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Telangana wants ban on herbcide Paraquat
The State government said that the use of highly toxic chemicals like Paraquat contradicted sustainable and natural farming methods
West Asia crisis compounds stress for textile exporters
The ongoing LPG supply constraints are disrupting industrial operations and migrant labourers
AP Science City inks MoU with CSIR-NIScPR
The objective of MoU was tostrengthen science popularisation and promotecollaborative research
NHAI nears FY26 monetisation target, Raises 28,307 cr
InvIT round-5 along with TOT bundles push NHAI close to annual target
Govt opens two-month emergency window to sell kerosene for cooking, lighting
This notification shall come into force with immediate effect and shall remain in force for a period of 60 days or until further orders, whicheve
XED withdraws GIFT City IPO due to tepid response from investors amidst global crisis
The issue had already been delayed earlier due to Gulf region tensions, highlighting the impact of global uncertainty on cross-border fundraising
NSE begins IPO process, seeks shareholder interest for OFS participation
Exchange invites EOI to identify selling shareholders; response deadline April 27
Cotton prices rise above MSP levels on strong demand
CCI hiked sale price by 1,300 per candy on Monday in line with global price, strong demand
Rentomojos 150 crore IPO plan hit by legal challenge from former co-founder, seeks NCLT intervention
The petition filed on March 25 seeks to halt the companys proposed 150 crore issue, and it has not yet been scheduled for a hearing
IBC Amendments target delays, governance; experts see gains but urge balance on litigation risks
The Lok Sabha on Monday passed the IBC amendment Bill, reworked with inclusion of all 11 suggestions given by the Select Committee, alongside add
Gaming firm Nazara Tech to raise Rs 500 crore via warrants
Gaming and sports media firm Nazara Technologies on Monday said its board has approved a proposal to raise Rs 500 crore through a preferential is
XED, India's first GIFT city IPO, withdraws issue after weak demand
XED Executive Development, the first company from India's low-tax GIFT City to launch an initial public offering, has withdrawn the IPO after del
Summer heat, cricket season put beer demand on fast track
Consumers also tend to move towards cans and larger pack formats. In on-trade, outlets see higher throughput per table, especially during evening
Vijay launches Tamil Nadu poll campaign, targets DMK in fiery speech
Banking on strong youth support, Vijay aims to challenge Tamil Nadus traditional DMK-AIADMK political dominance while marking a high-profile elec
Gov considering bringing unorganised sector workers under EPFO, ESIC
The Ministry in its deliberations is also considering online industry for pension in the near future, Minister of State for Labour and Employment
RGI urges accurate responses ahead of Census 2027 rollout, assures data confidentiality
The first phase of the Census 2027 will start from April 1 and conclude in September across all 36 states and UTs except West Bengal since the st
CSIR transfers bio-bitumen technology; industry seeks buyback assurance
The technology promises environmental benefits, including reduced stubble burning and lower carbon emissions, while also creating additional inco
Kerala church raises concerns over FCRA amendment
BJP faces political heat in Kerala; Several bishops of the Syro-Malabar Church, one of the most influential Christian denominations in the State,
Fiscal deficit touches 80% of RE in April-February
This is lower than 13.5 lakh crore or 86 per cent of estimates recorded during the year-ago period
Brokers avoid broad hikes as STT rate change nears
Zerodha caps brokerage increase to clients without sufficient margins to offset funding costs
The move will also help address compliance and insurance related issues
The Finance Ministry has released the latest interest rates for the first quarter of the new financial year FY 2026-27 from April to June. The in
Indias insurers to adopt Ind AS from April 1, 2026: IRDAI
The introduction of Ind AS aims to enhance consistency, transparency, and comparability in financial reporting across the insurance sector
Modi controlling Kerala CM like Trump controls him: Rahul Gandhi
Addressing a rally in Adoor, Rahul Gandhi lashed out at the corruption and misgovernance of the Left Democratic Front (LDF) government
Indian govt expects to meet 39 million tonnes of kharif 2026 fertilizer demand
The country has over 18 million tonnes (mt) of fertilizsers stock as of now against 14.7 mt in the year-ago period
Zetwerk eyes nearly 500 cr pre-IPO round, files draft papers confidentially
Zetwerk has evolved from an industrial goods marketplace into a global contract manufacturing player spanning sectors from electronics and aerosp
Steady fall in gold prices trigger top-up concerns for gold-backed lenders
Gold prices have plunged 15 per cent so far this month amid the war between the US and Iran
Turnaround Story: 4 stocks shift from loss to profit in Q3
Four Nifty500 companiesGraphite India, CreditAccess Grameen, One97 Communications and Nuvoco Vistasreported strong turnarounds in December 2025 q
Kashmir farmers struggle as fuel sales in cans halt amid panic buying
Orchards are sprayed with an estimated 7,750 metric tonnes of fungicides and 3,186 metric tonnes of insecticides each year
Indias electric mobility transition must be inclusive, economically sustainable: Kumaraswamy
Light Electric-Vehicle Acceleration Forum (LEAF) can serve as a model on how collaboration can drive meaningful change across the entire ecosyste
Brokers Call: Coal India (Buy)
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No one knows which asset class will do well. Nithin Kamath tells what 99% investors should do
Nithin Kamath says predicting winning asset classes is futile, urging investors to diversify and stay invested long-term amid volatility. Weak ma
JDA and capital gains: What happens when family members co-own property
When a property is settled among family members before a joint development deal, can capital gains be fully exempt if each retains a flat? Heres
Telangana passes Bill mandating welfare for gig workers
Hyderabad: In a step towards protecting the rights of gig workers, the Telangana Assembly on Monday, March 30, passed the Telangana Platform-Base
Home loan after 60: 5 ways pensioners can boost credit score, improve approval chances
Improving credit score after 60 can ease home loan approvals, with simple steps like timely repayments, and joint applications helping pensioners
India 10-year bond yield tops 7%, sees biggest monthly surge in 9 years
The rupee plunged to a low of 95.21 against the dollar on Monday, while stocks also tanked
Investors lose Rs 1.34 lakh cr in FY26 as Sensex slumps 7%, Nifty ends 5% lower; PSU banks shine
Indian markets ended FY26 in the red amid global uncertainty and domestic pressures, with Nifty falling over 5% and Sensex declining 7%. Persiste
Sitharaman defends IBC citing higher recoveries and post-resolution performance of firms
Replying to the debate on the Insolvency and Bankruptcy (Amendment) Bill 2026 in Lok Sabha, the Finance Minister said the reason for bringing in
Nifty posts worst FY26 close as West Asia war enters week five, Rupee bleeds past 95
The Sensex fell 1,636 points, while the Nifty opened at 22,549, peaked at 22,714, and then dropped to 22,283
HDFC Bank ex-chair breaks silence on sudden resignation
Atanu Chakraborty, the former part-time chairman of HDFC Bank, has clarified his reason for resigning on March 18.
India maintains 100% natural gas supply; 95% LPG bookings done online, says govt
Officials said refineries are operating normally and crude inventories are sufficient, despite instances of panic buying at some outlets.
Indias slow dispute resolution is costing up to 2% of GDP, deterring investors
Experts say weak contract enforcement locks up capital and raises business costs, with alternative dispute resolution and technology offering onl
PropShare Celestia's 244-cr IPO to open on Apr 10
PropShare Celestia is the third SM REIT launched by Property Share Investment Trust
Trump warns Iran to keep Strait of Hormuz open or face US action
In a social media post, Trump said the US could target Irans oil wells, power plants and Kharg Island if a deal is not reached soon
Stock markets slump over 2 pc as West Asia war enters 5th week; end FY26 with losses
MUMBAI, Mar 30: Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty ended the last trading session of the 2025-26 fiscal year sharply lower on Monday as th
No design, no subsidy: Government draws red line for electronics firms
Rs 7,104 crore approvals cleared, but Vaishnaw warns funds may be withheld without local design push
MS Dhoni backs AI storytelling platform Kuku
Former Indian cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni has invested in Kuku, a mobile-first artificial intelligence (AI)-driven storytelling platform
Explosion triggers major fire at chemical unit in Satara MIDC, heavy losses reported
Officials said the exact cause of the explosion is under investigation
Centres fiscal deficit at 80.4% of FY26 target by February: CGA data
Indias mustard production rises 3.6% in 2025-26 on higher acreage
The area under cultivation increased to 93.91 lakh hectares, while yields improved slightly due to favourable weather and better agronomic practi
India's industrial output rises 5.2% year-on-year in February
India's industrial output witnessed a jump in February 2026, with the Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by 5.2% year-on-year.
NASAs Artemis II mission: Full timeline of the 10-day Moon journey
NASAs Artemis II mission will send four astronauts on a 10-day journey around the Moon, marking the first crewed lunar mission since Apollo and t
A structured personal finance plan for FY27 helps manage taxes, investments and spending with ease, ensuring disciplined money management, timely
Sri Lanka raises power tariffs as Iran war drives up energy costs
The hike is part of IMF-mandated reforms requiring cost-reflective pricing to stabilise state-run utilities
Bajaj Finserv, HDFC Bank among 7 Sensex stocks that hit 52-week lows; slip up to 18% in a month
Centre clears 1st rare-earth magnet unit in 7,100cr electronics push
The Indian government has approved 29 projects worth 7,104 crore under the Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS).
Maharashtra govt vows to ensure 100% PNG connectivity for industries in Pune
Maintaining industrial production amid the current war-like situation is crucial for the states economy
Internal buying push up sales percentage at Coonoor Tea auctions
Traders attribute the sales increase to the business commitments as part of for the financial year ending
Stock markets slump over 2% as West Asia war enters 5th week; end FY26 with losses
Declining for the second day in a row, the 30-share BSE Sensex tumbled 1,635.67 points or 2.22% to settle at 71,947.55. During the day, it plunge
Vaishnaw warns electronics manufacturers of losing incentives if targets not met
Gives 15-day deadline to the industry to update on 4 key parameters -- product design, Six Sigma standards, talent development and local sourcing
DMK is a strong voice of dissent as BJP targets regional parties, says MP Thamizhachi Thangapandian
On actor Vijays political entry, she questioned his strategy and ideological clarity
The unplanned expense in your 50s: Paying for ageing parents care
Geriatric care mainly has two recurring expenses: round the clock care and medical costs.
Sensex tanks 1,635 points, investors lose nearly 10 lakh crore
The Indian equity markets witnessed a massive sell-off on Monday, with the Sensex crashing over 1,600 points and the Nifty falling below the cruc
American Airlines flight turn out to be bus-ride, passengers shocked
American Airlines has come under fire for using busses as a mode of transport on certain routes, as part of its Landline service.
IIP data: Industrial output rises 5.2% in February, manufacturing leads recovery
Share Market Highlights: Sensex, Nifty tumble over 2% as FY26 closes on a weak note
Sensex, Nifty updates on 30 March 2026: Indian markets closed sharply lower in the final session of FY26, dragged by rising crude oil prices, Wes
Indias AprilFebruary fiscal deficit at Rs 12.53 lakh crore, narrows on-year to 80.4% of FY26 aim
Indias fiscal deficit for the first eleven months of this fiscal year through February stood at Rs 12.5 lakh crore (about $132 billion), or 80.4%
Deal talk, strategic drift: UDFs advantage narrows as LDF rebuilds base
Analysts note that the LDFs ability to absorb criticism without fracturing internally contrasts sharply with the UDFs ongoing factional tensions
Indian rupee hits record low past 95/USD as relief from RBI's FX curbs proves fleeting
The Indian rupee fell to a record low for the third straight session on Monday, finding only fleeting relief from the central bank's tightening o
Rupee plunge, surging swaps push India 10-year bond yield to 7% after nearly two years
Indian government bonds extended their selloff on Monday, closing out a rough financial year, on bets that a protracted Middle East war would upe
Indian banks face widespread closures this week due to festivals and annual account settlements. Several states will see branches shut on March 3
Indias industrial growth rises to 5.2% in February, led by manufacturing
Manufacturing grew 6%, while mining and electricity expanded 3.1% and 2.3%, respectively
Indias industrial growth rises to 5.2% in February from 4.8% in January
February 2026 marked a pivotal moment for India's industrial sector, which saw a 5.2 percent increase in the Index of Industrial Production year-
The government is set to review its electronics manufacturing scheme. Beneficiaries must invest in product design and achieve Six Sigma standards
Rupee at 95: Worst-case scenario of 100 moves closer; how bad is it for markets?
The Indian rupee slipped past 95 against the US dollar, driven by structural imbalances, foreign outflows, and high oil prices. RBI-imposed limit
Perks to loans: What changes for salaried employees from April
Starting April 1, 2026, salaried employees in India will witness major changes in their corporate perks.
Delhis factory count rises but jobs lag, signalling shift in industrial growth
Delhi's factories have increased, but job growth in its industrial sector remains slow. This indicates a gradual recovery after the Covid-19 pand
India's economic fundamentals strong, rupee doing 'absolutely fine': FM Nirmala Sitharaman
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman stated India's economic fundamentals are strong. The Indian rupee is performing well against the US dollar co
Indian rupee crashes past 95/dollar for first time
The Indian rupee hit a record low today, breaching the key psychological level of 95 against the US dollar.
UPASI to orgnaise 21st edition of Golden Leaf India Awards
This annual competition is highly anticipated by the South Indian tea community and has significantly showcased the regions quality teas globally
Will Middle East tensions affect Indian economy? What Morgan Stanley said in its report
India's economy shows strength with robust domestic demand and positive high-frequency indicators. Auto sales and credit growth are up. GST colle
Gold prices saw a relief rally on Monday, gaining Rs 2,000 per 10 gram after a massive 27% correction from lifetime highs. While geopolitical ten
Piloting the bill in the Lok Sabha, the Finance Minister said that 12 amendments are being made in the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC), whic
CERN scientists achieve first-ever transport of antimatter
Antimatter is the counterpart of matter, composed of antiparticles that have the same mass but carry opposite charge
