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Tennis legend Leander Paes joins BJP just ahead of Assembly elections in West Bengal
Paes joining the BJP has marked a notable shift, given his earlier association with the Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool Congress
Indian tech start-ups raised $9.1 bn in 2025, a 23% YoY increase: Nasscom-Zinnov analysis
The countrys tech start-ups at a strategic inflection point as funding rises to $9.1 bn: Nasscom- Zinnov report analysis
RCB, RR sale set to reshape commercials of IPL ecosystem
The deals set stage for r higher expectations from the next media rights auction cycle of the T20 league
Engineering exports in February rise 12.9%, but West Asia crisis could take its toll in March
Exports to the US, UAE decline during the month, but shipments to China double
Civil society warns of WTO reform capture as MC14 opens in Yaound
Attempts to dilute development mandate, shrink policy space for poorer nations and skew rule-making in favour of major economies need to be thwar
As global fertilizer prices head north, India looks to include price while signing deals
Such a move will help in overcoming volatility in fertilizer prices as being witnessed now
Opposition joins hands with govt to present united front during West Asia crisis
The broad understanding emerged between the opposition and government during an all-party meeting convened by the government on Wednesday
India, Chile review progress in proposed trade pact talks ahead of WTO meet
US-Iran war: Why India is facing an LPG crisis explained in charts
India grapples with a severe cooking gas shortage, driven by Middle East conflict-induced import disruptions. Long queues and panic buying plague
SEBI calls-on tech players to fight finfluencers
SEBI launched a tick mark in collaboration with Google which would appear next to applications of intermediaries
Indias Data Centre Capacity to grow 4x by 2030: CareEdge Ratings
Indias co-location Data Centre capacity has registered major growth since FY21 and doubled to 1.2 GW during FY22FY25
Crude-linked cost surge hits real estate, construction expenses may rise 1012%
Steel prices have surged roughly 20%, PVC pipe prices are up 25%, while petroleum-dependent materials such as tiles are also under pressure
AIADMKs Edapaddi Palaniswami kicks off 2026 campaign with Mylapore rally
The party supremo blended his poll promises with attack on the DMK rule
CBIC introduces payment aggregator for duty payout
With this, credit card or debit card or Unified Payment Interface (IIPI) can now be used for customs duty payment.
Elitecon promotes smart, sustainable farming with CSR initiatives
The initiative aims to introduce precision agriculture technologies and resource-efficient farming practices in the tobacco-growing regions of An
EFT partners with BSPL to produce E610P agriculture drone
A media statement said that EFT has officially commenced Make in India production of the E610P agricultural drone, with BSPL serving as the desig
Niti Aayog turns down Tata, M&M, JSW MGs request on definition of ZEVs
Indian Federation of Green Energy thanks Niti Aayog for not coming under any pressure
Gov introduces FCRA amendments as financial bill; opposition flags concern
Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, which seeks to provide oversight framework over foreign funding, enhance transparency and
Lok Sabha gives nod to two retrospective amendments in I-T Act
The amendments reinforce the policy intent of decriminalising minor and procedural non-compliances
WTO MC14: India to prioritise food security, policy space, development concerns
New Delhi supports facilitating investment flows to developing countries, LDCs but there is no change in its opposition to IFDA proposal at the W
South tech hub Hyderabad reshape Indias urban economy: Report
Hyderabad/Bengaluru: The two southern tech hubsBengaluru and Hyderabadnow power over half of Indias urban growth momentum, reshaping jobs, consum
SEBI, Google roll out verified badge for investment apps to curb fraud
Over 600 broker apps on Play Store tagged; move aimed at helping investors distinguish genuine platforms from fakes
CCPA warns of action against restaurant, hotels levying additional fuel-related charges
The Central Consumer Protection Authority has termed it the practice an unfair trade practice under theConsumer Protection Act, 2019
AIADMK unveils constituency-wise NDA seat-sharing for 2026 polls
Of the 234 Assembly constituencies, the AIADMK will contest 169 seats, leaving 65 constituencies to the seven alliance partners, including the BJ
TVS Holdings declares interim dividend
The record date for the purpose of interim dividend will be April 2, 2026
MM Forgings board approves fundraising plan
The shares of MM Forgings closed the trading day at 421.25, up 1.29 per cent on the BSE
Bernstein, UBS trim Nifty targets as West Asia conflict clouds outlook
While most firms believe the domestic structural story remains intact, near-term market direction is seen hinging on the duration of geopolitical
More western disturbances seen, may cap mercury levelover North-West, Central India
US agency suggests cooler than normal weather may persist into April, prevent heat-up of land
From crop failure to code-led farming: An entrepreneur bets big on AI to grow high-value crops
Vivek Raj wants to make farming as predictable as manufacturing so that a farmer can plan crop yields, timelines and income with near certainty
PMJDY crosses 3 lakh cr-mark in total balance
Jan Dhan accounts logged a total balance of 3,02,778 crore as on March 11, against 2.6 lakh crore in year-ago period
SEBI fills WTM vacancy with KV Ramana Murty
Former defence accounts official appointed to board; portfolio reshuffle likely
Sugar prices may stay firm on tight inventories, says Ind-Ra
The development comes amid shrinking spreads and oversupply are straining ethanol profitability
Strikes fade, industry rises: Rajeeve pitches new narrative for Kerala
Industries Minister P Rajeeve has positioned himself as a key architect of Keralas attempt to rebrand itself as an investor-friendly destination
SEBI proposes IT Resilience Index to enhance market infrastructure oversight
The proposed index would offer a structured, system-driven mechanism to assess the health and robustness of IT systems across stock exchanges, cl
Indias emergency oil stockpile covers less than 10 days of demand: Report
Indias strategic crude oil reserve can cover just 9.5 days of demand at full capacity, with current stock levels showing the buffer is substantia
Is early NDA consolidation putting INDIA Bloc on the back foot in Puducherry?
The defining feature of the campaign remains the contrast in momentum an NDA that consolidated early versus an INDIA bloc that took longer to se
The company is aggressively pursuing a 0.5 million tpa (mtpa) capacity expansion. Detailed project report is expected to be ready by June/July 20
Maharashtra plans multi-department panel to tackle recurring onion crisis
It has been tasked with recommending immediate interventions to support farmers hit by falling prices, while also outlining long-term strategies
Delay in FSSAI finalising front of pack labelling rules unusual by its own norm
Reforms driven by conviction, not compulsion; Budget backs middle class, MSMEs: FM
The government has laid down a clear glide path to reduce the debt-to-GDP ratio to 50 per cent by 2030-31, says Nirmala Sitharaman
Lulu airlifts 50 tonnes of fresh vegetables from Kochi to Kuwait
Besides supporting farmers and workers in the agri-export sector, the initiative also helps stabilise supply chains and reinforce market confiden
Rocketlaneraises $60 Million in Series C to power professional services automation with AI
The funding also follows a year of strong momentum for Rocketlane, during which the company grew its revenue 2.25X times
Gujarat loses 45% of central grants in FY25: CAG report
Over the longer term, total central grants to Gujarat have nearly halved since FY21, falling 48 per cent from 27,178 crore to 14,127 crore in FY2
Maharashtra government reviews VRS row at Bajaj Electronics unit in Nashik
A section of workers has claimed that the VRS scheme, rolled out in February 2024, was not entirely voluntary and involved elements of pressure
6 practical strategies to keep credit card spending in check and stay debt-free
Smart credit card usage requires discipline through spending limits, regular tracking, full repayments, low utilisation, fewer cards, and automat
Slow, but steady start for SIFs; amass 9,712 crore AUM in six months
The hybrid long-short fund has been the most popular with six schemes managing asset of 7,389 crore
India buys first Iran LPG cargo in years after U.S. eases sanctions, sources say
Sanctioned tanker Aurora carrying Iranian LPG is expected to shortly reach the west coast port of Mangalore, the sources told Reuters and LSEG da
No power tariff hike in Andhra Pradesh in 2026-27, says state regulatory body
Around 1.13 crore domestic consumers would be protected from tariff increase as a result of the move
SEBI conflict code overhaul seen pragmatic, but transparency, enforcement gaps remain
Experts back tighter norms; raise concerns on internal disclosures, recusal-heavy design and indirect holdings
ASMS inks pact with two US firms to develop tech-driven aquaculture and fisheries ecosystems India
The initiative falls under ASMSs Project AVIO Agritech strategy, which targets expansion into fisheries, water resource management, and climate-l
Arkade Developers launches 230 crore luxury project in Goregaon West, stock closes up 1.93%
The development is Arkades eighth residential project in the Goregaon-Malad corridor, a market the Mumbai-based developer has been systematically
Stock markets rally for second day as crude drops on hopes of de-escalation in West Asia war
Tech Mahindra, Power Grid, Tata Consultancy Services and Bharat Electronics were the laggards and the Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, tank
Indias future is in manufacturing, deep tech, and skills building: Himanshu Shah
Paisalo Digital adds Indian Overseas Bank to Its BC network
The new partnership adds a 3rd public-sector bank to Paisalos network; the NBFC delivers last-mile banking services including account opening, de
Ceigall India signs 337 MW solar PPAs in Maharashtra, stock closes up 3.85%
The agreements were signed through two wholly owned subsidiaries Ceigall Green Energy MH1 Limited and Ceigall Green Energy MH2 Limited on March
Cabinet extends IVFRT 3.0 scheme for 5 years to make immigration faster, safer and more efficient
The price of a days work: Inside Indias smouldering industrial death traps
Fires are laying waste to factories, hotels, markets and informal units in slums across India, taking a heavy toll on workers and bringing econom
DA hike: Could Union Cabinet announce increase today? Here's how much salary jump to expect
High expectations surround a Cabinet announcement on Dearness Allowance hike this month. It is anticipated to provide financial relief amid risin
No-buy days and cart pauses: How Gen Z is reshaping money habits
From no-buy periods to 24-hour cart pauses, social media is reshaping how young Indians save and spendsimplifying money habits, but also raising
Constitution makers knew what they were doing: FM Sitharaman defends Centres cess collections
Speaking in the Lok Sabha, Ms. Sitharaman also said that the Centre was sending more to the States than it collected from cesses and surcharges.
Rupee closes at record low of 94.05 against US dollar
MUMBAI, Mar 25: The rupee slumped 29 paise to close at record low of 94.05 (provisional) against the US dollar on Wednesday as heavy FII outflows
Rupee closes at record low of 94.05 against U.S. dollar
The Sensex surged by 1,205 points, or 1.63%, to 75,273.45 points, while Nifty was up 394.05 points, or 1.72%, to 23,306.45
Gold surges 4% as ceasefire hopes drive Indias second straight ally
The BSE Sensex gained 1,205 points or 1.63% to close at 75,273.45, while the Nifty 50 advanced 394 points or 1.72% to settle at 23,306.45
Assam elections 2026: BJP releases first list of 88 candidates, CM Sarma to contest from Jalukbari
Polling for 126 assembly constituencies will be held on April 9, while counting will be on May 4
Chinas GMO rejection of Indian rice: trade dispute, quality issue, or something else?
Experts wonder on the possibility of such a rejection as India does not grow any GM food
Omaxe names cricket stand after Harmanpreet Kaur at Dwarka Stadium
The stand, located in the North Pavilion Lower Bowl of the 30,000-seater venue, will have over 1,500 seats and serve as Indias first dedicated Pi
Cabinet approves UDAN 2.0 at Rs 28,840 crore to expand regional air connectivity
IIT Ropars Annam.AI to set up weather intelligence network
Starts deploying 100 advanced weather stations in Punjab
Availability of agro-chemicals, fertilisers, seeds reviewed by Shivraj
The Minister asked officials to play a proactive role during this time of crisis, according to a statement issued by the agriculture ministry
Bank holiday on Ram Navmi: Are banks open or closed on March 26 and 27; check state-wise list
Bank customers must check holiday schedules before visiting branches this week. Closures will occur due to festivals and state holidays. RBI guid
Modified UDAN scheme gets Cabinet nod; over 28,000 crore outlay approved
businessline was the first to report on revamped framework, funding structure
Urban Companys Udaan initiative lifts women professionals earnings by 14% through 2-wheeler access
The companys Udaan initiative provides an end-to-end mobility ecosystem covering riding training, licensing support, financing access, and two-wh
Just 3 satellites of the Indian Regional Navigational Satellite System-1F have operational atomic clocks, as against a requirement of at least 4
The world is panicked over oil. Canada sees opportunity.
Asia could become a prime buyer of Canadian energy.
Punjab indutry and power minister Sanjeev Arora, told Mint that the state has got an investment of about 57,000 crore with big-ticket names like
Stock market holiday on March 26: Will NSE, BSE remain shut for trading on Ram Navmi?
Investors can note that Dalal Street will observe a holiday on March 26 for Ram Navmi, as per the exchange's official calendar. This early pause
Lok Sabha passes Finance Bill 2026 with 32 Government amendments
After the Rajya Sabha approves the Bill, the Budget process for 2026-27 will be complete.
UAE remote work policy amid rains and storm: Private sector weather guidelines explained
Unstable weather in the UAE prompts questions about mandatory remote work for private sector employees. While not automatically mandated, authori
60 million barrels of Russian crude booked by Indian refiners amid global supply strain
Indian refiners have significantly increased purchases of Russian crude, securing around 60 million barrels for the upcoming month amidst Middle
Bain Capital to launch open offer for stake in Manappuram Finance on April 6
The US private equity firm is offering 236 per Manappuram Finance share, plus an additional 12.29 apiece as per regulatory requirement
TGSRTC offers 30 pc discount on Metro Deluxe, AC buses amid fuel pump rush
Hyderabad:The Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TGSRTC) announced on Wednesday, March 25, a 30 per cent fare reduction on its Metro Del
Bernstein warns rupee could breach 98/USD, cuts Nifty target on Iran conflict risks
Bernsteins base case is for hostilities in the Middle East to conclude within a month, while its bear case bakes in the war extending for a year
Alert for tenants: March is your last window to deduct TDS on rent
The tax department has started looking closely into TDS defaulters on rent. Last year, the department sent notices to taxpayers who claimed HRA o
