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Indian workers in Gulf holding funds instead of remitting, likely to hit near-term inflows, sources say

Move follows prior intimation to Chairman as airline navigates operational disruptions and financial stress

IMMA has expressed concern over a reported proposal to reintroduce an inspector-driven regulatory system, involving increased deployment of inspectors with broad enforcement powers

The Union Budget for FY 2026-27 allocated Rs 2 lakh crore to the scheme.

Both organisations will help the Government build a skilled workforce capable of conveying the message to farmers across the State

Skymet says the monsoon will be 94% of the long-period average

Wilson to continue in the role till successor takes charge

The revised fuel surcharge, effective from April 8 will be applicable for flights operated by the airline's low-cost subsidiary Air India Express as well

The report stated that the road ahead for India's financial sector will be shaped less by the cumulative impact of sustained geopolitical and macroeconomic stress

Heres everything you need to know about Wednesdays MPC announcements

Project Chittoor demonstrates how farmers can generate power while growing crops on the same plot

The portfolio includes nine toll road assets across Andhra Pradesh and Gujarat

Sources said Indian workers in Gulf are rightnow holding money instead of sending it home, remittances could be impacted in the near term

Solarsure has projects totalling 1.5 GW in the pipeline, says its founder Bhavesh Patidar

As per the report, capital is likely to increasingly flow to models demonstrating clear monetisation and governance discipline

European carriers are bracing for similar disruption after Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz cut off nearly 21% of global seaborne jet fuel supply

Modelled on the earlier ECLGS, the proposed scheme may offer up to 90% credit guarantee coverage and run for four years

The move is aimed at unlocking deep-seated and critical minerals that are otherwise uneconomical to extract separately.

The move aims to boost availability and push daily sales beyond 1 lakh units amid global supply concerns.

Appointed in 2022 on a five-year contract, his tenure was set to end in July 2027

Supported under the Shipbuilding Development Scheme, the project aims to enhance Indias shipbuilding capacity, boost defence manufacturing, and strengthen global competitiveness

The move aims to promote electric cooking, especially amid LPG supply concerns linked to the West Asia crisis.

62,000 tonnes LPG are expected to reach India in the current week, says Govt

Rising input costs, working capital stress and increased financial burdens among concerns that worry traders

The initiative will focus on training cadets to meet the operational, safety and regulatory requirements of modern shipping

Captain B K Tyagi, noted that the transit was facilitated by strong coordination among the Indian Navy, Directorate General of Shipping, and the Ministries of External Affairs and Shipping

FM assures that there is enough fiscal space available to meet the challenges caused by West Asia war

However, Nayara Energy will go for refinery maintenance shutdown from April 9-10 for around 35 days.

Strong demand, rise in prices contributed to 17% surge in shipments; volume up a tad

The government has identified seven key roads for development and upgradation to decongest traffic and improve airport access, while rerouting vehicles from the heavily congested Old NH stretch

State government increases fresh fruit bunch rates by 1,459 per tonne

Government directs States to aggressively target hoarding and black marketing

Under price sanity drive, about 6,700 abnormal offer prices removed; GMV in FY26 dips 7.4% to 5.03 lakh crore

The system integrates in-field soil sensors, a micro-weather station, and a cloud-based data layer that translates field inputs into actionable farm decisions

Exports worth nearly $200 million to Gulf markets are at risk due to suspension of shipping and air services

Bulk packssold in large formats to food service and confectionery playersaccount for nearly 50% of sales for manufacturers like Sterling Agro which reported 2190 crore of revenues in FY25

The GTE functionality will help companies of free trade agreement partners of India such as the UAE and the UK; India has opened government procurement with conditions under these pacts

C Shikha, Joint Secretary in the Department of Food and Public Distribution stated that the country currently has around 222 LMT of wheat and approximately 380 LMT of rice, taking the total food stock to about 602 LMT

Nayara Energy will however shut its 400,000 barrels per day Vadinar refinery for maintenance from April 9

The report noted that after accounting for redemptions of 4.2 trillion in FY2027, the net State Government Securities (SGS) issuance is estimated to be in the range of 9.2-9.7 trillion

According to experts, the MPC members will take into account the continuing geopolitical tensions in West Asia, volatility in commodity prices and sharp currency movement hitting the value of the domestic currency

Had the vessels successfully crossed the strait, it would have been the first transit of LNG cargoes through the waterway since the U.S.-Israel war with Iran began on February 28

A sharp recovery in steel prices since December 2025 is expected to drive improved profitability across the ferrous segment in the fourth quarter of FY26

Thunderstorms, high winds, lightning forecast for Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal

The companys fodder Initiative is anchored across Haryana, Punjab, Western Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan and will serve diverse agro-climatic conditions

Indian Potash Ltd (IPL) has issued a tender on Saturday to import 2.5 million tonnes; Shipments are expected to leave the load port by June 14

Despite escalating tensions in the region and rising operational costs, AirAsia X remains determined to launch its Bahrain hub in June, with plans to connect travelers from Kuala Lumpur to London

The worst aspect was input price inflation, which climbed to a 45-month high, S&P Global reported on Monday; However, the job creation increased

Category-wise, two-wheelers reclaimed their pre-Covid peak, retailing over 2.14 crore units and growing 13.4%