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April 1 (Reuters) - U.S. stock futures advanced on Wednesday, after the indexes saw their biggest one-day gains in nearly a year in the previous session, following President Donald Trump's comments that suggested a swift end to the Middle East conflict. Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Tuesday that the end of the Iran war could be near, signaling potential for both direct talks with Iranian leadership and a winding down of the conflict without a deal. Trump is scheduled to addre ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Wednesday accused Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and the ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF) of having a "secret understanding" with the BJP. He termed the relationship between the BJP and LDF as a "fevicol bond" and said voting for the LDF was "equivalent to voting for the BJP." Campaigning as a star campaigner for the Congress in multiple constituencies, including Nemom, Revanth Reddy said only the defeat of Vijayan would usher in better da ...Read More >
Panaji: The GST revenue data for 2025-26 shows that while the state's taxpayer base is expanding, Goa is seeing a significant loss of fiscal momentum. The total GST collected in Goa for 2025-26 came in at Rs 6,950 crore, representing an overall decline of 2.1% over the previous year at a time when national GST collections grew 6.4%.Of the Rs 6,950 crore collected as GST from taxpayers, Goa govt earned Rs 4,575 crore for the year ending March 31, a flat 1% growth. The remaining GST was credited t ...Read More >
New Delhi: India's goods and services tax (GST) collections closed on a firm footing in the just-ended fiscal year, with March collections crossing ₹2 lakh crore mark for the third time, signalling resilient consumption despite significant cut in rates during the year. Experts however took a cautious stance for the coming months amid the global turmoil caused by the Iran war. Gross collections for March grew 8.8% from a year ago, reaching a 10-month high. This was led primarily by robust impor ...Read More >
GUWAHATI, April 1: Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi on Wednesday addressed election rallies at Nazira, Tingkhong and Khowang in Upper Assam, speaking extensively on the prevailing political situation and the everyday challenges faced by ordinary citizens, and sharply criticising the policies of the ruling party. Engaging directly with the people in simple language, Priyanka encouraged people to reflect critically through questions and reasoning. She began by asking people to assess what positiv ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 1 (ANI): The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is expected to keep the policy repo rate unchanged at 5.25 per cent in the upcoming Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting and maintain its neutral stance, according to a report by Bank of Baroda. The report noted that global conditions have changed significantly since the RBI's last policy announcement in February 2026. Also Read | How To Download JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Admit Card. It highlighted that the outbreak of the Ira ...Read More >
Chennai: With the West Asia crisis impacting the fuel prices and availability, CPI inflation is expected to move up to 4.1 - 4.3 per cent in FY27, find rating agencies. The GDP growth could also ease to 6.5 per cent in FY27 from 7.5 per cent estimated for FY26. The ongoing conflict in West Asia has led to a surge in energy prices and impacted availability, which could lead to higher inflation, impacting consumer demand. The average CPI inflation is anticipated to more than double to 4.3% in FY ...Read More >
New Delhi: With robust tax collections from imports, domestic sales and purchases, India's gross goods and services tax (GST) collections jumped 8.8 per cent year-on-year to cross the Rs 2 lakh crore, registering the third highest monthly collection in the 2025-26 fiscal. At the same time, the net GST revenue for March 2026 stood at about Rs 1.78 lakh crore, posting an annual growth of 8.2 per cent after accounting for refunds, the government said on Wednesday. As per the finance ministry's dat ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 1: Silver prices surged by Rs 9,000 to Rs 2.46 lakh per kg, while gold jumped by Rs 3,500 to Rs 1.55 lakh per 10 grams on Wednesday, following firm global trends. Domestic price movement According to the All India Sarafa Association, the white metal appreciated by Rs 9,000, or 3.8 per cent, to Rs 2,46,000 per kg (inclusive of all taxes) from Monday's closing level of Rs 2,37,000 per kg. Gold of 99.9 per cent purity also increased by Rs 3,500, or 2.3 per cent, to Rs 1,55,000 per ...Read More >
Keralam Assembly Elections 2026: Opinion polls do not indicate a clear lead for LDF. Surveys show very tight race between LDF and UDF, with some even giving UDF a slight advantage. Keralam Assembly Elections 2026: Kerala has long alternated between the Left Democratic Front (LDF) and the United Democratic Front (UDF) every five years. This pattern has created an assumption that the ruling party is always vulnerable to anti-incumbency. After two consecutive terms in office (2016-2026), Pinarayi ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 1 (PTI) Silver prices surged by Rs 9,000 to Rs 2.46 lakh per kg, while gold jumped by Rs 3,500 to Rs 1.55 lakh per 10 grams on Wednesday, following firm global trends. According to the All India Sarafa Association, the white metal appreciated by Rs 9,000, or 3.8 per cent, to Rs 2,46,000 per kg (inclusive of all taxes) from Monday's closing level of Rs 2,37,000 per kg. Gold of 99.9 per cent purity also increased by Rs 3,500, or 2.3 per cent, to Rs 1,55,000 per 10 grams (inclusive ...Read More >
Mumbai: The stock market began the new financial year on a strong note, with the BSE Sensex rising 1,186.77 points, or 1.65 percent, to close at 73,134.32 on Wednesday. During the day, it surged as much as 2,017 points, showing strong buying interest across sectors. Wealth surge for investors The rally added nearly Rs 9.60 lakh crore to investors' wealth in a single session. The total market capitalisation of BSE-listed companies rose to Rs 4,22,01,433.48 crore (about USD 4.46 trillion), refle ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 1 (ANI): The Indian rupee may come under further pressure in the coming months if the ongoing West Asia crisis continues, with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) likely needing to remain flexible in its approach, according to a report by Yes Bank. The report stated that the rupee could weaken to 97.00-97.50 against the US dollar in the first half of FY27. Also Read | Pune Weather Update: IMD Predicts Heatwaves and Above-Normal Rainfall. "RBI will have to be op ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 1 (PTI) GST revenues grew about 9 per cent in March, scaling to the pre-tax cut level of over Rs 2 lakh crore, the third highest monthly collection in the 2025-26 fiscal, buoyed by mop-ups from imports as well as domestic sales and purchases, government data showed on Wednesday. Gross domestic revenues rose 5.9 per cent to over Rs 1.46 lakh crore, while those from imports grew 17.8 per cent to Rs 53,861 crore during the month. The gross Goods and Services Tax (GST) mop-up was Rs ...Read More >
Guwahati, April 1: Congress leader and chairman of the AICC media department, Pawan Khera, on Wednesday, launched a sharp attack on Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, accusing him of "consistently misleading the public" over the past decade. Addressing a press conference in Guwahati, Khera invoked a symbolic "lie detector" analogy to question the credibility of the Chief Minister's statements. "If what Himanta Biswa Sarma says is false, the red light turns on; if it is true, the green l ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 1 (ANI): Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Priyanka Chaturvedi on Wednesday criticised the Centre over the recent increase in commercial LPG cylinder prices, stating that the burden of the hike will ultimately fall on the public and contribute to rising inflation. Speaking to ANI, Chaturvedi highlighted that the decision would impact small business owners, and questioned that when the oil was bought at a lower price, the common people didn't get its benefit; however, as soon as it ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 1 (PTI) Corporate credit profiles remained resilient in 2025-26, with rating upgrades significantly outpacing downgrades, reflecting healthy balance sheets, steady domestic demand, and continued policy support, ICRA said on Wednesday. During FY26, ICRA upgraded 388 entities compared to 124 downgrades, resulting in a strong credit ratio of 3.1 times, a notable improvement from 2 times in FY25 and 2.1 times in FY24. The overall credit quality remained benign, supported by stable o ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 1 (UNI) Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday launched a sharp critique of the Modi government, alleging that its economic policies have led to a rise in the cost of essential goods and services, placing a growing burden on ordinary citizens. In a post on X, Kharge claimed that the government has "severely damaged the country's strategic and economic policies," adding that the impact is being felt by "1.4 billion Indians." He said that from today, prices of sever ...Read More >
Mumbai, April 1: The Ministry of Finance has formally set an 18-month timeline for the 8th Central Pay Commission (8th CPC) to submit its recommendations, a move that will impact the earnings and retirement benefits of millions of central government employees and pensioners. Constituted on November 3, 2025, the commission is tasked with reviewing the existing pay structures, allowances, and pensions. While the final report is expected by mid-2027, officials indicate that any approved salary hik ...Read More >
(RTTNews) - India shares look set to open on an upbeat note on Wednesday after U.S. President Donald Trump said he would end the Iran war without reopening the Strait of Hormuz, especially as the conflict looked set to extend beyond his initial four-to-six-week timeline. Risk-on sentiment returned to global markets on optimism that the end of the war lead to a pullback by oil prices and ease inflation concerns. Indian stock markets were closed on Tuesday for Mahavir Jayanti. On Monday, benchma ...Read More >
(RTTNews) - India shares look set to open on an upbeat note on Wednesday after U.S. President Donald Trump said he would end the Iran war without reopening the Strait of Hormuz, especially as the conflict looked set to extend beyond his initial four-to-six-week timeline. Risk-on sentiment returned to global markets on optimism that the end of the war lead to a pullback by oil prices and ease inflation concerns. Indian stock markets were closed on Tuesday for Mahavir Jayanti. On Monday, benchma ...Read More >
New Delhi: Due to the escalating conflict in West Asia, Indian business owners are grappling with a sharp rise in operating expenses, primarily caused by the strategic closure of the Strait of Hormuz. As of the April 1 update, Oil Marketing Companies have significantly raised the cost of 19 kg commercial LPG cylinders by ₹195.50. Coming on the heels of a ₹114.50 increase on March 1, this latest price jump highlights a turbulent period for both industrial and hospitality businesses. Despite the ...Read More >
Mumbai: India's equity indices ended FY26 with losses, their worst fiscal performance since the pandemic-hit FY20. The outlook for the FY27 hinges on the ebbing of the West Asia conflict, particularly through its impact on crude oil prices and the rupee, according to analysts. "A ceasefire in the near term could trigger a recovery, with Indian equities potentially revisiting previous highs," said Amit Khurana, head of institutional equities at Dolat Capital Market. "However, if the situation pe ...Read More >
New Delhi, March 31: The outlook for Indian markets in the next fiscal year remains structurally optimistic once geopolitical tensions subside and crude oil prices stabilise, analysts said, even as domestic equities ended FY26 on a bearish note, with Sensex plunging 7 per cent. In 2025-26, the BSE benchmark plunged 5,467.37 points, or 7 per cent, and the NSE Nifty dropped 1,187.95 points, or 5 per cent. The year was dominated by global macro uncertainty, persistent geopolitical tensions, eleva ...Read More >
PUNE: The Maharashtra government has retained the ready reckoner (RR) rates for the upcoming financial year; joint inspector general of registration (IGR) Rajendra Muthe said on Tuesday. This, despite the state's IGR department marginally missing its revenue target for 2025-26, collecting ₹60,568.94 crore -- about 95.38% of its target of ₹63,500 crore. Officials said that the RR rates have been retained after consultations with builders, citizens and NGOs owing to inflationary pressures and glob ...Read More >
Mumbai: The state government has decided to leave ready reckoner rates unchanged for the 2026-27 financial year on account of a slow down in the real estate sector, drop in revenue collection from stamp duty and registration, and the ongoing war in west Asia which has disrupted fuel and gas supplies. Revenue minister Chadrashekhar Bawankule said various industry associations had also urged the government to maintain status quo on RR rates or minimum rates for property transactions in various ar ...Read More >
Mumbai, March 31: In a significant relief to homebuyers and developers, the Maharashtra government has decided to keep Ready Reckoner (RR) rates unchanged for the financial year 2026-27, maintaining status quo across the state amid global uncertainties and rising construction costs. Consultations and industry feedback Officials said the annual rate-setting process involved consultations with construction professionals, document writers, and public representatives at the district level to ensur ...Read More >
New Delhi: Get ready to pay more for new cars. Come Wednesday, prices of some brands will go up as concerns around supply chain and expensive input costs will see companies raise retail prices. Those looking to immediately raise retail prices include mainstream brands such as Tata Motors and JSW MG, while the luxury brigade of BMW, Audi and Mercedes-Benz will also increase prices, especially as they also factor in the impact of rupee depreciation against the Euro. It is yet not clear whether top ...Read More >
Kozhikode (Kerala) [India], March 31 (ANI): Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday warned of a looming "financial earthquake" linking the ongoing tensions in West Asia to a potential spike in fuel prices and inflation that would be directly felt by the people of India in the coming months. Addressing a gathering in Kozhikode today, Gandhi said that the unfolding situation in the Gulf region is a "tragedy" whose consequences remain uncertain, but cautioned that it ...Read More >
Vav-Tharad (Gujarat) [India], March 31 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said that India's effective foreign policy and "unwavering unity" of citizens have kept the "situation under control" despite the global difficulties regarding energy requirements. PM Modi also accused Congress of engaging in "divisive activities" by spreading "fear and inciting" the public in a time when the nation requires unity and solidarity. Addressing a public gathering at Vav-Tharad in Gujarat after in ...Read More >
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