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ATF price slashed by ₹5/litre to ₹110 as global oil prices soften

This is the first reduction since the West Asia crisis led to a spike in jet fuel rates to a record high

GST mop up grows 14% to ₹1.95 trillion in June on higher import revenues

Gross collections from domestic transactions were up 6.5 per cent to about ₹1.35 trillion, while import revenues rose 34.6 per cent to ₹60,038 crore

US removes four Indian companies from Russia-linked sanctions list

The companies have been deleted from the Office of Foreign Assets Control's (OFAC) Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons (SDN) List

Delhi govt notifies EV Policy 2026, rolls out subsidies, tax exemptions

The Delhi Cabinet headed by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Monday approved the EV policy after which it was sent to LG Taranjit Singh Sandhu for final approval

Govt nod mandatory for Adani stake transfer in Vizhinjam port: Kerala CM

Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone said Switzerland-based MSC will acquire a 49 per cent stake in its Vizhinjam port in Kerala for about $1.4 billion

Ola Electric doubles QoQ growth in Q1 FY26; June registrations at 16,144

The company registered 43,719 vehicles in the first quarter of FY2026, up from 22,252 units in the January-March quarter

M&M total sales jumps 37% to 106,207 units in June on strong demand

The company's domestic SUV sales rose 28 per cent year-on-year to 60,393 units during the month from 47,306 units in June 2025, M&M said in a statement

Rupee falls 19 paise to 94.75 against US dollar during early trade

Forex traders said whenever fresh foreign inflows enter the country, the central bank is likely to use the opportunity to rebuild its reserve position rather than allowing the rupee to strengthen too

4 Indian Americans named to Carnegie's Great Immigrants list for 2026

Last year, Indian-origin civil rights advocate Manjusha P Kulkarni and Yale University astrophysicist Priyamvada Natarajan were among the honourees

Nayara cuts petrol price by ₹5 a litre, diesel by ₹3 as global rates ease

The revised rates have come into effect at all of Nayara's more than 7,000 fuel stations across the country

US Postal Service unveils Diwali postage stamp for October release

The Diwali stamp features an intricate rangoli pattern created by Sangita Bhutada, a Houston-based artist and photographed by Binay Dixit

Delhi govt to launch EV portal in 4-5 days for online benefit claims

Under the new EV policy, verified applicants will receive purchase and scrapping incentives directly into their bank accounts via Direct Benefit Transfer

Harry Brook confident England can contain Vaibhav Sooryavanshi

England have their tactics drawn up for Vaibhav Sooryavanshi even as suspense prevails over the Indian batting sensation's T20I debut in the series opener here on Wednesday.

PM Modi meets secretaries, discusses 'ease of doing' business reforms

Focus on two key themes: Deregulation and ease of living; promoting aatmanirbharta

PM Modi reiterates importance of Hormuz navigation in call with Iran Prez

The Prime Minister said he reiterated in his interaction with the Iranian leader the importance of freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz for India and the world

IndiGo's CHRO Pasricha resigns; Kanwal Jeet Singh Bakshi to take charge

The resignation of Pasricha marks another senior-level exit at the country's largest airline, IndiGo, since the massive operational disruptions in December 2025

Household sector debt climbs to 45.5% of GDP in Sept 2025: RBI report

Household debt as a share of GDP has remained above its five-year average of 42.9 per cent since September 2023, the report said

VB-G RAM G Act to come into force from July 1; Centre says all ready

Ministry said the Act provides a statutory guarantee of up to 125 days of wage employment to eligible rural households, compared to the 100 days provided under the existing rural employment framework

MFI credit grows after 7 quarters, borrower base continues to shrink: RBI

The RBI said borrower base shrank by 22.7 lakh in the latest quarter, indicating that while lending activity has started picking up, the sector is still witnessing consolidation in its customer base

AI tools helping identify GST evasion, easing compliance: FinMin

The number of taxpayers registered under GST has increased from 66.5 lakh in 2017 to 1.65 crore as of May 2026, reflecting greater formalisation of the economy, according to the ministry