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02 Apr 2026
TL;DR

RBI caps rupee bets at $100 million, bans nondeliverable forwards

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is implementing crisis-era measures to support the falling rupee, targeting speculative arbitrage trades that exacerbate currency depreciation.

02 Apr 2026
TL;DR

Eternal, the company behind Zomato, grants ₹167cr ESOPs to employees

Eternal, the parent company of Zomato, has granted employee stock options (ESOPs) worth approximately Rs 167 crore, according to recent stock exchange filings.

02 Apr 2026
TL;DR

RBI bans NDFs and rebookings to steady rupee, curb speculation

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has implemented stringent forex derivative rules to curb speculation and stabilize the rupee, impacting the $149 billion NDF market.

02 Apr 2026
TL;DR

IKEA's AI chatbot Billy handles over half of customer queries

IKEA's use of an AI chatbot for customer queries has not only streamlined operations but also led to a Rs 9,000 crore design consultancy business.

02 Apr 2026
TL;DR

United States criticizes UPI and data localisation in India talks

The United States has identified India's Unified Payment Interface (UPI) and data localization norms as potential barriers to trade ahead of a proposed deal.

02 Apr 2026
TL;DR

Sai Parenterals shares debut above issue price, nearly 5.8% higher

Sai Parenterals Ltd's shares listed at a modest premium, marking a 6% gain from the offer price, following its ₹409-crore initial public offering.

02 Apr 2026
TL;DR

India's manufacturing PMI drops to 53.9, lowest since September 2021

India's manufacturing activity plummeted to a 45-month low of 53.9 in March, marking the slowest pace since September 2021.

02 Apr 2026
TL;DR

Indian markets nearly 2% down after Donald Trump threatened Iran

Investors experienced a significant loss of Rs 10 lakh crore within an hour due to a sharp drop in BSE Sensex and Nifty 50, triggered by rising oil prices.

02 Apr 2026
TL;DR

Indian rupee rebounds 130 paise to 93.53 after RBI intervention

The Indian Rupee rallied following the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) new regulations aimed at curbing currency volatility and limiting speculative bets.

02 Apr 2026
TL;DR

SpaceX files for IPO as value could top $1.75 trillion

Aerospace stocks and ETFs surge as SpaceX's confidential IPO filing fuels optimism, potentially valuing the company at over $1.75 trillion.

02 Apr 2026
Sensex

Sensex crashes 1,450 points after Trump escalates Iran threat

Indian stock markets witnessed a major crash in early trade today, with the BSE Sensex plummeting over 1,400 points and the Nifty 50 falling below the crucial mark of 22,250.

02 Apr 2026
Indian Government

India waives duties on key petrochemical imports amid US-Iran war

In a bid to ease supply chain disruptions caused by the ongoing conflict in West Asia, the Indian government has waived import duties on several key petrochemical products.

02 Apr 2026
TL;DR

India cuts customs duties on petrochemicals amid West Asian conflict

India has announced a full customs duty exemption on key petrochemical products to ensure their continued availability amidst the ongoing West Asia conflict.

02 Apr 2026
TL;DR

RBI measures precede rupee recovery to 93.53 per US dollar

The Indian rupee opened 1.3% higher at Rs 93.53 against the dollar, following new measures by the Reserve Bank of India to curb currency volatility.

02 Apr 2026
TL;DR

Sensex plunges over 1,380 points after Donald Trump Iran warning

The Sensex and Nifty experienced a nearly 2% drop due to escalating US-Iran tensions, continued foreign selling, and technical factors.

02 Apr 2026
TL;DR

Wipro launches AI-Native business and platforms unit, names Nagendra Bandaru

Indian SaaS giant, Wipro, is launching a dedicated artificial intelligence (AI) unit following the recent crash in SaaS stocks caused by Claude Cowork's update.

02 Apr 2026
Donald Trump

Oil prices surge 5% after Trump vows to hit Iran

Oil prices surged in volatile trading after US President Donald Trump warned of further military action against Iran within the next few weeks.

02 Apr 2026
TL;DR

TCS on overseas remittances cut to 2% starting April

The reduction in Tax Collected at Source (TCS) for overseas payments under the Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS) eases financial burden on international travellers and students.

02 Apr 2026
Anthropic

Start-up funding jumps to record $297B in Q1

Global investment in start-ups hit a record-breaking $297 billion in the first quarter of 2026, according to Crunchbase data.

02 Apr 2026
OpenAI

Sam Altman's sister revises childhood sexual abuse lawsuit against him

Annie Altman, the sister of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, has amended her civil lawsuit against him, alleging sexual abuse dating back to their childhood.

02 Apr 2026
TL;DR

COMEX metals slide after President Trump hints at Iran action

Gold prices fell by 2.21% and silver dropped by 4.22% on April 2, following a recent rally, due to firm dollar demand and geopolitical uncertainty.

02 Apr 2026
TL;DR

Hero MotoCorp stock boosted by March 2026 dispatches and registrations

Hero MotoCorp's shares are in the spotlight after reporting strong sales for March and acquiring a significant stake in Euler Motors.

02 Apr 2026
TL;DR

President Donald Trump's Iran speech unnerves investors as stocks fall

Following President Trump's speech on the Iran war, stocks fell and the dollar gained strength, while oil prices saw a significant rise.

02 Apr 2026
TL;DR

GIFT Nifty drops 430 points after Donald Trump's Iran announcement

The Indian stock market experienced a significant drop as GIFT Nifty fell by 430 points, triggered by a surge in oil prices after US President Donald Trump's speech.

02 Apr 2026
TL;DR

Deloitte to hire 50,000 in India for AI, tech roles

Deloitte plans to hire 50,000 professionals in India, prioritising AI and emerging technologies. The move aligns with the company's focus on upskilling and workforce development.

02 Apr 2026
Stock Market

NSDL just made stock trading cheaper for women

The National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL) has launched a new initiative, the "Women Plan," to promote women's participation in India's stock markets.

02 Apr 2026
TL;DR

Ixigo backed SqaaS launches ShellBot letting anyone run AI agents

SqaaS, an AI startup backed by travel platform ixigo, has introduced ShellBot, a secure AI agent hosting platform aimed at making autonomous AI accessible to all.

02 Apr 2026
TL;DR

AI advances and West Asia conflict hit Indian consulting firms

India's leading consulting and auditing firms are facing job cuts and a hiring freeze due to AI automation and the West Asia war.

02 Apr 2026
TL;DR

India's new project announcements drop 13% to ₹44T in FY26

The war in West Asia and subsequent global uncertainty led to a 13% drop in new project announcements in FY26, reversing India Inc.'s capex momentum.

02 Apr 2026
IndiGo

IndiGo raises fuel surcharge from today, tickets get costlier

IndiGo has announced a hike in fuel charges for both domestic and international flights.

02 Apr 2026
Elon Musk

SpaceX files for biggest IPO in history, seeks $1.75T valuation

SpaceX, the space exploration company controlled by billionaire Elon Musk, has filed for an initial public offering (IPO). The move could lead to the largest stock market listing ever.

02 Apr 2026
TL;DR

Chandigarh police arrest Sahil Kukkar in ₹83cr CREST project fraud

The Chandigarh Police arrested accountant Sahil Kukkar in connection with the ₹83-crore CREST fraud case, intensifying the ongoing investigation.

02 Apr 2026
TL;DR

Annie Altman updates childhood sexual abuse lawsuit against Sam Altman

Sam Altman's sister, Annie, has amended her lawsuit accusing the OpenAI CEO of sexual abuse, now pursuing her case under Missouri's child sexual abuse statute.

02 Apr 2026
TL;DR

Related Digital nears $16B Oracle data center to power OpenAI

Related Digital is reportedly close to securing $16 billion in financing for a massive Oracle data center, following extensive investor negotiations.

01 Apr 2026
Finance

Personal loans v/s education loans: Key differences and facts

Personal loans and education loans are two popular financial products that serve different purposes.

01 Apr 2026
Air India

Air India revises Maharaja Club program: What are the benefits?

Air India has announced a major revamp of its Maharaja Club program, effective from today.

01 Apr 2026
Anil Ambani

Anil Ambani defrauded LIC of over ₹4,500cr, says CBI

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has filed a new case against Anil Ambani and others.

VCs bagged almost $2B from IPO exits last year

Venture capital (VC) investors recorded nearly $2 billion in initial public offering (IPO) exits in 2025, Bain Capital's India Capital Venture Report 2026 revealed.

01 Apr 2026
India

Why EaseMyTrip has partnered with National Skill Development Corporation

EaseMyTrip, a leading travel services provider, has partnered with the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) and Sanatan AI.

01 Apr 2026
Blinkit

Blinkit now delivers your orders at Mumbai airport

Blinkit, a leading quick-commerce platform, has launched its services at Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport.

Rediff wants to raise around ₹800cr via IPO in India

Rediff.com India Ltd, a subsidiary of fintech firm AvenuesAI Ltd, has filed a draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI).

01 Apr 2026
Ola Electric

Ola Electric's shares up 13% today: What's the reason?

Ola Electric Mobility's shares surged by a whopping 13.03% to ₹25.77 today, gaining ₹2.97 in trade.

01 Apr 2026
GST

GST collections surge 8.8% YoY to ₹2L crore in March

India's Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections hit a high of ₹2 lakh crore in March, an 8.8% increase from the same period last year.

01 Apr 2026
ICICI Bank

ICICI Bank duped of ₹23cr in gold loan scam

ICICI Bank has been embroiled in a major ₹23 crore gold loan scam, which was unearthed during an internal audit.

01 Apr 2026
IndiGo

IndiGo shares surge 9% on CEO appointment, ATF price relief

Shares of InterGlobe Aviation, the parent company of IndiGo, have surged by as much as 9% today. The jump comes amid a positive sentiment across aviation stocks.

01 Apr 2026
ChatGPT

OpenAI raises $122B, valuation surges to $852B ahead of IPO

OpenAI, the artificial intelligence (AI) company behind ChatGPT, has raised a whopping $122 billion in its biggest funding round yet.

01 Apr 2026
Donald Trump

Sensex gains nearly 1,900 points: What's behind today's rally?

The Indian stock market witnessed a major rally today, with the Sensex and Nifty gaining over 2.5% each.

01 Apr 2026
Petrol Diesel Prices

Premium petrol and diesel just got costlier in India

Indian Oil Corporation has increased the prices of its premium petrol and diesel variants in Delhi.

01 Apr 2026
Oracle

Oracle cuts 30,000 jobs; 12,000 in India alone

Oracle has begun a major round of layoffs, affecting nearly 30,000 employees worldwide. Out of these job cuts, around 12,000 are from India alone.

01 Apr 2026
LPG Cylinder

Commercial LPG price hiked by ₹195.5 across India

In light of rising global oil prices due to the ongoing West Asia conflict, commercial liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) rates have been increased by ₹195.5 today.

01 Apr 2026
Air India

Jet fuel prices surge 100% to cross ₹2L in India

Air travelers in India are likely to face a major increase in airfares as jet fuel prices have more than doubled for April. The hike comes amid the US-Iran war and is expected to hit domestic and international flights hard.

31 Mar 2026
Oracle

Oracle might have laid off 18% of its global workforce

Oracle has started a major round of layoffs across its global offices.

31 Mar 2026
Income Tax Return

ITR forms for AY2026-27 notified: Which one should you use?

The Indian government has released the Income Tax Return (ITR) forms for Assessment Year (AY) 2026-27.

31 Mar 2026
India

India's housing sales dip below 1L mark: What's the reason?

India's housing market has witnessed a major slowdown, with sales across nine major cities falling below the one lakh mark for the first time in 18 quarters.

31 Mar 2026
Finance

Indian EV stocks: How to trade effectively

The Indian electric vehicle (EV) sector is witnessing a boom, and so are the stocks of companies associated with it.

31 Mar 2026
Donald Trump

Sensex, Nifty likely to rebound on Wednesday: Here's why

The Indian stock market's benchmark indices, the Sensex and Nifty, are expected to open higher on Wednesday. This comes after a two-day losing streak.

31 Mar 2026
4G

Indians use 31GB mobile data monthly, 47% users on 5G

India's average monthly mobile data consumption per user has surpassed the 31GB mark in 2025, a significant increase from 27.5GB in 2024.

31 Mar 2026
Sensex

Sensex gives zero returns in 2 years: Should you hold?

India's equity markets have been lackluster over the last two years, with the benchmark Sensex now hovering near a two-year low. The index has delivered zero returns during this period.

31 Mar 2026
Iran

How US-Iran war has triggered a global helium crisis

The ongoing conflict in Iran is not just affecting energy supplies but also disrupting the supply of helium, a gas critical for cooling artificial intelligence chip-making tools and MRI scanners.

31 Mar 2026
IndiGo

Who is William Walsh, IndiGo's new CEO?

IndiGo has announced the appointment of William Walsh, former British Airways chief, as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). The announcement comes after Pieter Elbers's exit from the company.

31 Mar 2026
Air India

Air India's new codeshare deal opens doors to Central Asia

Air India has signed a codeshare agreement with Uzbekistan Airways, effective from March 20, 2026.

31 Mar 2026
Inflation

India may lose 1% GDP growth if US-Iran war continues

The ongoing conflict between US and Iran in West Asia could have a major impact on India's economic growth, according to a recent report by EY.

INOX Air Products gearing up for $1B IPO in India

INOX Air Products, a leading player in the industrial and medical gas sector, is gearing up for a major initial public offering (IPO) in Mumbai.

31 Mar 2026
Donald Trump

Oil slips 1% as Trump signals possible end to war

Oil prices fell by nearly 1% on Tuesday, following reports that US President Donald Trump was open to ending the war against Iran.

This B2B manufacturing platform wants to raise ₹5,000cr via IPO

Zetwerk, a leading B2B manufacturing platform, has filed confidential papers with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) for an initial public offering (IPO).

31 Mar 2026
Epic Games

Disney might be interested in buying Fortnite creator Epic Games

The gaming and entertainment industries could be on the verge of a major merger, with rumors of Disney's interest in acquiring Epic Games.

31 Mar 2026
China

China's factory growth hits 1-year high despite war-related disruptions

China's factory activity expanded at its fastest rate in a year during March, an official survey showed on Tuesday.

31 Mar 2026
Reserve Bank Of India (RBI)

F&O trading to become costlier from tomorrow

Trading in equity derivatives is set to become more expensive from April 1.

31 Mar 2026
Bharti Airtel

Airtel raises $1B for data center arm amid AI boom

India's telecom giant Bharti Airtel has raised $1 billion for its data center arm, Nxtra Data. The investment comes from global private equity firms Alpha Wave Global, Carlyle and Anchorage Capital.

31 Mar 2026
Income Tax Return

Made ITR mistake? Today is last day to fix it

As the March 31 deadline nears, taxpayers who have made mistakes in their tax returns still have a chance to amend them.

31 Mar 2026
Unilever

Unilever freezes global hiring as US-Iran war disrupts global trade

Unilever, the multinational consumer goods company with over 400 brands, has announced a global hiring freeze.

30 Mar 2026
Finance

Convertible debentures: What they are actually

Indian convertible debentures are an interesting investment option for those looking for a combination of fixed income and equity participation.

30 Mar 2026
Indian Government

Centre wants advisories to be legally binding on Meta, others

The Indian government has proposed amendments to its Information Technology (IT) law.

30 Mar 2026
HDFC Bank

HDFC Bank ex-chair breaks silence on sudden resignation

Atanu Chakraborty, the former part-time chairman of HDFC Bank, has clarified his reason for resigning on March 18.

30 Mar 2026
Finance

Agriculture loans: What are the types available?

Agriculture loans are a lifeline for farmers in India, enabling them to fund their farming activities and manage expenses.

30 Mar 2026
Mahendra Singh Dhoni

MS Dhoni backs AI storytelling platform Kuku

Former Indian cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni has invested in Kuku, a mobile-first artificial intelligence (AI)-driven storytelling platform.

30 Mar 2026
Indian Economy

India's industrial output rises 5.2% year-on-year in February

India's industrial output witnessed a jump in February 2026, with the Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by 5.2% year-on-year.

30 Mar 2026
Ashwini Vaishnaw

Centre clears 1st rare-earth magnet unit in ₹7,100cr electronics push

The Indian government has approved 29 projects worth ₹7,104 crore under the Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS).

30 Mar 2026
Sensex

Sensex tanks 1,635 points, investors lose nearly ₹10 lakh crore

The Indian equity markets witnessed a massive sell-off on Monday, with the Sensex crashing over 1,600 points and the Nifty falling below the crucial 22,400 mark.

30 Mar 2026
American Airlines

American Airlines 'flight' turn out to be bus-ride, passengers shocked

American Airlines has come under fire for using busses as a mode of transport on certain routes, as part of its Landline service.

30 Mar 2026
Indian Government

Perks to loans: What changes for salaried employees from April

Starting April 1, 2026, salaried employees in India will witness major changes in their corporate perks.

30 Mar 2026
Inflation

Indian rupee crashes past 95/dollar for first time

The Indian rupee hit a record low today, breaching the key psychological level of 95 against the US dollar.

30 Mar 2026
HDFC Bank

ATM rules change from April 1: Know limits and charges

HDFC Bank, Punjab National Bank (PNB), and Bandhan Bank have announced changes to their ATM usage rules.

30 Mar 2026
Epic Games

Epic Games layoffs spark backlash over terminally ill employee case

Epic Games, the company behind the popular game Fortnite, has come under fire for its recent decision to lay off 1,000 employees.

30 Mar 2026
Reserve Bank Of India (RBI)

Your UPI and card payments are changing from April 1

India's digital payments ecosystem is gearing up for a major security upgrade as the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) prepares to implement stricter authentication norms from April 1.