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RBI caps loans for purchase of shares, securities at Rs 1 crore

The Reserve Bank of India has capped loans for share purchases at 1 crore per borrower across the banking system, with IPO and ESOP funding limit

The Economic Times 1 Apr 2026 5:44 am

Sebi bars Elitecon and promoter for alleged price manipulation

Sebi has barred Elitecon International and promoter Vipin Sharma from the securities market for alleged stock price manipulation. The regulator o

The Economic Times 1 Apr 2026 5:34 am

Two companies file IPO papers with Sebi

Two Gujarat-based companies have submitted draft IPO papers to Sebi. Surat's Cosmic PV Power plans to raise 640 crore through a fresh issue and O

The Economic Times 1 Apr 2026 5:31 am

To defend rupee, RBI widens forex lens beyond banks to corporate treasuries

India's central bank is scrutinizing corporate treasury positions amid rupee pressure from capital outflows and rising crude prices. The Reserve

Livemint 1 Apr 2026 5:30 am

US stocks rally sharply as Trump signals potential end to Iran conflict

Major U.S. indexes posted their biggest gains in months, led by big tech stocks, even as geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainty continue

The Hindu Businessline 1 Apr 2026 5:19 am

American Heart Association urges plant-based proteins, advises replacing full-fat dairy

The guidance contrasts with recent federal recommendations under the Trump administration, which encourage higher protein intake and full-fat dai

The Hindu Businessline 1 Apr 2026 4:50 am

Trump signs executive order to create nationwide voter list amid legal concerns

The order directs federal agencies to coordinate with states and introduces measures such as stricter absentee ballot controls and secure trackin

The Hindu Businessline 1 Apr 2026 4:36 am

Judge orders Trump administration to halt White House ballroom construction without Congress approval

The ruling follows the demolition of the East Wing to make way for the large venue

The Hindu Businessline 1 Apr 2026 4:29 am

Systematically crushing Iran, forging alliances with important countries in West Asia: Netanyahu

Addressing the nation during Passover, he said Iran will eventually fall and hinted at emerging regional alliances against Tehran

The Hindu Businessline 1 Apr 2026 4:23 am

US to end Iran military operations soon, says Trump

Speaking from the White House, he suggested the withdrawal may proceed even without a formal deal with Tehran

The Hindu Businessline 1 Apr 2026 4:16 am

US Stocks today: Dow Jones soars 1,125 points, Nasdaq, S&P 3% as Iran war de-escalation seen

Wall Street surged Tuesday as speculation of a de-escalation in the Middle East conflict eased oil price and inflation fears. Major indexes ralli

The Economic Times 1 Apr 2026 1:33 am

Corp insurance premiums fall up to 80% this season

Corporate insurance premiums are falling sharply this renewal season. Property and commercial lines are witnessing steep declines. Intense compet

The Economic Times 1 Apr 2026 12:38 am

Risk off! Banks opting to lend to prime customers

Banks are now favouring borrowers with top credit scores. This shift reflects caution in lending. New customers are also getting fewer loans. Des

The Economic Times 1 Apr 2026 12:35 am

RBI's net short position rises to $77 billion in Feb as it defends rupee

The Reserve Bank of India's net short position in forwards rose to $77 billion in February. This move impacts the central bank's capacity to prot

The Economic Times 1 Apr 2026 12:32 am

Here's how your in-hand salary changes after 1 April as new Income-Tax Act comes into effect Check details

The new Income-Tax Act effective from 1 April may impact your take-home salary as companies adjust components and exemptions and taxes come into

Livemint 31 Mar 2026 11:17 pm

On global tensions and Indias economy

In an economy that imports more than four-fifths of its crude oil, external shocks transmitted through energy prices, shipping route, and volatil

The Hindu 31 Mar 2026 10:58 pm

SEBI fines EliteCon51.2 crore on alleged insider trading

The interim order was passed against noticees Vipin Sharma and Pawan Kumar Ray

The Hindu 31 Mar 2026 10:49 pm

India can cater to 30 crore PNG connections with its domestic LNG production itself: PNGRB Secretary

With escalating tensions in West Asia, the government has sought to institute mechanisms for an accelerated and incentivised transition to piped

The Hindu 31 Mar 2026 9:55 pm

India set to receive first Iranian crude oil after seven years

This is the first crude oil cargo since May 2019, following sanctions being re-imposed on Iranian oil by the first Trump administration

The Hindu Businessline 31 Mar 2026 9:39 pm

India signs record 219 Advance Pricing Agreements in FY26

This marks the highest annual total since the programs inception in 2012, bringing the overall count to 1,034

The Hindu Businessline 31 Mar 2026 9:30 pm

Mindspace REIT announces Grade A office space acquisition for 2,541 crore in Chennai

The preferential issue of units is being made at an issue price of 484.89 per unit

The Hindu 31 Mar 2026 9:28 pm

Ahead of Market: 10 things that will decide stock market action on Wednesday

Nifty closed lower, ending FY26 down 5%, with Sensex down 7%, dragged by banking, auto, and IT sectors. India VIX rose, signaling high volatility

The Economic Times 31 Mar 2026 9:15 pm

Centre notifies income tax return forms for AY27: Here's all you need to know

The income-tax department has notified all seven ITR forms for AY2026-27. Taxpayers must choose the correct ITR form based on their past tax fili

Livemint 31 Mar 2026 9:15 pm

Piyush Goyal accuses DMK govt of ruining Tamil Nadu finances ahead of polls

He warned that Tamil Nadu is being pushed towards debt

The Hindu Businessline 31 Mar 2026 9:12 pm

Developing countries, LDCs can no longer be rule-takers at WTO: Commerce Secretary

Commerce Secretary highlighted issues where progress was made but there was no consensus such as WTO reforms, TRIPS NVSC (non-violation complaint

The Hindu Businessline 31 Mar 2026 9:10 pm

Inverted duty structure posing challenging for MSME sector: Empower India

The exclusion of input services and capital goods from the refund mechanism has compounded the challenge, creating a structural disadvantage that

The Hindu Businessline 31 Mar 2026 9:10 pm

India may pivot to the US as conflict clouds availability of LPG from West Asia

Analysys say the US is likely to remain firmly positioned in the Asian markets at least through May and the first half of June 2026

The Hindu Businessline 31 Mar 2026 9:05 pm

US Stocks: Nvidia bets $2 billion on Marvell as rising AI adoption fuels competition; shares rise

Nvidia has invested $2 billion in Marvell Technology as part of efforts to make it easier for customers to use the custom artificial intelligence

The Economic Times 31 Mar 2026 8:56 pm

RBI extends export credit window to June 30 amid West Asia disruptions

The Reserve Bank of India has extended export credit deadlines. Exporters can now get pre- and post-shipment finance for up to 450 days on disbur

The Economic Times 31 Mar 2026 8:51 pm

US Stocks: Apellis shares double on Biogen's $5.6 billion buyout plan

Biogen will buy Apellis Pharmaceuticals for about $5.6 billion, adding a promising kidney disease drug to broaden its rare-disease portfolio amid

The Economic Times 31 Mar 2026 8:50 pm

Over 3 lakh PNG connections activated in March; National PNG drive extended till June 2026

Amid ongoing conflict and uncertainty over LPG imports, the Indian government is working to transition 60 lakh LPG consumers to piped natural gas

The Hindu Businessline 31 Mar 2026 8:49 pm

Govt plans to list ANRF onSocialStockExchange

The Foundation is meant to support both fundamental and mission-oriented research work

The Hindu Businessline 31 Mar 2026 8:34 pm

How do I secure my business recipe and brand for the next generation?

A 70-year-old soft drink entrepreneur seeks advice on passing on his recipe, brand name, logo and other intellectual property to his children thr

Livemint 31 Mar 2026 8:31 pm

PM Modi lands at Deesa airbase, signals operationalisation near Pakistan border

The base is expected to enhance Indias surveillance, response capability, and combat readiness along the western frontier, while also boosting lo

The Hindu Businessline 31 Mar 2026 8:31 pm

Mindspace REIT expands Chennai presence with 2,541 crore office acquisition

This is Mindspace REITs second acquisition in Chennai since listing and takes its total acquisitions to 6.6 msf valued at around 8,800 crore

The Hindu Businessline 31 Mar 2026 8:30 pm

IMD forecasts more heatwave days in May-June compared to a cooler April

While April rainfall may exceed normal levels, heat stress could impact key crops, prompting advisories for farmers to mitigate potential yield l

The Hindu Businessline 31 Mar 2026 8:25 pm

Amaravati to be declared new capital of Andhra Pradesh

The proposed bill will be effective retroactively from June 2, 2024

The Hindu Businessline 31 Mar 2026 8:20 pm

US consumer confidence inches up despite soaring gas prices brought on by war in Iran

U.S. consumer confidence inched higher in March despite soaring energy prices brought on by the war in Iran.

The Economic Times 31 Mar 2026 8:15 pm

Bots in the poll battlefield from sentiment tracking to targeted messaging

From generating digital posters in a jiffy to decoding data, AI has entered political war rooms as a mainstream campaign tool

The Hindu Businessline 31 Mar 2026 8:15 pm

Exit-heavy IPO pipeline runs into valuation resistance as deadlines near

High OFS components and softer unlisted prices widen gap between sellers and investors

The Hindu Businessline 31 Mar 2026 8:11 pm

India cuts sugar allocation for April amid low demand, 15.6 million tonnes released in 7 months

Volume allocated for sale lower than a year ago and also less than the quota permitted in April 2024

The Hindu Businessline 31 Mar 2026 7:57 pm

Electric 4-wheeler registrations up 88% in FY26; Tata Motors lead narrows amid rising competition

Market leader Tata Motors retained the top position but saw its market share decline to 38.7 per cent in FY26 from 53.3 per cent a year ago

The Hindu Businessline 31 Mar 2026 7:52 pm

Valuation Watch: 10 large-cap stocks with sky-high PE ratios

A high P/E ratio reflects stock prices rising faster than earnings, signaling growth expectations or possible overvaluation. A valuation scan hig

The Economic Times 31 Mar 2026 7:51 pm

US Stocks: Unilever, McCormick strike deal to create $65 billion food giant; shares fall

Unilever will merge its food business with spice maker McCormick, it said on Tuesday, creating a company worth around $65 billion in the second-l

The Economic Times 31 Mar 2026 7:48 pm

New Income Tax Act 2025: Breaking down benefits for individuals

As per the Income Tax Act 2025, which comes into effect from April 1, 2026, Forms 15G and 15H merged into a single unified Form 121; Form 26AS re

The Hindu 31 Mar 2026 7:45 pm

Warren Buffett not done yet: Berkshire legend talks about tiny new investment post CEO exit

Warren Buffett remains actively involved in Berkshire Hathaway investment decisions despite stepping down as CEO. He collaborates with Greg Abel,

The Economic Times 31 Mar 2026 7:45 pm

Indias 5G subscriber base to exceed 1-billion by 2031: Nokia report

Says average monthly mobile data consumption per user increased to over 31 GB in 2025 against 27.5 GB per user in 2024

The Hindu Businessline 31 Mar 2026 7:39 pm

Fund raise via IPO hit another high of 1.79 lakh crore in FY26

The largest mainboard IPO in FY26 was Tata Capital (15,512 crore), followed by HDB Financial Services (12,500 crore) and LG Electronics (11,605 c

The Hindu Businessline 31 Mar 2026 7:39 pm

GST liability on intermediary services shifts to recipient from supplier

Simultaneously, CBIC has introduced major e-commerce export and courier reforms, scrapping the 10 lakh cap and easing returns to boost ease of do

The Hindu Businessline 31 Mar 2026 7:35 pm

India's airline industry in focus after IndiGo names Willie Walsh as new CEO

With Walsh at the helm, IndiGo aims to strengthen its dominance in a competitive market, as other airlines like Air India and Akasa Air also ramp

The Hindu Businessline 31 Mar 2026 7:29 pm

Popular duty remission scheme for exporters extended till September 30

RoDTEP extension offers relief amidWest Asia disruptions, but exporters make a case for a longer policy horizon to avoid uncertainty

The Hindu Businessline 31 Mar 2026 7:29 pm

Powering growth: J&K eyes hydropower expansion by 2035 amid IWT shift

Draft Hydel Policy 2025 also proposes incentivising smaller river-based projects and expanding private investment, while requiring developers to

The Hindu Businessline 31 Mar 2026 7:28 pm

Your gold jewellery in bank lockers may not be fully insured. Here's how you can truly secure it

Indian households hold 25,000 to 30,000 tonnes of gold, mostly in jewellery and coins, with significant wealth gains from rising gold prices. Her

Livemint 31 Mar 2026 7:24 pm

India extends zero duty import of pigeon pea and black matpe, retains 30% tariff on yellow peas till March 2027

Trade says the policy will provide long-term visibility; IPGA chairman sees 2026-27 imports at over 5 million tonnes

The Hindu Businessline 31 Mar 2026 7:22 pm

Who is Willie Walsh, the new IndiGo CEO?

A veteran airline executive with more than 40 years in aviation, Walsh is due to take over by August 3, after his term as head of the global airl

The Hindu Businessline 31 Mar 2026 7:11 pm

MFs allowed to keep retirement, childrens funds alive

Prepares for expense ratio cut; new regulations from April 1

The Hindu Businessline 31 Mar 2026 7:05 pm

RBI extends export credit relief till June 30 amid West Asia crisis

On Tuesday, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) said it has been receiving representations from various stakeholders regarding difficulties in adheri

The Hindu Businessline 31 Mar 2026 7:03 pm

Market Trading Guide: Buy DMart & IPCA Laboratories on Wednesday for short-term gains up to 14%. Heres why

Nifty may see a rebound from Wednesday as analysts spot hidden bullish signals, with short-term buy ideas on IPCA Labs and DMart offering up to 1

The Economic Times 31 Mar 2026 6:54 pm

Secretarial Reshuffle: Chanchal Kumar to be new I&B Secretary, Rohit Kansal to join as new Rural Development Secretary

The government announced the promotion of four high-ranking officials in a major bureaucratic restructuring

The Hindu Businessline 31 Mar 2026 6:49 pm

Investors lose Rs 51 lakh crore in stock markets since Iran war; Sensex slumps 11%

Dalal Street investors have lost a whopping Rs 51 lakh crore from their wealth since the West Asia conflict began late last month, with the BSE b

The Economic Times 31 Mar 2026 6:49 pm

30 mineral blocks made operational in FY 2025-26: Govt

Majority of the blocks made operational are from Gujarat

The Hindu 31 Mar 2026 6:46 pm

How an Indian LPG Tanker Escaped Hormuz via an Unusual Route

Irans Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps instructed the tanker to navigate a narrow channel north of Larak Island off Irans coast

Deccan Chronicle 31 Mar 2026 6:33 pm

Andhra govt to provide free electricity to weavers, powerlooms

Eligible handloom weaver families are projected to save approximately 8,640 per year, while powerloom operators could save up to 21,600 annually

The Hindu Businessline 31 Mar 2026 6:32 pm

Mumbai metros former boss Ashwini Bhide becomes citys first woman civic chief

She takes over from incumbent Bhushan Gagrani who retired from government service

The Hindu Businessline 31 Mar 2026 6:13 pm

Indian real estate needs capital to scale and grow

As demand consolidates and developers expand, investors say rising reliance on formal funding will shape housing, office and new asset classes

Livemint 31 Mar 2026 6:12 pm

Defence Ministry signs 1,950 crore deal with BEL for mountain radars

Developed by DRDO, the Arudhra-based radars will be deployed in high-altitude regions like Jammu and Kashmir and the Northeast to enhance surveil

The Hindu Businessline 31 Mar 2026 6:01 pm

Nokia flags rising telecom gear costs in India amid supply chain pressures

Nokia is flagging increased costs for Indian telecom equipment due to the West Asia war-related supply chain disruptions and AI-driven memory chi

Livemint 31 Mar 2026 5:56 pm

MATEXIL expects raw material prices to stay elevated

The conflict in West Asia has led to spike in crude oil prices and impacted the cost of key raw materials including polymers

The Hindu Businessline 31 Mar 2026 5:49 pm

Shifting rivalries and new entrants sharpen high-profile contests across Tamil Nadu

As DMK-AIADMK rivalries evolve, BJPs expanding footprint and Vijays entry add new dimensions to the contest

The Hindu Businessline 31 Mar 2026 5:47 pm

Indians use 31GB mobile data monthly, 47% users on 5G

India's average monthly mobile data consumption per user has surpassed the 31GB mark in 2025, a significant increase from 27.5GB in 2024.

NewsBytes 31 Mar 2026 5:32 pm

Trump says nations upset by high fuel prices should go get your own oil' amid strait closure

Trump expressed his frustration toward allies that have been unwilling to help the US reopen the critical passageway in a social media post

The Hindu Businessline 31 Mar 2026 5:20 pm

Sensex gives zero returns in 2 years: Should you hold?

India's equity markets have been lackluster over the last two years, with the benchmark Sensex now hovering near a two-year low. The index has de

NewsBytes 31 Mar 2026 5:19 pm

Natural rubber prices rise to 221/kg on tight supply, global cues

West Asia tensions and surging crude oil prices also help the uptrend

The Hindu Businessline 31 Mar 2026 5:19 pm

Netafim launches AI-enabled automated dosing machines

It is designed to enable optimal fertigation management through advanced AI-powered automated dosing technology

The Hindu Businessline 31 Mar 2026 5:17 pm

ACME signs 20,000 crore green ammonia deal with SECI for 10 years

The company will set up a production facility in Odisha, supplying fertiliser plants across multiple states, marking a key step in scaling Indias

The Hindu Businessline 31 Mar 2026 5:12 pm

West Asia war can shave off 1 pc point from Indias GDP growth projections: EY

New Delhi: Indias real GDP growth for the next fiscal could erode by around 1 percentage point, while retail inflation could rise by about 1.5 pe

The Siasat Daily 31 Mar 2026 4:39 pm

Bulls to return after March massacre? Elara sees limited downside for Nifty after 11% crash amid Iran-US war

After an 11% March crash driven by the escalating IranUS conflict, Elara Securities says the Nifty may have limited downside ahead. Historical da

The Economic Times 31 Mar 2026 4:38 pm

IndiGo Appoints William Walsh as New CEO Amid Regulatory Approval

New Delhi, March 31: IndiGos parent company, InterGlobe Aviation Limited, has appointed William Walsh as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), p

Morningstar 31 Mar 2026 4:34 pm

Sebi cracks down on Elitecon International, bars promoters from market for manipulation

Sebi passed an interim order against Elitecon International and barred key promoters over alleged misleading disclosures, governance lapses and s

The Economic Times 31 Mar 2026 4:34 pm