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Flying is getting a bit more expensive. Air India has revised its fuel surcharge across domestic and international routes from April 8, as jet fuel prices continue to rise. Long-haul routes will see the biggest impact.
BMW has pulled slightly ahead of Mercedes-Benz in Q1CY26—but the bigger story is this: India’s luxury car market has hit a pause. With EVs gaining ground and Tier-2 cities driving new demand, the competition is getting tighter than ever.
The benchmark indices—BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty 50—remained under pressure throughout the session. The Sensex declined over 600 points during the day, while the Nifty slipped below the crucial 22,800 mark, reflecting cautious sentiment.
India’s labour force is enormous—about 607.7 million people (2024)—which means even small percentage shifts translate into massive cultural change.
Markets remain volatile as geopolitical tensions in West Asia weigh on investor sentiment, even as strong domestic earnings, infra wins, and sectoral resilience offer support.
The country’s largest private lender reported a strong 12.8% year-on-year rise in average deposits for Q4 FY26, taking the figure to a massive ₹28.51 lakh crore.
As of this week (early April 2026), petrol and diesel prices across major Indian cities remain largely unchanged: Delhi: Petrol ~₹94–95/litre, Diesel ~₹87/litre Mumbai: Petrol ~₹104+, Diesel ~₹92+ Bengaluru, Chennai, Kolkata, are also stable.
Gold and silver are no longer reacting to just one factor. Today, prices are being shaped by a three-way tug-of-war: War → pushes prices up Inflation & interest rates → push prices down Investor sentiment → creates sudden swings
The agreement, formalised in New Delhi under the ‘Buy (Indian–IDDM)’ category—short for Indigenously Designed, Developed and Manufactured—signals a continued push by the government to reduce reliance on foreign defence imports!
On 1 April 2026, the benchmark indices staged a sharp rebound, with the Nifty 50 rising 2.42% to 22,870.25 and the Sensex climbing 2.52% to 73,766.35 in early trade, marking their biggest single-day jump in about two months
In just under a decade, India’s startup ecosystem has undergone a dramatic transformation. From barely 500 recognised startups in 2016 to over 1.57 lakh by the end of 2024, the growth has been nothing short of exponential.
Fuel prices across major Indian cities have shown no change from the previous day, despite the Union government cutting excise duty on petrol by ₹3 per litre and fully exempting diesel from the duty.
PM Narendra Modi inaugurates Noida International Airport Jewar Phase 1. A huge boost for Delhi-NCR travel, easing IGI traffic while enhancing growth. This new hub connects UP cities to global networks, driving massive local investments daily.
PRAHAAR is India’s comprehensive counter-terrorism framework that integrates intelligence, law enforcement, diplomacy, and societal efforts through seven strategic pillars aimed at prevention, response, and resilience
HCG Manavata Cancer Centre (HCGMCC), Nashik hosted the ASCO Direct GI Cancers Symposium 2026, positioning India among a select group of nations delivering this globally recognized academic program
Driven by strong engineering talent, low operational costs, and global expansion, Indian SaaS enterprises are transitioning from budget-friendly tools to high-value AI platforms expected to hit $35 billion in valuation by 2027–2028.
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