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RBI keeps repo rate unchanged; New curbs on digital payment frauds; RBI proposes scrapping IFR

RBI holds repo rate steady The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) kept the repo rate unchanged at 5.25%, maintaining a neutral stance.

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Updated On : 10 Apr 2026 | 8:20 PM IST

Explained: What is NPS Swasthya?

The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) has launched the second "Proof of Concept (POC) of NPS Swasthya", an initiative intended to provide healthcare

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Updated On : 09 Apr 2026 | 7:35 PM IST

India’s manufacturing slows to 4 year low in March: What is behind the slowdown? | Business News

India’s manufacturing sector lost momentum in March 2026, with growth slowing to its weakest pace in nearly four years. Rising input costs, global uncertainty, and the West Asia conflict are weighing

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Updated On : 09 Apr 2026 | 2:43 PM IST

LPG shortage hits restaurants: Why this matters | US-Iran war | LPG crisis | Strait of Hormuz

India’s restaurant industry is facing a severe disruption due to a shortage of commercial LPG cylinders, with losses estimated at up to ₹79,000 crore a month

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Updated On : 09 Apr 2026 | 2:24 PM IST

New Income Tax rules: What will be your take-home salary? | Basic pay | PF rules

From tax perks to higher PF deductions, April 1 brings a major reset to your salary structure. Here’s what changes, what you gain, and where you lose.

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Updated On : 09 Apr 2026 | 1:24 PM IST

India's first digital census: How to do self-enumeration? A step-by-step guide

India’s Census 2027 introduces self-enumeration for the first time. Here’s a clear, step-by-step guide, key dates, and what it means for you.

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Updated On : 09 Apr 2026 | 12:45 PM IST

Why gold, silver are falling despite West Asia war and which is the better bet now

Gold and silver are traditionally seen as safe havens during war. But the ongoing West Asia conflict is telling a different story. Prices are falling, not rising.

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Updated On : 08 Apr 2026 | 9:02 PM IST

What parties are promising in 2026’s biggest state polls | Assam polls | Kerala polls | WB polls

As five states head into high-stakes Assembly elections, manifestos are packed with cash transfers, welfare schemes, and job promises.

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Updated On : 08 Apr 2026 | 7:49 PM IST

RBI MPC Outcome: 5 key takeaways from April MPC decision | Repo rate | Business News

The Reserve Bank of India maintains status quo on interest rates in its first FY27 policy, citing global uncertainty, rising oil prices, and currency pressures while projecting steady growth

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Updated On : 08 Apr 2026 | 4:35 PM IST

Rupee’s worst fall in 12 years, RBI curbs NDF trades, MSME moratorium push, RBL deal & more

RBI bars NDF trades with corporates The RBI has barred banks from offering rupee NDF contracts to corporate clients to curb speculation and stabilise the currency.

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Updated On : 03 Apr 2026 | 8:21 PM IST

Cheap, accessible, powerful: The promise and peril of semaglutide in India

Cheap, accessible, and powerful semaglutide is changing India’s weight-loss and diabetes landscape. But as prices crash and access expands, the risks also increase

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Updated On : 03 Apr 2026 | 12:36 PM IST

Oracle's mass layoffs explained: 30,000 jobs cut globally, over 2,500 hit in India | Job cut

Oracle’s global layoffs, impacting up to 30,000 employees, have now reached India, with over 2,500 jobs cut. As the tech giant doubles down on AI and data centres,

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Updated On : 01 Apr 2026 | 7:44 PM IST

Global Hiring Freeze! Why Unilever has paused hiring globally | West Asia war | Jobs

Unilever has imposed a global hiring freeze across all levels for at least three months, citing mounting business challenges from the escalating conflict in West Asia.

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Updated On : 01 Apr 2026 | 12:36 PM IST

Insolvency law crucial in improving health of banking sector: FM Sitharaman in Lok Sabha

Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday said in the Lok Sabha that the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) has been a main and very crucial factor in improving the health

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Updated On : 31 Mar 2026 | 7:25 PM IST

India to ban Chinese CCTV cameras: What changes from April 1

India will restrict the use of Chinese-origin CCTV cameras starting April 1, targeting companies such as Hikvision and Dahua Technology over national security concerns.

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Updated On : 31 Mar 2026 | 7:05 PM IST

How Iran is controlling the Strait of Hormuz

A month into the US-Israel–Iran conflict, the Strait of Hormuz, the world’s most critical oil artery, is no longer fully open. Traffic has collapsed, Iran is dictating passage

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Updated On : 30 Mar 2026 | 9:03 PM IST

FM Sitharaman vs Opposition | Massive uproar in Lok Sabha over falling rupee

A heated debate broke out in the Lok Sabha as Opposition MPs clashed with Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman over the sharp decline of the Indian rupee against the US dollar.

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Updated On : 30 Mar 2026 | 8:20 PM IST

India’s microdrama boom: The next big entertainment shift? | Short movies

India’s $300 million microdrama market is expected to reach $4.5 billion by 2030, according to Lumikai’s State of India Interactive Media Report 2025.

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Updated On : 30 Mar 2026 | 6:23 PM IST

Apple warns iPhone users about security risks on older iOS versions | Virus | Cyber crime

Apple is reportedly sending urgent security notifications to iPhone users running older versions of iOS, warning them about ongoing cyber threats.

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Updated On : 30 Mar 2026 | 6:16 PM IST

HDFC Bank probes chairman's resignation letter; RBI's CBDC push; Fino PB withdraws CEO reappointment

Bankers seek debt moratorium for MSMEs With the West Asia conflict nearing a month, bankers have urged the RBI and Centre to consider a time-bound moratorium on debt repayments for MSMEs

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Updated On : 27 Mar 2026 | 8:20 PM IST