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State government forms coordination team and works with MEA to assist non-resident Odias stranded in the Middle East amid escalating regional tensions

Former SBI managing director Vinay Muralidhar Tonse joins Yes Bank as MD & CEO designate for three years and will take charge from incumbent Prashant Kumar in April 2026

Under the Income-tax Act, residential status is primarily determined by the number of days an individual spends in India during a financial year

Sensex and Nifty fall for a second straight session as escalating Iran-linked attacks push crude prices near $100 a barrel and raise fears of prolonged disruption in oil supplies

In his first comments as Supreme Leader, Khamenei said the critical Strait of Hormuz would remain closed as a means of leverage, and that all US bases in the region should be closed immediately.

Government says requests from Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Maldives for oil supplies are under review, with decisions to factor in India's refining capacity and domestic demand

Supreme Court issues notice on plea challenging EPF Scheme provisions requiring foreign nationals working in India to contribute to provident fund

Edelweiss MF announces India's first passive hybrid fund combining equity and government securities, after Sebi allowed the category and a qualifying debt index met AUM norms

Markets regulator proposes higher thresholds for simplified documentation and straight-through processing for low-value cases to ease transmission of securities

Air-conditioner makers warn of production risks as LPG shortages linked to the West Asia conflict disrupt supply of fuel used in brazing and coating processes

Assets in specialised investment funds near Rs 10,000 crore as more mutual fund houses launch offerings, with wealth managers emerging as the main distribution channel

Remittances from West Asia to India rise 20-30% in March as diaspora sends more money amid conflict and a weaker rupee, though bankers warn gains may be temporary

Rising streetwear culture, Gen Z demand and digital discovery are driving India's sneaker boom, helping homegrown brands expand while resale platforms scale up inventory

Parliamentary panel urges government to create a sustainable revenue model for the UPI ecosystem, warning that current incentives cover only a fraction of industry costs

NABARD and REC withdraw planned bond issuances worth Rs 11,000 crore after receiving limited bids at higher yields, reflecting cautious sentiment in the debt market

Indian hospital chains report up to 30% drop in overseas patient inflow and revenue hit as the West Asia conflict disrupts medical travel and slows arrivals from key markets

USTR opens Section 301 investigations into 16 economies, including India, over excess manufacturing capacity that Washington says undermines US industrial revival

State-run lender raises $500 million through a five-year syndicated loan via its GIFT City IFSC unit, attracting investors across Asia and aiming to diversify funding sources

India's pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah said he relishes taking responsibility in pressure situations and described the T20 World cup defence as one of the most fulfilling of his career.

India will roll out the new Income-tax Act, 2025 from April 1 with 54 forms operational initially, while the rest will be introduced in phases during FY27