India and the US have set aside the March deadline for their proposed trade deal after the US Supreme Court struck down tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), triggering a review clause and a pause in talks. The reassessment could take three to four months as India watches which alternative tariff tools Washington may use.
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West Asia Turmoil: India raises LPG prices a day after invoking emergency powers to boost production
India has raised cooking gas prices by ₹60 per cylinder for both PMUY and non-PMUY users amid rising global LPG prices and supply disruptions from West Asia following the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
The government is also seeking additional cargoes from the US and Canada while directing refiners to maximise domestic production to manage supply for more than 33 crore consumers.
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PG Electroplast stock: Hot summer, hotter sales
PG Electroplast, a major electronics manufacturing services firm focused on room air conditioners, has seen strong long-term growth but its stock fell about 28 per cent last year amid weak RAC demand caused by an early monsoon and high channel inventory.
While revenues rose 45 per cent year-on-year in Q3FY26, investors are advised to hold the stock at current valuations as a recovery in RAC demand in the upcoming summer season remains key to sustaining growth.
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Dow Jones, S&P 500, Nasdaq, KOSPI, Nifty 50: How the indices fared during major wars and why it’s different this time
The Supreme Court criticised the culture of distributing freebies, warning that indiscriminate benefits such as free electricity can strain revenue-deficit states and hamper economic development, while urging governments to focus on employment and targeted welfare.
The court issued notice to the Centre on Tamil Nadu’s plea challenging the Electricity Amendment Rules, 2024, even as it questioned policies that extend benefits without distinguishing between those who can afford to pay and those who cannot.
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Published on March 9, 2026