Mumbai, April 4 – Indian stock markets appear to be entering a consolidation phase, characterized by high volatility and limited clarity on direction, as global uncertainties and mixed domestic signals keep investors on edge, according to market experts on Saturday.Indian equity benchmarks...
New Delhi, April 4 Sobha Ltd, a real estate firm, reported an 11 per cent increase in its sales bookings to Rs 2,039.3 crore during the fourth quarter of the last fiscal, driven by stronger demand for its residential projects.Its sales bookings, or pre-sales, stood at Rs 1,835.7 crore in the...
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New Delhi, April 4 – The government on Saturday dismissed reports and social media claims that an Iranian crude oil cargo was diverted from Vadinar in India to China due to payment issues, calling them “factually incorrect” and misleading.The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has clarified...
New Delhi, April 4: The new labor codes have changed gratuity rules, allowing certain eligible employees to claim gratuity after one year of continuous service, a reduction from the previous five-year rule.The new labor codes, implemented in November 2025, make gratuity available sooner for...
Hyderabad, April 4 Indian pharmaceutical exports reached nearly USD 29 billion by February of this financial year, registering a growth of five percent compared to the same period last year, a top official said on Saturday.K Raja Bhanu, Director General of the Pharmaceuticals Export Promotion...
Mumbai, April 4 – HDFC Bank reported on Saturday a widening gap between credit and deposit growth in the March quarter, as strong loan expansion continued to outpace relatively slower deposit mobilization, keeping the bank's credit-deposit ratio elevated.According to an exchange filing, the...
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New Delhi, April 4 – An LPG tanker bound for India has begun its journey through the strategically important Strait of Hormuz, offering some relief to concerns about energy supplies amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia.The vessel, Green Salvi, is carrying over 46,000 metric tonnes of...
Mumbai, April 3 India's foreign exchange reserves declined by USD 10.288 billion to USD 688.058 billion during the week ended March 27, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) said on Friday.In the previous reporting week, the overall reserves had declined by USD 11.413 billion to USD 698.346 billion...
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New Delhi, April 3 The one-time duty concession for manufacturing units in SEZs will provide them with limited access to the domestic market while preserving their export-oriented nature, experts said on Friday.However, the relatively modest duty relief somewhat diminishes the potential...
New Delhi, April 3 Indian Oil Corporation (IOC), the country's largest oil firm, said on Friday that liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) supply in India remains stable and adequate despite geopolitical disruptions to global energy markets, adding that domestic availability continues to be its top...
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New Delhi, April 3 – Japan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has established a new Japan-India Economic Affairs Division to help Japanese companies invest in India, as part of its strategy to strengthen bilateral economic ties."Through the establishment of the Japan-India Economic Affairs...
New Delhi, April 3 India's passenger vehicle industry is expected to see growth moderate to 4-6 per cent in FY27, largely due to the high base and evolving macroeconomic conditions, ratings agency ICRA said on Friday.For FY26, the industry is estimated to report wholesale volume growth of...
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New Delhi, April 3 – The Indian passenger vehicle industry is estimated to report wholesale volume growth of around 7-9 per cent in FY26, driven by strong festive demand, GST rate cuts, and multiple new model launches, according to a report released on Friday.The growth is expected to moderate...
New Delhi, April 3 The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), a major industry lobby, welcomed the passage of the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2026, by Parliament on Friday. CII stated that once implemented, the bill will significantly reduce the compliance burden on businesses...
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New Delhi, April 3 Tractors and Farm Equipment Ltd reported a 23 per cent increase in total tractor sales, reaching a record 2,14,951 units in 2025-26, compared to 1,74,785 units in the previous fiscal year.The company concluded the fiscal year on a strong note, achieving 37.4 per cent growth...
New Delhi, April 3: The depreciation of the Indian rupee since February 27 is, in fact, in line with other currencies, and better than currencies that appreciated significantly in the earlier period (April 2, 2025 to February 27, 2026), according to SBI Research, indicating that in an uncertain...
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New Delhi, April 3: Sentiment towards India's IT services sector has turned more negative amid rising global uncertainties, although investors remain hesitant to make strong directional bets, a report said on Friday.BNP Paribas India said in its report that while uncertainty has increased...
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New Delhi, April 3 – India's largest automobile company, Maruti Suzuki, announced on Friday that it added 502 new service touchpoints in the financial year ending March 2026, marking the highest single-year network expansion in the automaker's history. This brought the company's total...
New Delhi, April 3 – The Indian auto companies are facing significant cost pressures, but the market is systematically underestimating them, according to a report released on Friday. This is happening even as investor sentiment towards India has become distinctly more cautious.A BNP Paribas...
New Delhi, April 3 A tanker sanctioned by the US, carrying Iranian crude oil, has rerouted mid-voyage from its previously indicated destination of India – where it would have marked the first such shipment in nearly seven years – to China.The Aframax tanker Ping Shun, built in 2002 and...
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