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Indian Railways sees rise in revenue, freight, and passenger numbers in FY26
Freight operations also reached a record 1670 million tonnes, supported by higher demand and improved efficiency.
Strait of Hormuz crisis: 23 ships attacked, 1,900 stranded, traffic falls from 130 to 6: Navy Chief
Addressing the Naval Investiture Ceremony 2026, Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi stated that the seas are no longer secondary theatres where continental
RBI may keep repo rate unchanged as inflation risks persist
Economists expect the central bank to maintain a neutral stance, with limited pass-through of fuel costs to inflation for now, while closely moni
NHAI exceeds FY26 highway construction target by 15%
Capital expenditure surpasses budgetary support with additional funding from internal resources
`This may have a direct bearing on production costs, supply chains, and export competitiveness of the pharmaceutical sector
Law stalls shift to high-density walnut farming in Jammu & Kashmir
Traditional walnut trees take 10 to 13 years to begin fruiting and require large tracts of land, limiting returns for small growers
MoD fully utilises capital outlay of 1.86 lakh cr for FY 2025-26
The overall utilisation of defence budget, including MoD(civil), and pension, during the FY 2025-26 stands at 99.62 per cent against final alloca
Indian govt to ensure no shortage of agriculture inputs during kharif season
Priority allocation of LPG/PNG has been ensured for maize seed drying through uninterrupted fuel supply; availability of hybrid maize seeds will
DA hike pushed to April: Here's how it could affect central govt salaries and pensions
Once the dearness allowance (DA) is announced, the increased salary would be transferred to the accounts of central government employees with eff
USTR flags barriers as US trade deficit with India widens 27% in 2025
NTE report cites high tariffs, NTBs, data rules and regulatory unpredictability
Uttar Pradesh sugar output down 13% in March but Indias output up 9% for the season
According to NFCSF data, there was 3 per cent drop, each during January and February, but the fall has widened to 13 per cent in March in Uttar P
The move follows a Supreme Court ruling in January, which ordered New York-based Tiger Global to pay capital gains tax on its 2018 sale of shares
Govt limits domestic jet fuel price hike to 25%, IndiGo raises surcharge
The move provides critical relief to airlines and ensures that their operating costs on domestic routes remain manageable
Kandla port overtakes Paradip to reclaim top spot among major ports with 160.11 MT cargo in FY26
Formerly known as Kandla Port Trust, DPA is one of Indias oldest and most strategic maritime gateways, located on the Gulf of Kutch in Gujarat
Want to maximise your PPF returns? Here's a simple tip to gain full benefits
The financial year 2026-27 begins today, and the Public Provident Fund (PPF) offers tax benefits and a 7.1% interest rate, making it a safe long-
Chennai Metro ridership crosses 1 crore for third time in March
The system also saw a peak daily ridership of 3,90,306 passengers, reflecting steady growth in metro usage.
Indian Railways ran 76,352 special trains in FY26; 25,000 trains operate daily: Vaishnaw
The Railways also carried a record 1,670 million tonnes of freight and reported the lowest number of accidents in 50 years, while rolling out pla
BASF strengthens India footprint with Noble Seeds acquisition
Buyout to help expand Pan-India coverage for BASF|Nunhems
New gratuity rules from 1 April: Impact on take-home pay, eligibility and calculations explained
Indian employees may receive higher gratuity payouts under the new Labour Codes, which redefine wage calculations. Here's a look at when a higher
India introduces voluntary Tea Mark quality certification scheme
Move aimed at implementing traceability, boost quality assurance
Seek concessions and subsidies to help basmati exporters overcome massive financial losses incurred since the outbreak of war
PE-VC exits down 40 per cent in FY26
Interestingly, mega deals (over $100 million) saw a marked drop both in terms of volume and deal value
Electric three-wheelers eye 710% price hikes outpacing ICE makers
Companies will look to stagger price increases to minimise the impact on demand, says Uday Narang of Omega Seiki Mobility
DA hike delayed, arrears expected in April: 5 reasons behind the unusual delay this year
The central government is expected to announce a DA hike in April 2026, benefitting over 1 crore employees and pensioners. The unusual delay is l
Two-speed CV recovery shapes Tata Motors FY26; sales rise 14%
Meanwhile, heavy truck sales stood at 1,20,056 units in FY26, up from 1,06,462 units in FY25, a 13% increase
Indian households hold 25,000-30,000 tonnes of gold, valued at nearly $5 trillion. With limited bank locker availability, experts recommend jewel
IndiGo to operate 2,000 daily domestic flights
After capacity curbs, IndiGo accelerates flights and expands network for summer demand
Have you only invested in the provident fund so far? Here's how to diversify
Despite the discipline, your portfolio lacks the diversification and high-growth potential that other asset classes can provide.
GE Shipping adds Medium Range Tanker to fleet, stock closes up 2.92%
The vessel, built in 2014, will be financed entirely from internal accruals
Intellect Design Arena secures order from major Middle Eastern logistics firm
Purple Fabric will allow intelligent ingestion andclassification of documents received via multiple channels and use LLMs, to automatically read,
NCLAT directs lower tribunal to hear Belgotex insolvency plea afresh
Allowing the Belgotex India appeal, a two-member NCLAT bench has remanded the matter back to the New Delhi bench of NCLT, directing it to pass a
Thomas Cook India secures top CRISIL rating; stock jumps over 6%
CRISIL pointed to Thomas Cook Indias leadership in travel and foreign exchange, along with its diversified presence in hospitality and attraction
Breaking the pattern: A downcycle without macro stress?
Indias latest market downturn is unusual because stock prices have corrected sharply despite a resilient macro backdrop. Unlike past cycles marke
FY27 begins: Here are the key changes from April 1 you should know
As FY27 begins on April 1, several key changes come into effect across income tax, EPF, ATM withdrawals, and investment rules, impacting salaries
TILs Mansion House brandy crosses 10 million cases
The companys stock closed at 425.75 on the NSE, up 2.31 per cent on the day, touching an intraday high of 433
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EKAs 40,000-EV capacity plan runs ahead of demand and volumes
With an order book of over 6,000 electric buses to be delivered over the next two years, the company registered 1,143 vehicles in FY26, even as p
iSprout opens 5.6 lakh sq ft office hub in Hitech City, expands footprint
Hyderabad:Managed workspace provider iSprout on Wednesday, April 1, launched a 5.6 lakh square foot enterprise-grade office facility at Minaas To
India's digital payments are getting a security boost from April 1 with stricter RBI authentication rules, requiring two-factor verification for
CoinDCX launches 100 crore cybersecurity network after impersonation-linked controversy
CoinDCX co-founders Sumit Gupta and Neeraj Khandelwal spoke about their arrests and announced the launch of the 100 crore Digital Suraksha Networ
GLP-1 drugs a breakthrough, but not without side effects: Centre
The Centre highlighted potential side effects ranging from nausea to serious conditions like pancreatitis and kidney injury, stressing that these
In tight global market, well-positioned China resells record LNG volumes
By comparison, China resold 0.82 million tons in 2025 and 0.98 million tons in 2023, the second-highest annual total on record
Pre-poll surveys show tight Kerala race, NDA may emerge potential spoiler
The ManoramaC Voter Mega Election Survey gives the UDF a narrow edge, projecting 69-81 seats in the 140-member House with a vote share of 39 per
Centre kicks off procurement season with 18,000 tonnes of wheat, targets 303 lakh tonnes
Low mandi prices and adverse weather could affect Centres 303-lakh-tonne target
Ola Electric's shares up 13% today: What's the reason?
Ola Electric Mobility's shares surged by a whopping 13.03% to 25.77 today, gaining 2.97 in trade.
Commercial LPG cylinder price hiked: Know rates in Hyderabad, other cities
Hyderabad: Commercial LPG prices were hiked on Wednesday, April 1, in Hyderabad and other Indian cities as the spike in global energy rates follo
Axis Capital initiates coverage on Meesho with 'Buy' rating; lists 3 tailwinds, key risks
Axis Capital initiates a 'Buy' on Meesho with a Rs 195 target, anticipating a 34% surge. The brokerage highlights Meesho's strong position to cap
Online travel platform Travomint files confidential IPO papers with Sebi
SNVA Traveltech Ltd, the operator of online travel platform Travomint, has submitted preliminary IPO papers to Sebi via the confidential route. T
61% of crypto futures traders are Gen Z, women participation up 20% YoY: Study
Young Indians are leading the surge in crypto derivatives trading. Gen Z traders aged 18-25 dominate new accounts. Women's participation is also
Centre grants one-year duty relief to SEZ units for domestic sales
The concessional duty structure covers a wide range of products across sectors, including chemicals, plastics, textiles, metals and other manufac
India does not plan to revive offshore mining auction in near term, sources say
India has shelved plans for deep-sea mining auctions, citing a lack of technological readiness and anticipated low bidder interest. The initial a
NSE to launch natural gas derivatives in collaboration with IGX
NSE to launch natural gas futures contracts linked to IGXs benchmark price index -- Gas IndeX of India (GIXI), reflecting pricing based on actual
Some of the changes affect credit card users, FASTag subscribers, RuPay debit cardholders. Here are some of the key revisions scheduled for imple
Jet fuel prices double, domestic, international travel to become more expensive
New Delhi: ATF or jet fuel prices more than doubled to a record Rs 2.07 lakh per kilolitre on Wednesday, April 1, but state-owned oil companies p
US pullback may trigger more volatile regional phase in Iran crisis: Report
The Ask Private Wealth briefing cautions that markets may misread such a move as de-escalation
Big Japanese companies are feeling optimistic despite the Iran war but it might not last
The positive sentiment may not fully capture the impact from the Iran war, analysts said, as Japan's Tankan survey period ended in March. Big Jap
Baidu robotaxis reportedly halted mid-traffic causing crashes in Wuhan, China
Baidu's Apollo Go robotaxis stopped mid-traffic in a Chinese city on Tuesday, leading to at least one highway collision, according to social medi
Novo Nordisk shares rise after Wegovy recommended by Britain's drug price regulator
The new recommendation will significantly expand access to Wegovy on the England's NHS. Novo Nordisk shares rise after Wegovy recommended by Brit
Dedicated rare earth corridors will reduce import dependence: Govt
India is establishing dedicated rare earth corridors in Odisha, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu to reduce import dependence and boost dome
600% in a year! Cupid jumps 8% after signaling strong FY26 revenue beat
Cupid Limited shares jumped 8 percent on Wednesday. The company expects to exceed its FY26 revenue and profit targets. Cupid has set a new revenu
Market momentum turning positive, more upside likely: Rohit Srivastava
Indian equities experienced a significant rebound, with the Nifty climbing nearly 500 points. Technical indicators suggest a potential shift in m
Lemon Tree Hotels rebrands Whitefield property
Renovated 222-room hotel aims at higher-yield clientele with enhanced F&B and facilities
Cause for concern? Retail applications in Indian IPOs slump 40% in FY26 after poor returns
FY26 India IPOs show signs of retail fatigue, with average listing gains falling to -7% and retail oversubscription halving. Only 34 of 108 IPOs
Indian defence stocks GRSE, BEL surge up to 20% as Trumps NATO remarks spark security concerns
Indian defence shares surged Tuesday following fresh geopolitical concerns. US President Donald Trump's remarks on NATO stability and global secu
MRPL increases LPG production by over 10 lakh kg per day amid Hormuz disruption
Output rises over 30% to 45 lakh kg/day following Strait of Hormuz disruptions
Your vehicle gets new petrol today as India implements E20 fuel mandate - What's the difference
The Centre has implemented a new fuel mandate for petrol pumps to supply E20 fuel with a minimum octane rating of 95 RON, enhancing Indias ethano
Sammaan Capital margins will double, cost of funds to drop 250 bps as IHC deal closes: Gagan Banga
Sammaan Capital anticipates a strong future. A major capital boost from International Holding Company is expected to lower borrowing costs signif
Sammaan Capital anticipates a strong future. A major capital boost from International Holding Company is expected to lower borrowing costs signif
IRGC threatens to annihilate regional offices of 18 US tech giants over alleged espionage
Apple, Google, Microsoft, Tesla among companies accused of aiding US-Israeli terror operations
Rupee hits 95: 6 ways the fall affects your personal finances, experts weigh in
Rupee hits an all-time low against the dollar, impacting personal finances with rising costs on products and services, costlier imports, and high
HPCL, BPCL, IOC shares surge up to 4% as oil falls below $100 amid hopes for Iran-US war cooling off
Oil marketing company shares saw a significant jump on Wednesday. This rise followed a drop in oil prices below the $100 per barrel mark. Investo
GST collections surge to 10-month high of 2L crore
India's Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections hit a 10-month high of 2 lakh crore in March, an 8.8% increase from the same period last year.
ICICI Bank duped of 23cr in gold loan scam
ICICI Bank has been embroiled in a major 23 crore gold loan scam, which was unearthed during an internal audit.
Japanese bond yields sink on new portfolio demand, Iran war optimism
Japanese government bond yields fell sharply on Wednesday as investors scooped up bonds at the start of the new fiscal year, with sentiment aided
BEL registers turnover of 26,750 crore in FY 2025-26, growth of 16.2%
As on April 1, 2026, the total order book of BEL stood at around 74,000 crore, including an export order book of $495 million
Top five states drive Indias economic growth, says Rubix study
Maharashtra remains Indias largest state economy, contributing around 13% to the national GDP
GST collections grow 8.8% to over 2 lakh crore in March
Gross GST revenue for the full 2025-26 (April-March) fiscal recorded a growth of 8.3% to over 22.27 lakh crore
Diversification feels boringuntil markets fall: What investors are missing
Equity SIPs are delivering negative returns despite disciplined investing, data shared by Zerodhas Nithin Kamath shows. Investors often overlook
'No choice': Asian nations tap Russian oil under US waivers amid Middle East war
Asian nations, facing an energy crunch due to Middle East conflict and Strait of Hormuz disruptions, are increasingly turning to Russian oil. Ben
DEE Development Engineers biomass subsidiary gets 49% tariff hike, eyes 48 crore annual revenue
Punjab State Electricity Regulatory Commission revises tariff for 10-year term
Nifty holds above 22,800, IndiGo soars 8% as West Asia hopes fuel midday rally
Sensex was trading at 73,676.69, up 1,729.14 points or 2.40%, while the NSE Nifty 50 stood at 22,842.25, gaining 510.85 points or 2.29%
Kay Jay Forgings files draft papers with Sebi for Rs 360-cr IPO
Auto components maker Kay Jay Forgings Ltd is set to launch an Initial Public Offering (IPO) aiming to raise Rs 360 crore. The funds will be util
Bitcoin nears $68K on easing Iran tensions, focus shifts to US jobs data on April 3
Bitcoin traded near $68,000 as geopolitical tensions eased, while Ethereum saw a 3% rise. Major altcoins experienced mixed movements. Market sent
Australian shares surged to a three-week peak on Wednesday. Gold miners led the gains as hopes of reduced Iran conflict boosted bullion prices. T
India set for searing summer as Iran war strains energy supplies
While temperatures will stay relatively mild through April, several parts of the country are likely to see an increase in heat wave days in May a
GST collection exceeds 2 lakh crore in March
Records 9% growth; but growth from domestic sources was just 6% while that from import was around 18%
Global Markets | Japan's Nikkei jumps 5% as Trump signals timeline to end Iran war
Japan's Nikkei share average surged 5% on Wednesday, driven by hopes of Middle East de-escalation following U.S. President Trump's remarks on a p
Mint Explainer | Inside Indias tougher waste management regime
From mandatory four-way segregation to landfill disincentives and industry fuel mandates, the new solid waste management rules tighten accountabi
Nvidia invests $2 billion in Marvell, launches AI partnership
Shares of Marvell rose nearly 12%, while Nvidia shares were up 1.5% in premarket trading
