India is where the energy story is really thriving: Hardeep Singh Puri
Puri elucidated on India's vision for energy security, showcasing the remarkable progress made in diversifying energy sources and lessening reliance on conventional fuels. He also explored the partnership between the United States and India within this domain, by highlighting the mutual benefits and shared objectives driving collaboration forward.News Arena Network - New Delhi - UPDATED: February 19, 2024, 06:07 AM - 5 mins read
Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Housing and Urban Affairs Hardeep Singh Puri
Economy
See All![Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty reached their lifetime peaks in early trade on Thursday, driven by firm global market trends, significant buying in blue-chip stocks, and robust Foreign Institutional Investors (FII) inflows. Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty reached their lifetime peaks in early trade on Thursday, driven by firm global market trends, significant buying in blue-chip stocks, and robust Foreign Institutional Investors (FII) inflows.](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.newsarenaindia.com%2F%2Fuploads%2Fsensexxjpg_1720074595029.jpg&w=3840&q=8)
July 3, 2024, 11:29 PM - 2 mins read
Among the top performers in the Sensex pack were Tata Motors, ICICI Bank, Mahindra & Mahindra, Infosys, HCL Technologies, and Tata Consultancy Services. Conversely, HDFC Bank, IndusInd Bank, Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone, and Bharti Airtel were among the laggards.
Read more![Sri Lanka has successfully reached a debt restructuring agreement with its international sovereign bondholders, marking a significant step in the nation's efforts to restore debt sustainability. Sri Lanka has successfully reached a debt restructuring agreement with its international sovereign bondholders, marking a significant step in the nation's efforts to restore debt sustainability.](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.newsarenaindia.com%2F%2Fuploads%2Franilwickremesinghejpg_1720074006653.jpg&w=3840&q=8)
July 3, 2024, 11:20 PM - 2 mins read
The announcement follows the finalisation of debt restructuring agreements with bilateral lenders, including India and China, in Paris on June 26. President Ranil Wickremesinghe described this earlier agreement as a “significant milestone” in bolstering international trust in Sri Lanka's debt-ridden economy.
Read more![Union Minister for IT and Electronics, Ashwini Vaishnaw, announced on Wednesday that discussions regarding regulations for Artificial Intelligence (AI) are currently underway, stressing the necessity of achieving a political consensus. Union Minister for IT and Electronics, Ashwini Vaishnaw, announced on Wednesday that discussions regarding regulations for Artificial Intelligence (AI) are currently underway, stressing the necessity of achieving a political consensus.](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.newsarenaindia.com%2F%2Fuploads%2Fashwini-vjpg_1720019181213.jpg&w=3840&q=8)
July 3, 2024, 08:06 AM - 2 mins read
Speaking at the 'Global IndiaAI Summit', Minister Vaishnaw highlighted the importance of societal understanding of both the potential and threats posed by AI. "All sections of society must fully understand the threats and potential of Artificial Intelligence only then we should approach legal action," he told reporters.
Read more![The benchmark BSE Sensex breached the 80,000 level for the first time during intraday trading on Wednesday. The benchmark BSE Sensex breached the 80,000 level for the first time during intraday trading on Wednesday.](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.newsarenaindia.com%2F%2Fuploads%2F1500800-8jpg_1720003157187.jpg&w=3840&q=8)
July 3, 2024, 03:39 AM - 2 mins read
Conversely, Tata Consultancy Services, Titan, Reliance Industries, Tata Motors, and Larsen & Toubro were the major laggards. Asian markets showed mixed trends, with Seoul, Tokyo, and Hong Kong ending in positive territory, while Shanghai closed lower. European markets traded with gains, and US markets closed higher on Tuesday.
Read more![Madhya Pradesh Finance Minister Jagdish Devda presented the state budget for the year 2024-25 in the legislative assembly on Wednesday amid a ruckus created by the opposition Congress over an alleged nursing college scam. Madhya Pradesh Finance Minister Jagdish Devda presented the state budget for the year 2024-25 in the legislative assembly on Wednesday amid a ruckus created by the opposition Congress over an alleged nursing college scam.](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.newsarenaindia.com%2F%2Fuploads%2Fjagdish-devda-mp-fmjpg_1719989393228.jpg&w=3840&q=8)
July 2, 2024, 11:49 PM - 2 mins read
The budget presentation, intended to outline the government's fiscal plans and priorities for the upcoming year, was overshadowed by the persistent demands for accountability and resignation over the nursing college scam.
Read more![The Indian stock markets soared to new heights on July 3, with benchmark indices Nifty and Sensex reaching fresh record highs, driven by positive global cues. The Indian stock markets soared to new heights on July 3, with benchmark indices Nifty and Sensex reaching fresh record highs, driven by positive global cues.](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.newsarenaindia.com%2F%2Fuploads%2Fsensexxjpg_1719988687749.jpg&w=3840&q=8)
July 2, 2024, 11:38 PM - 2 mins read
HDFC Bank, the country's largest private bank, was a key highlight. The bank's increased weightage in the MSCI index is expected to rise as foreign institutional investors (FIIs) have greater room to buy stock. This potential for increased investment led to a rally in the Bank Nifty, which also hit a record high of 53,201.50.
Read more![Amazon India's Prime Day sale on July 20-21 Amazon India's Prime Day sale on July 20-21](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.newsarenaindia.com%2F%2Fuploads%2Famazon-prime-day-salejpg_1719971249652.jpg&w=3840&q=8)
July 2, 2024, 06:47 PM - 1 min read
Exclusive discounts and deals across various categories will be available to Amazon Prime members during the sale.
Read more![Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty hit fresh lifetime high levels on Tuesday before closing flat due to profit-taking in select banking and telecom shares amid concerns over rich valuations. Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty hit fresh lifetime high levels on Tuesday before closing flat due to profit-taking in select banking and telecom shares amid concerns over rich valuations.](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.newsarenaindia.com%2F%2Fuploads%2F1500800-8jpg_1719926301256.jpg&w=3840&q=8)
July 2, 2024, 06:18 AM - 2 mins read
In the Sensex pack, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Bharti Airtel, IndusInd Bank, Tata Motors, ICICI Bank, Bajaj Finance, State Bank of India, and Titan were the biggest laggards. Conversely, Larsen & Toubro, Infosys, HDFC Bank, Tata Consultancy Services, HCL Technologies, and Tata Steel emerged as the top gainers.
Read more![India's markets regulator, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), has issued a show cause notice to Hindenburg Research, accusing the US firm of engaging in "unfair trade practices" in relation to its 2023 report on the Adani Group. India's markets regulator, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), has issued a show cause notice to Hindenburg Research, accusing the US firm of engaging in "unfair trade practices" in relation to its 2023 report on the Adani Group.](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.newsarenaindia.com%2F%2Fuploads%2Fsebijpg_1719925594066.jpg&w=3840&q=8)
July 2, 2024, 06:06 AM - 3 mins read
Hindenburg Research, which has publicly shared the notice on its website, described SEBI's actions as "nonsense" and an attempt to "silence and intimidate" those exposing corruption. The firm stated that it made approximately USD 4.1 million from its declared positions on Adani stocks, and criticized SEBI for not focusing its investigation on the evidence presented in the January 2023 report.
Read more![Gross Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections in June rose 7.7 percent year-on-year to Rs 1.74 lakh crore, marking the slowest rate of growth in three years, according to sources. Gross Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections in June rose 7.7 percent year-on-year to Rs 1.74 lakh crore, marking the slowest rate of growth in three years, according to sources.](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.newsarenaindia.com%2F%2Fuploads%2Fgstjpg_1719905018234.jpg&w=3840&q=8)
July 2, 2024, 12:23 AM - 2 mins read
In a series of posts on social media platform X, the Finance Ministry highlighted the benefits of the GST regime on its seventh anniversary. "With reduced tax rates on household goods after GST implementation, #7yearsofGST has brought happiness and relief to every home through lower GST on household appliances and mobile phones," the Ministry stated.
Read more![Indian stock markets experienced a notable dip today after opening at record highs. The S&P BSE Sensex, which hit an all-time high of 79,855.87 at the opening bell, fell 38.34 points to 79,437.85 around 10:17 am. Indian stock markets experienced a notable dip today after opening at record highs. The S&P BSE Sensex, which hit an all-time high of 79,855.87 at the opening bell, fell 38.34 points to 79,437.85 around 10:17 am.](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.newsarenaindia.com%2F%2Fuploads%2Fsensexxjpg_1719898852666.jpg&w=3840&q=8)
July 1, 2024, 10:40 PM - 2 mins read
The slide in banking and financial services overshadowed a more than 1% gain in information technology stocks. Among the top gainers on the Nifty50 were Infosys, Coal India, LTIM, Wipro, and ONGC. On the flip side, the top losers included HDFC Life, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Shriram Finance, Bajaj Finance, and SBI Life.
Read more![GST Day Event in Coimbatore Highlights Growth. GST Day Event in Coimbatore Highlights Growth.](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.newsarenaindia.com%2F%2Fuploads%2Fimage-1-20240702t003642850jpg_1719861220394.jpg&w=3840&q=8)
July 1, 2024, 12:13 PM - 3 mins read
The GST and Central Excise Commissionerate in Coimbatore celebrated 'GST Day' with a grand event attended by numerous dignitaries and officials. N Rengaraj, IRS, the Principal Commissioner of Income Tax in Coimbatore, served as the Chief Guest, while SK Sundararaman, Managing Director of M/s Shiva Texyarn Limited and Chairman of The South India Mills Association, was the Guest of Honour.
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