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,…

Can rupee slide to 100 against the US dollar as Iran war drags on?

Rupee could weaken further and may even touch the 100 mark against the US dollar if the ongoing Iran war continues, according to a Bloomberg report citing global analysts and…

Jet fuel price crosses Rs 2 lakh mark for first time amid Iran war as crude oil surges

Aviation turbine fuel (ATF), or jet fuel, prices have crossed the Rs 2 lakh mark for the first time in India, as rising crude oil prices linked to the global…

India’s tobacco trap: Can jobs and public health be balanced?

India’s tobacco sector is a double-edged sword: it sustains 45.7 million livelihoods while fueling a public health crisis that kills prematurely and burdens the economy. Our Civitas white paper identifies…

Commercial LPG cylinder prices hiked by Rs 195.5 amid Iran War

The prices of 19kg commercial LPG cylinders increased by Rs 195.5 amid a hike in global oil prices due to the ongoing conflict in West Asia. This is a developing…

Will flight ticket prices rise from April?

Air travel could become slightly more expensive from April 1, as airlines brace for a likely increase in fuel costs. Early signals suggest that Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) prices may…

8th Pay Commission questionnaire deadline today: Have you submitted your response?

If you have something to say about government salaries, allowances or pensions, this is your last chance to be heard, at least for now. The window to respond to the…

Willie Walsh named IndiGo CEO, succeeds Pieter Elbers who quit in March

Low-cost carrier IndiGo has appointed Willie Walsh as its new Chief Executive Officer, the company said on Tuesday, marking a high-profile leadership change as the carrier accelerates its global ambitions.…

Your credit report is about to change every week: What borrowers must know in 2026

For decades, the Indian borrower has operated on a strict monthly financial clock. Salaries arrive monthly, EMIs are deducted monthly, and consequently, credit scores have historically been updated on a…