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Lpg Consumption India: India’s LPG consumption drops 13% in March amid Middle East supply disruptions Updated: 2026-04-19 07:33:47 | Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com India’s cooking gas consumption saw a sharp decline in March, with LPG usage falling 13 per cent year-on-year due to supply disruptions linked to the ongoing Middle East conflict, according to official data.LPG consumption…
Middle East turmoil tests economies: India’s growth stays firm at 6.8%; oil shocks threaten US outlook Updated: 2026-04-19 08:42:41 | Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com India’s growth trajectory is expected to remain steady despite the ongoing Middle East crisis, that has sent ripples across the globe. In its latest report, SBI Research said that the country is navigating…
Rs 20,000 crore gold, silver rush: What will people buy this Akshaya Tritiya? Updated: 2026-04-19 07:40:56 | Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com This Akshaya Tritiya, India’s gold and silver markets are heading for bumper purchases, with overall trade likely to cross Rs 20,000 crore even as record-high prices reshape buying patterns. The estimate, shared by the Confederation of…
Hormuz flashpoint: Why Indian-flagged ships are in focus as Middle East tensions hit global shipping Updated: 2026-04-18 11:52:36 | Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com As tensions rise in Middle East and vessel safety in the Strait of Hormuz comes under renewed focus, the flag a ship flies has emerged as a key factor in maritime security, regulation and…
Should you buy gold this Akshaya Tritiya? Historical returns with silver, Sensex compared; what 5 experts have to say Updated: 2026-04-19 05:10:49 | Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com Gold and silver have marked gains of around 10% and 5% year-to-date. Should you buy gold this Akshaya Tritiya? We asked five experts: (AI image) Gold buying in India is…
SEC, Adanis jointly seek extension; propose new briefing schedule in US case Updated: 2026-04-18 12:29:00 | Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com The US Securities and Exchange Commission and Indian businessmen Gautam Adani and Sagar Adani have jointly requested a US court for more time to file key submissions in a civil securities case, proposing a revised schedule for…
India remains among best-performing major economies: S&P Global Updated: 2026-04-18 13:12:51 | Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com New Delhi: S&P Global has reaffirmed confidence in India’s growth outlook, saying the country continues to be one of the best-performing major economies globally despite ongoing geopolitical uncertainties.Saugata Saha, president of S&P Global Market Intelligence, said India remains a critical hub…
HDFC Bank Q4 profit rises 9.1% to Rs 19.2k crore Updated: 2026-04-19 01:38:08 | Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com NEW DELHI: HDFC Bank, the country’s largest private lender, has recorded a net profit of Rs 19,221 crore during the fourth quarter of last financial year, up 9.1% from Rs 17,616 crore a year ago, while full-year net profit…
IDFC Bank provides uniform rails for customs, GST and direct tax payments Updated: 2026-04-18 13:29:12 | Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com Mumbai: IDFC First Bank has joined a small club of private lenders offering a unified rail for all major tax payments after going live on the ICEGATE 2.0, completing its coverage across direct tax, GST and now…
Explained: On way to 4th largest, how India slipped to 6th rank & what it means for 3rd largest economy dream Updated: 2026-04-18 14:57:34 | Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com While India will be the sixth largest economy in FY27, it is likely to overtake both the UK, and Japan to bag the fourth spot in FY28. (AI…