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Govt directs PNG rollout to schools, colleges within 5 days amid LPG crisis

Amid LPG shortages, the government has asked CGD firms to provide PNG connections to schools, colleges, and community kitchens within five days where pipeline infrastructure exists

T-Hub incubated chip design startup Deepgrid Semi looking to raise ₹25 cr

Founder Aravind Prasad says company aims to complete tapeout within next 10 months

Outward remittances under RBI's LRS decline 3.19% in January 2026

Outward remittances under RBI's LRS declined 3.19 per cent to $2.68 billion in January 2026, with lower education and deposit outflows partly offset by rising overseas investments

India's HNI women turn risk-takers: 73% in equities, 53% absorb volatility

Women investors level up: More equities, more control, more risk appetite

Somerset Indus closes $288 mn fund, eyes larger healthcare investments

Somerset Indus has closed its third fund at $288 million, exceeding its target, and plans larger investments across healthcare, medtech, and insurance-linked sectors

SC tells Sebi to respond to Sandesara plea in Sterling Biotech case

The SC bench observed that its primary concern was the recovery of funds, stating that it was interested in money coming back to India, as this would benefit banks

AI now core to telecom networks design, management, says Trai chief

At the end of 2025, data subscribers in India crossed one billion mark, with 5G contributing around 400 million

Iranian oil purchases hinge on feasibility, payment route remains unclear

Over the weekend, the US waived sanctions on the purchase of Iranian oil at sea for 30 days in its latest attempt to ease oil prices that have been driven up by the US-Israeli war on Iran

CDSCO flags 4 spurious drugs, 194 fail quality tests in February 2026

CDSCO flagged four drugs as spurious and 194 as not of standard quality in February 2026, including widely used medicines, as part of routine surveillance

IndiGo appoints former Air India Express MD Aloke Singh as CSO from April 6

IndiGo has appointed former Air India Express MD Aloke Singh as chief strategy officer from April 6, as the airline navigates leadership changes and expansion plans

Fewer than 20% colleges achieve strong placements despite NEP push: Report

Less than 20 per cent of colleges achieve strong placements within six months, highlighting gaps between academic outcomes and job readiness despite NEP reforms

Asgard Alcobev appoints Ronak Jain as Managing Director

Rohit Jain is a seasoned entrepreneur with diversified experience across breweries, distilleries, cement, steel, and allied industries, the company said

Biogas body seeks phased CBG blending, diesel phase-down in Delhi

Biogas industry body has urged phased CBG blending and diesel phase-down in Delhi, advocating an integrated clean mobility approach combining EVs, CNG, and biogas

Duroflex plans 150 new stores, sharpens omni-channel growth strategy

Duroflex plans to add 150 stores over three years while strengthening its omni-channel strategy, aiming to drive growth through retail expansion and premium offerings

IndiGo appoints ex-Air India Express MD Aloke Singh as strategy chief

Singh previously served as managing director and chief executive officer of Air India Express, where he led operational improvements and expansion

NRI deposit flows fall 25.86% to $10.61 bn in April-January: RBI data

NRI deposit inflows declined 25.86 per cent to $10.61 billion in April-January 2026, mainly due to a sharp fall in FCNR deposits, even as NRE and NRO inflows rose

IBA suggests blending of 20% biogas in CNG to boost clean mobility in Delhi

In a statement, the IBA pointed out that although EV adoption is increasing, EV penetration in the overall vehicle fleet remains limited

Gold loan industry body seeks six-month deferment of RBI's new norms

The new framework, which is scheduled to come into effect on April 1, 2026, aims to strengthen regulatory oversight and promote responsible lending practices in the gold loan segment

XED Institute may extend IPO subscription period amid weak demand

XED Institute may extend its IPO subscription window by three days amid weak demand and global uncertainty, with bids reaching only about 5 per cent so far.

Centre asks states to curb coal profiteering amid West Asia crisis

The minister further said that if coal prices increase, it is the responsibility of the state governments to take action