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Ethanol in diesel generators: Indias next practical step towards energy security
With the right policy support, pilot projects, and industry participation, this opportunity can evolve into a transformative national success
How sustainable sourcing can unlock value in Indias agri-value chains
At a time when supply chains are both strategic assets and vulnerabilities, sustainability is central to long-term value creation
West Asia Crisis: Induction cooking may consume 13-27 GW power
Sales of induction cooktops have surged dramatically in the past four weeks
Govt defers power plant maintenance for three months; ready for summer demand
Additional capacity will help compensate for around 8,000 MW of gas-based power capacity
India to continue buying Russian crude oil
The 30-day US sanctions exemption, which facilitated these oil imports from Moscow, is set to conclude on April 11
Indias textile and garments exports to the US declined 28.7% in February 2026
Exporters hope for a revival post-reciprocal tariff withdrawal but consumer demand in the US a concern
E-way bill generation surged all time high of over 14 crore in March
This could have some impact on GST collection in April, data for which will be out on May 01
Tractor sales cross 10 lakh mark in FY26 on strong rural demand, GST cut
Mahindra & Mahindra (Tractor) led the table with a market share of 23.81% in FY26 (23.57%) while its Swaraj Division in the second position with
Cotton prices firm up tracking global prices
In the past two weeks, the Cotton Crorporation of India has increased prices by 1,400 per candy
8th Pay Commission Basics: A look at its composition, functioning and latest updates
8th Pay Commission updates outline composition, functioning and consultation process for salary and pension revision framework for central govern
Corn prices poised to fall on Iran-US ceasefire pact
Current situation ends threat to nitrogen fertilizer supply
New labour code: What changes for your earned leave and encashment under the latest laws explained
The OSH Code introduces significant changes to leave policies, allowing workers to carry forward up to 30 days of leave and encash excess leave.
FYL91 commences new flights to Hyderabad, Rajahmundry and Vijayawada
Union Minister of Civil Aviation virtually started the airlines first flight from Vijayawada Airport to Hyderabads Rajiv Gandhi International Air
Telanganas GST revenue up 15% in last 3 months
Disclosing this at a meeting of a Cabinet Sub-Committee on revenue generation here on Friday,Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka Mallu saidth
Ladakh turns to apricot blossoms to stretch short tourism season
The initiative is part of a broader push by the administration to promote off-season travel and showcase Ladakhs cultural and agricultural herita
HAL delivers 4 helicopters to Coast Guard
They are expected to be deployed with the Coast Guard Squadrons of Kochi and Porbandar
Charter services operators urge review of ATF pricing
Industry says current classification does not reflect actual operations
Air India at critical stage of transformation: Tata Sons Chairman
It has been an incredible four years, and Air India group has reached a critical stage of its transformation, Tata Sons Chairman N. Chandrasekara
Structural gaps affect growth of Indias high-value horticulture sector: Report
Calls for a mission-led, market-backed transformation to unlock durable value
Rubio set to visit India in May to discuss trade, tariffs, defence, Quad
Earlier on Thursday, Gor had announced that a high-level Indian delegation will visit Washington later this month, in an indication of efforts to
Credit card fraud is rising: Types, warning signs and expert tips to protect your finances
Credit card fraud is a growing threat, often unnoticed until significant damage occurs. Reporting fraud promptly, understanding various fraud typ
Govt proposes overhaul of company incorporation rules to cut paperwork, enable risk-based checks
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs has issued a draft notification to simplify procedures, reduce duplicate filings, improve electronic communicat
Want to invest 1 lakh? Here's how FD laddering will help you maximise gains
Bank FD laddering is a technique that involves buying multiple FDs maturing in different time periods. Personal Finance experts suggest that inve
Sumeet SSG partners Pinnacle Industries to strengthen Maharashtras EMS fleet
Under the collaboration, the partners will roll out Advanced Life Support, Basic Life Support (BLS) and Neonatal ambulances
Consumer durables growth muted as demand slows, margins shrink: HDFC Securities
Demand for most consumer durables remained subdued this quarter due to unseasonal weather, high base effects, and delayed seasonal demand
General Provident Fund or GPF is the provident fund meant exclusively for government employees. Under this compulsory savings scheme, every gover
India relaxes rice exports norms to some European countries
Six-month exemption removes inspection certificate requirement for select European nations
Unseasonal rains damage rabi crops on 2.49 lakh ha, wheat most affected: Agri Minister
IMD forecasts more rain from April 9-15 due to Western Disturbances over Jammu & Kashmir, cyclonic circulations over Uttar Pradesh, Bangladesh, A
DA hike delayed for first time in a decade Will it be skipped or deferred? Experts weigh in
Uncertainty surrounds the DA hike delay. Experts describe it as a procedural deferment rather than a cancellation, adding that arrears are expect
ADB projects 6.9% growth rate for current fiscal, 70 bps lower than FY26
ADB lists heightened global uncertainty due to the West Asia conflict, higher energy prices, and volatile trade and financial conditions as reaso
Dubai limits foreign flights until May 31 amid Iran war, hitting Indian airlines hardest
Indian airlines warn of revenue hit as one-flight-a-day rule disrupts expansion plans
How to pay zero income tax on 15.85 lakh salary under new tax regime
Meal vouchers, NPS and smart salary structuring can legally bring your taxable income below 12 lakh and reduce your tax to zero
India in talks with 20 more countries to open market access: Piyush Goyal
Goyal explains that the government focused on agreements with developed countries where per capita income remained high, and industries did not d
March 2026 was the fourth-warmest month on record, says European weather agency
Sea surface temperature in March stood at 20.97C, the second highest on record, indicating likely El Nio conditions later this year, says Coperni
Axis Mutual Fund launches defence index fund; NFO opens 10 April
Axis Nifty India Defence Index Fund NFO opens for subscription, tracking defence sector index amid rising global and domestic defence spending an
ADB ups India's FY27 growth projections to 6.9%
Indian economy grew 7.6 per cent in the previous fiscal (2025-26), faster than the 7.1 per cent recorded in FY2024-25, supported by resilient hou
Why Indias 5 pack wont die, its getting lighter
Shrinkflation is not a threat to the countrys most sacred price point; it is the mechanism that keeps it alive. The price holds. The pack survive
PPFAS's Rajeev Thakkar reveals how they bought the March dip.
PPFAS has been using volatility to its advantage, deploying wherever it finds opportunities and selling wherever the opportunity comes, says its
Shipping risks rise in Strait of Hormuz as Iran control persists
Ship traffic through the strait remains significantly below normal levels, while Donald Trump has raised concerns over Irans actions, including r
Fire at Mumbai airport terminal delays flights
The minor fire at Terminal 1 was caused by a short circuit; the fire was brought under control immediately
Almost 90% of LPG imports coming from West Asia transit the Strait of Hormuz
India mulls creating 30-day LPG strategic reserve
India already has two caverns: an 80,000-tonne rock cavern in Mangalore and a 60,000-tonne cavern in Visakhapatnam
Maharashtra government expands agricultural oversight structure
The amendments are part of the state governments broader effort to improve governance, streamline implementation, and ensure effective regulation
Surging raw material costs hit PVC, packaging industries hard
Prices of polymers, one of the key raw materials derived from crude oil refining, have jumped substantially
Unseasonal rain, hailstorms, may drag Indian wheat output by over 5%
111 districts across 9 States have been affected by the vagaries of weather, says report commissioned by Roller Flour Mills body
Delegation to visit Washington as India, US look to revive trade deal talks
New Delhi seeks tariff concessions that would give it an advantage over competing countries
IMF warns of deepening global food crisis as fertilizer prices surge
The IMF MD listed three main channels through which these shocks are playing out
Yara India to ramp up digital strategy to strengthen retailer connectivity
Step up efforts to boost biologicals product portfolio
War-induced risks cushioned by ample buffer for India: World Bank
The World Bank said that Indias current account deficit in FY27 is expected to increase to 1.8% of GDP due to higher energy import bill
Corporate FD rates in April 2026: Bajaj Finance, Shriram Finance, Mahindra Finance among top NBFCs
Corporate fixed deposit rates in April 2026 offer competitive returns from leading NBFCs, with varied tenures, senior-citizen benefits, and key s
DGS issues direct pass-through of port concessions to exporters amid West Asia crisis
The advisory further places responsibility on port authorities to monitor compliance at the terminal level, ensuring that the intended beneficiar
Israel allows import of Indian okra seeds, wants virus-free declaration
Indias total export of okra, including in seeds form, was 6,504 tonnes worth $6.44 million in 2024-25 with Germany the top buyer
India now seen as safe anchor, offers stability, predictability and prospects: Shaktikanta Das
Underscoring Indias resilience during global crises, Shaktikanta Das said that the countrys real GDP growth stood at 7.6% in FY26, with an averag
CropLife asks farmers to tap zaid season window after rabi loss and below normal monsoon ahead
Successive western disturbances have damaged harvest-ready rabi crops across Rajasthan, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and other States
Mittal says there could be minor local supply chain issues, but those are routine and handled on a daily basis
Milky Mist beats FY26 growth estimates, IPO on track, says CEO
The IPO is definitely on track and we are evaluating the right market conditions, says CEO
Home loan rates April 2026: SBI, PNB, BoB and other banks compared; 5 key tips to save money
Planning a home loan in April 2026? Check out SBI, PNB, BoB, Union Bank, Canara Bank, Bank of India, and UCO Bank rates, which could make or brea
IndiGo, BIAL conduct international contactless travel trials with IATA
Technical trials using Self-Sovereign Identity and biometrics mark a step towards seamless cross-border digital journeys as part of IATAs global
StarAgri plans North East expansion to tap growing agri ecosystem
To partner with local warehouses to strengthen storage infrastructure
Consumer durables face margin pressure despite steady Q4FY26 growth outlook
Consumer durable companies are likely to report modest Q4FY26 growth, but rising input costs, rupee depreciation and regulatory changes may weigh
Why US bond yields at 4.28% won't unlock a foreign capital wave into India
With the 10-year US Treasury yield hovering around 4.28%, the case for a meaningful, sustained influx of overseas capital into Indian markets rem
Personal loan interest rates in April 2026 vary across top lenders, making comparison essential to reduce EMIs and total cost while considering f
Power sector may consume up to 850 mt in FY27; sufficient coal stocks available
Coal stocks at TPPs stand at 55.18 mt as on April 6, sufficient for about 24 days based on recent consumption
West Asia Conflict: Natural gas allocation to fertiliser sector upped to 95%
For comparison, Indias fertiliser sector consumed 9,753 million standard cubic meters (MSCM) of natural gas in H1 FY26, which accounts for 28 per
PPFAS Asset Management gets PFRDA approval to launch pension fund under NPS
The will now manage retirement savings via a dedicated pension fund, leveraging NPS tax benefits and long-term growth potential.
Indian govt hikes NBS fertilizer subsidy for kharif season by up to 21% to 41,533.81 crore
While the potash subsidy has been maintained at the same level, the hike in nitrogen is 10% and it is 21% each in phosphorous and sulphur
Farmers in Kashmir voice concerns over inadequate safety nets as hailstorms devastate apple orchards
Compensation currently provided to affected growers ranges between 800 and 1,000 rupees per kanal, which farmers said say is far below the actual
India welcomes ceasefire in West Asia; seeks unimpeded navigation
Seventeen stranded India-bound tankers await transit through the Strait of Hormuz
Indias solar energy capacity crosses 150 GW
In the full year 2025-26, Indias solar Indias solar installations were 44.61 GW, taking the cumulative capacity to150.26 GW
Pakistans role in West Asia ceasefire sparks political debate in New Delhi
Opposition labels Islamabads mediation a setback for PMs `personalised diplomacy; former diplomats call for a calibrated voice over strategic sil
Lower crop may weigh on Indian coffee exports in current fiscal
For the current coffee year 2025-26 (October-September), the Coffee Board in its initial or post blossom estimates has pegged the output at 4.03
Kannur airport sees 90% hit in international traffic, retail outlets seek waiver in fees
While airports in Kerala have seen drop in footfalls and dent in their revenue Kannur has been hit the hardest as around 80 per cent of its traf
CCEA approves 73,000 crores plus equity infusion for HPCL Rajasthan Refinery
CCEA also approved two hydro power projects in Northeast, while Cabinet gave nod to second phase of Jaipur Metro
India cuts airport charges by 25% to ease airline cost pressures
The government expects that the measure to cushion carriers amid rising fuel costs will stabilise and reduce airfares, thereby benefiting passeng
SEZs say DTA duty relief too narrow, 80% of supplies see little benefit
Council urges wider coverage, higher 50% cap, longer tenure and procedural easing
Gifting property to your spouse? The taxman is watching now
Sub-registrars must now report property gift deeds above 45 lakh to the tax department, bringing such transfers into taxpayers AIS and tightening
Indian fertiliser sector hopes supplies will be normal soon, easing global prices
The timing of the ceasefire is very crucial as April and May are two crucial months to produce and stock Urea as much as possible as Kharif sowin
EPFO 3.0 aims to introduce simplified withdrawal rules, faster UPI-based fund access, and reduced documentation, enhancing provident fund efficie
Shipping far from normalcy after Hormuz truce
Nearly 800 ships with over 20,000 seafarers are stranded in the Persian Gulf
Agri-input industry flags Inspector Raj return in Maharashtra, urges state to retain reforms
The bodies flagged recent deliberations reportedly held in October 2025 and January 2026 on reintroducing an inspector-driven system
Is diversifying into real estate a good idea when your portfolio has 60% equity exposure?
With 60% already in equity and a 75 lakh windfall in hand, should a 40-year-old add real estate or rebalance for retirement and childrens educati
Indian Ocean Dipole may hold key to El Ninos impact on this years monsoon
Forecasters point to the possible development of a Super El Nio, comparable to strong events in 1982, 1997 and 2015. But 1997 had delivered a nor
Is your KYC safe? 5 steps to check status and avoid mutual fund scams
Mutual fund KYC verification helps investors stay scam-free by ensuring updated records, understanding status categories, and following simple st
India welcomes West Asia ceasefire announcement
Govt hopes for unimpeded freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz
AP tightens norms for private sleeper buses
Examining feasibility of a total ban if norms are violated
RBI policy: Why the end of the Goldilocks phase isnt a jolt for investors
With growth holding steady and inflation remaining manageable, the central banks latest roadmap offers a reassuring path through global geopoliti
Centre extends 70% LPG allocation to ceramics, pharma, specialised industries
Priority in this allocation will be given to industrial units that consume LPG for specialised purposes which cannot be substituted by natural ga
RBI holds repo rate at 5.25%: What it means for home loan borrowers and EMIs
RBI holds the repo rate at 5.25%, providing stability for home loan borrowers. This will ensure predictable EMIs, clarity and potential interest
India set to get first Iranian crude oil cargo in 7 years
The cargo on the Curacao-flagged very large crude carrier Jaya was purchased by state-run Indian Oil Corp.NS and is heading to India
Dark patterns that you need to watch out for while buying insurance
From pre-ticked add-ons to hidden renewal tweaks, insurance buyers face digital nudges that inflate premiums. Irdai calls for insurers to clean u
