India supplies 70% of Russia’s record fuel imports as Ukrainian drones hit refineries

India supplies 70% of Russia’s record fuel imports as Ukrainian drones hit refineries India emerged as the biggest source of Russia’s fuel imports in August, as Ukrainian drone strikes hit Moscow’s refineries and disrupted domestic fuel production. During the month, Russia imported 172,000 tonnes of oil products, more than seven times its previous monthly record.According…

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India’s gem exports rise 3.14% in August as studded gold jewellery shipments surge

India’s gem exports rise 3.14% in August as studded gold jewellery shipments surge India’s gem and jewellery exports rose 3.14% year-on-year to $2.30 billion (Rs 21,945.87 crore) in August, as a sharp increase in shipments of studded gold jewellery and higher diamond export volumes supported the overall performance, the Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council…

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Brics 2026: Piyush Goyal hails unanimous adoption of New Delhi Declaration

Piyush Goyal hails New Delhi Declaration, says it reflects collective resolve for a more resilient, innovative and equitable partnership Union commerce minister Piyush Goyal welcomed the unanimous adoption of the New Delhi Declaration at the 18th Brics Summit, saying that it reflects the collective resolve of member countries to build a more resilient, innovative, development-focused…

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Local Currency Trade: India rules out Brics currency proposal, backs local currency trade settlements

Leaders pose for a family photo during the Brics summit in New Delhi (Picture credit: Reuters) There is currently no proposal to introduce a common Brics currency, while discussions on settling bilateral trade in local currencies will continue as a way to reduce transaction costs, Sudhakar Dalela, secretary (economic relations) in the ministry of external…

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Data centre boom: India’s infrastructure opportunity could hit $90 billion

India’s infrastructure opportunity could hit $90 billion India’s growing data centre sector could open up a $90 billion opportunity for construction and infrastructure companies by FY35, according to a KPMG report. The opportunity is expected to rise from $30 billion by FY30 as the country adds more data centre capacity.India’s data centre capacity is expected…

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