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Mumbai, Apr 1 (PTI) The rupee gained 15 paise to 94.70 against US dollar in early trade on Wednesday, tracking positive cues from domestic equity markets and retreating American currency overseas. The local currency, however, remained under pressure due to higher crude oil prices and sustained withdrawal of foreign funds even as banks moved to cut their net open position in the currency following the RBI mandate, forex traders said. Through its circular dated March 27, 2026, RBI capped the Net ...Read More >
Mumbai, April 1: Domestic stock markets on Wednesday opened sharply higher with a gap-up start, tracking positive global cues from the US and Asian markets amid hopes of de-escalation in the West Asia conflict -- now in the 33rd day of the conflict. The 50-scrip Nifty opened at 22,899, rising 567 points or 2.54 per cent, while Sensex began the session up 1,814 points, or 2.52 per cent, at 73,762.43. Sector-wise, all indices traded in green, led by gains in banking, auto and IT stocks. On the bro ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) State-owned oil marketing companies (OMCs) on Wednesday made substantial revisions to prices of both aviation turbine fuel (ATF) and commercial LPG, with rates surging sharply -- including a more-than-doubling in jet fuel prices -- tracking a spike in global oil prices amid the escalating West Asia conflict. Jet fuel prices more than doubled to a record high, while commercial LPG rates also rose significantly, adding to cost pressures across sectors. The pri ...Read More >
Mumbai, April 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) Domestic stock markets on Wednesday opened sharply higher with a gap-up start, tracking positive global cues from the US and Asian markets amid hopes of de-escalation in the West Asia conflict -- now in the 33rd day of the conflict. The 50-scrip Nifty opened at 22,899, rising 567 points or 2.54 per cent, while Sensex began the session up 1,814 points, or 2.52 per cent, at 73,762.43. Sector-wise, all indices traded in green, led by gains in banking, auto and IT ...Read More >
SINGAPORE: India's diesel exports to South-East Asia surged to the highest in more than seven years in March, shipping data showed, as traders pivoted supply to cover short positions and refiners cashed in on higher profits in Asia caused by the US-Israeli conflict with Iran. The surge in exports could boost spot sale margins for Indian refiners who have purchased large volumes of prompt Russian crude to replace Middle East supply disrupted by the conflict. About one million metric tonnes (7.4 ...Read More >
Indore (Madhya Pradesh): Taxpayers must prepare to transition to the new income tax regime under the Income Tax Act, 2025, which aims to be simpler for compliant taxpayers while strengthening action against evasion. The provisions of the new Act will come into effect from April 1. The Free Press explains key provisions of the Act with inputs from senior chartered accountant SN Goyal. Here are 16 key changes that taxpayers and professionals should note: Replaces 1961 Act The new Act replaces t ...Read More >
New Delhi: The new Income-tax Act and budgetary provisions, including higher STT on speculative F&O trades, lower TCS on overseas tour packages and liberalised remittance scheme for medical and education purposes, will get into force from April 1. A 20-year tax holiday for any foreign company that procures data centre services in India and new safe harbour provisions with a higher threshold for software firms will also be effective from Wednesday with the start of the 2026-27 fiscal. The Incom ...Read More >
Mumbai: The National Stock Exchange (NSE) issued a circular on March 31 announcing changes in Securities Transaction Tax (STT), effective from April 1, 2026. The revision follows updates under the Finance Act, 2026 and mainly impacts derivatives trading. What Has Changed? The biggest impact will be on Futures & Options (F&O) traders. STT on option selling has been increased from 0.10 percent to 0.15 percent. For exercised options, the tax has also gone up from 0.125 percent to 0.15 percent. I ...Read More >
Singapore: India's diesel exports to Southeast Asia surged to the highest in more than seven years in March, shipping data showed, as traders pivoted supply to cover short positions and refiners cashed in on higher profits in Asia caused by the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran. The surge in exports could boost spot sale margins for Indian refiners who have purchased large volumes of prompt Russian crude to replace Middle East supply disrupted by the war.About 1 million metric tons (7.45 million barre ...Read More >
New Delhi, March 31 (SocialNews.XYZ) With the FY26 fiscal set to end on Tuesday, investors are gearing up for several reforms, including revised Securities Transaction Tax (STT) rules that will come into effect from April 1. Many brokers, traders and demat account holders are concerned about the sharp increase in STT on futures and options (F&O) trades, following revisions announced by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in the Union Budget FY26-27. She had also proposed a significant increase ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: India's tax landscape shifts gears on Tuesday. The Income-tax Act, 2025, which replaces the Income-tax Act, 1961, comes into force from April 1, 2026, alongside a clutch of budgetary measures that will be felt by traders, tourists, technology firms and ordinary taxpayers alike. The new Act is not a reinvention of tax policy so much as a tidying up of it. Gone is the unwieldy distinction between the assessment year and the previous year; in its place comes a single "tax year" framewor ...Read More >
New Delhi (IANS): Gold and silver prices will likely open higher in Tuesday's evening session as hopes for de-escalation in the West Asia conflict bolster market sentiment. Following global cues, spot gold jumped 2.39 percent to $4,619.14 per ounce by 11 A.M., while US gold futures for June delivery gained 2 percent to reach $4,649.26. Spot silver advanced 4.82 percent to $73.48 per ounce, and COMEX silver rose 4.44 percent from its previous close to trade at $73.705. On Monday, MCX gold futur ...Read More >
New Delhi, March 31 (SocialNews.XYZ) Gold and silver prices are likely to open higher in Tuesday's evening session amid hopes of de-escalation in the West Asia conflict. Tracking global cues, spot gold jumped as much as 2.39 per cent to $4,619.14 per ounce as of 11 A.M., while US gold futures for June delivery gained 2 per cent to $4,649.26. Similarly, spot silver advanced 4.82 per cent to $73.48 per ounce, while COMEX silver traded at $73.705, up 4.44 per cent from the previous close. On Mon ...Read More >
New Delhi/Bengaluru -- Oil prices were little changed on Tuesday as investors weighed the possibility of US President Donald Trump ending the Iran war against supply shocks from a prolonged closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a key artery for global oil flows. Brent crude futures for May were up 18c, or 0.16%, to $112.96 a barrel at 4.38am GMT after dropping 1% earlier in the session. The May contract expires on Tuesday, while the more active June contract was at $107.10. US West Texas Intermedia ...Read More >
NEW DELHI, March 31 : Oil prices were little changed on Tuesday as investors weighed the possibility of U.S. President Donald Trump ending the Iran war against supply shocks from a prolonged closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a key artery for global oil flows. Brent crude futures for May were up 18 cents, or 0.16 per cent, to $112.96 per barrel at 0438 GMT after dropping 1 per cent earlier in the session. The May contract expires on Tuesday and the more active June contract was at $107.10. U.S. ...Read More >
Mumbai, March 31 (SocialNews.XYZ) Domestic stock exchanges BSE and NSE will remain closed on Tuesday on account of Shri Mahavir Jayanti. In addition, the bourses will have 11 more days of official holidays this year, except Saturdays and Sundays. In commodities, the Multi Commodity Exchange of India (MCX) will remain closed during the morning session -- 9 am to 5 pm -- on Tuesday due to the festival. However, trading will resume in the evening session from 5 pm to 11:30 pm, according to the e ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Oil prices reversed course in Asian trading on Tuesday, paring earlier gains, following a report that U.S. President Donald Trump told aides he is willing to end the Iran war without reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude futures for May were down $1.22, or 1.08%, to $111.56 per barrel at 0210 GMT after rising 2% earlier in the session. The May contract expires on Tuesday and the more active June contract was at $105.76. U.S. West Texas Intermediate futures for May fell 98 cent ...Read More >
NEW DELHI, March 31 : Oil prices reversed course in Asian trading on Tuesday, paring earlier gains, following a report that U.S. President Donald Trump told aides he is willing to end the Iran war without reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude futures for May were down $1.22, or 1.08 per cent, to $111.56 per barrel at 0210 GMT after rising 2 per cent earlier in the session. The May contract expires on Tuesday and the more active June contract was at $105.76. U.S. West Texas Intermediate f ...Read More >
BENGALURU, March 31 : Oil prices rose for a fourth day on Tuesday, with Brent crude poised for its largest monthly gain on record and U.S. crude futures set for their strongest monthly increase since 2020, because of supply constraints from the widening Middle East war. Brent crude futures for May rose $2.26, or 2 per cent, to $115.04 a barrel at 0002 GMT, after reaching their highest since March 19 during the prior session. The May contract expires on Tuesday and the more active June contract ...Read More >
Mumbai: Trading in equity derivatives is set to become more expensive from April 1, as a set of measures by the government and the central bank aimed at moderating speculation are set to kick in. The steps - including higher taxes on futures and options trading and tighter lending norms for brokers - will raise trading costs and squeeze volumes. The government, in its Budget 2026-27, has raised the securities transaction tax (STT) on futures to 0.05% from 0.02%, a 150% increase. On options, STT ...Read More >
Mumbai, Mar 30 (PTI) The rupee breached the 95/USD-mark in intra-day trade on Monday before regaining some lost ground to settle at 94.70 against the US dollar, up 15 paise, after Iran war escalation jolted global markets, fuelling rupee volatility and risk-off sentiment. Forex traders said the USD/INR pair witnessed high volatility and swung 165 paise during intra-day trade as the West Asia crisis entered the 31st day keeping energy markets nervous. At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupe ...Read More >
New Delhi: Global oil markets were jolted at the beginning of this week as Brent Crude Oil surged past $115 per barrel after fresh missile attacks by Yemen's Houthis widened the West Asian conflict. Brent's jump to $116 per barrel Monday reflects market fears over potential disruptions to critical oil supply routes and export hubs. Apart from the Houthis' entry into the war launched by the US-Israel coalition against Iran, the spike also comes after US President Donald Trump's comments that he ...Read More >
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India financial reforms from April 1: Income-tax Act 2025, PAN rules, credit card reporting, TDS changes, RBI 2FA mandate and railway ticket rules explained India is set to usher in a wide-ranging set of regulatory and financial changes from April 1, 2026, covering taxation, banking, digital payments, credit cards, labour laws, and railway ticketing, as part of efforts to modernise systems, improve compliance, and enhance user convenience. Income-tax overhaul begins The six-decade-old Income- ...Read More >
The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season has barely begun, but it has already delivered its first major controversy. Following Kolkata Knight Riders' (KKR) six-wicket defeat to Mumbai Indians (MI) at the Wankhede Stadium, a pointed remark from captain Ajinkya Rahane has triggered a wider debate - forcing Cricket Australia (CA) to step in with a clarification. At the centre of the storm is Cameron Green, KKR's high-profile signing worth INR 25.20 crore, who did not bowl a single over despite ...Read More >
New Delhi, March 30 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Indian rupee on Monday crossed the 95 per dollar mark for the first time, hitting 95.2 against the US dollar, down 0.3 per cent. It ended at a record closing low of 94.83 per dollar, compared to Friday's close of 94.81. The currency has depreciated by 4.4 per cent against the US dollar in the March quarter. The rupee, which had opened on a strong note after the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) reduced the net open position limit that banks can keep overnigh ...Read More >
Mumbai, Mar 30 (PTI) The rupee on Monday breached the 95/USD-mark in intra-day trade on Monday and settled at 94.78 (provisional) against the American currency after Iran war escalation jolted global markets, fuelling rupee volatility and risk-off sentiment. Forex traders said the USD/INR pair witnessed high volatility and swung 165 paise during intra-day trade as the West Asia crisis entered the 31st day keeping energy markets nervous. At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened at 93 ...Read More >
New Delhi, March 30: Global oil prices surged sharply on Monday amid escalating tensions in West Asia, following the entry of Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi group into the conflict. International benchmark Brent crude futures rose as much as 3.66 per cent to an intra-day high of $116.70 per barrel, nearing a fresh 52-week high. US benchmark West Texas Intermediate (WTI) also climbed over 3 per cent to cross $103 per barrel. The latest spike in crude prices follows weekend missile launches by Houthi ...Read More >
New Delhi (IANS): Global oil prices surged on Monday as escalating tensions in West Asia intensified following the Yemen-based, Iran-backed Houthi group's entry into the conflict. International benchmark Brent crude futures jumped as much as 3.66 percent to an intra-day high of $116.70 per barrel, approaching a new 52-week high. Similarly, U.S. benchmark West Texas Intermediate (WTI) climbed over 3 percent to surpass the $103 per barrel mark. Weekend missile launches by Houthi forces targeting ...Read More >
Gold and silver prices fell as investors booked profits, despite geopolitical tensions and a softer US dollar. MCX gold dropped to Rs 1,62,452/10g and silver to Rs 2,73,150/kg, while crude oil eased below $90, easing inflation concerns New Delhi: Gold and silver prices eased on Wednesday as investors booked profits, though a softer US dollar and lingering geopolitical uncertainty capped the decline. MCX gold April futures lost 0.52 per cent to Rs 1,62,452 per 10 grams around 11.15 am on an intr ...Read More >
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