Consumption of natural gas rises by 7 pc in June as more Indians switch to green fuel

Going green? Consumption of natural gas rises by 7% in June

The consumption of natural gas in India went up 7.1 per cent in June to 5,594 million metric standard cubic metres (MMSCM), this year compared to the same month last year, as more households across the country are using the fuel for cooking; the demand is also rising in the urban transport segment, according to data compiled by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas. Jul 18, 2024
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Indian exports remain resilient in Q1 FY25

Indian exports remained resilient in the first quarter of current fiscal (FY25), as core export goods such as drugs and pharmaceuticals, engineering goods, organic and inorganic chemicals and readymade garments exhibited positive growth. Jul 17, 2024
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Automobile sales soar in Apr-June quarter, clock 9 pc growth

The retail sales of automobiles in the country registered a 9 per cent growth in the April-June quarter of the financial year 2024-25, compared to the same period last year, according to figures compiled by the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA). Jul 16, 2024
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India signs MoU to fund 4 projects in Pacific Island nations

External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar, on Monday, highlighted the strengthening partnership between India and the Marshall Islands during the signing ceremony of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to fund Four Community Development Projects in the island nation. Jul 15, 2024
WPI inflation remains benign, food prices to rationalise in next 2-3 months: Experts

WPI Inflation Trends: Food Prices Yet to Stabilize

The economic landscape of India is witnessing a slight surge in the annual rate of Wholesale Price Index (WPI) inflation, which has edged up to 3.36% in June 2024, a minor increase compared to the same month of the previous year. This data, released by the Commerce Ministry, has been the subject of analysis by industry experts. Jul 15, 2024