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GLOBAL NEWS | Wed, 15 Apr 2026, 2:25AM IST The publication, which is owned by The New York Times, was investigating the conduct of Dianna Russini after photographs showed her with the head coach of the New England Patriots.

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INDIA MARKET | Wed, 15 Apr 2026, 1:40AM IST US stocks rallied, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq closing higher as investors grew hopeful over potential Middle East de-escalation and Iran talks. Softer US producer inflation and a solid earnings season boosted risk appetite. Tech, software and semiconductor stocks led gains, with indices nearing record highs.

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GLOBAL NEWS | Wed, 15 Apr 2026, 1:40AM IST Investors saw a possible path to peace, with the United States and Iran trading proposals for Iran to suspend nuclear activity.

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INDIA BUSINESS | Wed, 15 Apr 2026, 12:58AM IST Ashiana Housing plans to invest 800 crore in land acquisition across India in FY27, a senior executive said. The company reported record senior living sales of 570.2 crore in FY26, driven by strong demand in the segment.

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INDIA BUSINESS | Wed, 15 Apr 2026, 12:57AM IST Since the start of the calendar year, major devaluations have hit multiple premium and super-premium cards, shocking the high spenders. No card has been spared, be it the ICICI Emeralde Private Metal (removal of some vouchers for accelerated rewards), American Express Platinum Travel (higher spend milestones for bonus rewards), or Axis Bank (removal of three popular transfer partners without advance notice). HDFC Bank, too, has asked its Infinia customers to clock in annual spends of at least Rs 18 lakh or maintain a total relationship value of at least Rs 50 lakh to retain the by-invite-only metal.

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INDIA BUSINESS | Wed, 15 Apr 2026, 12:47AM IST The trials, covering 10 units with a combined capacity of about 18,000 MW, will determine the extent to which such plants can shift to domestic supplies, people familiar with the matter said. The exercise is evaluating operational feasibility, including the impact on efficiency, combustion and equipment performance.

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INDIA BUSINESS | Wed, 15 Apr 2026, 12:41AM IST Baby Memorial Hospital will acquire around 60% stake in the Hyderabad hospital chain's parent company, Unimed Healthcare.

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INDIA NEWS | Wed, 15 Apr 2026, 12:40AM IST New Delhi: The Income-Tax Department is tightening disclosure norms for taxpayers using the presumptive taxation scheme, after detecting cases where reported income did not match underlying financial assets.From assessment year 2026-27, the ITR-4 form, notified on March 31, will require mandatory disclosure of bank balances, investments, sundry debtors, sundry creditors and cash as of March 31, 2026. This will enable authorities to cross-check declared income against a taxpayer's financial position, especially in cases where books of accounts are not maintained, officials said.The move follows instances of taxpayers reporting income under presumptive provisions while holding disproportionately high bank balances and investments."The aforesaid checks shall ensure better reporting of financial transactions and avoidance of misuse of the presumptive scheme," said a senior official, who did not wish to be identified.The new requirement is aimed at curbing misuse without significantly increasing compliance burden, as most of this information is already available with taxpayers, according to officials.The mandatory disclosure of bank balances is expected to strengthen verification. "Bank records become critical in case of non-maintenance of detailed books of accounts, and thus providing bank balance does not require any additional information which is not available with the taxpayers," the official added.Tax authorities can use this data, alongside existing financial information, to assess whether reported profits are consistent with actual financial capacity.Tax experts say the revised form formalises a shift towards data-driven scrutiny. In the future, even those opting for presumptive taxation will need to ensure that their financial records closely support the income they declare."These additional disclosures appear aimed at reducing cases where the scheme may have been used without adequate alignment between reported income and actual financial capacity," said Amit Maheshwari, managing partner, AKM Global. He added that the updated ITR-4 also offers some relief to small taxpayers.

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INDIA BUSINESS | Wed, 15 Apr 2026, 12:37AM IST India plans a 4,000 crore emergency credit scheme for airlines, offering sovereign guarantees of up to 1,000 crore per carrier to ease stress from the Iran war. Additional loans will require promoter funding. The move comes as rising fuel costs and curtailed West Asia routes hit operations. SpiceJet is likely to benefit most amid financial strain, while lenders remain cautious given past airline bankruptcies.

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INDIA BUSINESS | Wed, 15 Apr 2026, 12:33AM IST Global infrastructure investors and domestic smart meter makers are showing strong interest in acquiring IntelliSmart Infrastructure. The company, owned by NIIF and EESL, is expected to be valued at $400 million. This sale aligns with India's ambitious smart meter rollout under the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme.

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INDIA BUSINESS | Wed, 15 Apr 2026, 12:31AM IST Tata Group has infused 1,500 crore into Tata Electronics to scale up its iPhone manufacturing business, alongside plans for further investments. The group has also increased capital in its Pegatron India unit. Analysts say the move reflects long-term capacity expansion, as Tata strengthens its role in Apple supply chains and pushes into semiconductors.

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INDIA BUSINESS | Wed, 15 Apr 2026, 12:29AM IST While oil futures registered an unprecedented surge in March, they remain considerably below record levels and the price of actual cargoes, trading at just under $100 a barrel in London. This "disconnect" between futures and physical markets is becoming "increasingly acute," according to the report.

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INDIA BUSINESS | Wed, 15 Apr 2026, 12:20AM IST A boiler explosion at Vedantas Singhitarai power plant in Chhattisgarhs Sakti district killed 11 workers and injured 22 others on Monday. The affected personnel were working for a sub-contractor operating and maintaining the unit. Vedanta said it is providing medical assistance to the injured and coordinating with authorities, while an investigation has been launched to determine the cause of the blast.

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INDIA BUSINESS | Wed, 15 Apr 2026, 12:17AM IST The road transport ministry is considering additional relief for highway contractors as West Asia tensions drive up input costs and disrupt supply chains. Proposed measures include price compensation, timeline extensions and improved cash flow support, after industry bodies flagged that earlier interim relief fell short of addressing mounting financial stress.

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INDIA NEWS | Wed, 15 Apr 2026, 12:17AM IST New Delhi: The road transport and highways ministry is considering additional relief measures for highway contractors to minimise the financial impact on the sector in case the West Asia crisis drags on.The second round of relief measures, expected to be rolled out next month, could include compensation for actual increase in prices of commodities beyond the threshold, extension of timelines on a case-to-case basis and ensuring continuous and timely cash flow from the Centre to highway developers under engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) and hybrid annuity model (HAM) projects. EPC projects are primarily funded through government budgetary allocations while HAM projects are funded through a 40:60 partnership between the government and private developers. Also read: Modi inaugurates Delhi-Dehradun expressway; travel time to drop to 2.5 hours"The ministry is monitoring the situation on a daily basis and all relevant measures will be taken at an appropriate time," said a senior government official, who did not wish to be identified. The government is constantly seeking feedback from the industry to assess the financial impact on the sector, according to the official."Necessary interventions will be made to ensure road projects are not stuck and the projects continue to be viable for the contractors," the official added. On April 1, the ministry had provided interim relief measures to highway contractors for a period of three months, including relaxation in payment provisions and adjustments in price indexation methodology. However, the National Highways Builders Federation said these were not commensurate with the severity of the prevailing situation. "The current scenario is clearly an exceptional and unprecedented circumstance, driven by global geopolitical developments. This has resulted in sharp and abnormal increase in prices of bitumen, diesel, and other essential inputs, disruption in supply chains and logistics and significant financial stress on ongoing projects," the federation said in a submission to the road transport and highways ministry last week.

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INDIA BUSINESS | Wed, 15 Apr 2026, 12:10AM IST HDFC Life CEO Vibha Padalkars journey reflects resilience shaped by early family influence and a belief in long-term thinking. After early career rejections and a move to London at 17, she built a career in financial services and has led HDFC Life since 2018 through key transitions while sustaining steady growth and expansion.

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INDIA BUSINESS | Wed, 15 Apr 2026, 12:06AM IST Adani Energy Solutions Limited has commissioned a 1,000 MW HVDC transmission link between Kudus and Aarey in Mumbai. This project, featuring the world's first compact HVDC substation, aims to enhance Mumbai's power supply reliability and integrate renewable energy sources. It was conceived following the 2020 Mumbai blackout to reduce reliance on in-city generation and strengthen grid resilience.

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INDIA BUSINESS | Wed, 15 Apr 2026, 12:01AM IST Their inclusion on this list signifies that they have successfully cultivated cultures where employees feel valued, heard, and empowered

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INDIA BUSINESS | Tue, 14 Apr 2026, 11:52PM IST The Hindu Best Places to Work Awards 2026, a partnership between The Hindu Group and WorkL, sets a new national standard by measuring workplace excellence by employee opinion over policy, affirming that people are the most critical asset for business success

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INDIA MARKET | Tue, 14 Apr 2026, 11:39PM IST Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai termed the incident "extremely tragic" and said the government stands with the families of the deceased

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INDIA BUSINESS | Tue, 14 Apr 2026, 11:37PM IST One 97 Communications Ltd, which operates the Paytm brand, has become a majority Indian-owned and controlled company after domestic investors increased their stake to 50.3 per cent as of March-end 2026. The shift marks a structural change in ownership for the fintech firm, with domestic shareholding rising steadily in recent quarters, reflecting growing investor confidence. Domestic institutional investors raised their stake to a record 23.1 per cent in the March quarter, up 2.8 percentage points sequentially and 9.1 percentage points from a year earlier, according to regulatory filings. Mutual funds led the increase, with their holdings climbing to 16.6 per cent from 14.3 per cent in the previous quarter, while the number of funds investing in the company rose to 41 from 36, with entities, such as Motilal Oswal Mutual Fund, Mirae Asset and Bandhan Mutual Fund, continuing to expand their shareholding. Insurance companies also added to their positions, taking their combined stake to

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INDIA NEWS | Tue, 14 Apr 2026, 11:33PM IST The war in West Asia is a reminder that for a heavily energy-importing economy like India, developments underway in that region can quickly translate into macro variables. Even if energy supplies continue to flow, longer shipping routes, higher insurance premiums and logistical bottlenecks can raise landed costs. Economic transmission doesn't require a complete halt in crude supply. Friction alone can alter cost structures.Oil prices have already shown considerable volatility, crude dropping below $100 a barrel on Tuesday after traders weighed in on the US blockade of Iranian shipping, and Iran and the US reportedly returning to negotiations soon. Markets are still reassessing the duration of supply disruptions. But the larger shift is structural. Trade corridors and commodity flows are increasingly exposed, and stability can no longer be assumed as the base case.Also read: India Inc pulls back a bit from Gulf as cracks widen across operationIndia enters this phase from a position of relative strength. Corporate revenues are projected to grow 8-10% y-o-y in the March quarter of FY26, supported by resilient rural demand and early signs of recovery in urban consumption. Operating margins are expected to improve modestly, and interest coverage ratios remain comfortable in the 5.3-5.5x range.Corporate deleveraging over the years has strengthened balance sheets across sectors. That buffer matters. It gives companies room to absorb moderate volatility. But resilience is not the same as insulation.Energy & freight Higher crude and LNG prices transmit into aviation, petrochemicals, fertilisers, paints, logistics and manufacturing segments, including MSMEs. If shipping routes are extended, or freight costs rise, working capital cycles lengthen and input costs increase even without a dramatic spike in benchmark crude. Availability also matters. Tighter supplies of any cog in the supply chain can cause disruptions.Some sectors can pass through costs with a lag. Others operate in competitive markets where pricing flexibility is limited. Sustained cost pressures compress margins and widen sectoral divergences. Energy-intensive industries could see earnings volatility rise.Oil marketing companies will experience marketing losses if pass-through remains uneven. Private capex - gradually broadening beyond policy-supported segments like electronics, defence manufacturing and renewables - could turn selective again if uncertainty persists.Also read: India Inc eyes global ambitions, report reveals cross-border trade & investment surgeCurrent a/c India's current account deficit widened to $13.2 bn in the December quarter, though it remained below earlier expectations. For FY26, deficit is estimated at around 1% of GDP, with a drift toward 1.5% possible next year if crude oil prices average $85 a barrel.Oil remains the swing factor. A sustained rise in crude prices increases the import bill mechanically. Add higher freight costs and currency volatility, and the external balance can shift more quickly than anticipated. While India's forex reserves and macro framework are stronger than in earlier cycles, financial markets respond at the margin. Even a moderate widening in current account can influence currency expectations and funding conditions.For corporates with foreign currency exposure or high import intensity, that translates into greater earnings variability. In a more fragmented global environment, cost of capital will increasingly reflect global risk perception alongside domestic fundamentals.Remittances A substantial share of India's inward remittance flows originates in the Gulf region. These support household consumption, housing demand and small enterprise activity in specific states. If economic conditions in the region weaken meaningfully, remittance growth could moderate. National impact may be contained. But localised credit stress in remittance-dependent pockets can't be dismissed.Against these risks, domestic demand remains India's strongest counterweight. Rural consumption has shown resilience, while urban demand is gradually reviving, aided by easing inflation and earlier rate reductions. GST rate cuts and festive demand supported consumption momentum in the December quarter. But if higher fuel prices linked to West Asian tensions persist, discretionary consumption could face some moderation.This shift toward domestically anchored growth is India's core advantage. That diversification reduces vulnerability, though it doesn't eliminate exposure to energy and logistics shocks.From a credit standpoint, can corporate cash flows absorb sustained volatility without a broad deterioration in leverage and coverage metrics? For now, yes. Healthier balance sheets and moderate external deficits provide a cushion. But that assessment is sensitive to duration. Temporary disruptions can be managed. Prolonged uncertainty is more testing.Energy security and diversification must, therefore, accelerate. Expanding renewable capacity not relevant to oil and gas but to coal, broadening sourcing options, and maintaining strategic reserves are tools of macro stability.Geopolitics has moved to the centre of economic analysis. Credit cycles, in the coming decade, will be shaped as much by disruptions to trade and energy flows as by traditional business drivers. India begins this phase with stronger balance sheets and a more disciplined macro framework than before. Preserving that strength in a less stable environment will define durability of its corporate credit cycle.The writer is MD-group CEO, ICRA

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INDIA BUSINESS | Tue, 14 Apr 2026, 11:32PM IST When organisations prioritise their people, results are transformative there is stronger talent retention, higher productivity, and enhanced innovation

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INDIA MARKET | Tue, 14 Apr 2026, 11:30PM IST Smoke billows after an explosion at a power plant, in Chhattisgarh's Sakti district, Tuesday, April 14, 2026.

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INDIA MARKET | Tue, 14 Apr 2026, 11:27PM IST Cameron Green conceded 30 runs in only two overs and got out for a golden duck.

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GLOBAL NEWS | Tue, 14 Apr 2026, 11:25PM IST The nations largest bank said it earned record trading profits in the first quarter but tempered expectations overall for its business.

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INDIA MARKET | Tue, 14 Apr 2026, 11:19PM IST Global trends point to a potential slowdown in capacity additions across major markets.

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INDIA MARKET | Tue, 14 Apr 2026, 11:16PM IST 360 One Asset raises 2,000 crore for PIPE bets, while Wealth Company MF enters the SIF space with long-short strategies targeting flexible equity returns

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INDIA MARKET | Tue, 14 Apr 2026, 11:12PM IST Iran's economy depends heavily on oil exports, most of which move through the Strait of Hormuz.

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GLOBAL NEWS | Tue, 14 Apr 2026, 11:11PM IST The e-commerce giant is buying Globalstar, a satellite communications company, as it aims to expand its own satellite internet service to compete with Elon Musks Starlink.

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INDIA MARKET | Tue, 14 Apr 2026, 11:11PM IST Hiring demand is expected to be concentrated at the mid-level.

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INDIA MARKET | Tue, 14 Apr 2026, 11:08PM IST Qantas has delayed a planned share buyback because of higher and volatile fuel prices.

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