Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal to visit Canada in May for trade talks
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal will visit Canada in May 2026. This visit coincides with ongoing talks for a free trade agreement between India an
Calls for tiered charges on UPI reach Parliament as govt incentives seem insufficient
A parliamentary committee has recommended introducing tiered charges for UPI transactions to address a significant funding gap and slowing growth
KPMG UK puts nearly 600 audit jobs at risk as cost pressure deepens
KPMG UK is cutting nearly 600 roles in its audit division and around 120 in advisory, citing tougher market conditions and unusually low staff tu
Iran warns US against ground invasion as regional diplomats seek end to war
Iran's parliament speaker stated that Iran is ready to confront American forces on its soil and would respond harshly to US troops and their regi
Piyush Goyal meets UK, EU, NZ, Canada trade ministers at WTO MC14 sidelines
India is actively pursuing trade agreements with the EU and UK. Discussions are underway to finalize a free trade deal with the EU. The UK has co
Bihar planning market debut of transmission company BSPTCL: State Energy Secy
Bihar State Power Transmission Company Ltd (BSPTCL) is set to become the first state-owned transmission utility to go public, with the listing pr
Rupee expected to strengthen 100 Paise following RBI directive on forex positions
Directive asks Authorised Dealers to ensure that their Net Open Position Indian Rupee (NOP-INR) in the onshore deliverable market should be main
India relaxes kerosene rules to tackle energy supply issues
The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas announced that measures will allow ad-hoc distribution of kerosene for cooking and lighting in 21 state
Telangana legislation to protect parents from neglect by children
Errant employees face a Rs 10,000 cut in salaries
DMKs welfare push continues as party promises homemakers coupons worth 8,000 if back to power
Monetary support can help uplifts the local economy, partys new manifesto stresses
Gold, silver to remain range-bound, Powell speech, West Asia in focus: Analysts
Gold futures in the domestic market fell slightly to 1.44 lakh per 10 grams, while silver rose by 1,182 (0.52%) to 2.27 lakh per kilogram on the
Gold, silver outlook: Markets brace for volatile week as Gulf tensions, Fed cues weigh
Precious metals are poised for a corrective phase this week, with Middle East developments and crucial US economic data, including Fed speeches,
SME IPO momentum surges in India, but Telangana yet to tap the opportunity
Indias IPO ecosystem is at an inflection point. While initial public offerings (IPOs) by small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are gaining momentum
PMO meeting on CAFE-3: MoRTH to penalise carmakers under CAFE-2 with new method
According to sources, there is a recalculation of the penalties too, which comes to a total of around 2,700 crore now, from the previous calculat
Modi government plans relief for MSMEs amid West Asia crisis
The Indian government is mulling over the idea of introducing more economic relief packages for vulnerable sectors, including MSMEs.
Why Deloitte thinks AI will not cause job losses
Nitin Kini, the Chief Operating Officer of Deloitte South Asia, has dismissed fears of job losses due to artificial intelligence (AI).
PMs road show in Thrissur turns festive; boosts NDA poll campaign
Adding to the festive mood, BJP leaders arranged traditional art forms such as Pulikkali and Margam Kali along the route to welcome the Prime Min
Why India has sent 38,000MT of petroleum to Sri Lanka
India has dispatched a major shipment of 38,000 metric tons (MT) of petroleum to Sri Lanka.
NCR housing sales down 17% QoQ: What's the reason?
Housing sales in the National Capital Region (NCR) have witnessed a major decline of 17% on a quarter-on-quarter basis.
Market cap of India's top 7 firms down 1.75L crore
The combined market capitalization of seven out of the top 10 most valued companies in India, including Reliance Industries and HDFC Bank, fell b
Why NCLAT has dismissed BSE's appeals over demat accounts
The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) has dismissed appeals filed by the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE).
How IndiGo is boosting connectivity from Navi Mumbai airport
IndiGo, India's leading airline, is set to expand its operations from Navi Mumbai International Airport.
Apple celebrates 50th anniversary with special mural at BKC store
Apple recently celebrated its 50th anniversary with a special event at its BKC store in Mumbai.
How US-Iran war is affecting India's economy this March
India's economic growth showed resilience until February 2026, driven by strong domestic demand and infrastructure development.
Dredging Corporation can meet Indias entire requirement by 2030: Angamuthu
DCIL is celebrating its Golden Jubilee Year
Middle East war, oil prices to steer markets in holiday-shortened week
Indian stock markets brace for a volatile, shortened week. Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, crude oil price fluctuations, and the rupee'
Real estate premiumization not a temporary trend, say experts
The real estate sector is witnessing a permanent shift toward premiumization as buyers and companies prioritize global-standard quality over pric
Indias growth shows early signs of moderation amid US-Iran war
India's economic momentum remained strong until early 2026, but the Finance Ministry's March Monthly Economic Review has flagged emerging signs o
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
Western disturbances intensify under medicane influence, keep heat in check over North
Storms from Mediterranean Sea are seen providing the context for western disturbance activity here
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
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
Well-timed trades ahead of U.S. President Donald Trump's major policy surprises during his second term have potentially led to millions of dollar
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
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.
New fees, fewer flights: Higher fuel prices pinch consumer budgets beyond the gas pump
As corporate policies change, Americans will feel higher oil prices in their wallets beyond the gas pump. New fees, fewer flights: Higher fuel pr
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.
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.
Zerodha issues clarification on doubling brokerage fees for certain F&O trades to Rs 40
Zerodha clarified its brokerage fee hike to Rs 40 per order, affecting only a small fraction of intraday derivatives traders using collateral mar
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
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.
TN Assembly polls: TVK founder Vijay to make electoral debut from Perambur, Tiruchi East
In Perambur, Vijay will face DMKs sitting MLA RD Sekar; in Tiruchi East, he will be facing DMKs sitting MLA Inigo Irudayaraj
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
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
Sleuths launch crackdown in Kerala to seize unaccounted cash
At least 15 agencies are currently involved in the State-wide surveillance effort, targeting unaccounted or illicit money
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
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
War is profitable, time to get richer: 'Rich Dad Poor Dad' author Robert Kiyosaki
Amid rising Iran-US-Israel tensions and surging oil prices, Robert Kiyosaki warned that wars, while tragic, are financially profitable for some.
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

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