DA hike: What’s causing the delay and how much can employees expect?

If you were expecting the January 2026 Dearness Allowance (DA) hike to be announced in March, you’re not alone. Many government employees and pensioners have been waiting, but this time,…

Sensex jumps 1,187 points, Nifty reclaims 22,600; IndiGo rallies 6%

Benchmark equity markets kicked off the new financial year on a strong note, with benchmark indices ending sharply higher in a broad-based rally on Tuesday, supported by improving global cues…

Blinkit brings quick commerce inside Mumbai Airport terminals

Passengers passing through Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport may no longer need to hunt for a last-minute charger or overpay for a snack. Blinkit has rolled out an in-terminal delivery…

Brent crude oil slips below $99 as Trump hints at possible end to conflict

Oil prices slipped on April 1, even as tensions in the Middle East remained high and the Strait of Hormuz stayed largely shut. Brent Crude dropped nearly 5% to $98.65…

Is India’s LPG crisis over or does a new threat looms amid Iran war?

India’s LPG supply situation may seem to have stabilised after weeks of disruption, but the crisis is not fully over yet, with experts warning that risks remain high and structural…

From LPG to ATM charges: 7 changes hitting your everyday finances from April 1

April doesn’t just bring a new financial year, it quietly changes the way you spend, save and even travel. From LPG prices and banking charges to train ticket rules and…

Jet fuel price hiked: Will your flight tickets cost more?

Jet fuel prices or aviation turbine fuel (ATF) were hiked on Monday, following a surge in global crude oil rates due to the ongoing war in West Asia. That would…

Oracle’s layoffs explained: Why the IT giant suddenly fired 30,000 employees

Oracle has laid off thousands of employees globally, with reports suggesting that job cuts could be as high as 30,000, even as the company posted strong revenue growth. While there…

Sensex surges 1,800 points: Why is the stock market rising today?

Dalal Street staged a strong comeback on Wednesday, with investors rushing back into equities after recent weakness, driven by easing global tensions and a rebound in oversold stocks. The BSE…

Sensex, Nifty see sharp rally on hopes of Iran war de-escalation; IndiGo up 4%

Benchmark stock market indices opened with a sharp rally on Wednesday over hopes of de-escalation in the ongoing West Asia war. The S&P BSE Sensex rallied 1,868.41 points to 73,815.96,…