Energy expansion: BPCL plans Rs 95,000 crore refinery-petrochemical unit in Andhra, eyes global refining hub role

[ad_1] Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL) is exploring a greenfield oil refinery and petrochemical complex near Ramayapatnam Port in Andhra Pradesh as part of its long-term capacity expansion strategy to meet rising energy demand in India.At the company’s annual shareholder meeting on Monday, chairman and managing director Sanjay Khanna said BPCL has begun pre-project activities…

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Centre to restart seaplane services by October: Two routes planned initially with simplified guidelines, says aviation minister Naidu

[ad_1] Union civil aviation minister Ram Mohan Naidu announced on Monday that the civil aviation ministry is set to revive seaplane services in India by October, with operations expected to begin on at least two routes. “Seaplane operation was there once, but it was limited to a single route. The government has simplified the guidelines…

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Online Gaming Bill 2025: Gaming regulation shake-up puts billions in VC investment at risk; investors to figure out ‘what can be done next’

[ad_1] The central government’s ban on real-money gaming is creating challenges for venture capital investors, as startups valued at nearly $15 billion and having raised around $2 billion try to figure out their next steps.“We’ve made huge investments and are bound to face major capital losses… at this point though the efforts are towards finding…

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Fitch affirms India’s credit rating at ‘BBB-‘: Trump’s tariffs seen as ‘moderate’ risk; points to ‘robust growth & solid external finances’

[ad_1] India’s economic prospects remain favourable compared to peers. (AI image) India’s credit rating has been affirmed at ‘BBB-’ with a stable outlook by ratings agency Fitch. The confidence in India’s growth story comes as a booster shot at a time when India faces 50% tariffs from the US for its exports.According to Fitch, India’s…

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Reimagining India’s GST landscape: A path towards uniformity and growth

[ad_1] A central feature of the upcoming changes is the rationalization of the multi-tiered rate structure into three slabs: 5%, 18%, and 40%. (AI image) By Saurabh Agarwal, Tax Partner, EY IndiaThe Prime Minister’s announcement on August 15, 2025, unveiling “next generation” GST reforms, signals a pivotal moment for India’s tax ecosystem. This transformative initiative,…

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‘Trump’s way of dealing with world a departure’: Jaishankar says recent experience taught India to not rely on a single market; asserts strategic autonomy

[ad_1] Jaishankar highlighted how Trump’s methods represent a significant shift, particularly in the use of tariffs for both trade and non-trade purposes. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has highlighted that India’s recent experience taught the country the importance of avoiding reliance on a single supply chain or market. He advised industries to adopt diversification as…

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Gold price prediction: What’s the gold rate outlook for August 25, 2025 week – should you buy or sell?

[ad_1] Gold price prediction: Amidst the surprisingly dovish tone we could see continued upside momentum in Gold and Silver as market participants. (AI image) Gold price prediction today: Gold prices are likely to trade with a higher bias this week. Manav Modi, Senior Analyst, Commodity Research at Motilal Oswal Financial services Ltd shares his outlook…

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