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Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 2 (ANI): The stock markets recovered from early losses on Thursday and ended the session in the green, reflecting resilience in investor sentiment despite global uncertainties. The Nifty 50 index closed at 22,713.10, gaining 33.70 points or 0.15 per cent, while the BSE Sensex settled at 73,319.55, up by 185.23 points or 0.25 per cent. Also Read | What Is 'Floccinaucinihilipilification'? Meaning Explained After Delhi Court Uses Rare Word in Nirmala Sitharaman ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 2 (ANI): The stock markets recovered from early losses on Thursday and ended the session in the green, reflecting resilience in investor sentiment despite global uncertainties. The Nifty 50 index closed at 22,713.10, gaining 33.70 points or 0.15 per cent, while the BSE Sensex settled at 73,319.55, up by 185.23 points or 0.25 per cent. Markets had opened on a weak note amid rising geopolitical tensions. However, a recovery during the day helped indices close ...Read More >
Mumbai: Foreign portfolio investors have pulled out Rs 17,689 crore of their bets from Fully Accessible Route (FAR) government securities since the beginning of the conflict in the Middle East, reflecting heightened risk aversion among the global investors and growing concerns over inflationary pressures linked to surging crude oil prices. According to data from the Clearing Corporation of India (CCIL), FPI investment in FAR government securities declined to Rs 3,13,318.661 crore as on April 1, ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram: BJP Keralam President and Nemom Assembly candidate Rajeev Chandrasekhar on Thursday said he is not concerned with the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) manifesto, noting that parties have made promises for the past 70 years without delivering, and stressed that the BJP presents a clear vision for the change Keralam requires. Reacting to the UDF manifesto, which was unveiled earlier in the day, Chandrasekhar said, "I am not interested in commenting on manifestos of p ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 2 (PTI) India's manufacturing sector growth eased to a four-year low in March as cost pressures, fierce competition, heightened market uncertainty and the war in the Middle East led to softer increases in new orders and output, a monthly report said on Thursday. The seasonally adjusted HSBC India Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) fell from 56.9 in February to 53.9 in March, indicating the weakest improvement in overall business conditions in close to four years. In ...Read More >
Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister and PDP president Mehbooba Mufti on Monday called for joint efforts by the government and the opposition to restore the dignity and authority of the Legislative Assembly. In her first visit to the Assembly since the fall of the BJP-PDP government in 2018, Mufti observed the proceedings as a visitor. Speaking to mediapersons outside the Assembly, she said, "Today I visited the Assembly and felt good. It especially reminded me of my father (Mufti Mohammad ...Read More >
Mumbai: India's economic growth could slow and inflation may rise if crude oil prices remain elevated amid the ongoing West Asia conflict, according to a report by CareEdge Ratings. The report highlighted that if crude oil prices average around USD 100 per barrel, India's GDP growth for FY27 could decline to 6.5 per cent. At the same time, inflation is expected to rise above 5 per cent, reflecting the impact of higher energy costs on the economy. Also Read: India's economy shows early strain; ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram (Keralam) [India], April 2 (ANI): BJP Keralam president and Nemom Assembly candidate Rajeev Chandrasekhar on Thursday said he is not concerned with the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) manifesto, noting that parties have made promises for the past 70 years without delivering, and stressed that the BJP presents a clear vision for the change Keralam requires. Reacting to the UDF manifesto, which was unveiled earlier in the day, Chandrasekhar said, "I am not interested ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 2 (ANI): India's economic growth could slow and inflation may rise if crude oil prices remain elevated amid the ongoing West Asia conflict, according to a report by CareEdge Ratings. The report highlighted that if crude oil prices average around USD 100 per barrel, India's GDP growth for FY27 could decline to 6.5 per cent. At the same time, inflation is expected to rise above 5 per cent, reflecting the impact of higher energy costs on the economy. Also Read ...Read More >
Gold and silver prices in Hyderabad remained on investors' radar on 2 April 2026, as bullion rates continued to fluctuate amid mixed domestic and global market cues. After the recent volatility seen in precious metals, local retail prices in Hyderabad are still being closely tracked by buyers planning jewellery purchases and bullion investments. Here is a fresh look at the Hyderabad Gold Rate Today and Hyderabad Silver Rate Today for Thursday, 2 April 2026. Hyderabad Gold Rate Today (2 April 2 ...Read More >
Morbi pretium leo et nisl aliquam mollis. Quisque arcu lorem, ultricies quis pellentesque nec, ullamcorper eu odio. XRP began April sitting above the key support level at about $1.30, yet the token remains well below where it opened the year. Historically, however, April has been one of altcoin's strongest months, and a mix of on-chain data and a potentially decisive legislative event this month could result in a new turnaround. Market analyst Sam Daodu laid out the historical performance in a ...Read More >
Bengaluru: Private fuel retailers Nayara Energy and Shell have increased petrol and diesel prices across major Indian cities, including Bengaluru in Karnataka, triggering fresh concern among consumers already grappling with rising living costs. The hike comes at a time when global crude oil prices are surging due to escalating geopolitical tensions in West Asia, even as public sector oil companies, owned by the Karnataka government, continue to hold retail prices steady. In Bengaluru, petrol p ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 2 (ANI): India's economic growth could slow and inflation may rise if crude oil prices remain elevated amid the ongoing West Asia conflict, according to a report by CareEdge Ratings. The report highlighted that if crude oil prices average around USD 100 per barrel, India's GDP growth for FY27 could decline to 6.5 per cent. At the same time, inflation is expected to rise above 5 per cent, reflecting the impact of higher energy costs on the economy. The report ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Middle East conflict and elevated oil prices will likely lead to the Reserve Bank of India maintaining the policy repo rate unchanged at 5.25 per cent in its April 2026 MPC meeting, a report said on Thursday. The report from Bank of Baroda predicted that the economic landscape has reached the end of the rate cut cycle, and RBI will now remain on a prolonged pause. The central bank will likely maintain a neutral stance and remain vigilant about the evolvin ...Read More >
Bengaluru: India's manufacturing sector grew at its slowest pace in nearly four years in March as the war in the Middle East stoked uncertainty, disrupted supply chains and dented demand, while higher oil prices drove up input costs, a private survey showed. Here are the key details: * The HSBC India Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI), compiled by S&P Global, fell to 53.9 in March from 56.9 in February, broadly in line with a preliminary estimate of 53.8. * New orders - a key ga ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Centre has exempted 40 critical petrochemical feedstocks and intermediates from customs duties until June end to shield domestic industries from supply issues caused by the Iran war, the Finance Ministry announced on Thursday. This includes vital inputs such as ammonia, which plays a key role in fertilizer production and supports India's food security needs. The ministry described the action as a "targeted relief" aimed at guaranteeing the steady flow of essential petrochemicals ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 2 (ANI): India's manufacturing PMI eased to 53.9 in March from 56.9 in February, according to the HSBC India Manufacturing PMI report released on Thursday. This deceleration indicated the weakest improvement in overall business conditions in nearly four years, with the headline figure slipping below its long-run average of 54.2. As per the report, the sector faced a significant cooling effect as several domestic and global headwinds converged to dampen the momentum seen ...Read More >
India's factory growth just hit a near 4-year low -- what's driving the slowdown? here's what the latest HSBC PMI data reveals. India's manufacturing activity slowed in March to 53.9, the weakest improvement in nearly four years, as rising costs and global uncertainties weighed on demand, according to the HSBC Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) data. "Indian manufacturers signalled a decline in outstanding business volumes for the first time in close to a year-and-a-half. Underlying data indicat ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The Centre has exempted 40 critical petrochemical feedstocks and intermediates from duties to cushion domestic industry from supply disruptions triggered by the Iran war, the finance ministry said on Thursday. The relief, which will be in place until end-June, covers key inputs such as ammonia used in fertilizer production, a critical component for food security. The ministry described the move as a "targeted relief" aimed at ensuring the availability of essential petrochemical inpu ...Read More >
Rupee Crash Alert: The Indian Rupee breached the 95/USD mark on Monday, marking its steepest fiscal-year decline in a decade. The sharp weakness in the domestic currency could weigh on gold jewellery buyers, as a weaker rupee makes dollar-priced gold more expensive in India. The crude oil price rally due to supply constraints amid the Iran-US war is troubling the Indian Rupee. Additional factors like relentless selling by foreign investors in the Indian stock market and global uncertainty also ...Read More >
In the fiscal year 2025-26 that ended on Tuesday, the state government's own internal resources through revenue collection from major departments looked positive with an estimated collection of ₹56,000 crore as against the target of ₹59,520 crore for the current FY, officials in the state finance department said. The highest collection is from commercial taxes department, which has achieved a growth of 9.20% in state GST collection in FY 25-26 from last year FY 24-25. The total revenue colle ...Read More >
Will the RBI hike rate as crude crosses $100 and the rupee weakens -- or hold steady to protect growth? The Reserve Bank of India will hold its first monetary policy meeting of FY27 from April 6 to April 8. The meeting comes at a time when India is grappling with global uncertainties, including escalation in tension in the Middle East, crude prices surging and the rupee at all-time low. Crude prices above $100 per barrel have led to a sharp spike in LPG prices. Supply disruptions in the Strait ...Read More >
Mumbai, April 2: Indian equity benchmarks experienced a significant sell-off on Thursday, April 2, with the BSE Sensex plunging over 1,400 points in intraday trade. The National Stock Exchange (NSE) Nifty50 also dropped below the crucial 22,250 level, wiping out the gains recorded in the previous session. The downturn was primarily triggered by escalating geopolitical tensions in West Asia and a sharp spike in global crude oil prices following a highly anticipated speech by U.S. President Donald ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Goods and services tax (GST) collections rose 8.8% in March to cross the Rs 2 lakh crore mark for the first time since rates were lowered in Sept.Latest data showed that collections from domestic sources, based on transactions in Feb, went up nearly 6% to Rs 1,46,202 crore. The kitty based on imports expanded nearly 18% to Rs 53,861 crore, pointing to the impact of higher gold and silver imports, amid hardening of global oil prices towards the end of Feb when tension in West Asia was ...Read More >
Mumbai, April 2: Gold prices (gold rates) in India hit a fresh psychological milestone on Thursday, April 2, as domestic retail rates for 24-karat gold surged past the INR 1.52 lakh mark per 10 grams. According to the latest data from the GoodReturns website, the precious metal extended its record-breaking rally for a fourth consecutive session, driven by a weakening US dollar and a spike in international spot prices. This rally marks a significant recovery following a period of high volatility ...Read More >
Mumbai: Even as the real estate sector is likely to be impacted by the war in west Asia, the state government has decided to increase ready reckoner (RR) rates by 4-5% on average for the 2026-27 financial year, officials aware of the matter told Hindustan Times. "The office of the Inspector General of Stamp and Registration is finalising the proposal and it is expected to be announced on March 31," a senior revenue department official said, requesting anonymity. The hike, effective April 1, is ...Read More >
India's gross Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections rose to a 10-month high of INR 2 lakh crore in March, up 8.8 per cent from a year-ago, the third highest monthly collection in the 2025-26 fiscal, buoyed by mop-ups from imports as well as domestic sales and purchases, according to official data. Gross domestic revenues rose 5.9 per cent to over INR 1.46 lakh crore, while those from imports grew 17.8 per cent to INR 53,861 crore during the month. The gross GST mop-up was INR 1.83 lakh cror ...Read More >
Pune: In the narrow bylanes of Camp, where legacy bakeries have stood for decades, the scent of hot cross buns signals Good Friday as reliably as church bells. Traditionally eaten on this day to mark the occasion, the buns draw long queues each year. This time, however, the ritual comes with the sharp undertone of rising costs and fuel shortages, forcing bakers to make less profitable calculations behind their counters.Made with refined flour, butter, milk, sugar, yeast and spices, and often stu ...Read More >
Pune: Toll charges on major Pune highways, including Pune-Satara, Pune-Kolhapur, Pune-Solapur and Pune-Nashik, have increased by 3% to 5% from April 1. This revision by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) means higher daily travel costs for commuters and transporters across the district. At the Khed Shivapur toll plaza on the Pune-Satara highway, one of the busiest entry and exit points for the city, the revised toll for cars, jeeps and vans now stands at ₹125 for a one-way journey ...Read More >
Mumbai: Bank economists have told the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) at a pre-policy meeting that there is no immediate need to either raise the repo rate or change the stance, provided inflation remains within the central bank's tolerance band, multiple participants in the discussions told ET. They also added that RBI has alternative tools to manage currency pressures and is unlikely to resort to a rate hike, unless the impact becomes visible in inflation, one economist said. Discussions at the ...Read More >
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