Mumbai: The rupee gained 24 paise to 95.72 against US dollar in early trade on Monday, supported by a slight moderation in crude oil prices and a positive trend in domestic equities. Forex traders said initial gains in domestic equities and improved foreign fund sentiment boosted investor sentiment, but sustained importer demand for greenbacks from…
New Delhi: Domestic LPG consumers will have to complete biometric Aadhaar authentication to book refills at the regulated retail selling price with applicable subsidy from October 1, the government said on Saturday, as it seeks to ensure subsidised cooking gas reaches only eligible households. Consumers who have already completed the authentication will not need to…
Roorkee: National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval said on Saturday that India’s GDP would increase from the current USD 4.015 trillion to USD 38 trillion in the next 20 years. Addressing the convocation ceremony of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee as the chief guest, Doval said that the students are fortunate to be…
By the afternoon of 18 September, the fourth and final day of bauma CONEXPO INDIA 2026, the opening-day urgency at the India Expo Centre in Greater Noida had given way to something more revealing. Machines were still being photographed, demonstrated and inspected, executives were deep in conversation and buyers were making final rounds, but the…
New Delhi: India-US trade ties have seen a string of tariff-related developments since April 2025 amid geopolitical shifts. In the latest development, US President Donald Trump has signed a law that seeks to impose steep levies on Russia and its top energy buyers, including China and India. Here is a chronology of key tariff-related developments…
New Delhi: Air India’s incoming CEO Tewolde Gebremariam on Friday met Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu. Naidu shared pictures of the meeting on X and said that with massive demand for better connectivity and enhanced passenger convenience, the airline has a challenging and important responsibility. On August 5, Air India announced the appointment of…
New Delhi: Apple fandom was on full display across India on Friday as the latest iPhone 18 series went on sale in major cities, drawing enthusiastic crowds eager to be among the first to get their hands on the new devices. The launch-day excitement was palpable at Apple stores, with fans turning up early and…
New Delhi: Moody’s Ratings on Friday sharply raised India’s GDP growth forecast for the fiscal year to 7 per cent — the fastest growth rate among all G20 economies– aided by economic resilience in the face of Middle East conflict but flagged risks to inflation from elevated oil prices and El Niño. In a statement…
Aggregate dust settled into the deep creases of worn leather boots at the Greater Noida exhibition grounds as the afternoon heat forced a quiet, pragmatic reckoning among fleet owners who have spent three decades buying machinery on pure instinct. The polite corporate jargon of the opening days evaporated entirely under the heavy glare of the…
There was something slightly deceptive about the Ammann display at bauma CONEXPO INDIA 2026. At first sight, it looked like a familiar road-construction equipment showcase, with pavers, rollers and asphalt technology occupying much of the visual space. After spending a little more time there, however, the composition began to suggest something broader. Five new products…
