buyers sign up for BIRC 2026

India’s rice bowl gets global audience as 3,317 buyers sign up for BIRC 2026

BIRC 2026 draws 3,317 overseas buyers from 138 countries ahead of October event India’s rice exporters are set to get a wider international business platform this October, with 3,317 buyers from 138 countries registering for the Bharat International Rice Conference (BIRC) 2026.The three-day conference will be held at Bharat Mandapam in the national capital from … Read more

From sweet to sour crude: India’s bitumen supply improves, but prices remain elevated

From sweet to sour crude: India’s bitumen supply improves, but prices remain elevated

Bitumen prices remain elevated in India as supply improves but crude sourcing challenges keep road construction costs high NEW DELHI: India had faced a severe bitumen shortage at the peak of the West Asia crisis despite receiving crude supplies from Russia. The reason was that Russian oil is predominantly “sweet crude”, making it unsuitable for … Read more

India reaches fiscal deficit target for 2025-26, credit ratings improving: FM Sitharaman in US

India reaches fiscal deficit target for 2025-26, credit ratings improving: FM Sitharaman in US

FM Nirmala Sitharaman in Chicago India has met its fiscal deficit target for 2025-26, Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Sunday, asserting that the government has stayed on its planned path of fiscal discipline.“We have given ourselves a fiscal discipline path on the fiscal deficit as well. We have fulfilled the trajectory. The last … Read more

Trump vs Carney: Cars, homes, booze and more caught in US-Canada tariff war

Trump vs Carney: Cars, homes, booze and more caught in US-Canada tariff war

US President Donald Trump with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney The US-Canada trade war has intensified, with both countries imposing fresh tariffs on a range of goods, including cars, building materials, household products and alcohol. The latest measures come after US President Donald Trump’s threat to raise tariffs on Canadian imports, prompting Prime Minister Mark … Read more

India Hotel Industry Growth: India’s hotel sector likely to gain momentum in H2FY27 on strong leisure demand

India Hotel Industry Growth: India’s hotel sector likely to gain momentum in H2FY27 on strong leisure demand

Resorts outperform city hotels as India’s hospitality sector navigates travel disruptions (representative image) India’s hotel industry is expected to see stronger growth in the second half of FY27, supported by robust domestic leisure demand and a steady recovery in corporate and international travel, according to a PhillipCapital sector report.The hospitality sector remained resilient in the … Read more

TVS Motor appoints Peyman Kargar as CEO

TVS Motor appoints Peyman Kargar as CEO

Peyman Kargar will become TVS Motor’s new Chief Executive Officer starting January 27, 2027 CHENNAI: TVS Motor Company, has appointed Peyman Kargar, currently president of international business, as its director and chief executive officer with effect from Jan 27, 2027. Kargar will succeed K N Radhakrishnan, who will continue as CEO until Jan 27 and … Read more