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Monsoon 2026 to be 6% below normal, July-September rains weak: Skymet

Private forecaster Skymet pegs 2026 monsoon at 94 per cent of LPA, with El Nino impact likely to drag rainfall below normal and key kharif months turning weak

Stock Market LIVE: Sensex jumps 510 points, Nifty reclaims 23,000 ahead of RBI MPC decision

Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates, Tuesday: The Nifty50 may break its three-day gaining streak at open. Asia markets were trading mixed as traders focus on Middle East situation

DoT extends AGR dues reassessment timeline for Vodafone Idea till June

The telecom department expects that AGR reassessment for Vodafone Idea -- which recently received government relief for its dues and liabilities -- will be completed by June, sources said. The reassessment was earlier targeted for completion by March 31. Sources said the review of Spectrum Usage Charge (SUC) is on, following the internal licence fee reassessment by Controller of Communication Accounts. Accordingly, the timeline has been extended to June, sources said. The Union Cabinet has given relief to Vodafone Idea Limited (VIL) based on the Supreme Court order and 'frozen' its Adjusted Gross Revenue or AGR dues at Rs 87,695 crore for a period ranging from FY 2006-07 to FY 2018-19. The 'frozen' dues are subject to reassessment. The amount excludes those AGR dues of FY 201718 and FY 201819 which stand finalised by the apex court's 2020 order and payable in accordance. Replying to a Lok Sabha question in early February this year, Minister of State for Communications Pemmasani

Air India revises fuel surcharge on domestic, int'l routes amid rising cost

Distance-based charges now apply on domestic flights, with higher surcharges on international routes amid rising jet fuel costs from supply chain disruptions

RBI MPC likely to hold repo rate: 5 indicators to watch out for on April 8

In its MPC decision on April 8, even if RBI holds rates, markets will track crude, rupee, yields, liquidity and intervention signals to gauge stress from oil volatility and external risks

Morgan Stanley cuts India FY27 GDP forecast by 30bps to 6.2%

If crude spikes to $150/bbl for a quarter, we see FY27 (GDP) growth at around 5.7 per cent, CPI inflation breaching 6 per cent and the CAD widening to around 3 per cent of GDP, Morgan Stanley said.

Tata Capital shares below IPO price; Systematix says Buy for 30% upside

Tata Capital share price target: Brokerage firm Systematix has initiated a 'Buy' rating on Tata Capital shares for an upside of 30 per cent. Tata Capital is a subsidiary of Tata Sons.

Stock market outlook: Why analysts say this isn't 'buy on dips' market yet

Indian markets have rebounded in April, with Nifty50 rising nearly 3 per cent this month. Analysts, however, say sentiment remains cautious. Here's why it's not yet a broad-based buy-on-dips phase

H-1B visa fraud 'by Indians destroying Texas', says British-American actor

Actor says he received threats after remarks on Indians and H-1B visas drew backlash online and triggered wider debate

UPI QRs grow 15% in 2025 as merchant adoption expands: Worldline report

Growth in QR codes and transaction volumes underscores rising merchant adoption and expanding digital payments ecosystem across India

Nifty IT up 2%; Wipro, Infy, TCS rise up to 4% as investors eye Q4 results

All 10 constituents of the Nifty IT index were trading sharply higher. Mphasis, Wipro, Oracle Financial Services Software, HCL Tech, and TCS rose over 2 per cent each

Govt plans ₹2.5 trn credit guarantee scheme for businesses hit by Iran war

The guarantee on bank loans would be provided by the National Credit Guarantee Trustee Company (NCGTC), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the government

Godrej Consumer rises 4% on posting Q4 update; Nomura maintains 'Buy'

Godrej Consumer Products standalone India business is expected to deliver double-digit underlying sales growth and high-single-digit volume growth for the quarter

Markets set on favourable FY27 base; Iran war ceasefire key trigger: MOFSL

India's valuation premium over emerging markets, according to MOFSL, has narrowed to 27 per cent, well below the 10-year average of 73 per cent

TCS Q4 preview: Profit may rise 14% YoY; AI, deal wins key monitorables

Brokerages tracked by Business Standard estimate TCS' net profit at an average of ₹13,918.6 crore, compared with ₹12,224 crore a year ago, up 13.86 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y)

Iran's 10-point proposal demands end to US-Israeli attacks, sanctions

As President Trump's deadline for new attacks loomed, Iran conveyed its conditions through Pakistani intermediaries

Upside for MCX Gold capped at ₹165,000; Silver may consolidate: Analysts

Commodity research analyst Nirpendra Yadav at Bonanza believes that the pullback in Gold and Silver prices is due to weak buying momentum, hence they may struggle to extend gains.

Nasa's Artemis II crew heads back to Earth after record trip around Moon

At their nearest distance to the moon, the Artemis II's Lockheed Martin Corp.-built Orion capsule came within an estimated 4,067 miles of the lunar surface, according to calculations by Nasa

Stocks to Watch today: Godrej Consumer, Aurobindo Pharma, IRFC, PC Jeweller

Stocks to Watch today, April 7, 2025: Godrej Consumer, Aurobindo Pharma, IRFC, ACME Solar Holdings, PC Jeweller, and Titagarh Rail are some of the key stocks to watch today

Why are gold and silver prices not rising despite the West Asia war?

According to data shared by Axis Securities, gold prices have declined more than 10 per cent, while silver prices have corrected by over 22 per cent since the war.

Air India CEO Campbell Wilson steps down amid continuing losses: Report

Air India ​CEO Campbell Wilson has ​stepped down from ‌his position, Indian newspaper Mint reported, citing two people with knowledge of the matter

The long reach of West Asia war: Sheffield of the East waits and watches

Furnaces cool faster than they should as Howrah's foundry belt sputters, with West Asia tensions choking fuel lines, snarling cargo routes, and stretching workdays thinner

Banks' Casa ratios rise in Jan-Mar; analysts flag seasonal boost

Banks report higher low-cost deposits in March quarter, but analysts caution the uptick is seasonal amid persistent competition and pressure on deposit mobilisation

Wipro bags $1 bn Olam deal in one of its largest wins, to also buy IT arm

Eight-year deal with Singapore's Olam Group boosts revenue visibility and AI-led capabilities, alongside $375 million acquisition of IT arm Mindsprint

Debt, demography, democracy: Busting myths in intergovernmental transfers

The 16th Finance Commission shifts focus away from demography, arguing ageing alone does not weaken state finances or justify higher transfers

Tuesday deadline for Iran deal is final, no extension, says Trump

US President Donald Trump warns of consequences if Iran fails to meet Tuesday deadline, says proposal falls short as tensions escalate over Strait of Hormuz

Current year more challenging amid West Asia crisis concerns: FM Sitharaman

She said the current year is likely to be more challenging due to the escalating conflict in the West Asia, which has heightened regional security concerns

SC says JAL resolution subject to NCLAT outcome; next hearing on April 10

Top court directs Vedanta and other parties to present contentions before NCLAT; JAL monitoring committee also directed to not take major steps without tribunal approval

iPhone Air sees price cut on Amazon, down to Rs 90,990 with offers: Details

The 256GB variant of the iPhone Air is available at an effective price of Rs 90,990, down from Rs 119,900, with bank offers and no-cost EMI options

Market Close: Sensex rises for 3rd day, up 787 pts, Nifty tops 22,950 on US-Iran ceasefire hopes

Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates, Monday: The Nifty50 may log losses at open as indicated by the GIFT Nifty.

Why Sensex cut losses, up 1,400 pts from day's low; Nifty at 22,968?

In the past three trading sessions, the Sensex has surged more than 2038 points, or nearly 2.75 per cent. Similarly, the Nifty 50 index has added more than 578 points, or 2.6 per cent

Canada ends postal OCI applications: Here's what it means for Indians

OCI applicants in Canada must now visit BLS centres for biometrics, with postal applications no longer accepted from April 5, 2026

Intelligence chief of Iran's Revolutionary Guard killed in strikes

The head of intelligence for Iran's paramilitary Revolutionary Guard was killed Monday in an attack targeting him, Iranian state media reported. The Guard blamed the attack on the United States and Israel. It did not elaborate on where Maj. Gen. Majid Khademi was killed. However, multiple airstrikes targeted residential areas around Iran's capital, Tehran, early Monday morning.

Jefferies initiates coverage on Titagarh Rail and Jupiter Wagons; check TP

Jefferies has set a target of ₹810 for Titagarh and ₹200 for Jupiter Wagons, implying an upside of 28 per cent for Titagarh, while a 22 per cent downside for Jupiter Wagons

India issues tender to buy 2.5 mn tonnes of urea as Iran war hits supply

India regularly imports urea through global tenders to meet local demand

RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group stk RPSG Ventures up 102% in 7 days amid IPL frenzy

RPSG Ventures stock hit a 52-week high in Monday's intra-day trade, up over 100 per cent from levels of ₹557 seen before the IPL franchise Royal Challengers Bengaluru sale deal.

Poonawalla's ₹167 cr art buy signals a new asset class for India's wealthy

Cyrus Poonawalla's acquisition is not just about owning a painting-it's about owning a piece of India's cultural identity.

Reliance slips 4%; stock hits over 10-month low, m-cap falls below ₹18 trn

Share price of Reliance Industries hit an over 10-month low at ₹1,300.20 in Monday's intra-day trade and has corrected by 19% from its 52-week high of ₹1,611.80 touched on January 5, 2026.

Vehicle retail sales rise 13.3% in FY26 amid market optimism: Fada

Retail sales of vehicles across categories in India in 2025-26 grew by 13.3 per cent at a record 2,96,71,064 units as compared to 2,61,87,255 units in the previous fiscal, with GST 2.0 helping overcome a subdued start to the year, Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations said on Monday. Passenger vehicle (PV) retail sales rose to 47,05,056 units in FY26, up 13 per cent from 41,63,927 units in FY25, the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA) said in a statement, adding that it is cautiously optimistic but watchful of the possible impact of West Asia war on vehicles demand in India going forward. Similarly, two-wheeler (2W) sales also grew by 13.4 per cent at 2,14,20,386 in 2025-26 as compared to 1,88,89,595 units in 2024-25. In FY26, three-wheeler retail sales stood at 13,63,412 units, up 11.68 per cent from 12,20,834 units in FY25, according to FADA. Commercial vehicles (CV) retail also witnessed a growth of 11.74 per cent at 10,60,906 units in FY26 as against ..

Planning to buy a Mac? Apple store deliveries may take up to five months

Apple's higher-spec Mac Studio and Mac mini models are facing extended delivery timelines, with some configurations taking up to five months

IT firms may post muted Q4; weak INR to cushion earnings; FY27 guidance key

IT Q4 results preview: While the recent sharp depreciation of INR against the USD is likely to provide a significant cushion to earnings, the focus has shifted toward FY27 guidance

H-1B visa row: Indians are 'new oil, coal or gas', says immigration expert

Industry voices warn the steep H-1B fee could hit US innovation, as filings fall and Indian talent weighs options

Are gold ETFs moving away from physical gold? What investors should know

Gold ETF Changes 2026: Physical Gold Allocation Still Above 95%

Trump may be remembered as the US president who lost Asia to China

As US policy grows more erratic, developing nations increasingly see China's steady- if mercantilist- approach as the more reliable bet, reflected in rising adoption of Chinese technology across world