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PM launches NDA campaign in Palakkad, calls for change in Kerala
Speaking at Kotta Maidan, Modi stated that the people of Kerala no longer convinced by the promises of the LDF and UDF
Govt may unveil more relief packages for MSMEs, vulnerable sectors if West Asia crisis worsens
India's government is considering further economic relief for vulnerable sectors and MSMEs. This comes as the West Asia crisis continues, impacti
PLI scheme proves highly effective for India
India has manufactured mobile phones worth 24 lakh crore ($250 billion) since FY 2020-21, largely due to the government's Production-Linked Incen
ATR to reinforce India presence, explore avenues to expand capacity
India is already the second largest market for the European plane makerafter Indonesia with around 70 ATR-72 and ATR-42 aircraft serving IndiGo,
Two more Indian LPG tankers carrying day's cooking gas cross Strait of Hormuz
The US and Israel attacks on Iran and Tehran's sweeping retaliation have all but halted shipping through the strait - the narrow shipping lane th
SEBI working group clears revised CAF ahead of PAN regime shift
Changes align FPI onboarding form with new PAN regime from April 1; gazette notification awaited, say sources
Ahead of market: 10 things that will decide stock market action on Monday
Indian markets ended a two-day rally as Iran-US tensions and elevated energy prices weighed on investor sentiment. Nifty fell 2.09% to 22,819.60,
Indian refiners bought 60 million barrels of Russian crude oil since March 5: Report
The Oxford Institute for Energy Studies (OIES) in its recent energy comment pointed out that the scale of the Strait of Hormuz disruption is like
How an NRI can fight an ex parte tax order
You should register on the income tax e-filing portal using your PAN, add your email ID, and update your address to your current foreign residenc
Monetizing love: How celebrity weddings drive brand visibility and engagement
Celebrity weddings are now high-value marketing ecosystems, where brand deals, influencer buzz and timed campaigns turn personal milestones into
Civil aviation ministry looks at multiple options to minimise West Asia crisis impact on airlines
A highly placed source said the ministry was considering multiple options as part of larger efforts to reduce the impact of the West Asia conflic
Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu launches Digi Yatra at Jolly Grant Airport in Dehradun
Digi Yatra is a Self-Sovereign Identity (SSI) based ecosystem utilising face biometric technology for contactless and seamless passenger processi
NSE to launch Brent Crude futures from April after Sebi nod
The National Stock Exchange is launching Dated Brent Crude Oil futures on April 13, 2026, following SEBI approval. These contracts, based on the
Kerala polls: We will form next govt in Kerala, says Modi in NDA rally
In Kerala, Team BJP and Team NDA are to form the government. With the blessings of the people of Kerala, with all your support, we will form the
Market recap: Rs 1.75 lakh crore wiped off 7 of top-10 firms; Reliance leads losses
India's top companies faced a significant market capitalisation loss of Rs 1.75 lakh crore last week, with Reliance Industries bearing the brunt.
Investors to keep a track of West Asia war, crude oil prices in holiday-shortened week: Analysts
The rupee-dollar trend and foreign investors trading activity will significantly influence investor sentiment
Jio Financial eyes entry into life, general insurance business
Jio Financial Services (JFS), a Mukesh Ambani-backed company, is gearing up to enter the life and general insurance business in 2026. The move is
Adequate fertiliser stock available, farmers will not face shortage despite Israel-Iran war: IFFCO
India's fertiliser supply remains steady despite the West Asia crisis. Production and distribution are proceeding without disruption. Senior offi
US-Iran war may hit India's remittances, currency, and fiscal balance
The ongoing conflict in West Asia could put pressure on India's remittances, currency stability, and fiscal finances. This is due to the disrupti
India backs Russian weapons as part of $25 bn purchase
Russia continues to be Indias biggest supplier of military hardware.
WTO talks near deal on reform roadmap amid US-India e-commerce deadlock
Global trade ministers are nearing a World Trade Organization reform agreement, with crucial talks underway in Cameroon. A key sticking point rem
Indian banks urge RBI to reconsider $100M forex cap
Indian banks have urged the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to reconsider its new limit on net open foreign exchange positions.
India sends 38,000 MT petroleum to Sri Lanka amid global energy crisis
India has sent 38,000 metric tons of fuel to Sri Lanka. This shipment arrived on March 28, 2026, after discussions between Prime Minister Narendr
Mcap: 7 of top-10 most valued firms shed 1.75 lakh cr; Reliance biggest laggard
Last week, the BSE benchmark Sensex lost 949.74 points or 1.27 per cent, and the NSE Nifty tanked 294.9 points or 1.27 per cent.
Mcap of 7 of top-10 most valued firms drops by Rs 1.75 lakh cr; Reliance biggest laggard
The combined market valuation of seven of the top-10 most valued firms tumbled by Rs 1.75 lakh crore in a holiday-shortened last week, with Relia
Housing sales in Delhi-NCR dip 17% in Jan-Mar amid West Asia conflict: Anarock
War-induced uncertainty has affected buying sentiments, particularly in March, resulting in a 7 per cent decline in sales across seven major citi
Finance Ministry flags rising external risks as trade deficit and CAD expand
India's economy faces growing external pressures. Trade dynamics are weakening, with imports surging and exports declining. This widens the trade
NCLAT dismisses BSE pleas challenging NCLTs power to defreeze demat accounts in insolvency cases
NCLAT dismissed BSEs appeals against NCLT orders to defreeze demat accounts of insolvent firms, ruling that NCLT has jurisdiction under the IBC.
Up, up and away: Is the world running out of Helium gas?
Global helium supplies face a critical shortage due to Middle East tensions disrupting production and shipping. This invisible gas, vital for MRI
Jio Financial Services expects to begin life, general insurance biz in 2026
Jio Financial Services (JFS) is hoping to start general and life insurance businesses this year, a top company official has said.
AI solutions provider Intellius Recode files draft IPO papers with SEBI: Heres what you need to know
Intellius Recode has filed its DRHP with SEBI for an IPO comprising a Rs 117 crore fresh issue and promoter OFS. The company plans to invest in d
I once again urge all 140 crore fellow citizens that we must come together as one to overcome this challenge. I appeal to all my fellow citizens
CII presents agenda for industry to mitigate war woes
The Government has created a strong enabling framework and industries can complement this by ensuring continuity, supporting smaller enterprises
Global crude markets are strained as Middle East conflict escalates, pushing oil prices up and impacting fuel supplies worldwide. Countries like
Kerala model turned debt model, says Shashi Tharoor accusing LDF
Tharoor criticised the Pinarayi Vijayan-led government, accusing it of mismanagement, rising debt, and weakening governance
Vedanta will split into 5 companies this April
Anil Agarwal, Chairman of Vedanta Group, has confirmed plans to break the company into five separate entities next month.
WTO adopting world's first baseline on digital trade rules
A group of World Trade Organization (WTO) members have agreed to bypass adoption hurdles for the world's first baseline on digital trade rules.
This Saudi pipeline is pumping 7M oil barrels per day
Saudi Arabia is now using its East-West pipeline to pump crude oil at full capacity, Bloomberg reported on Saturday.
UDF will win 100 Seats, return to power in Kerala: Ramesh Chennithala
Speaking at the Meet the Leader programme organized by the Ernakulam Press Club on Sunday, he pointed to what he described as strong anti-incumbe
Telangana Assembly approves resolution to take over Hyderabad Metro phase-I from L&T
On Saturday, the government conducted a thorough review of the hurdles and challenges posed to take up the Metro Rail expansion
Intellius Recode files draft IPO papers with SEBI; plans to raise 117 cr from fresh issue
The proposed IPO comprises a fresh issue of equity shares aggregating 117 crore and an offer for sale (OFS) of up to 12.9 lakh equity shares by e
xAI has lost all its original co-founders
Elon Musk's artificial intelligence (AI) company, xAI, has witnessed a complete turnover of its founding team.
SBI Funds flags risks to remittances, rupee, fiscal health amid West Asia tensions
Rupee may weaken further if foreign investment flows remain volatile: Report
Deal allegations hijack discourse in Kerala as poll day nears
Allegations of a tacit understanding between rivals are not new here
Vedanta is preparing to split into five distinct listed companies next month. This significant restructuring aims to unlock substantial sharehold
India faces economic challenges due to the West Asia conflict. Remittances from the Gulf may decline, impacting overseas Indians. Higher crude oi
Sustained rise in crude oil prices may hit remittances, stoke inflation: Finmin report
Given that GCC economies account for about 38% of Indias total remittances in 2023-24, any sustained rise in crude oil prices could moderate remi
NCLAT rejects BSE pleas on Demat account freezing during insolvency
BSE had contended that the NCLT does not have any jurisdiction under Section 60 (5) of the IBC Code to adjudicate on the issues, which are within
Economists divided over impact of excise revision on States
This raises the question of what impact the revision in SAED by the Centre will have on States/UTs collections, as the base price for calculation
PM to inaugurate 3,300cr chip facility in Gujarat next week
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate Kaynes Semicon's Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Test (OSAT) facility in Sanand, Gujarat on Ma
Intellius Recode files draft IPO papers with Sebi; plans to raise Rs 117 cr from fresh issue
Intellius Recode Ltd has filed preliminary papers with the markets regulator Sebi to raise funds through an initial public offering (IPO).
Consumer panel asks Ola Electric to replace consumer's faulty scooter,
The commission was of the view that the consistent dropping of the battery level and other issues that arose from the first ride showed the vehic
India's economy shows early signs of moderation amid West Asia crisis, despite strong start to 2026
Rising input costs, especially for energy and logistics, are emerging as key headwinds, shows Finance Ministrys March Monthly Economic Review
Reliance SEZ export duty clarity key under India's fuel tax rejig: Analysts
India reimposed export duties on diesel and ATF, impacting refining margins and government revenue. A key uncertainty remains whether Reliance In
Energy price surge poses new challenges for Indias real estate sector
Rising crude oil and natural gas costs are increasing construction expenses and disrupting material supply, creating uncertainty for developers a
India blocks China-backed investment pact at WTO MC14 in solo push-back
Citing Gandhian philosophy, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said the pact risked eroding the WTOs foundational principles
Around 12 stocks will turn ex-date this week for corporate actions including dividends, bonus issues, rights issues, and stock splits. Key compan
Domino's India operator flags LPG crunch amid US-Iran war
Jubilant FoodWorks, the Indian franchisee of popular fast-food chains Domino's Pizza and Dunkin Donuts, is facing an LPG supply crunch. The issue
Bengal polls: Adhikari factor key in Tamluk-Kanthi battleground as BJP-TMC face off
The Adhikari family, once a bulwark of anti-Left politics in the region, later a pillar of TMC, and now aligned with the BJP has given the saffro
Indian banks to observe up to 6 holidays next week
Next week, all public and private banks in India will observe holidays for up to six days. The closures are due to various festivals and observan
Modi to inaugurate Kaynes Semicon OSAT facility at Sanand on March 31
This will be the third semiconductor-related inauguration in the fast-emerging industrial cluster near Ahmedabad in Gujarat
Crude oil shock deepens market jitters as Hormuz crisis hits Indias macro outlook
Bernstein warned that escalating West Asia tensions and a sustained crude price spike are increasing risks to Indias macro outlook
You can catch flights from Noida Airport within 60 days
The Noida International Airport (NIA) in Jewar, Uttar Pradesh, will start commercial operations within the next 45 to 60 days.
Why Anil Ambani has sued Republic TV and Arnab Goswami
Business tycoon Anil Ambani has filed a defamation suit against Republic TV as well as its editor-in-chief Arnab Goswami in the Bombay High Court
Israel, Iran war: India's economy shows early signs of moderation despite strong start
The report notes that economic activity in India remained robust up to February 2026, with strong performance across both supply- and demand-side
North Korea tests missile engine capable of targeting US mainland
Kim Jong Un oversees high-thrust trial, signalling expanded long-range strike ambitions
Iran warns of US-Israeli plans to expand conflict, cites risk of false-flag ops
Earlier, a drone strike on Iraqi Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzanis residence on Saturday sparked a blame game between the US and Iran
Nifty snapped its two-day rally amid weak sentiment driven by Iran-US tensions, high energy prices, and a falling rupee. Technical indicators sig
South India will lead the march to a $5-10 trillion economy: CII Chairman
Ravichandran said there is indeed concern about the ongoing war in West Asia, and that it may impact exports, lead to inflation and affect overal
CMS acquires FSS ATM management biz for 115 cr
The transaction involves the transfer of operating assets and novation of customer contracts, and is expected to close in Q1 FY27
Saudi Arabia pumps 7 million bpd via east-west pipeline amid Hormuz disruption
Saudi Arabia has fully operationalized its East-West pipeline, moving 7 million barrels of oil daily to the Red Sea port of Yanbu. This crucial a
Against all odds: What global markets can learn from Bill Ackmans playbook
Amid global market uncertainty, contrarian investing is gaining relevance as overlooked stocks offer hidden value. Bill Ackmans strategy focuses
NSE to introduce Dated Brent Crude Oil futures contract from Apr 13
The introduction of the contract aims to provide market participants with a hedging tool aligned with international crude benchmarks
Foreign investors dump record 1.14 lakh cr in March on West Asia conflict
With one trading session still remaining in the month, the outflows could extend further
AIADMK fields heavyweights to challenge DMK stronghold in Chennai battleground seats
The AIADMKs third and final list for the TN elections 2026 includes several prominent names, with a mix of experience and strategic placements ai
13 penny stocks plunge up to 90% in FY26. Are you affected?
In FY26, 13 penny stocks plunged between 50% and 90%, highlighting severe downside risks in low-priced equities. Screened for liquidity and size,
Musk court filing shows Zuckerberg offered DOGE help
A recent court filing has revealed a surprising shift in the relationship between Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg.
Bihar Govt plans market debut for transmission firm BSPTCL: State Energy Secretary
The Bihar government is preparing to list its power transmission company on the stock market in a move aimed at enhancing public participation in
Accel-backed furniture rental Rentomojo files DRHP with SEBI, plans 150 crore via fresh issue
The offer comprises a fresh issue aggregating up to 150 crore and an offer for sale aggregating up to 28,399,567 equity shares; the face value of
Are stocks turning attractive after the recent correction? A data-led perspective
Indian stock markets have seen a significant correction. Valuation indicators like the Sensex-to-Gold ratio are now at historical support levels.
Pentagon preparing for weeks of ground operations in Iran
Plans could involve raids by Special Operations and conventional infantry troops, reports Washington Post
Iran war, crude, rupee among 8 factors to steer D-Street in holiday-shortened week
The Indian stock market faces a holiday-shortened week with significant headwinds. Geopolitical tensions from the Iran-Israel conflict, elevated
Beyond the bean, understanding the agricultural roots of Indias specialty coffee movement
As the industry continues to grow, it also puts the farmers at the centre, ensuring they nurture the beans before they reach our cups
PM-KUSUM 2.0 must address the overdependence on State procurement
A shift to demand-led adoption will ultimately determine if PM-KUSUM remains successful or becomes a defining system in Indias rural economy
From office desks to dark streets: How the oil crunch is reshaping daily life in different nations
Global economies reel as Middle East conflict escalates, disrupting oil supplies via the Strait of Hormuz. Nations like Vietnam and India are cut
Stock market open for only 3 days this week. Anand James on how to trade Nifty
Indian stock markets will trade for only three days this week. This shortened trading period, combined with settlement holidays, is expected to i
Vedanta to split into five listed companies next month
Combined market capitalisation of five companies to be much higher than conglomerates current $27 billion, says Vedanta Chairman Anil Agarwal
April 1 Financial Changes LIVE: A host of new changes are coming into effect from 1 April, 2026, as the new financial year begins. Follow Mint's
WTO members try to close gap between US, India on e-commerce tariff moratorium
Nations are discussing an extension for the e-commerce moratorium. India may end its opposition to prolonging the agreement. The US seeks a perma
Bank holidays next week, 30 March - 5 April: Banks will be closed in different areas of India due to Mahavir Jayanti, Good Friday and more occasi
