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Indian equities tumble as crude oil prices spike amid West Asia tensions, fuelling fears of inflation and slowing growth, with indices logging their sharpest fall in nearly two years

To secure supplies, 13 tankers carrying around 3.5 lakh tonnes of LPG are currently headed from the US to India

RBI clears the air on governance concerns; mcap falls ₹66,433 cr

HDFC Bank reassures investors on governance and stability after Chairman Atanu Chakraborty's resignation, says RBI backing and board unity will help restore confidence

HDFC Bank board may seek clarification from former chairman Atanu Chakraborty over concerns cited in his resignation letter amid questions on governance and management relations

Keki Mistry takes charge as interim chairman of HDFC Bank, assuring stakeholders on governance and integrity after Atanu Chakraborty's resignation

During an analyst call in the morning, Jagdishan said the best period of the bank will start now, with growth returning to pre-merger levels

Skoda Auto India targets 10-12% growth in 2026, outpacing the market, even as West Asia tensions and rising oil prices pose risks to demand and supply chains

AI is reshaping SaaS, forcing firms to rethink models, deepen customer ties and blend AI to stay competitive, says ProHance CEO Ankur Dhingra

AI has shortened ransomware attack timelines, making cybersecurity more complex and requiring firms to embed protection from the outset, says Palo Alto Networks executive

Lilly positions tirzepatide as a clinically superior option as semaglutide patent expiry triggers a wave of generics, intensifying competition in India's diabetes and obesity market

NTPC Chairman Gurdeep Singh flags viability concerns for gas-based power plants amid fuel supply uncertainties and stresses need for flexible generation solutions

Aditya Khaitan steps down as non-executive director of Kilburn Engineering, citing other commitments amid board-level changes within the promoter group

Coal India steps up supply measures with increased e-auctions and robust stock levels to ensure uninterrupted coal availability amid disruptions from West Asia crisis

MobiKwik plans to scale soundbox and EDC deployment, targeting 10% revenue contribution as it expands offline merchant acquiring beyond Tier I cities

Nestle India will invest ₹225 crore to add a new Munch production line at its Sanand facility, boosting capacity to meet rising demand for confectionery products

Experts call for an independent directors' committee to probe circumstances behind Chakraborty's exit, citing ambiguity in resignation letter and investor concerns

Assiduus Global raises $25 million in pre-Series B funding led by Bajaj Finserv to boost AI capabilities and expand into global markets

BharatPe appoints Himanshu Verma as head of POS business to drive merchant adoption, strengthen distribution and scale its offline payments business

MobiKwik appoints Anis Pathan as chief risk officer to strengthen enterprise risk management, fraud prevention and compliance across payments, lending and broking businesses

Warns against needless speculation

Government's Rs 10,000 crore container manufacturing scheme is under appraisal, aiming to boost domestic capacity, cut import dependence and strengthen supply chains

India may curb fuel exports to secure domestic supply as West Asia conflict disrupts energy flows and triggers LPG shortages

Labour ministry invites digital influencers to promote PM-SYM pension scheme, aiming to boost awareness and expand social security coverage among informal workers

The entire retirement corpus will not be needed on day one, so it should be split into growth and income-generation buckets to manage inflation and longevity risks

RBI's swift support for HDFC Bank after chairman's exit aims to calm depositor and investor sentiment, reflecting a rare but not unprecedented regulatory intervention

ICAI is coordinating with NFRA to identify overlapping cases and avoid duplication of investigations, aiming to improve regulatory efficiency and oversight

First-time credit monitoring in India rises 27%, with user base reaching 183 million, driven by Gen Z, women and non-metro consumers, says CIBIL report

Developing a deep corporate bond market requires the political will to relinquish control over credit, not technical fixes

At its core, India's urban rejuvenation challenge is institutional. Long-life assets need long-term capital, but municipal revenues and investor confidence remain limited

The broader challenge lies in the growing complexity of modern corporate structures and the pressure on audit firms to balance commercial interests with professional independence

India is witnessing a surge in demand for higher education with tertiary enrolment expected to rise from about 53 million today to over 70 million by 2035

Policymakers will need to rely on both internal and external shock absorbers to guide the economy to its new equilibrium

Sebi WTM Kamlesh Chandra Varshney says recent market correction has made Indian equities attractive for FPIs, while highlighting opportunities for Russian firms to raise capital and list locally

Brokerages turn to debt markets as RBI norms tighten bank funding, reshaping leverage and capital-raising strategies across India's trading ecosystem

Central banks in the US, Canada and Japan struck hawkish tones this week, wary that rising energy prices could spark a fresh wave of inflation

Strong summer demand, low base and inventory push to support AC growth despite price hikes, raw material inflation and evolving energy efficiency norms

IFSCA steps up enforcement in GIFT City, issuing notices to fund managers and intermediaries over compliance lapses and operational deficiencies

Relaxations for REITs and InvITs, and intermediaries on 'fit and proper' criteria also on the agenda

The state will go to the polls on April 9 in a single phase; counting will take place on May 4

Parliamentary panel flags over two-thirds vacancies at UGC, warns of impact on grants, monitoring and NEP rollout, calls for time-bound hiring drive

India ranks 116th in the World Happiness Report 2026, highlighting gaps in social support and health despite economic gains

Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar: The Revenge opens to massive response, with strong reviews, record bookings and early signs of a blockbuster run

Delhi High Court directs Nakkheeran to remove defamatory content on Isha Foundation, rejects plea to dismiss defamation suit at threshold stage

As fresh attacks on West Asian gas hubs triggered fresh concerns, India on Thursday said such strikes are "unacceptable and need to cease". New Delhi described the attacks as "deeply disturbing" and that they only serve to further destabilise an already uncertain energy scenario globally. Iran targeted several energy infrastructure in West Asia including Qatar's LNG (liquefied natural gas) hub of Ras Laffan in retaliation to Israel's strikes on Iran's South Pars gas fields. "India had previously called for the avoidance of targeting civilian infrastructure, including energy infrastructure, across the region," External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said. "The recent attacks against energy installations in different locations across this region are therefore deeply disturbing and only serve to further destabilise an already uncertain energy scenario for the whole world," he said. "Such attacks are unacceptable and need to cease," Jaiswal said.

HDFC Bank chairman Atanu Chakraborty quits citing ethical concerns, as spotlight turns on governance and trend of former bureaucrats leading private sector banks

Forced reroutes from Hormuz for ships carrying construction material may raise input costs, delay timelines and push up ultra-luxury housing prices in key cities

Domestic destinations see an uptick as summer travel plans begin, while Indian travellers shift towards East and Southeast Asia amid geopolitical uncertainty

Homeland Group and VRC acquire two prime land parcels in Mohali via GMADA auction, planning large mixed-use projects with premium residential and commercial spaces

Odisha leads India's mining GVA with a 14% share, as eastern states emerge as key drivers of sector growth, according to an Assocham-ICRA report

India condemns attacks on energy infrastructure in West Asia, flags risks to LNG and fertiliser supplies, and moves to diversify sourcing to ensure energy security

Firms may shift to doctor outreach, CME programmes and patient support initiatives as CDSCO bars advertising of GLP-1 drugs ahead of semaglutide patent expiry

Quick-commerce segment may grow to $25 billion by 2030, reshaping consumption patterns across health, convenience and indulgence categories, says Redseer report

Government launches ₹497 crore RELIEF scheme to support exporters hit by West Asia disruptions, offering risk cover and cost relief on freight and insurance

Supreme Court reserves verdict on redefining "industry" under labour law, revisiting 1978 ruling that expanded scope of protections across sectors

Union Health Ministry directs research bodies to refrain from informal data sharing and collaborations with foreign agencies without prior approval from competent authorities

PM Modi invites global investors to India's power sector, which needs $2.2 trillion over two decades to support energy transition and infrastructure expansion

Odisha reports traces of gold, diamond and ruby across districts, with detailed exploration and viability studies underway to assess potential mining prospects

Retailers are redesigning stores with minimalist aesthetics and premium formats as rising consumer demand for curated experiences drives a shift in retail presentation

India auctions 200 mineral blocks in FY26, highest ever, with states playing a key role as focus sharpens on critical minerals and resource security

Odisha unveils AI policy roadmap with plans for AI Mission, research labs and innovation initiatives to drive governance, startups and digital ecosystem growth

The approved private projects encompass farm segments including vegetables, horticulture, dairy, and poultry

India's bioeconomy surges 18% to $195.3 billion in 2025, with BIRAC driving innovation, funding, and startup growth across the biotech ecosystem

India's power capacity could more than double by 2036, with Central Electricity Authority projecting 70% share for non-fossil energy sources

Loan rate cuts by Power Finance Corporation and Rural Electrification Corporation ease debt pressure on Rajasthan discoms, freeing funds for power infrastructure

As traditional ideas of what it means to be a man, and a desirable one at that, are being questioned, NYU's Scott Galloway offers a helpful guide for men to navigate this new territory

Non-client facing roles in global service centres are among those expected to be most impacted although the assessment is at an early stage

Analysts have said AI should sup- port growth over the long term, but weak demand due to cautious client spending is unlikely to fully recover before 2028

WTO's MC14 will see discussions on reforms, e-commerce rules, fisheries subsidies and public stockholding, with India expected to push for policy space and clarity

Sterling remained higher on the day, at around $1.3297 and at around 86.30 pence per euro