Pilibhit Raid Seizes 24 LPG Cylinders, Links to Black Marketing

In a significant crackdown, the Pilibhit district supply department seized 24 empty domestic LPG cylinders from a house in Sultanpur village. The raid, prompted by a tip-off, revealed potential black marketing amid global supply chain disruptions linked t

ORMAS Saves Ganjam Tomato Farmers from Market Crash

Odisha Rural Development and Marketing Society (ORMAS) has stepped in to provide market linkage for tomato growers in Ganjam district, preventing distress sales after prices crashed to Rs 2-3 per kg due to bumper harvest and lack of proper market access.

One-Month Kerosene Storage Allowed at Petrol Pumps

The Centre has issued temporary permission for petrol pumps to store superior kerosene in barrels for one month, with strict safety protocols, to ease fuel supply pressures amid international disruptions.

RBI Injects Rs 48,014 Crore in Liquidity via VRR Auction

The Reserve Bank of India infused Rs 48,014 crore into the banking system through a seven-day variable rate repo auction to manage liquidity after advance tax outflows. Surplus liquidity dropped sharply, with further tightening expected from GST payments.

Vijayawada Hotels Face LPG Crisis, Seek Government Aid

Vijayawada's hospitality sector confronts a severe commercial LPG shortage, prompting hotel associations to meet officials. The government proposes early closures and alternative cooking methods to manage the crisis.

Second Indian LPG Tanker Nanda Devi Docks at Kandla

The Nanda Devi, carrying 46,500 metric tonnes of LPG, has arrived at Kandla Port, Gujarat. Combined with another vessel, the shipment meets a full day's national cooking gas demand, ensuring supply stability during the West Asia crisis.

LPG Shortage Drives 20% PNG Demand Surge in Jamshedpur

A shortage of LPG refills in Jamshedpur and Seraikela has led to a 20% increase in daily queries for Piped Natural Gas connections, with GAIL officials noting tripled call volumes as residents seek economical alternatives.

Tirupur Elastic Prices Up 25%, Production May Halt

Tirupur's elastic manufacturers announce a 25% price increase from March 18 and plan to cut production by 50% due to soaring raw material costs linked to West Asia tensions. The sector, vital to India's garment industry, faces crisis with potential job lo

Mumbai Hotels Seek Licence Fee Relief Amid LPG Crisis

Hoteliers in Mumbai have requested the Maharashtra government for an extension or staggered payment of annual licence fees due to a severe disruption in commercial LPG supply, causing widespread operational shutdowns and financial losses.

India Targets Universal Health Insurance by 2033: FM

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announces health insurance as a government priority, aiming for universal coverage by 2033. Current coverage stands at 58 crore lives with Rs 1.17 lakh crore in premiums.

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