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OPEC+ may consider fresh oil output hike at Sunday meeting: Report

Sunday's meeting would normally be expected to decide May output quotas

OPEC+ may consider fresh oil output hike at Sunday meeting: Report
Updated On : 02 Apr 2026 | 5:46 PM IST

Russian oil output cuts loom as Ukraine's strikes hit export infrastructure

A cut in output in Russia would add to the strain on global supplies when oil markets have already been jolted by unprecedented supply disruption because of the conflict in the Middle East

Russian oil output cuts loom as Ukraine's strikes hit export infrastructure
Updated On : 02 Apr 2026 | 5:39 PM IST

Early mill closures push India toward second year of sugar deficit

Lower output, coupled with rising exports, is likely to reduce domestic stockpiles and support local prices, which had been under pressure due to surplus supplies

Early mill closures push India toward second year of sugar deficit
Updated On : 02 Apr 2026 | 5:04 PM IST

Rupee posts best single day since Sep 2013, ends up 1.8% at 93.10/dollar

RBI crackdown on speculation triggers sharp rebound, echoing 2013 stabilisation playbook

Rupee posts best single day since Sep 2013, ends up 1.8% at 93.10/dollar
Updated On : 02 Apr 2026 | 4:19 PM IST

Indian clearing house raises margin requirements for dollar-rupee forwards

CCIL said ‌it would levy a volatility margin of 20 per cent of initial margin with immediate effect under its foreign exchange forward segment regulations

Indian clearing house raises margin requirements for dollar-rupee forwards
Updated On : 02 Apr 2026 | 4:03 PM IST

Govt to forego over $190 million in revenue after ending petchem import tax

The decision to end the levy came as the government invoked emergency powers and diverted local chemicals for production of cooking gas to address shortages

Govt to forego over $190 million in revenue after ending petchem import tax
Updated On : 02 Apr 2026 | 1:38 PM IST

Oil jumps nearly 7% after Trump says US to keep up attacks on Iran

The gains followed an earlier fall of more than $1 in both benchmarks prior to Trump's televised speech to the nation, after having settled lower in the previous session

Oil jumps nearly 7% after Trump says US to keep up attacks on Iran
Updated On : 02 Apr 2026 | 12:51 PM IST

Centre uses LPG import crunch to speed up piped gas adoption, cut imports

In March, India added 580,000 new households to its piped gas network, up from 342,300 a year earlier

Centre uses LPG import crunch to speed up piped gas adoption, cut imports
Updated On : 02 Apr 2026 | 11:15 AM IST

Gas crunch hits Firozabad's glass industry as West Asia conflict continues

India's ​heavy reliance on gas across the economy - businesses of all sizes, households, agriculture, public transport - makes its factories among the most vulnerable in Asia

Gas crunch hits Firozabad's glass industry as West Asia conflict continues
Updated On : 02 Apr 2026 | 9:07 AM IST

SpaceX files for blockbuster IPO confidentially, eyes $1.75 trn valuation

The filing comes after SpaceX merged with Musk's artificial intelligence startup xAI in a deal that valued the rocket company at $1 trillion and the developer of the Grok chatbot at $250 billion

SpaceX files for blockbuster IPO confidentially, eyes $1.75 trn valuation
Updated On : 01 Apr 2026 | 10:15 PM IST

Russia's GDP falls 1.5% year-on-year in February amid weak growth outlook

In the first two months of the year, GDP fell by 1.8 per cent

Russia's GDP falls 1.5% year-on-year in February amid weak growth outlook
Updated On : 01 Apr 2026 | 10:14 PM IST

In a first, Trump attends US Supreme Court arguments on citizenship

Trump was driven by motorcade from the White House and arrived before the arguments, wearing a red tie and dark suit

In a first, Trump attends US Supreme Court arguments on citizenship
Updated On : 01 Apr 2026 | 8:34 PM IST

Maruti Suzuki may raise prices as Iran conflict drives up commodity costs

The carmaker, majority-owned by Japan's Suzuki Motor, said it has not faced any supply disruptions, but acknowledged potential disruptions in the future

Maruti Suzuki may raise prices as Iran conflict drives up commodity costs
Updated On : 01 Apr 2026 | 7:08 PM IST

Oil drops 1% as West Asia uncertainty offsets Trump's war-end hopes

Prices rose earlier on Wednesday but then uncertainty over the Middle East conflict prompted investors to lock in gains

Oil drops 1% as West Asia uncertainty offsets Trump's war-end hopes
Updated On : 01 Apr 2026 | 5:14 PM IST

American Heart Association urges people to favour plant-based proteins

It also suggested limiting the use of sugar, salt and ultra-processed foods and replacing full fat dairy with non-fat and low-fat dairy

American Heart Association urges people to favour plant-based proteins
Updated On : 01 Apr 2026 | 3:03 PM IST

Govt does not plan to revive offshore mining auction in near term

Authorities may explore the option ​of ‌auctioning different blocks to test interest among miners

Govt does not plan to revive offshore mining auction in near term
Updated On : 01 Apr 2026 | 1:58 PM IST

India's diesel exports to SE Asia hit 7-year high in March due to Iran war

The surge in exports could boost spot sale margins for ‌Indian refiners who have purchased large volumes of prompt Russian crude to replace West Asia supply disrupted by the war

India's diesel exports to SE Asia hit 7-year high in March due to Iran war
Updated On : 01 Apr 2026 | 8:41 AM IST

Govt grants temporary customs duty relief for SEZ goods sold domestically

The lowered duty ‌rates will range between 5 per cent to 12.5 per cent across industries

Govt grants temporary customs duty relief for SEZ goods sold domestically
Updated On : 01 Apr 2026 | 8:27 AM IST

Musk must face class action over late disclosure of Twitter stake: Judge

The investors said Musk saved more than $200 million, and cheated them because they sold Twitter shares at depressed prices during the 11-day period

Musk must face class action over late disclosure of Twitter stake: Judge
Updated On : 01 Apr 2026 | 8:08 AM IST

Warren Buffett cautions about fragility emerging in the banking system

"They all affect each other, and the troubles from one can spread over to another," Buffett, the chairman of Berkshire Hathaway Inc., said

Warren Buffett cautions about fragility emerging in the banking system
Updated On : 01 Apr 2026 | 12:09 AM IST