LPG Gas Cylinder being unloaded at a distribution centre in New Delhi on March 17, 2026. | Photo Credit: Sushil Kumar Verma The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, on Tuesday (March 17, 2026), had clarified that LPG biometric Aadhaar authentication (eKYC) is only required for unauthenticated LPG customers and not for all customers. The…
Indian-flagged LPG carrier Nanda Devi, carrying 46,500 MT LPG for ship-to-ship transfer, arrives at Vadinar port, in Gujarat, on March 17, 2026 | Photo Credit: PTI India’s second LPG carrier ‘Nanda Devi’ arrived safely at Vadinar port in Gujarat on Tuesday (March 17, 2026), carrying 46,500 metric tonnes of gas after navigating the Strait of…
Image used for representational purposes only. | Photo Credit: AP Oil prices rose more than 2% on Tuesday (March 17, 2026), reversing some of the previous session’s losses, on worries about supply with the Strait of Hormuz mostly shut and U.S. allies rebuffing calls to send warships to help tankers move through the vital waterway….
Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal. File | Photo Credit: PTI India remains engaged with the U.S. on a trade deal, Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal said on Monday (March 16, 2026). Sources in the government, however, said that India will now sign a trade deal with the U.S. only once that country has settled its “tariff architecture”…
Image for representation purposes only. File | Photo Credit: Reuters Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty bounced back after falling in early trade on Tuesday (March 17, 2026), tracking a bullish trend in global markets. The 30-share BSE Sensex dropped 144.34 points to 75,358.51 in early trade. The 50-share NSE Nifty dipped 49.95 points to…
Image used for representational purposes. | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto The rupee lost 14 paise and traded at 92.42 against the U.S. dollar in early deals on Tuesday (March 17, 2026), as it failed to resist pressure from rising crude oil prices and the incessant withdrawal of foreign funds amid the heightened West Asia crisis….
Gold prices edged higher on Tuesday, buoyed by easing fears of prolonged disruptions to oil shipments, while investors assessed the economic impact of West Asia conflict ahead of a slew of central bank policy decisions this week. Spot gold firmed 0.4 per cent to $5,023.19 per ounce as of 0251 GMT. US gold futures for…
There was a time when retirement in India was largely someone else’s responsibility. A government pension or the comfort of a large joint family often filled the gap. That reality, however, has changed quietly but decisively. Today, the burden of retirement security is shifting squarely onto individuals and households. If we do not plan early…
One of the first steps while applying for a personal loan involves reviewing your eligibility and shortlisting lenders whose requirements align with your needs and profile. Choosing the right lender can have a significant impact on both the overall borrowing cost and the borrowing experience. Careful evaluation of key metrics is required to choose the…
Industry experts say the decision is aimed at curbing rising imports of such jewellery from ASEAN countries. By tightening import rules, the government seeks to regulate inflows of silver jewellery products that may be entering the country at lower duties through trade agreements. (A representative image) | Photo Credit: SIVAKUMAR PV The government on Monday…
