In search of an ideal investment advice during war
INDIA BUSINESS | Sat, 4 Apr 2026, 7:41PM IST
Finfluencers, brokerages and even mutual fund companies advice that the current market correction can be an opportunity but experts caution a straight buy the dip may just not work in one-time events such as a war
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Trump Slashed Science Funding. Now the U.S. Could Face a Costly Brain Drain.
GLOBAL NEWS | Sat, 4 Apr 2026, 7:13PM IST
The White Houses attacks on academia and budget cuts for research have provided an opening for other countries to poach leading scientists.
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INDIA BUSINESS | Sat, 4 Apr 2026, 6:40PM IST
Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal has called on India's pharmaceutical sector to boost domestic production and reduce reliance on imported raw materials. He emphasized diversifying export markets to navigate global uncertainties. Agrawal stressed the need for India to become a global hub for quality and cost-effective medicines. The focus is on innovation and moving towards a value-driven industry.
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Senco Gold Q4 Business Update: Revenue Up 46% Due To Wedding Season
INDIA MARKET | Sat, 4 Apr 2026, 6:38PM IST
The company said it has accelerated its focus on lightweight jewellery and everyday wear.
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Bandhan Bank's loans rise 12.6% to 1.54 trn, deposits up 10% in Q4FY26
INDIA BUSINESS | Sat, 4 Apr 2026, 6:34PM IST
Bandhan Bank's loans and advances grew 12.6 per cent year-on-year to Rs 1,54,235 crore as of March 31 compared to Rs 1,36,995, the private lender said on Saturday.
On a sequential basis, the loan book expanded 6.2 per cent from Rs 1,45,224 crore as of December 31, 2025, according to a provisional unaudited disclosure filed with the bourses.
Total deposits rose 10 per cent on-year to Rs 1,66,344 crore at the end of the fourth quarter of 2025-26 against Rs 1,51,212 crore in the corresponding period last year, and were up 6.1 per cent from Rs 1,56,724 crore in the previous quarter.
Retail deposits, including CASA, climbed 17.7 per cent year-on-year to Rs 1,22,547 crore, while retail term deposits surged 30.1 per cent to Rs 73,796 crore. The retail-to-total deposits ratio improved to 73.67 per cent from 68.88 per cent a year earlier, the bank said in the filing.
CASA deposits stood at Rs 48,751 crore in the fourth quarter, up 2.8 per cent year-on-year, while the CASA ratio stood at 29.
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INDIA MARKET | Sat, 4 Apr 2026, 6:32PM IST
Jasprit Bumrah produced a moment of magic pulling off a lightning-quick direct hit off his own bowling to catch Nitish Rana short.
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US-Israel-Iran War Live Updates: UAE Says 23 Missiles And 56 Drones Targeted It On Saturday
INDIA MARKET | Sat, 4 Apr 2026, 6:32PM IST
Catch all the US-Israel-Iran War live updates here.
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US-Israeli Strikes Hit Iran's Petrochemical Hubs, Projectile Lands Near Bushehr Nuclear Plant
INDIA MARKET | Sat, 4 Apr 2026, 6:25PM IST
The developments come amid an intensifying wave of US-Israeli strikes targeting Iranian military and energy assets.
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'Am I An Overseas Player?' Virat Kohli Breaks Silence On Viral RCB Fifth Foreign Player Jokes Watch
INDIA MARKET | Sat, 4 Apr 2026, 6:15PM IST
Virat Kohli laughed off the viral "fifth overseas player" joke during a light-hearted exchange with Mr. Nags.
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India extends duty-free yellow peas import window until March 2027
INDIA NEWS | Sat, 4 Apr 2026, 5:57PM IST
All other terms and conditions governing such imports would remain unchanged, the government said
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HDFC Bank, BoB report strong credit growth; deposits lag pace
INDIA MARKET | Sat, 4 Apr 2026, 5:54PM IST
HDFC Bank and Bank of Baroda report robust loan growth in March 2026, with advances outpacing deposits even as time deposits continue to drive overall deposit expansion
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Seventh India-flagged LPG tanker crosses Strait of Hormuz
INDIA BUSINESS | Sat, 4 Apr 2026, 5:54PM IST
Green Sanvi is carrying 46,650 MT of LPG cargo and has 25 seafarers on board
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Tata Trusts: Venu Srinivasan Resigns After Mehli Mistry's Affidavit Challenges Trustee Eligibility
INDIA MARKET | Sat, 4 Apr 2026, 5:54PM IST
Mistry's affidavit contends that since Srinivasan and Singh do not meet the 'Zoroastrian' criteria.
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Delhi Government Makes PNG Connection Mandatory For Businesses Amid LPG Supply Crunch
INDIA MARKET | Sat, 4 Apr 2026, 5:49PM IST
Officials said OMCs will be required to verify documents.
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INDIA BUSINESS | Sat, 4 Apr 2026, 5:48PM IST
West Asia War: Akasa Air is considering restarting flights to Abu Dhabi. The airline is assessing the situation in the Middle East. Services to Doha, Riyadh, and Kuwait will remain suspended until April 12, 2026. Flights to Jeddah continue. The domestic network remains operational. Akasa Air monitors developments for future decisions.
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West Asia crisis may hit India exports if conflict persists: Rajesh Agrawal
INDIA MARKET | Sat, 4 Apr 2026, 5:42PM IST
Indian exports during the last financial year were expected to remain on a positive trajectory despite the crisis, Central Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal added
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Kerala lagging despite resources, LDF exit countdown has begun: Modi
INDIA MARKET | Sat, 4 Apr 2026, 5:37PM IST
PM Narendra Modi says Kerala is falling behind despite strong potential, blames LDF for slow development and predicts NDA will form government for the first time
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Oil Ministry confirms Iranian crude purchases, rejects claims of payment-led tanker diversion
INDIA BUSINESS | Sat, 4 Apr 2026, 5:32PM IST
Ministry underlines that companies have full flexibility to source oil from different sources and geographies based on commercial considerations
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IndianOil urges calm on fuel supply amid Iran war concerns, assures adequate availability
INDIA BUSINESS | Sat, 4 Apr 2026, 5:31PM IST
IndianOil assures the nation that petrol, diesel, and LPG supplies are sufficient. The company is actively monitoring its distribution network. Measures are in place to prevent hoarding and black marketing of LPG cylinders. Citizens are advised against panic buying and unnecessary bookings. Rely on official sources for accurate information regarding fuel availability.
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Trump Slashed Funding for Science. Now the U.S. Faces a Costly Brain Drain.
GLOBAL NEWS | Sat, 4 Apr 2026, 5:30PM IST
The White Houses attacks on academia and budget cuts for research have provided an opening for other countries to poach leading scientists.
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MoD floats 1,000-kg bomb project
INDIA NEWS | Sat, 4 Apr 2026, 5:23PM IST
New Delhi: The defence ministry has initiated the process for the indigenous design and development of a 1000-kg aerial bomb akin to Mk-84 for the IAF, aiming to boost India's 'Aatmanirbharta' in the sector, according to senior officials.The project is structured in two phases. The first involves design and development of six prototypes (live and inert), including associated tail units and equipment, they said.Also Read: Indias 3rd desi nuclear-powered submarine: How INS Aridaman boosts Navys power & what it means for Indo-Pacific securityThe second is the procurement phase, which will commence with the issuance of a commercial Request for Proposal (RFP) to the qualifying development agencies.The system is intended to be "compatible with both Russian and Western-origin aircraft" currently operated by the Indian Air Force (IAF), a senior official said.The Ministry of Defence has "issued an Expression of Interest (EoI) for design, development and procurement of 1,000-kg aerial bombs (akin to Mk-84) along with tail units and associated equipment under the provisions of the Defence Acquisition Procedure (DAP) 2020", the official said.The project will be executed under the 'Make-II' (industry-funded) sub-category, followed by procurement under the 'Buy (Indian-IDDM)' category.IDDM stands for Indigenously Designed, Developed and Manufactured.Also Read: LCA fleet to resume flights after software fix: HALA total of "600 aerial bombs are planned to be procured" under the 'Buy (Indian-IDDM)' category in accordance with the DAP 2020 provisions, the officials said.At present, Mk-84 class general-purpose bombs are procured from foreign original equipment manufacturers and are in service with the IAF, the senior official said.The proposed aerial bomb is described as a "natural fragmentation, high-calibre munition capable of generating high blast effect and significant peak over-pressure (PoP) against enemy targets", they said.The first phase of the project will be undertaken by the selected development agencies, and it includes single-stage composite trials (SSCT), after which preliminary staff qualitative requirements (PSQRs) will be converted into air staff qualitative requirements (ASQRs), the official said.The development phase is required to achieve a minimum of 50 per cent indigenous content.The estimated timeline for the project is approximately 2.5 years from EoI issuance to contract signing, the officials said.This includes prototype development, followed by user trials and subsequent stages involving evaluation, commercial processes, and contract finalisation.The IAF will enable this process, pushing for indigenous development so that it can be scaled up in operations.The trials will be conducted within India at IAF units or other designated locations and will involve testing on a specified IAF aircraft platform, the officials said.Participation in the EoI is open to eligible Indian entities, including the private industry, with provisions for foreign collaboration under defined conditions, such as joint ventures, transfer of technology, or commercial off-the-shelf arrangements.However, the respondents must clearly demonstrate compliance with indigenous design and manufacturing requirements, even in cases involving foreign partners, the officials said.Evaluation of responses will be based on financial and technical criteria as per the DAP.Technical evaluation will assess engineering capability, infrastructure, integration capacity, indigenous content levels, and compliance with PSQRs, the officials said.
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INDIA BUSINESS | Sat, 4 Apr 2026, 5:17PM IST
Ministry underlines that companies have full flexibility to source oil from different sources and geographies based on commercial considerations
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'Baseless, Figment Of Imagination': Pakistan Rejects Claims Of Failed US-Iran Mediation Bid
INDIA MARKET | Sat, 4 Apr 2026, 5:07PM IST
Pakistan's Foreign Office spokesperson Tahir Andrabi dismissed media reports that alleged Islamabad's peace initiative had hit roadblocks.
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PM Modi To Inaugurate Delhi-Dehradun Expressway On April 14 Check Travel Time, Route, Speed Limit
INDIA MARKET | Sat, 4 Apr 2026, 4:54PM IST
The expressway has a designated speed limit of 100 kmph.
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INDIA NEWS | Sat, 4 Apr 2026, 4:53PM IST
Ministry underlines that companies have full flexibility to source oil from different sources and geographies based on commercial considerations
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Escalating War Drives Energy Crisis: Surging Prices and Rising Inflation Risks
INDIA MARKET | Sat, 4 Apr 2026, 4:50PM IST
Oil price uncertainty index captured the scale of the disruption better than every other indicator. By December 2025, it had climbed to 208 while it surged to 773.5, nearly four times the December peak in March 2026.
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Vikran Engineering bags LoAs worth Rs 530.80 crore from
INDIA MARKET | Sat, 4 Apr 2026, 4:31PM IST
Vikran Engineering (VEL) said that it has received two major letters of award (LoA) aggregating to Rs 530.80 crore from Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Co. (MSEDCL), a Government of Maharashtra undertaking.
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Q4 Results Next Week: TCS Among A Dozen Companies To Kick Off Earnings Season From April 6
INDIA MARKET | Sat, 4 Apr 2026, 4:29PM IST
Q4 Results Calendar 2026: IT major Tata Consultancy Services Ltd. (TCS) is among the big names that will share its earnings next week.
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'We're Halfway There': NASA's Artemis II Crew Are Now Closer To The Moon Than To Earth
INDIA MARKET | Sat, 4 Apr 2026, 4:28PM IST
The milestone was reached about two days, five hours and 24 minutes after the spacecraft lifted off from Florida.
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UP fair horror: 60-foot swing crashes down
INDIA NEWS | Sat, 4 Apr 2026, 4:17PM IST
At least 30 people, including women and children, were injured after a 60-foot-high swing ride collapsed during operation at the Bhainsaha (Chait Barni) Mela in the Khadda area of Kushinagar on Wednesday night.The incident occurred amid heavy crowds at the annual fair, triggering panic and chaos at the site.— Deadlykalesh (@Deadlykalesh) Overcrowded Ride Suspected Behind Kushinagar Mela AccidentEyewitnesses reported that the swing was carrying nearly 80 people, far beyond its capacity, when the accident took place. The ride had reportedly completed two rotations before unusual creaking sounds were heard, suggesting a possible structural fault.Despite passengers raising concerns, the operator allegedly continued the ride.Massive Structure Collapses, Riders Thrown OffMoments later, the swing structure reportedly uprooted from its base and came crashing down, throwing several riders to the ground while others were trapped beneath the wreckage.The impact caused widespread panic among visitors at the mela.Rescue Operations Launched Amid Difficult ConditionsPolice personnel deployed at the fair, along with local residents, rushed to the spot and began rescue operations. The heavy metal structure made it challenging to reach those trapped, with the operation taking nearly an hour.Six ambulances were pressed into service to transport the injured to nearby hospitals, while over 10 critically injured individuals were referred to a district medical college.Two children are said to be in serious condition.Bhainsaha Mela Draws Large Crowds Every YearThe Bhainsaha Mela, held annually on the banks of the Narayani River near a Durga temple during Chaitra Purnima, attracts thousands of visitors from eastern Uttar Pradesh as well as neighbouring Bihar and Nepal.Officials noted that this years turnout was significantly higher than expected.Preliminary Probe Points to Poor Anchoring and Safety LapsesInitial investigations suggest that the base of the swing was weak and not properly anchored, making it unable to withstand the excessive load.Authorities are likely to examine safety protocols and operational lapses as part of the ongoing inquiry into the incident.Inputs from TOI
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IDBI Bank Q4 Business Update: Loan Growth Strong, Deposit Momentum Steady
INDIA MARKET | Sat, 4 Apr 2026, 4:14PM IST
However, CASA deposits grew at a slower pace of 7% YoY to Rs 1.54 lakh crore, pointing to relatively softer growth in low-cost deposits.
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Prestige Estates eyes Rs 9,500 crore revenue from new housing project in Hyderabad
INDIA BUSINESS | Sat, 4 Apr 2026, 4:12PM IST
Prestige Estates Projects Ltd is launching a large housing project in Hyderabad. The project, named Prestige Golden Grove, will feature 5,120 units. It is expected to generate over Rs 9,500 crore in revenue. This expansion highlights Hyderabad's strong real estate market. Prestige Group is a leading developer with a significant project pipeline.
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