Commodities

India To Challenge US Against Visa Fee Hike At WTO; Differences Widen Over Trade

India has charged the U.S. over the hike in visa policies, which the former claimed is aimed at Indian companies, and will soon file an official case with the World Trade Organisation (WTO).

May 22, 2012

India Need Adequate Supply of Energy at Affordable Price: PM

Prime Minister Manmohan Sing said on Saturday that India need to set an appropriate pricing for oil prices in the country.

Apr 28, 2012

Additional Foodgrain Godowns To Be Created In 19 States

The government is planning to construct foodgrain storage capacity of 151 lakh tons in 19 states, said Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution K.V. Thomas informed the Parliament Tuesday.

Mar 20, 2012

Bharat Bandh Effect: Oil Firms Likely to Revise Petrol Price Today

A partial rollback in the petrol price may likely take place on Friday, following intensified protests against the hike in petrol prices that took effect on May 24.

Jun 1, 2012

Petrol May get Costlier by ₹3 as Oil Rates Climb

India may soon brace another petrol price hike, with state-owned oil companies putting pressure on the government for an increase in prices given their mounting losses in the wake of steep rise in international crude oil rates.

Aug 24, 2012

Govt Hikes Diesel Price by ₹5 to Fight Deficit; Allies Demand Rollback

In an unprecedented move to address the widening fiscal deficit in India, the government on Thursday hiked the diesel price by ₹5 per litre, keeping the price of petrol and kerosene unchanged.

Sep 14, 2012

Brazilian Company Unveils Android-Powered ‘IPHONE’ with 5-MP Camera

Brazilian electronics manufacturer IGB Eletronica on Tuesday unveiled a slew of Android-powered smartphones under the brand name 'IPHONE', raising the possibility of a lawsuit from Apple Inc.

Dec 20, 2012