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Natural gas business of PSU upstream companies to turn profitable: ICRA
Accordingly, the armed conflict between Russia and Ukraine has led to a reduction in offtake of Russian crude and a consequent increase in crude oil and gas prices. The ratings agency noted that increasing oil prices add to the fiscal burden for the country, but it is a positive for upstream oil companies. "Additionally, domestic gas prices notified at $2.9 per mmBtu (GCV basis) for H2 FY2022 remain low".
India requires 2,210 aircraft over next 20 years, says Airbus
Aircraft maker Airbus has forecast that India will require 2,210 new aircraft over the next 20 years when the country's air passenger traffic is expected to grow at 6.2 per cent per annum, the highest in the world. The fleet could comprise 1,770 new small and 440 medium and large aircraft.
Equity indices open on negative note; Sensex declines nearly 300 pts
India's key equity indices -- Sensex and Nifty -- opened on a negative note on Thursday. The indices extended their losses from the previous session. At 9.24 a.m., Sensex was 0.5 per cent or 289 points down at 57,395 points, whereas Nifty was 0.4 per cent or 74 points down at 17,172 points.
German Finance Minister vows further relief amid high energy prices
"As a coalition, we agree further relief will come," he said on Wednesday while presenting this year's federal budget in the German Bundestag, the lower house of Parliament. Due to the consequences of the Covid-19 pandemic and the Russia-Ukraine conflict, "the economic development in our country is characterised by great uncertainty", Lindner said, adding that an appropriate response from government fiscal policy is all the more important.
Ruchi Soya raises Rs 1,290 cr from anchor investors ahead of FPO
Diversified FMCG company Ruchi Soya Industries has raised Rs 1,290 crore from anchor investors ahead of its follow-on public offering (FPO) that opens for public subscription on Thursday. A follow-on offering is the issuance of additional shares made by a company after an initial public offering (IPO).
Britain announces tax cuts as inflation hits 30-yr high
Britain announced the tax cuts on Wednesday, Xinhua news agency reported. In the 12 months to February 2022, Britain's Consumer Prices Index (CPI) rose by 6.2 per cent, up from 5.5 per cent in January, according to the country's Office for National Statistics (ONS) on Wednesday. On a monthly basis, the CPI rose by 0.8 per cent in February 2022, compared with a rise of 0.1 per cent in February 2021.
Economic Crisis: SL's ex-President, Premier insist govt to get closer to India
Presenting his solutions to the current crisis, former Premier Ranil Wickremesinghe said, "The only way for us now is to make an agreement and get closer to the selected friendly nations. They include India, Japan, China and European Union." Meanwhile, former President Maithripala Sirisena, who had initiated the idea of an APC, too suggested that Sri Lanka should get the support of India and other friendly nations.
China investing over $400 bn in 54 Muslim countries: Wang Yi
China is investing over $400 billion in nearly 600 projects across the Muslim world under the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said, Express Tribune reported. Speaking at the foreign ministers' meeting of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) in Islamabad, Wang Yi said that Beijing has close ties with the Muslim world, which are based on respect and mutual cooperation.
New record high: India achieves $400 bn merchandise exports target
India has achieved the $400 billion merchandise exports target well before the set deadline, said Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution and Textiles Piyush Goyal on Wednesday. The merchandise exports from India crossed the $400 billion-mark in the current financial year, that too 9 days ahead of schedule. The previous record high for exports stood at $330 billion achieved in 2018-19.
Equity indices settle lower in volatile trade; Sensex down 304 pts
Paring the entire opening session gains, India's key equity indices -- Sensex and Nifty -- settled on a negative note on Wednesday. Sensex settled 0.5 per cent or 304 points lower at 57,685 points, whereas Nifty 0.4 per cent or 70 points down at 17,246 points. Among the sectoral indices, Nifty auto was the top loser, declining 1.04 per cent during the session.
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