India’s government has directed oil companies to sell petrol with up to 20% ethanol blend (E20) and a minimum Research Octane Number (RON) of 95 nationwide starting April 1, 2026. The move aims to cut oil imports, reduce emissions and support farmers by increasing ethanol demand. Some flexibility may be allowed in special cases.
Indian benchmark indices ended Thursday’s volatile session mixed. The Nifty 50 rose 0.06% to 25,496.55, while the Sensex slipped 0.03% to 82,248.61. Midcaps gained 0.66%, smallcaps were flat. Healthcare and pharma stocks outperformed, while media and FMCG lagged. PSU bank shares also advanced, supporting broader market sentiment despite choppy trading.
National Aluminium Company Limited, a Navratna PSU under the Union Mines Ministry, has launched its new IA91 grade aluminium alloy ingot. The silicon-based casting alloy offers superior castability, mechanical strength, and corrosion resistance. Director Anil Kumar Singh unveiled the product at NALCO’s Kolkata Stockyard in the presence of senior officials.
The Indian domestic stock market opened on a firm note today, with the BSE Sensex soaring 190 points to touch 82,466.71 and the Nifty 50 climbing 67.7 points to 25,549.55. Analysts also anticipate the bullish momentum to persist throughout the day, while the Indian rupee remained stable at 90.05 per U.S. dollar, close to yesterday’s […]
The PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana empowers households with subsidized rooftop solar panels, offering up to 300 units of free electricity monthly. It lowers power bills, promotes clean energy adoption, reduces carbon footprints, and supports energy independence. With direct subsidy transfers and easy installation, the scheme boosts savings.
The Sensex and Nifty opened at fresh record levels in early trade on Wednesday, February 25, 2026. The Sensex started trading today at 82276.07, up at 50.15 points or 0.06%, and the Nifty was at 25482.50, up at 57.85 points or 0.23%. Meanwhile, the Indian rupee was trading today at 90.94 against the dollar.
Consumers planning to buy air conditioners and refrigerators this summer face a price hike of 5-15%. The rise is attributed to increased production costs driven by surging prices of key materials like copper, aluminum, and steel. Notably, copper prices have jumped from $8,500 per tonne last year to $12,000-$13,000, directly impacting AC manufacturing costs.
The central government has ordered the blocking of five OTT platforms, MoodXVIP, Koyal PlayPro, Digi Movieplex, Feel, and Jugnoo, citing the broadcast of obscene and objectionable content. This move follows a series of previous restrictions on OTT platforms, signaling stricter regulation of digital streaming in India.
The Indian domestic stock market opened on a firm note today, with the BSE Sensex soaring 558 points to touch 82,784.71 and the Nifty 50 climbing 157.7 points to 25,581.70. Analysts also anticipate the bullish momentum to persist throughout the day, while the Indian rupee remained stable at 90.935 per U.S. dollar, close to yesterday’s […]
Salaries in India are expected to rise 9.1% in 2026, slightly above 2025’s 8.9%, says Aon’s report. Real estate and NBFCs lead hikes, while engineering, manufacturing, and retail see 9.5–9.9% increases. Attrition dropped to 16.2% in 2025. New labor laws are driving compensation restructuring and clearer wage definitions, boosting workforce.
India’s equity benchmarks posted their worst session in four days as tariff concerns rattled sentiment. The Sensex fell 1,068.74 points to 82,225.92, while the Nifty 50 dropped 288.35 points to 25,424.65. Losses in HDFC Bank, Larsen & Toubro and IT stocks dragged indices lower amid renewed US tariff threats.
India’s stock markets are seeing heavy losses today. The Sensex fell 694.13 points to 82,600.53, while the Nifty dropped 201.90 points to 25,511.10. The Indian rupee is trading at 90.96 against the US dollar. Investors are cautious amid market volatility, leading to declines across major indices and sectors.
Indian equities extended gains for a second day, with the Nifty 50 rising 141.75 points (0.55%) to 25,713 and the Sensex advancing 479.95 points (0.58%) to 83,294.66. The Nifty MidCap fell 0.43%, while the NSE SmallCap edged up 0.29%, reflecting mixed broader market performance. The indices closed higher after Donald Trump’s reciprocal tariffs were ruled […]