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Government is planning to phase out LPG susbidy by March 2018. (Photo: PTI)

International Energy Agency praises Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana

So far, about 7.4 crore LPG connections have been given. The target is to give 8 crore connections by 2020.

19 July 2019 4:19 PM IST

Market indices opened sharply higher on Thursday, with the Sensex rising 383.96 points to 33,403.03 and the Nifty gaining 124.10 points at 10,252.50.

Sensex plunges over 550 points, Nifty below 11,500

The benchmark BSE Sensex surrendered all gains to end at 560.041 points or 1.44 per cent lower at 38,337.01.

19 July 2019 3:43 PM IST

Reliance Jio has said it will launch Indias cheapest feature phone for an effective price of Rs zero. (Photo: PTI)

RJio pips Airtel to become India's 2nd largest mobile operator in May:...

RJio added 81.80 lakh new subscribers in May and ended the month with 27.80 pc market share and 32.29 crore subscribers.

19 July 2019 2:45 PM IST

Once activated, the in-app SOS button generates a trigger alert to OYOs Safety Response Team with the guest, booking, location and emergency contact details.

OYO founder Ritesh Agarwal to buy back shares from early investors for...

Agarwal's stake in the company will rise from the current 9-10 per cent to around 30 per cent.

19 July 2019 2:36 PM IST

Ducati Panigale V4 25Â° will have a limited run of just 500 units worldwide.

Ducati launches Panigale V4 25Â° Anniversario 916 in India

The limited-edition model is priced at an eye-watering Rs 54.90 lakh, ex-showroom India.

19 July 2019 2:33 PM IST

Skoda Auto India, a part of Volkswagen Group, is looking at a growth rate of 8-10 per cent in 2018.

2020 Skoda Octavia interiors spied

The new Skoda Octavia gets a massive touchscreen and aircraft style toggle switches!

19 July 2019 2:20 PM IST

The agenda going forward is clear: The banks have to regain the confidence of investors so that they can raise funds from the capital markets and not be dependent on government. (Representational image)

FDs of Small Finance Banks vs Commercial Banks: Which one should you...

SFBs are giving interest rate up to nine per cent on their regular FDs and offering 9.5 per cent in case of senior...

19 July 2019 1:51 PM IST

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman addressing Cooperative Group Housing Society Maha Sammelan. (Photo: ANI)

Finance Minister seeks to allay fears on surcharge on super rich

RBI has opened an indirect liquidity window to aid banks to give funds to the sector, which is facing a severe liquidity...

19 July 2019 1:27 PM IST

The latest amendment in the solar project bidding norms is positive for solar developers but uncertainty remains over the pending decision on safeguard duty, says a report by Icra.

India to touch renewable energy capacity of 260 GW by 2024: govt...

India's renewable power capacity soared by almost 150 per cent in the last five years to 77.6 GW.

19 July 2019 1:25 PM IST

Facts first. Crude oil prices rose 0.61 per cent to Rs 4,157 per barrel in futures trade on July 12 as speculators raised their exposure, tracking a rebound in global markets.

Oil jumps after US Navy downs Iranian drone

Brent crude futures were up USD 1.17, or 1.9 per cent, at USD 63.10 a barrel by 0505 GMT.

19 July 2019 1:13 PM IST

Techo Electrica claims that Neo, Raptor and Emerge electric scooters have a range of 70-80km.

Techo Electra launches Neo, Raptor and Emerge electric scooters In...

These electric scooters are available in 50 dealerships across the country, with prices starting from Rs 43,000.

19 July 2019 12:50 PM IST

Skoda Rapid Rider is around Rs 1 lakh cheaper than the Active variant it is based on.

Skoda Rapid Rider launched at Rs 6.99 lakh

Gets cosmetic updates and competitive price tag to capture buyers from a segment below.

19 July 2019 12:33 PM IST