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Nites approaches labour ministry, seeks Posh compliance audit in TCS

Nites urged the ministry to take "immediate and decisive action" by directing a comprehensive and time-bound audit and inspection

Shapoorji Pallonji Group seeks to delay paying $1.5 billion of debt

Shapoorji Pallonji Group seeks to delay ₹14,300 crore debt repayment amid refinancing challenges and market volatility linked to its Tata Sons stake

'Right people' from Iran reached out: Trump as Hormuz blockade begins

Shortly before addressing reporters, Trump wrote on Truth Social that maritime activity in the strait had surged

Rajasthan's renewable projects worth 60 GW await transmission links

The western ‌desert state has 179 GW of renewable energy potential, with more than 85% of projects clustered in its four districts of Barmer, Bikaner, Jaisalmer and Jodhpur, the April 10 filing showed

UltraTech takes centre stage as it phases out 3 iconic South Indian brands

UltraTech Cement has phased out legacy South Indian brands Sankar, Coromandel, and Raasi after acquiring India Cements, as part of a strategy to unify branding and improve quality

India receives first Iranian crude oil shipment after seven years

India was once among the largest importers of Iranian crude, attracted by favourable pricing, extended credit terms, and logistical advantages

Crude oil spike knocks rupee, hardens yields amid West Asia conflict

The rupee fell and bond yields rose as crude oil surged above $100, with US-Iran tensions fuelling inflation concerns and pressuring currency and debt markets

Nadir Godrej to retire in August; Pirojsha Godrej to succeed as chairman

Nadir Godrej will retire as chairman of Godrej Industries Group in August, with Pirojsha Godrej set to take over as chairperson amid broader leadership changes

Inflows, outlook remain robust for listed asset management companies

AMC inflows remain strong despite a dip in AUM due to market correction, with steady SIP contributions and retail participation supporting long-term growth outlook

On the way out? Dealer-led trading in sharp decline, shows data

Dealer-led systems, which accounted for more than 60% of turnover in the equity cash market in FY15, had fallen to about 25.1% by FY26, according to data from NSE

GST-led ITC loss, market volatility may reflect in insurers' earnings

GST-led input tax credit loss and weak equity markets may weigh on insurers' Q4 FY26 profitability, with life insurers facing sharper impact while general insurers see demand support

IBC overhaul aims to cut delays and boost recoveries: Icra report

IBC amendments introduce a creditor-led fast-track insolvency route, tighten timelines and reduce procedural bottlenecks to improve recoveries and speed up resolutions

China's Wang Yi urges talks to sustain 'fragile' Iran-US ceasefire

The top Chinese envoy made the remarks during a call with his Pakistani counterpart Ishaq Dar on Monday, according to a readout from China's Foreign Ministry

Sebi's consultative approach cuts IPO rejections sharply in FY26

IPO rejections fell to just two in FY26 as Sebi adopted a consultative approach, allowing more time for issuers to address queries amid record primary market activity

Non-finance private firms' PAT growth slowed to 31.6% in FY25: RBI

Profit growth of non-government non-financial private firms slowed in FY25, though profitability indicators improved, supported by strong performance in the services sector

West Asia crisis: Export of recycled metals hit as war-risk charges persist

Indian exporters continue to face steep war-risk and freight charges despite a ceasefire, with rising logistics costs eroding margins and disrupting supply chains

Lufthansa faces deeper disruption as cabin crew joins pilots' strike

Flights from Germany to several Middle Eastern destinations are exempt due to the current conflict in the region, the union said

Over 80% phone models sold in India see 15% price rise, say analysts

Successive price hikes, leaner specs, and fewer launches point to a demand slowdown

APAs may remain relevant despite expanded safe harbour regime

Experts say advance pricing agreements will continue to be preferred by large firms for flexibility, certainty, and cross-border alignment despite simplified safe harbour rules

India lagged on hi-tech factories, but AI tools can boost competitiveness

AI-driven "physical intelligence" is reshaping India's factories, pushing firms beyond labour arbitrage to precision, automation and higher local value addition