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May 20, 2026 7:27 PM
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The growth of the combined Index of Eight Core Industries (ICI) rose to 1.7 per cent in April this year on an annual basis, up from revised 1.2 per cent in March. According to data released by the Commerce and Industry Ministry, Cement production grew by 9.4 per cent, steel production increased by...
May 20, 2026 7:40 PM
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Global crude oil prices fell today. Brent crude was trading 2.3 per cent down at 108 US dollars and seven cents per barrel, while West Texas Intermediate crude was trading over 0.8 per cent down at 107 US dollars 77 cents per barrel, when reports last came in.
May 20, 2026 7:12 PM
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India is set to remain the world’s fastest-growing major economy, as the United Nations (UN) projected a growth rate of 6.4 percent this year despite global uncertainty caused by the Iran conflict. UN senior economist Ingo Pitterle, briefing reporters on the mid-year update to the World Economic S...
May 20, 2026 4:54 PM
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Benchmark domestic equity indices rebounded from earlier losses and ended with marginal gains today. The Sensex rose 118 points to close at 75,318 while the Nifty added 41 points to settle at 23, 659. Meanwhile, the broader market on the National Stock Exchange also ended in the positive territory. ...
May 19, 2026 6:06 PM
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The UK's development finance institution and a Danish global fund manager has launched a project to support India's clean energy transition. British International Investment (BII) joined hands with Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) for the 300-million-dollar renewable energy platform, North S...
May 18, 2026 10:05 PM
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The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has said that the progress of area coverage under summer crops has recorded more than 83 lakh hectare area till the 15th of this month. The Ministry said that summer crops have witnessed a significant growth of over three lakh hectares compared to th...
May 18, 2026 8:27 PM
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Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has said that India has set a target of achieving exports worth one trillion dollars this year and two trillion dollars over the next five years. He asserted that this will be the true hallmark of an Atmanirbhar Bharat. Addressing the website launc...
May 18, 2026 8:20 PM
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The Reserve Bank of India has said it will not activate the countercyclical capital buffer (CCyB) as the measure is not required in the current circumstances. In a statement issued from Mumbai today, RBI said the system can be activated as a pre-announced measure under warranted circumstances. RBI...
May 17, 2026 10:46 AM
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Indraprastha Gas Limited (IGL) has increased the prices of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) by 1 rupee today. After the price hike, the new rate for 1 kilogram of CNG in Delhi is 80.09 rupees and 88.70 rupees in Ghaziabad and Noida, respectively. In Gurugram, the new rate for 1 kilogram of CNG is 85.12 ...
May 16, 2026 1:41 PM
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Consul General of India in Seattle, Prakash Gupta said that the arrival of Indian mangoes in Seattle reflects years of effort and cooperation between India and the United States, often described as mango diplomacy. Mr Gupta made these remarks in an American TV news feature segment, detailing the pre...
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