Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday said has become “very important” as the ongoing Iran crisis continues to create pressure on India’s import bill and supply chains. Speaking at an…
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What kept India’s petrol and diesel price hike lower than many nations?
As fuel prices shot up in several countries during the recent global oil crisis, India saw a relatively smaller increase in petrol and diesel rates. While prices did go up,…
Crude oil cools, petrol and diesel get costlier: The reason behind the mismatch
Global crude oil prices have finally slipped below the psychologically important $100-per-barrel mark after weeks of turmoil linked to the Iran conflict. But even as oil prices cool globally, Indian…
Fuel prices hiked again. Check petrol, diesel rates in your city
Petrol and diesel prices were increased again across major Indian cities on Monday, as state-run oil marketing companies continued revising rates amid rising crude oil prices and a weakening rupee.…
Petrol, diesel prices hiked for 4th time in almost 2 weeks; over Rs 100 in Delhi
Fuel prices in India see a hike as petrol prices increase by Rs 2.61 per litre and diesel by Rs 2.71. This marks the fourth fuel price hike in the…
India’s affordable housing dream hits a luxury roadblock
Drive through almost any major city today and one thing becomes impossible to miss. Billboards rising above highways promise sky villas, private decks, rooftop pools, golf-facing apartments, and ‘elevated luxury…
Would you wait 5 years for gratuity or switch for better pay? Indians speak
“Risk toh Spider-Man ko bhi lena padta hai.” (“Even Spider-Man has to take risks”) That popular dialogue by Ranbir Kapoor in Rocket Singh: Salesman of the Year often feels relatable…
Even unlimited has limits: What health insurers really mean by ‘unlimited’ cover
Health insurance companies have found a powerful new word to sell reassurance: “unlimited”. At a time when hospital bills are climbing sharply and a single medical emergency can drain years…
Fuel prices up Rs 5 in 10 days, govt defends limited hike amid West Asia crisis
Even as , government sources claimed India had largely shielded consumers from the full impact of the global energy crisis, pointing out that retail fuel prices were kept unchanged for…
Petrol price raised by 87 paise, diesel by 91 paise; third hike in 10 days
Petrol and diesel prices were hiked again across India on Saturday, with petrol increasing by Rs 0.87 per litre and diesel by Rs 0.91 per litre. This marks the third…