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In a major step towards strengthening India's energy security, Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri announced that Indian public sector oil companies have, for the first time, signed a one-year deal to import liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) from the United States.

The Indian stock market is moving closer to their all-time highs recorded in September 2024. It opens in green and experts believe there is a positive sentiment in the domestic market and expectations of global cues are supporting early trade.

Parents across India are increasingly validating their everyday decisions based on what their Gen Z teens recommend, as the younger generation rapidly becomes the gateway to household adoption of new-age brands, according to a recent study report by venture capital firm Fireside Ventures.

The Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) share in the outstanding government securities (G-secs) has seen a noticeable rise over the past year.

The Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance, organised a two-day 'Chintan Shivir 2025' in Sawai Madhopur, Rajasthan this week. Apart from officers of the Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance, the event witnessed participation of representatives as well as Finance Departments of the following States and Union Territory: Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, Uttarakhand, Punjab, Delhi and Rajasthan.

India's foreign exchange reserves declined by USD 2.699 billion in the week that ended November 7 to USD 687.034 billion, driven by a slump in both foreign currency assets and gold reserves, the Reserve Bank of India's latest 'Weekly Statistical Supplement' data showed.

Vice President CP Radhakrishnan inaugurated the Audit Diwas celebrations here in the national capital on Sunday. Audit Diwas marks the onset of the 166th year of the establishment of the institution of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India and celebrates its role in promoting transparency, accountability and good governance in the management of public resources.

Nearly half of Indian enterprises (47 per cent) now have multiple Generative AI (GenAI) use cases live while 23 per cent are in pilot stage, marking a decisive shift from pilots to performance, as per a latest EY-CII report.

India's currency rupee, may finally have bottomed out after a persistent weakness, according to Jefferies. In its latest GREED & fear report, the global financial services firm highlighted a 'growing likelihood that the rupee has bottomed' following its months-long depreciation.

Emerging markets such as India are poised to deliver the strongest decadal equity market performance and stand out globally for their earnings growth, according to Goldman Sachs' latest report titled 'GLOBAL STRATEGY PAPER NO 75 -- Building Long-Term Returns: Our 10-Year Forecasts.'

Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal has reviewed the progress of India-Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) Free Trade Agreement negotiations in a series of meetings in Moscow, the Ministry of Commerce & Industry said in a press release on Sunday.

The industry must now prioritise consent, embedding data protection as a core element of digital operations rather than treating it as an expense, said experts in reaction to the government's notification of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, a move seen as a decisive shift toward a 'Trust Economy.'

Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles has unveiled the production-ready version of the Tata Sierra, marking the return of one of India's most recognisable SUVs.

India's consumption story is entering a transformative decade, with the retail market on track to reach USD 1 trillion by 2030, driven by rising disposable incomes, rapid digital adoption and a widening aspirational class, according to a recent report by venture capital firm, Fireside Ventures.

The Deendayal Port Authority (DPA) Kandla is accelerating its position as a hub for clean energy and sustainable logistics, drawing growing interest from international partners.

Above-normal monsoon rains and improved sowing conditions are expected to support a benign food inflation trajectory in the second half of the Financial Year (FY) 2026. However, an adverse base is likely to push food inflation higher next year (FY27), according to ICICI Bank's Global Markets sectoral update on the outlook for wholesale inflation.

Hardeep Singh Puri, Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas, visited the sprawling shipbuilding facility of Hanwha Ocean in Geoje, South Korea.

India is expected to gain a small edge as the US administration has exempted agricultural products from the reciprocal tariffs it had imposed on several countries, said trade think tank GTRI.

The exchange took place during the Energy Session of the Andhra Pradesh Partnership Summit 2025 held in Visakhapatnam, organised by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade, Government of Andhra Pradesh, in association with CII.

During the meeting, the Venezuelan side expressed interest in expanding economic engagement with India beyond the oil sector, including cooperation in critical minerals and attracting Indian investment, said a statement from India's Ministry of Commerce and Industry.

Nara Lokesh, Minister for Human Resources Development; IT Electronics and Communication, Andhra Pradesh, has asserted that people must either embrace AI or risk being replaced by it. He made this remark during the session titled 'AI and the Future of Jobs: Turning Disruption into Opportunity' at the 30th Partnership Summit being held in Visakhapatnam.

Haridwar (Uttarakhand) [India], November 15: The sacred land of Haridwar, India, is about to witness the creation of a historic chapter that will become a spiritual, cultural, and national awakening center for ages to come.

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], November 15: Krishival Foods Limited, one of India's fastest-growing FMCG companies, today announced its unaudited financial results for the quarter and half year ended September 30, 2025.

New Delhi [India], November 15: This year marks a defining moment for BOP.in i.e., two decades of shaping aspirations, nurturing relationships, and redefining how India experiences real estate. What began in 2006 as a small, passionate venture in Delhi-NCR has grown into India's most trusted real estate experts, standing today as a symbol of integrity and reliability in an ever-evolving industry.

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], November 15: The Department of Tourism, Government of Odisha, in association with FICCI, hosted a press conference today at The LaLiT Ashok, Bengaluru, to announce the upcoming Odisha Parab, a three-day cultural and tourism extravaganza celebrating the State's vibrant heritage, art, cuisine, and tourism offerings. The press conference was graced by Smt. Pravati Parida, Hon'ble Deputy Chief Minister of Odisha, along with senior government officials.