LPG crisis deepens in India: States scramble as hotels face shutdown
Middle East war empties cooking gas in India’s restaurant kitchens, even as Centre assures continued domestic LPG supply
By Nitin SJ Asariparambil March 11, 2026
BUSINESS
Tamil Nadu to get two Amrit Bharat and two Express trains – details here
These new trains are expected to benefit passengers across Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Odisha, and Jharkhand
By The Week News Desk March 11, 2026
Will your medicines get costlier because of Iran war? Indian Pharma exports could see Rs 5000 crore in losses
Rising raw material costs and freight charges due to the war in Iran are now poised to increase medicine prices in India, impacting both local manufacturing and exports to the Middle East and North Africa
By The Week News Desk March 11, 2026
Is Reliance backing America’s first new oil refinery in 50 years? All we know so far
Stock-market listed Reliance Industries is yet to put out an official regulatory statement confirming Donald Trump’s claims
By Nitin SJ Asariparambil March 11, 2026
Amid LPG crisis, jet fuel price hike adds to woes: Air India to levy surcharge on these routes
The fuel surcharge will be implemented in three phases, said Air India, adding that the move is unavoidable amid the global energy crisis.
By Sachin Jose March 10, 2026-
-
What is Rahul Bhatia's net worth? Meet interim IndiGo CEO as Pieter Elbers resigns
Rahul Bhatia's InterGlobe Enterprises is the largest shareholder in IndiGo operator InterGlobe Aviation, with a 35.69 per cent stake as of December
By Sachin Jose March 10, 2026 -
Restaurants face a reckoning as the Income Tax dept comes knocking
After using AI to find food joints allegedly deleting cash invoices before filing taxes, Centre implements SAKSHAM NUDGE initiative.
By The Week News Desk March 10, 2026 -
Commercial LPG cylinder shortage hits Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai post Iran war-led price hike
LPG shortage disrupts restaurants and hotels across Indian metros, as per ground reports
By Nitin SJ Asariparambil March 10, 2026 -
India and Japan bring deeply complementary strengths to the future of mobility: V.K Saraswat
NITI Aayog member V.K. Saraswat said that mobility transformation today is not merely a sectoral reform; it represents a structural redesign of energy, infrastructure, data and industry
By Abhinav Singh March 09, 2026 -
Bahrain: Force majeure EXPLAINED as Bapco Ma'ameer facility hit by Iran
Bahrain’s state oil company, BAPCO, has declared force majeure for its shipments after an Iranian attack on its major refinery caused a massive fire.
By The Week News Desk March 09, 2026 -
Sticky situation for Fevicol maker? Pidilite slapped with ₹42 lakh GST penalty
Pidilite stock down 4%; company says GST orders have no material impact on financials, reviewing next steps
By The Week News Desk March 09, 2026 -
Stock market bleeds: Sensex slumps nearly 2500 points; Nifty down 750 points
Benchmark stocks such as SBI, IndiGo, Maruti, Mahindra, aand Asian Paints were the biggest laggards on the Sensex in Monday morning trade
By The Week News Desk March 09, 2026 -
She didn't ask for permission, she earned her seat | Women’s Day 2026
Ahead of International Women's Day, THE WEEK sits with one of the emerging leaders in the Indian BFSI sector, Biji SS of South Indian Bank
By Nitin SJ Asariparambil March 07, 2026 -
War in Middle East reaches Indian kitchens as domestic LPG hiked by ₹60 per cylinder
India’s LPG price jump has a lot to do with the Strait of Hormuz, which Iran closed after war broke out with US-Israel forces
By Nitin SJ Asariparambil March 07, 2026 -
Airbus sets up its largest technology and digital innovation centre outside Europe in Bengaluru
The new facility will serve as an integrated hub for engineering, digital transformation, customer services, and procurement for the aircraft maker
By Abhinav Singh March 07, 2026 -
Will gas cylinders cross ₹1,000? Why Iran war is not done with your kitchen
With mostly Gulf-dependent LPG inflows, India’s cooking gas prices could keep climbing as long as Middle East crisis rages on
By Nitin SJ Asariparambil March 07, 2026 -
Uber expands Intercity portfolio with bus rides: Check details, how to book
Intercity Bus, which begins globally from Indian markets, enables riders to plan and book long-distance bus journeys within the Uber application
By Ashwin Somanath March 06, 2026 -
India must realign its aspirations with the economy it is becoming | OPINION
India is becoming a service-driven economy, but student aspiration still mirrors an older industrial rhythm, creating a mismatch with the economy's direction
By Kunal Vasudeva March 06, 2026 -
AI bill comes due: Oracle to slash thousands of jobs to fund its data centre ambitions
Cash crunch deepens at Oracle's AI bet turns painful, as per Bloomberg report
By The Week News Desk March 06, 2026 -
Spooked or sober? Why Sensex-Nifty jitters make more sense than you think
India stock market analysis: Are Indian investors easily spooked OR are they following cautious investing as global headwinds gain momentum?
By Nitin SJ Asariparambil March 06, 2026 -
Will the Middle East crisis affect the Indian IT services segment?
Indian IT companies are monitoring the recent Iran–US-Israel crisis, with potential impacts on technology spending and cybersecurity.
By Abhinav Singh March 05, 2026 -
Central Bank of India gets CCI green light to tighten grip on its insurance arms; shares jump
From Future Group's ashes, Central Bank of India to emerge with bigger stake in Generali Central insurance entities as stock jumps on CCI nod
By Nitin SJ Asariparambil March 05, 2026 -
India-France academic collaboration opens a slew of opportunities for Indian students | OPINION
Destinations such as France, Germany, and Italy are emerging as learning alternatives to traditional 'Big Four' countries, driven by quality, affordability, and new opportunities
By Mohit Anand & Rajesh Mehta March 05, 2026 -
Will Putin halt Russian gas supplies to Europe amid Iran war?
The Russian president claimed that the current energy turmoil has created conditions where buyers are willing to pay a premium for gas supplies
By Vinod V K March 05, 2026 -
War halts Indian exports to Middle East: Onion farmers demand immediate subsidy
The Middle East criris is severely impacting India's exports of perishable commodities like onions, sugar, and fruits
By The Week News Desk March 04, 2026
editor's pick
-
Why women's mental health matters more
-
‘Mental health checks should be embedded in community health programme’: Neerja Birla
-
The stigma divide: Why young Indian women struggle to seek mental health help
-
Lovechild: How Masaba Gupta built a brand on authenticity and self-love
-
EXCLUSIVE | ‘My body couldn't hide the truth anymore’: Saina Nehwal on her career-altering injury
-
The silent pandemic: Why antibiotics are failing and what it means for you
-
Wegovy: Five experts explain the science behind the weight loss injection