- Leela Palaces ramps up expansion to tap India’s booming luxury travel March 29, 2026Leela Palaces Hotels is accelerating expansion in India's luxury hospitality with nine new properties. With a solid financial position and rising demand, the company aims to have 24 hotels by FY30 while enhancing member loyalty through exclusive clubs.
- Vedanta's Anil Agarwal invokes Gita in first statement on Jaypee bid reversal: ‘We have no attachment to this asset’ March 29, 2026Invoking the lines from Gita, Anil Agarwal said Vedanta had no attachment to the asset and talked about fulfilling Dharma. He indicated that Vedanta will challenge the decision in a legal forum.
- PetroChina Profit Drops on Lower Oil Cost, Weak Fuel Demand March 29, 2026PetroChina Co.’s earnings fell last year, as softer crude oil prices and sluggish fuel demand weighed on profits.
- Dr Reddy’s gets 30 days to sell ‘Olymviq’ stock in Novo trademark case March 29, 2026Dr Reddy’s has agreed to rebrand semaglutide drug amid a dispute with Novo Nordisk.
- Global PE firm Advent International eyes 25% stake in potato-maker Iscon Balaji March 29, 2026Advent International is in early talks to buy a 25% stake in Iscon Balaji Foods at a ₹5,000 crore valuation, as investor appetite for India’s frozen potato and QSR supply chain strengthens.
- Adequate fertiliser stock available, farmers will not face shortage despite Israel-Iran war: IFFCO March 29, 2026India's fertiliser supply remains steady despite the West Asia crisis. Production and distribution are proceeding without disruption. Senior officials confirm ample stock to meet farmers' needs for the upcoming season. The government is actively monitoring the situation and has contingency plans in place. Diversified raw material imports are also b […]
- WTO talks near deal on reform roadmap amid US-India e-commerce deadlock March 29, 2026Global trade ministers are nearing a World Trade Organization reform agreement, with crucial talks underway in Cameroon. A key sticking point remains the extension of a moratorium on customs duties for digital downloads, a move vital for U.S. support. India's stance on a shorter extension is creating tension, potentially impacting the WTO's future […]
- India sends 38,000 MT petroleum to Sri Lanka amid global energy crisis March 29, 2026India has sent 38,000 metric tons of fuel to Sri Lanka. This shipment arrived on March 28, 2026, after discussions between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Anura Kumara Disanayaka. The fuel includes diesel and petrol. This support comes as Sri Lanka faces supply disruptions due to the Middle East conflict.
- Finance Ministry flags rising external risks as trade deficit and CAD expand March 29, 2026India's economy faces growing external pressures. Trade dynamics are weakening, with imports surging and exports declining. This widens the trade deficit significantly. Capital flows are negative due to global uncertainty. Rising crude oil prices add further strain. These factors are impacting the Indian Rupee.
- Israel-Iran war: Remittances, rupee at risk; fiscal strain may rise, warns SBI Funds Management report March 29, 2026India faces economic challenges due to the West Asia conflict. Remittances from the Gulf may decline, impacting overseas Indians. Higher crude oil prices could widen the current account deficit. The Indian rupee might weaken further. Government finances could be strained by rising subsidy costs, particularly for fertilizers. These factors signal potential pr […]
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