OECD pegs India GDP growth at 7.6% in FY26, sees moderation next fiscal

India’s economy is projected to expand by 7.6% in the current fiscal before moderating to 6.1% in 2026-27, the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) said in its interim Economic Outlook report, PTI reported.The multilateral body said the evolving conflict in the Middle East has “human and economic costs” for countries directly involved and…

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India’s voluntary carbon market gains ground as net-zero goals drive ecosystem buildup

NEW DELHI: With Climate action gaining momentum as part of India’s net-zero commitment by 2070, the country’s carbon market is beginning to take shape and gain momentum. Homegrown institutions such as the Carbon Registry of India (CRI) are emerging as important enablers for the voluntary carbon market offering platforms to register and track carbon projects,…

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Government assures strong fuel security: No LPG shortage, crude reserves secured, PNG transition underway

The government, on Thursday, moved to reassure citizens that the country’s fuel supply situation remains fully stable. The ministry of petroleum and natural gas said India’s petroleum and LPG systems are secure and under firm control, with no shortage of petrol, diesel or LPG anywhere in the country. It also warned against what it called…

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New flight ticket refund & cancellation fee rules effective today: How will passengers benefit? Explained

Aviation experts are of the view that the new rules address a bulk of complaints from passengers. (AI image) Booked an air ticket but had to cancel it? Effective today, the new Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) rules for refunds come into force easing passenger pain points on several accounts and also revoking some…

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Strait Of Hormuz Reopening: Toll system in Strait of Hormuz? Iran drafts bill to charge ships for safe passage amid war

The Middle East war has pushed global oil markets deeper into crisis, as Iran’s tightening grip over the Strait of Hormuz continues to squeeze energy supplies worldwide. These tensions could escalate further, with Iran warning it may completely shut the passage if the US targets its power plants. At the moment, for those considering alternative…

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Gold, silver price prediction today (March 26, 2026): Will gold rally to Rs 1.55 lakh/10 grams & silver touch Rs 2.60 lakh/kg?

Gold appears poised to extend its rally toward the 155,000 level in the upcoming sessions. (AI image) Gold and silver price prediction today: Gold and silver prices may sustain their up move in the coming sessions, says Abhilash Koikkara, Head – Forex & Commodities, Nuvama Professional Clients Group. MCX Gold Price Outlook On the weekly…

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Strait of Hormuz disruptions: India buys first LPG cargo from Iran in years; tanker was initially bound for China

India has faced significant disruption to energy supplies routed through the Strait of Hormuz. (AI image) For the first time in several years, India has reportedly purchased liquified petroleum gas (LPG) from Iran after the Donald Trump administration granted a 30-day sanctions waiver to keep oil and gas prices in check. India had stopped energy…

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