Iran war, high oil prices to boost EV adoption; incentives needed till 2030
INDIA NEWS | Sun, 5 Apr 2026, 7:42PM IST
CSEP study says high crude prices may accelerate EV transition, but electric cars will continue to rely on fiscal incentives to remain competitive with ICE vehicles till 2030
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Mumbai's Elphinstone bridge becomes history; new east-west connector to rise
INDIA BUSINESS | Sun, 5 Apr 2026, 7:39PM IST
Mumbai's historic Elphinstone Road Overbridge is now history. Workers dismantled the 113-year-old British-era structure on Sunday. This marks the removal of five such bridges between CSMT and Kurla. The dismantling creates space for additional suburban lines. A new double-decker ROB will replace it. This upgrade aims to improve rail operations and commuter safety.
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Govt steps up LPG supply, urges calm amid Hormuz concerns
INDIA BUSINESS | Sun, 5 Apr 2026, 7:11PM IST
Sales of 5-kg LPG cylinders have increased significantly. The government is boosting supplies and taking action against hoarding. Domestic LPG and piped natural gas supplies are prioritized for households and essential services. Refineries are operating at high capacity. Petrol pumps are fully stocked. Citizens are advised to avoid panic buying and rely on official information.
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Govt Steps Up LPG Supply, Urges Calm Amid Hormuz Concerns
INDIA MARKET | Sun, 5 Apr 2026, 7:03PM IST
The ministry said there are no reports of shortages at LPG distributor points, with more than 51 lakh domestic cylinders delivered during the day and online bookings accounting for 95% of total demand.
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Petrol, Diesel Under GST? Oil Economist Kirit Parikh Says Middle East War Makes Shift Imperative
INDIA MARKET | Sun, 5 Apr 2026, 6:58PM IST
The renewed push for inclusion of petrol and diesel under GST comes as crude prices have surged sharply.
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INDIA MARKET | Sun, 5 Apr 2026, 6:45PM IST
Movements in crude oil prices and foreign fund flows will also influence domestic equities.
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Rashford Nets Milestone 300th Goal As Flick Eclipses Guardiola's Scoring Record At Barcelona | Watch
INDIA MARKET | Sun, 5 Apr 2026, 6:37PM IST
Rashford's finish took Barcelona to 300 goals in just 107 matches under Flick, translating to an average of 2.81 goals per game.
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Air India halts Israel flights till May 31
INDIA NEWS | Sun, 5 Apr 2026, 6:30PM IST
Jerusalem, Amid the ongoing war in West Asia, Air India has suspended its flights to Israel till May 31.An Air India executive confirmed to PTI that the airline has suspended flights on the New Delhi-Tel Aviv route till May 31.Most of the leading airlines have suspended their operations on the Tel Aviv route with only Israeli carriers like El Al, IsraAir, Arkia and Air Haifa operating under severe restrictions.Follow live updates from the West Asia war.The suspension of flights has caused major worries among more than 40,000 Indians living in Israel who wish to travel to India for personal or professional reasons, or even to escape the escalating tensions in the region.Indians looking to leave Israel have to go through Jordan or Egypt by entering the two countries through the land crossings.The Indian mission in Tel Aviv has been assisting those looking to travel through various means.The embassy has also maintained regular contact with the community during the period, opening a 24x7 emergency line and also launching a massive registration drive.Also Read | West Asia War: Akasa Air weighs Abu Dhabi flight restart; extends Doha, Riyadh and Kuwait suspension till April 12Ambassador J P Singh and the embassy team on Saturday held virtual discussion with Indian workers and students across Israel to listen to their concerns, assuring them of "constant support during the ongoing crisis, and beyond", the mission said on its social media handle.The direct flight service between New Delhi and Tel Aviv was re-launched on January 1 with four weekly flights, utilising the advanced Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft.However, flights have been disrupted ever since the US and Israel jointly attacked Iran on February 28.The retaliation by the Islamic Republic extended the war to the entire Gulf region. The conflict has taken a major toll on energy supply chains, especially across the Strait of Hormuz.
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West Asia War: Air India suspends flights to Israel till May 31
INDIA BUSINESS | Sun, 5 Apr 2026, 6:30PM IST
Air India has suspended its flights to Tel Aviv until May 31. This decision impacts over 40,000 Indians in Israel. Many airlines have halted services, leaving only Israeli carriers operational. Indians seeking to travel home must now transit through Jordan or Egypt. The Indian mission in Tel Aviv is providing assistance and maintaining communication with the community.
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Petrol, Diesel Under GST? Oil Economist Kirit Parekh Says Middle East War Makes Shift Imperative
INDIA MARKET | Sun, 5 Apr 2026, 6:08PM IST
The renewed push for inclusion of petrol and diesel under GST comes as crude prices have surged sharply.
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INDIA MARKET | Sun, 5 Apr 2026, 5:57PM IST
The fresh warning came after Trump issued a 48-hour ultimatum to Iran.
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INDIA MARKET | Sun, 5 Apr 2026, 5:35PM IST
File image of LSG skipper Rishabh Pant
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Gold, Silver Log Weekly Gains Amid Faltering Hopes Of Iran War De-Escalation More Upside Ahead?
INDIA MARKET | Sun, 5 Apr 2026, 5:25PM IST
For silver, a sustained move above $74 on COMEX could push prices towards $76$78.
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Mcap of six of top-10 most valued firms drops nearly by 65,000 crore; Bharti Airtel biggest laggard
INDIA BUSINESS | Sun, 5 Apr 2026, 5:09PM IST
Last week, the BSE benchmark Sensex declined 263.67 points, or 0.35%, and the NSE Nifty fell 106.5 points, or 0.46%
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Kerala Assembly polls not to change govt but improve state's future: Shah
INDIA MARKET | Sun, 5 Apr 2026, 5:06PM IST
He wished Christian community on Easter and called on them to support NDA to form government in Kerala
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INDIA MARKET | Sun, 5 Apr 2026, 5:03PM IST
On the flip side, the immediate resistance for Nifty 50 stays at around 22,900-23,000 levels.
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Stocks brace for volatility amid RBI policy, West Asia conflict: Analysts
INDIA MARKET | Sun, 5 Apr 2026, 4:49PM IST
The domestic stock market is expected to remain volatile this week as investors track the Reserve Bank's monetary policy decision, key global macroeconomic data and the impact of the West Asia conflict, analysts said.
Movements in crude oil prices and foreign fund flows will also influence domestic equities, they added.
Vinod Nair, Head of Research, Geojit Investments Ltd, said the RBI's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting will command centre stage domestically, with investors closely watching the central bank's stance on inflation and growth.
"A rate pause is near-certain consensus, the central bank walks a tightrope between crude-driven inflation risks and a four-year low Manufacturing PMI signalling a softening growth impulse. The governor's commentary on the rate cycle trajectory and FY27 projections will be closely monitored.
"Globally, the US March CPI reading will carry significant importance, as it buries residual Fed rate-cut hopes, strengthens the dollar and tightens
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BCCL halts Dhanbad mining after agitation; operations stalled since April 2
INDIA BUSINESS | Sun, 5 Apr 2026, 4:31PM IST
Operations stalled since April 2 at ABOCP mine in Dhanbad as BCCL alleges illegal disruption by local persons and files FIR; production and dispatch activities remain halted
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Key Numbers Out: Why HDFC, Kotak Mahindra, Yes Bank, Other Banking Stocks Will Be In Focus On Monday
INDIA MARKET | Sun, 5 Apr 2026, 4:28PM IST
Banking stocks to remain in focus on Monday.
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Israel helped US pilot rescue mission in Iran
INDIA NEWS | Sun, 5 Apr 2026, 4:25PM IST
Israel provided intelligence assistance to the United States during an operation to rescue a stranded U.S. airman in Iran and halted its attacks in the area to facilitate the mission, an Israeli security official told Reuters.The information comes hours after US rescued F-15E pilot who was onboard the fighter jet attacked by Iran. According to a report by AP, the service member had been missing since Friday, when Iran downed a US F-15E Strike Eagle. US President Donald Trump later confirmed the rescue, marking the recovery of both crew members aboard the aircraft.Also read: Trump reveals how US saved the missing F-15 pilot from Irans grip in one of the most daring ops in historyHe announced that a missing American service member shot down over Iran has been rescued, calling the mission one of the most daring Search and Rescue Operations in U.S. History.WE GOT HIM! Trump said in a post on Truth Social, adding that the recovered officer, identified as a highly respected Colonel, is now SAFE and SOUND after being stranded behind enemy lines in the treacherous mountains of Iran.Trump said the pilot is injured but will be just fine, and added that he had taken refuge in mountainous terrain while US forces tracked his position. He said the military had been monitoring his location 24 hours a day, and diligently planning for his rescue.Also read: Iran claims to down one US aircraft involved in rescue op for the missing F-15 crew memberTrump said the mission was carried out at his direction, with the US military deploying dozens of aircraft, armed with the most lethal weapons in the World to retrieve the officer.Over the past several hours, the United States Military pulled off one of the most daring Search and Rescue Operations in U.S. History, he said in a statement also shared by White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt.Reuters had earlier reported that the first crew member had already been recovered, triggering a high-stakes search for the remaining airman by both the US and Iran.This miraculous Search and Rescue Operation comes in addition to a successful rescue of another brave Pilot, yesterday, which we did not confirm, because we did not want to jeopardize our second rescue operation, Trump said.
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Ahead of Market: 10 things that will decide D-Street action on Monday
INDIA MARKET | Sun, 5 Apr 2026, 4:15PM IST
Bulls staged a sharp rebound on Thursday, lifting Sensex and Nifty to a second straight gain despite high volatility. IT stocks led the recovery, while India VIX edged higher. Analysts see near-term upside but caution that broader weakness and elevated volatility persist. Market sentiment remains positive, supported by strong breadth and selective buying interest.
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Stocks braced for volatility as RBI policy, West Asia conflict take centre stage, say analysts
INDIA MARKET | Sun, 5 Apr 2026, 4:12PM IST
The domestic stock market is expected to remain volatile this week as investors track the Reserve Bank's monetary policy decision, key global macroeconomic data and the impact of the West Asia conflict, analysts said.
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Economists see RBI MPC holding rates amid inflation fears, West Asia crisis
INDIA BUSINESS | Sun, 5 Apr 2026, 4:08PM IST
The Reserve Bank is likely to keep the benchmark policy repo rate unchanged at 5.25 per cent in the April monetary policy review meeting, as the West Asia crisis is likely to push up inflation, according to economists.
The continuing geopolitical tensions in West Asia, volatility in commodity prices and sharp currency movement that have seen the rupee hit record lows have complicated the policy outlook, and its projections on growth, inflation and also the stance of policy will be keenly watched, the poll of over a dozen economists said.
"Given the uncertainty around crude oil prices and geopolitical developments, the RBI is likely to remain on pause in the April policy and closely monitor incoming inflation data before taking any further action," said Aditi Nayar, Chief Economist at ICRA.
SBI's chief economist Soumya Kanti Ghosh said while announcing the pause, the RBI will be careful in communicating its decision.
"India is not unscathed from the current crisis and is feeling the
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Indias major ports handle record 915 MT cargo in FY26
INDIA BUSINESS | Sun, 5 Apr 2026, 4:02PM IST
India's major ports achieved a significant milestone, handling 915.17 million tonnes of cargo in FY 2025-26, exceeding the annual target by 7.06%. Deendayal Port Authority led in cargo volume, while Mormugao Port Authority saw the highest growth. This success is attributed to capacity expansion and improved efficiency.
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