India’s oil demand to surge by 3.39% in 2025, doubling China’s pace: Opec report

India is set to register the fastest oil demand growth among major global economies in 2025 and 2026, outpacing China by more than double, according to the latest Monthly Oil Market Report from the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (Opec).Driven by rising energy needs in the world’s fastest-growing major economy, India’s oil demand is…

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‘Our enemies know where soldiers fly’: EaseMyTrip accuses rival of China link, MakeMyTrip denies ‘malicious’ charge

NEW DELHI: A fierce corporate battle has broken out in online travel space, with serious national security undertones.EaseMyTrip founder Nishant Pitti has accused rival MakeMyTrip of endangering defence personnel by allegedly sharing booking data through a platform he claimed is “majorly owned by China”. In a provocative post on X (formerly Twitter) on Wednesday evening,…

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Who’s paying more: E-commerce, automotive, or manufacturing? Here’s what Deloitte report says

Blue-collar wages in India are rising at an annual rate of 5–6%, driven by strong demand for skilled talent across core industries and the growing adoption of performance-based incentives, according to Deloitte’s latest report released Thursday.The report, titled ‘Blue-Collar Workforce Trends 2025’, highlights a 10% increase in hiring intent for blue-collar roles in 2025, reflecting…

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Urbanisation with sustainability: SBI calls for more Smart Cities and AMRUT projects

The government should ramp up efforts on programmes like the Smart Cities Mission and AMRUT to promote greener urban development and strengthen ecological resilience, a new report by the State Bank of India (SBI) recommended.According to the report, these initiatives are crucial in managing India’s rapid urban growth while safeguarding the environment. It explained that…

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