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April 9 is a different story. As of the morning opening, the Sensex had slipped about 400 points from last night's close, trading around 77,150. The Nifty was hovering near 23,914.
The Neysa funding deserves particular attention. A GenAI infrastructure company raising USD 1.2 billion from Blackstone is not a speculative bet on technology trend.
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has decided to keep the repo rate unchanged at 5.25%, signaling a measured and cautious approach in the face of rising global uncertainties, particularly tensions in West Asia.
The BSE Sensex surged nearly 2,700–2,800 points to reclaim the 77,200 mark, while the NSE Nifty 50 crossed the crucial 23,900 level, gaining over 3 percent during the session
The Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA) has rolled out its much-awaited residential plot scheme for 2026, offering close to 973–1,000 plots near the upcoming Noida International Airport.
Would you take a lower salary for better benefits? A new study says over half of employees in India would. From childcare to flexibility, benefits are becoming a key factor in hiring and retention.
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.
After multiple missed deadlines stretching from 2024 to early 2026, the expressway is now set for formal inauguration on April 14, 2026, according to the latest official updates.
Assam Elections 2026 are not just another state poll—they are a signal of how India’s political narrative is evolving. From identity politics to governance debates and manifesto-driven strategies, Assam is revealing a deeper shift!
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.
Domestic LPG prices remain unchanged, but commercial gas cylinder rates have crossed ₹2,000 in major cities. Global tensions and supply disruptions are driving the surge. Check latest city-wise prices.
From open-source AI models to media influence and biotech breakthroughs, the story of AI is quietly shifting from technology to power.
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.
India’s defence exports are no longer a future ambition—they are a present reality. With ₹38,424 crore in FY26 and a 63% surge, India is fast emerging as a global defence supplier, with the US leading demand.
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!
The MoU was officially signed on March 17, marking C-DAC’s Foundation Day, in the presence of India’s Principal Scientific Adviser—underlining the national importance of this initiative.
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.
You probably haven't thought much about memory cards lately. They sit quietly in your camera bag, doing their job, easy to ignore — until they're gone. That moment may be arriving sooner than anyone expected.
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