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The concessional duty structure covers a wide range of products across sectors, including chemicals, plastics, textiles, metals and other manufactured goods, reflecting a broad-based relief measure for SEZ units.

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 ethanol blending programme to promote cleaner transportation and energy security.

From mandatory four-way segregation to landfill disincentives and industry fuel mandates, the new solid waste management rules tighten accountability across households, municipalities and businesses.

Film actors are branching into theatre and documentaries to stay creatively active between releases, building credibility and long-term brand equitywhile carefully balancing the risks of overexposure and diluted focus.

On April 1, banks in several Indian cities will be shut for closing their yearly accounts. While most branches suspend operations, essential services like ATMs and online banking remain accessible. Details here. 

As petrol pumps switch to 20% ethanol blended petrol nationwide, most vehicles on the road remain unprepared, raising concerns over fuel efficiency and engine wear.

Weekly credit updates will reduce the 40-45-day blackout window to about 6-7 days, curbing loan stacking and lowering the risk of consumer disputes. 

Over the next three years, the first phase of the growth plan, the NBFC plans to venture into new product segments such as personal loans, gold loans and MSME loans.

India's central bank is scrutinizing corporate treasury positions amid rupee pressure from capital outflows and rising crude prices. The Reserve Bank of India aims to assess arbitrage exposure rather than immediate regulation, following new rules on banks' open positions in the forex market.

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

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

Mandatory dual authentication from 1 April aims to plug gaps in PIN- and OTP-based systems as digital frauds surge.

The Drugs Controller General of India proposes a new norm, driven by public demand, to allow pharmacies to dispense exact medicine quantities, aiming to cut patient costs and reduce wastage.

Appliance makers are preparing to raise prices by up to 10% to offset a surge in input costs triggered by the USIran war.

Industry executives say geopolitical tensions have not dented lending momentum, and margin pressures and gold price volatility remain manageable

Indian companies are stepping up innovation spending, but lack of validation, policy support and assured demand slow commercial adoption.

Filmmakers are investing in large-scale projects like Ramayana and Varanasi, aiming for global audiences despite box office uncertainties. Successful storytelling, visual spectacle, and multiple revenue streams are critical, though recent failures highlight the risks involved.