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India has adequate seed stock available amid the Israel-Iran war, says govt official
India assures ample seed availability for the upcoming sowing season. This comes as global supply chains face disruptions. The nation boasts a se
India's digital payments are getting a security boost from April 1 with stricter RBI authentication rules, requiring two-factor verification for
CoinDCX launches 100 crore cybersecurity network after impersonation-linked controversy
CoinDCX co-founders Sumit Gupta and Neeraj Khandelwal spoke about their arrests and announced the launch of the 100 crore Digital Suraksha Networ
GLP-1 drugs a breakthrough, but not without side effects: Centre
The Centre highlighted potential side effects ranging from nausea to serious conditions like pancreatitis and kidney injury, stressing that these
In tight global market, well-positioned China resells record LNG volumes
By comparison, China resold 0.82 million tons in 2025 and 0.98 million tons in 2023, the second-highest annual total on record
Centre kicks off procurement season with 18,000 tonnes of wheat, targets 303 lakh tonnes
Low mandi prices and adverse weather could affect Centres 303-lakh-tonne target
Ola Electric's shares up 13% today: What's the reason?
Ola Electric Mobility's shares surged by a whopping 13.03% to 25.77 today, gaining 2.97 in trade.
Amaravati bill to restore investor confidence, unlock Rs 56,000-crore for development: Pemmasani
The Lok Sabha has passed a bill making Amaravati the sole capital of Andhra Pradesh. This move is set to revive investor confidence and unlock si
Commercial LPG cylinder price hiked: Know rates in Hyderabad, other cities
Hyderabad: Commercial LPG prices were hiked on Wednesday, April 1, in Hyderabad and other Indian cities as the spike in global energy rates follo
Axis Capital initiates coverage on Meesho with 'Buy' rating; lists 3 tailwinds, key risks
Axis Capital initiates a 'Buy' on Meesho with a Rs 195 target, anticipating a 34% surge. The brokerage highlights Meesho's strong position to cap
Online travel platform Travomint files confidential IPO papers with Sebi
SNVA Traveltech Ltd, the operator of online travel platform Travomint, has submitted preliminary IPO papers to Sebi via the confidential route. T
61% of crypto futures traders are Gen Z, women participation up 20% YoY: Study
Young Indians are leading the surge in crypto derivatives trading. Gen Z traders aged 18-25 dominate new accounts. Women's participation is also
Centre grants one-year duty relief to SEZ units for domestic sales
The concessional duty structure covers a wide range of products across sectors, including chemicals, plastics, textiles, metals and other manufac
NSE to launch natural gas derivatives in collaboration with IGX
NSE to launch natural gas futures contracts linked to IGXs benchmark price index -- Gas IndeX of India (GIXI), reflecting pricing based on actual
Some of the changes affect credit card users, FASTag subscribers, RuPay debit cardholders. Here are some of the key revisions scheduled for imple
PSU banks emerge most resilient in FY26 despite macro headwinds, deliver up to 57% returns
As FY27 begins, FY26 was marked by global uncertainty and domestic headwinds, with the Nifty 50 falling 5%. Amid tariffs, FII outflows, weak earn
Jet fuel prices double, domestic, international travel to become more expensive
New Delhi: ATF or jet fuel prices more than doubled to a record Rs 2.07 lakh per kilolitre on Wednesday, April 1, but state-owned oil companies p
US pullback may trigger more volatile regional phase in Iran crisis: Report
The Ask Private Wealth briefing cautions that markets may misread such a move as de-escalation
Big Japanese companies are feeling optimistic despite the Iran war but it might not last
The positive sentiment may not fully capture the impact from the Iran war, analysts said, as Japan's Tankan survey period ended in March. Big Jap
Baidu robotaxis reportedly halted mid-traffic causing crashes in Wuhan, China
Baidu's Apollo Go robotaxis stopped mid-traffic in a Chinese city on Tuesday, leading to at least one highway collision, according to social medi
Novo Nordisk shares rise after Wegovy recommended by Britain's drug price regulator
The new recommendation will significantly expand access to Wegovy on the England's NHS. Novo Nordisk shares rise after Wegovy recommended by Brit
600% in a year! Cupid jumps 8% after signaling strong FY26 revenue beat
Cupid Limited shares jumped 8 percent on Wednesday. The company expects to exceed its FY26 revenue and profit targets. Cupid has set a new revenu
Market momentum turning positive, more upside likely: Rohit Srivastava
Indian equities experienced a significant rebound, with the Nifty climbing nearly 500 points. Technical indicators suggest a potential shift in m
EaseMyTrip ties up with NSDC, Sanatan AI to build Panchayat-level spiritual economy network
The initiative, branded as 1 Panchayat 1 Pandit SANATANAI Shop on Wheels by EMT, aims to deploy mobile, EV-based service units across up to 2 l
Lemon Tree Hotels rebrands Whitefield property
Renovated 222-room hotel aims at higher-yield clientele with enhanced F&B and facilities
Cause for concern? Retail applications in Indian IPOs slump 40% in FY26 after poor returns
FY26 India IPOs show signs of retail fatigue, with average listing gains falling to -7% and retail oversubscription halving. Only 34 of 108 IPOs
Indian defence stocks GRSE, BEL surge up to 20% as Trumps NATO remarks spark security concerns
Indian defence shares surged Tuesday following fresh geopolitical concerns. US President Donald Trump's remarks on NATO stability and global secu
MRPL increases LPG production by over 10 lakh kg per day amid Hormuz disruption
Output rises over 30% to 45 lakh kg/day following Strait of Hormuz disruptions
Your vehicle gets new petrol today as India implements E20 fuel mandate - What's the difference
The Centre has implemented a new fuel mandate for petrol pumps to supply E20 fuel with a minimum octane rating of 95 RON, enhancing Indias ethano
Sammaan Capital anticipates a strong future. A major capital boost from International Holding Company is expected to lower borrowing costs signif
IRGC threatens to annihilate regional offices of 18 US tech giants over alleged espionage
Apple, Google, Microsoft, Tesla among companies accused of aiding US-Israeli terror operations
The volatility trap: Why straddles and strangles fail when you need them most
Options sold as volatility plays hide a structural flawone retail traders often discover too late, after the market moves, premiums collapse, and
Rupee hits 95: 6 ways the fall affects your personal finances, experts weigh in
Rupee hits an all-time low against the dollar, impacting personal finances with rising costs on products and services, costlier imports, and high
HPCL, BPCL, IOC shares surge up to 4% as oil falls below $100 amid hopes for Iran-US war cooling off
Oil marketing company shares saw a significant jump on Wednesday. This rise followed a drop in oil prices below the $100 per barrel mark. Investo
GST collections surge to 10-month high of 2L crore
India's Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections hit a 10-month high of 2 lakh crore in March, an 8.8% increase from the same period last year.
ICICI Bank duped of 23cr in gold loan scam
ICICI Bank has been embroiled in a major 23 crore gold loan scam, which was unearthed during an internal audit.
Japanese bond yields sink on new portfolio demand, Iran war optimism
Japanese government bond yields fell sharply on Wednesday as investors scooped up bonds at the start of the new fiscal year, with sentiment aided
Top five states drive Indias economic growth, says Rubix study
Maharashtra remains Indias largest state economy, contributing around 13% to the national GDP
GST collections grow 8.8% to over 2 lakh crore in March
Gross GST revenue for the full 2025-26 (April-March) fiscal recorded a growth of 8.3% to over 22.27 lakh crore
U.S. report flags high import duties, non-tariff barriers in India
The report also alleged that India's tariff rates are announced with the annual budget and are modified on an ad hoc basis through notifications
Diversification feels boringuntil markets fall: What investors are missing
Equity SIPs are delivering negative returns despite disciplined investing, data shared by Zerodhas Nithin Kamath shows. Investors often overlook
'No choice': Asian nations tap Russian oil under US waivers amid Middle East war
Asian nations, facing an energy crunch due to Middle East conflict and Strait of Hormuz disruptions, are increasingly turning to Russian oil. Ben
DEE Development Engineers biomass subsidiary gets 49% tariff hike, eyes 48 crore annual revenue
Punjab State Electricity Regulatory Commission revises tariff for 10-year term
Nifty holds above 22,800, IndiGo soars 8% as West Asia hopes fuel midday rally
Sensex was trading at 73,676.69, up 1,729.14 points or 2.40%, while the NSE Nifty 50 stood at 22,842.25, gaining 510.85 points or 2.29%
Kay Jay Forgings files draft papers with Sebi for Rs 360-cr IPO
Auto components maker Kay Jay Forgings Ltd is set to launch an Initial Public Offering (IPO) aiming to raise Rs 360 crore. The funds will be util
Australian shares surged to a three-week peak on Wednesday. Gold miners led the gains as hopes of reduced Iran conflict boosted bullion prices. T
India set for searing summer as Iran war strains energy supplies
While temperatures will stay relatively mild through April, several parts of the country are likely to see an increase in heat wave days in May a
GST collection exceeds 2 lakh crore in March
Records 9% growth; but growth from domestic sources was just 6% while that from import was around 18%
Global Markets | Japan's Nikkei jumps 5% as Trump signals timeline to end Iran war
Japan's Nikkei share average surged 5% on Wednesday, driven by hopes of Middle East de-escalation following U.S. President Trump's remarks on a p
Mint Explainer | Inside Indias tougher waste management regime
From mandatory four-way segregation to landfill disincentives and industry fuel mandates, the new solid waste management rules tighten accountabi
Nvidia invests $2 billion in Marvell, launches AI partnership
Shares of Marvell rose nearly 12%, while Nvidia shares were up 1.5% in premarket trading
BEL posts record 26,750 crore turnover in FY26, stock jumps nearly 6%
The figure marks a 16.2% rise over the previous years turnover of 23,024 crore
Oil slides 4% to below $100/bbl as Middle East uncertainty keeps markets on edge
Oil prices experienced a significant drop of over 4% as Middle East tensions continued to influence markets, despite indications of a potential e
GST collections rise 8.2% in March 2026 to hit Rs 1.78 lakh crore
Domestic GST revenue reached Rs 1.46 lakh crore, registering a growth of 5.9%, while revenue from imports was recorded at Rs 0.54 lakh crore, ris
Iron ore extends gains after best month since September 2024
The markets attention is now turning to a diesel crunch in Australia arising from the war in West Asia, as well as the current cyclone season in
IndiGo shares surge 9% on CEO appointment, ATF price relief
Shares of InterGlobe Aviation, the parent company of IndiGo, have surged by as much as 9% today. The jump comes amid a positive sentiment across
Cochin Shipyard shares rally 15%, add Rs 4,700 crore to market value: Whats behind the surge?
Cochin Shipyard shares surged approximately 15% after its inclusion in the NSE's F&O segment, boosting liquidity and trading volumes. This rally
Beyond films, actors diversify into theatre, documentaries to stay relevant
Film actors are branching into theatre and documentaries to stay creatively active between releases, building credibility and long-term brand equ
Anthropic says 'exploring' Australia data centre investments
The visit to Australia marks the beginning of long-term collaboration and investment into the Asia-Pacific region, the technology company said
Geopolitics wont derail markets forever: Devina Mehra urges investors to stay the course
Geopolitical tensions in West Asia are creating market uncertainty, with crude oil prices remaining high. Despite this, investors are advised to
US Stock Market | Oracle shares jump 6% amid layoff buzz; AI pivot drives investor optimism
Oracle's stock surged despite widespread layoffs, as the company reallocates resources towards AI and cloud infrastructure. Investors are focusin
Partial ATF price hike to shield passengers from sharp fare hikes: Civil Aviation Minister Naidu
Mr. Naidu said that with ATF prices have been deregulated since 2001 and revised monthly based on international benchmarks
Rediff files confidential IPO papers; eyes 600-800 crore fundraise
The move comes amid a broader strategic repositioning of Rediff from a legacy internet portal to an AI-led digital platform
DMart shares rally 8% after firm's store count hits 500: Should you buy?
DMart shares surged over 8% after Avenue Supermarts announced its store count reached 500 following rapid expansion. Brokerages remain bullish wi
Tamil Nadu Elections 2026: CM Stalin campaigns across Tiruchirappalli for DMK candidates
He kick-started his campaign for the upcoming 2026 Assembly elections on March 31 from Thiruvarur, the hometown of late DMK leader M Karunanidhi
Equity market has shifted sharply from optimism to crisis mode, marked by a record $13 billion FII outflow in Marchthe worst ever. The sell-off h
India's GST collections rise 8.2% to Rs 1.78 lakh crore in March
India's Goods and Services Tax (GST) collection surged to Rs 1.78 lakh crore in March 2026, marking an 8.2% increase from the previous month. Ove
BRICS-led Development Bank touts yuan funding for Global South
Chinese bond market is now one of the most cost-effective funding sources in the world, says bank official
RMC Switchgears stock hits upper circuit, rises on BSE main board migration and NSE listing
The stock opened at 370.40 on the NSE and 370.50 on the BSE, before climbing to its circuit limit by 10.30 am, reflecting strong investor demand
Adani Ports shares jump 5% as company crosses 500 million tonnes cargo milestone
Adani Ports shares surged over 5% after the company crossed 500 million tonnes of cargo handling, marking a key operational milestone. The firm h
Expenses rise with summer heat: Weather-proof your budget
From soaring electricity bills and AC cab rides to vacations, summer camps and medical buffers, Indias summer can raise household expenses by 101
Gold just logged its worst month since 2008. What lies ahead?
Gold declines 12% in March
Govt extends RoDTEP benefits for exporters till September 30
Indian exporters receive a six-month extension for RoDTEP scheme benefits until September 30. This move aims to counter trade disruptions from th
Asian stocks jump on renewed hopes of Iran war ending
The renewed optimism over a possible de-escalation of the Iran war came after US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday the US will be done attac
Microsoft business software faces UK competition probe
The Competition and Markets Authority said the probe would assess whether the U.S. tech company should be handed strategic market status (SMS)
Oracle layoffs: Around 12,000 employees laid off in India, another round likely within a month
The company has approximately 30,000 employees in India, including those affected by the layoffs
IndiGo shares jump after airline names Willie Walsh as CEO
IndiGo shares are down 19% so far this year, making it one of the worst performers on the Nifty 50
Don't buy the rally or sell the dip; sit tight until oil falls below $80: Dipan Mehta
Market expert Dipan Mehta advises investors to stay cautious. He suggests holding cash and waiting for a resolution to the ongoing geopolitical c
Stock market investors, take note of these 6 key changes that come into effect from April 1
From April 1, investors face key regulatory and tax changes including higher STT on derivatives, removal of interest deduction on dividend income
US report flags high import duties, non-tariff barriers in India
US Trade Representatives 2026 National Trade Estimate Report highlights issues related to tariffs, non-tariff barriers, intellectual property, se
Partial relief for domestic airlines as oil companies limit ATF price rise to 25%
Foreign routes to pay for full increase in ATF prices consistent with what they pay in other parts of the world, Ministry of Petroleum and Natura
Trump lashes out at allies, says securing Strait of Hormuz is not for us
The president estimated that the American military will be done attacking in two to three weeks and said the US will not have anything to do with
Greece is set to rejoin developed market benchmarks in May 2027, a significant step after its 2009 debt crisis. This reclassification by MSCI, fo
India grandfathered gains from investments made before April 2017
Investors holding assets acquired before April 1, 2017, have received a significant reprieve. The Central Board of Direct Taxes has clarified tha
Census 2027 begins today, to be conducted digitally
Option of self-enumeration to be available for first time
Global markets navigate geopolitical uncertainty and investor optimism, with equities rising amid hopes for a de-escalation of Iran tensions. How
Gold loans drive growth in India's credit supply: Report
The report noted that CMI for supply rose in the December 2025 quarter, driven by higher originations in Gold loans both by volume and value
Rupee rises 15 paise to 94.70 against U.S. dollar in early trade
Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, was trading at $105.53 per barrel, up 1.50%, in futures trade
Rupee rises 15 paise to 94.70 against US dollar in early trade
Rupee, however, remains under pressure due to higher crude oil prices and sustained withdrawal of foreign funds, forex traders say
