The new labour laws, which were implemented in November 2025, and came into effect on 1 April, are quietly reshaping how salary is credited in India. According to the government, the restructuring will result in employees having more retirement savings in the long-term.

Nifty extended gains, maintaining bullish momentum above key moving averages with strengthening RSI signals. Support lies near 23,800 and resistance around 24,300–24,350. Analysts highlight SBI and Bajaj Consumer Care as buy ideas with upside potential supported by strong technical breakouts and trend strength.

Global oil markets are witnessing a severe physical crude shortage as Middle East disruptions trigger frantic buying and record premiums for immediate supplies. While futures prices ease on ceasefire hopes, physical markets spike, exposing supply gaps and forcing refiners worldwide to secure costly prompt barrels.

The combined market valuation of eight of the top-10 most valued firms surged by Rs 4,13,003.23 crore last week, with HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank emerging as the biggest gainers, in tandem with an optimistic trend in equities.

Foreign institutional investors sold Indian equities for 27 straight sessions, triggering steep market losses amid geopolitical tensions and weak sentiment. Though a brief buying return emerged, analysts warn sustained flows depend on oil prices, West Asia stability, and relative global valuation attractiveness.

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As an Under-19 international she played the 2009 and 2010 U-19 European Championships for Germany.

The largest information technology services company had hired 44,000 freshers in FY26, one of the highest by any private sector employer in the country, despite the headwinds it faced.

India and the UK, on July 24, 2025, signed the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), under which 99 per cent of Indian exports will enter the British market at zero duty, while tariffs on British products, such as cars and whisky, will be reduced in India.

Jaishankar is in Abu Dhabi in the concluding leg of his four-day two-nation visit to Mauritius and the UAE from April 9-12.

Analyst estimates highlight select Nifty500 stocks with 50% to 60% upside potential over the next year. Driven by strong revenue growth and broad analyst coverage, stocks like Sapphire Foods, Inox Wind, and Swiggy emerge as high-conviction breakout candidates in market outlooks.

Following disruptions to energy supplies from the West Asia conflict, the government is pushing wider adoption of piped natural gas (PNG) as a convenient alternative to LPG, given its more diversified sourcing and lower dependence on the Gulf region.

Both Lucknow and Gujarat head into this match on the back of wins in their respective previous fixtures.

Market participants attributed the sustained selling pressure to a combination of global macroeconomic headwinds and heightened geopolitical risks.

The coming week will witness the launch of two IPOs for subscription includingone mainboard and one SME IPO and few lisitngs.

Global market volatility driven by geopolitics, inflation, and rates is reviving value investing principles. Veteran investor Arnold Van Den Berg highlights that uncertainty often creates mispriced assets, offering long-term opportunities for disciplined investors focused on intrinsic value over market noise and sentiment-driven swings.

While Lucknow have two wins and one loss from their first three matches of the season, Gujarat have just one win while suffering two defeats from three games.

Foreign investors maintained their aggressive sell-off in Indian equities, withdrawing Rs 48,213 crore (USD 5.14 billion) in the first 10 days of April, as rising geopolitical tensions and global macroeconomic uncertainties reduced risk appetite.

PPF Income Strategy: With the right amount of discipline, you can grow a corpus of over ₹1 crore using PPF and get ₹61,000 monthly as pension from the interest, without even touching the principal.

Life Insurance Corporation of India is expected to announce its first-ever bonus share issue after its April 13 board meeting. The move may enhance liquidity and investor participation, supported by strong financials, steady growth, and consistent dividend payouts since its 2022 listing.

The listed companies have announced dividend payouts, income distribution, buy backs and stock splits that investors can benefit from.

US Vice President J D Vance said, the talks have failed after 21 hours of discussion, and the negotiators will return without an agreement.

US Vice President J D Vance said, the talks have failed after 21 hours of discussion, and the negotiators will return without an agreement.

Indian PMS strategies suffered steep losses in March, with 97% delivering negative returns amid a war-led market selloff. Small and midcap strategies were hardest hit, mirroring Nifty’s sharp decline, while only a few debt-oriented and select equity strategies managed marginal gains.

Indian PMS strategies suffered steep losses in March, with 97% delivering negative returns amid a war-led market selloff. Small and midcap strategies were hardest hit, mirroring Nifty’s sharp decline, while only a few debt-oriented and select equity strategies managed marginal gains.

Gold prices surged as US-Iran ceasefire talks weakened the dollar and heightened safe-haven demand. Ongoing geopolitical uncertainty, central bank buying, and inflation concerns support bullish sentiment, while upcoming data and fragile truce conditions may keep gold volatile yet upward biased.

The Income Tax Act, 2025, effective April 1, maintains existing TDS thresholds on bank interest. The I-T department clarified the definition of banking company and the rules around TDS. Here are the prescribed limits and how much TDS gets deducted on bank interest income.

8th Pay Commission is expected to revise the pensions, allowances, and salaries of central government retirees and employees.

Eight penny stocks delivered 25% to 204% gains over three months, led by Starlineps Enterprises. Screened by low price, market cap, and liquidity, these high-momentum stocks attract investors but carry significant risks including volatility, low transparency, and liquidity concerns requiring disciplined investing.

Nifty posted its best weekly gain since February 2021, rising 6% on easing geopolitical tensions and falling volatility. Analysts see continued upside toward 24,700, supported by technical strength, earnings momentum, and improving sentiment, though global cues, oil prices, and FII flows remain key risks.

Anand James sees sustained buying lifting Nifty toward 24,900 as volatility eases. Bank Nifty shows strong bullish momentum with potential to 57,300, backed by derivatives and heavyweight reversals. IT remains weak with bearish indicators, while realty stocks and select trades offer upside opportunities.

8th Pay Commission update: The fitment factor is the multiplier the new CPC uses to calculate the new basic pay. The 8th Pay Commission will take into account several factors, including inflation, to determine the fitment factor.

Vance, who had been joined by Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff, had been negotiating with an Iranian team led by Parliament Speaker Mohammad-Bagher Ghalibaf, to find a lasting resolution to the six-week war.

Ambedkar Jayanti 2026 will be observed as a public holiday across India, with many offices, schools, and banks remaining closed.

The Government hikes windfall tax on diesel to ₹55.5 per litre and ATF ₹42 per litre with immediate effect

Margin Trading Facility exposure has surged to ₹1.2 trillion. Individually rational borrowing can become collectively dangerous — and when leverage unwinds, even prudent investors will feel the shock.

Gold was expected to thrive on war and uncertainty in 2026. Instead, rising oil, higher yields and a stronger dollar knocked it off course. Here’s why the hedge faltered — and what lies ahead.

TCS says nearly half of internal job allocations now happen through AI recommendations, marking a major shift in workplace staffing decisions.

The meeting noted that India’s seafood exports have crossed a new milestone, growing from ₹62,000 crore last year to approximately ₹68,000 crore this year, reflecting a net increase of about ₹6,000 crore

Chennai Super Kings registered their first win of IPL 2026 with a 23-run victory over Delhi Capitals at Chepauk, moving off the bottom of the points table.

The complex dynamics of who ends up controlling the strait will be key in resuming imports to India, or other countries, for that matter

Ebtekar served as the English-language spokeswoman for the Iranian students who stormed the US Embassy in Tehran in November 1979.

A US delegation led by JD Vance held historic face-to-face talks with top Iranian negotiators in Pakistan.

The revival of the India-funded project, stalled since 2019 due to geological challenges, is seen as a major milestone.

The high temperatures will linger in Washington and points south through at least Friday.

Maruti Suzuki marked a milestone in its electric vehicle journey by delivering 108 units of its e-VITARA.

The accident took place at 6:30 pm on NH-31 in Kodha block of Katihar.

Iran began mining the strait in March after the war started, using small boats to deploy the weapons across the waterway, said reports.

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The approval was confirmed in a letter dated April 5, 2026, addressed to Bengaluru Central BJP MP PC Mohan, who had taken up the matter with the ministry.

After being named in the Playing XI at the toss by captain Ishan Kishan, Hinge never walked out due to a strategic shift in the mid-innings break.

After a stuttering start post his blockbuster move, Samson became the first wicketkeeper-batter to score a century for CSK in the match against Delhi Capitals at Chepauk.

The product will be marketed and commercialised in the U.S. by Apotex, which is the ANDA applicant, complex peptide-based generics developer Orbicular said in a release.

Asha Bhosle is currently undergoing treatment in the Emergency Medical Services unit.

Filmmaker Karan Johar said that the moment with both Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway is something he will always cherish.

With this achievement, Dhurandhar 2 has surpassed major hits like Dhurandhar, Pushpa 2: The Rule, Stree 2, and Chhava.

IGL Chief Kamal Kishore Chatiwal emphasised going forward they expect to increase the number of connections being added every day to 3,000.

The US vessel returned from the strait after Tehran warned that it would be targeted, according to Fars.

The old idea of brain drain should now be reversed in a meaningful way and give further momentum to building a viksit shiksha environment in India.

The high-stakes truce talks will begin soon.

The Children Education Allowance (CEA) is a monetary benefit that the central government offers it employees on a monthly basis to cover the school education costs of up to two children in a family.

The 8th Pay Commission is highly anticipated with fitment factor recommendations expected to significantly increase salaries for nearly 50 lakh central government employees. Here are the key FAQs answered

In a post on Truth Social, Trump claimed that the US was clearing the strategic waterway as a favour to countries all over the world.

Cristiano Ronaldo is closing in on a century of Saudi Pro League goals, while Al Nassr are chasing a historic winning streak as they look to tighten their grip on the 2025/26 title.

Shares of ICICI Prudential Asset Management Company have risen 21.17% in the past five trading sessions on the NSE.

Amit Kshatriya, the Indian-American NASA official behind Artemis II, the Moon mission drawing global attention and setting new milestones.

Trump said on Saturday that large empty oil tankers were on their way to the United States to load up with American oil and gas.

The high-stakes truce talks will begin soon.

Both the US and Iranian delegations met separately with Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday before the start of direct negotiations in Islamabad.

Emily in Paris Season 6 will film in Greece and Monaco from May 2026. See returning cast members, story hints and why fans are watching closely.

FD rates comparison: Small finance banks are offering up to 8.10% interest on fixed deposits. Check top banks, tenures and latest returns.

India has sharply increased the windfall tax on fuel exports, raising the levy on diesel to Rs 55.5 per litre from Rs 21.5 per litre and on aviation turbine fuel to Rs 42 per litre from Rs 29.5 per litre.

ED seized Rs 6.3 crore in cash and jewellery valued at Rs 7.5 crore.

Since 2022, Karnataka has approved 2,028 projects worth Rs 5.11 lakh crore, which could create 7.16 lakh jobs.

The ED arrested Chatterjee in the alleged primary teachers recruitment scam in July 2022.

The police arrested Uvaid Malik and Jalal Haider in Bijnor following a tip-off regarding their alleged links.

Beijing exercised itsveto poweron a United Nations Security Council resolution that would have encouraged countries to coordinate defensive efforts.

Most of the Ukrainian POWs returned from Russia had been in captivity since 2022.

Oppo F33 Series will launch in India on April 15 with a 7,000mAh battery, IP69K rating, 80W charging and upgraded camera features. Check details.

Anthropic has launched Claude for Word in beta for Team and Enterprise users. Check top features, tracked changes tools, and how to access it.

Marco Jansen pulled off a stunning one-handed catch to dismiss Ishan Kishan as the left-hander looked set to accelerate.

Love Insurance Kompany opened with a total net of Rs 8.94 crore. The total gross collections currently stand at Rs 10.40 crore.

An IIM Calcutta alumna shared how she repaid a Rs 30 lakh MBA loan in two years using four income sources. Here is the strategy that went viral.

The high-stakes truce talks will begin soon.

The first season of 24 was originally aired on Colours TV in 2013, followed by a second season in 2016.

UPI payments are often sent using a linked phone number, and it is very easy to mistype the same on your phone keyboard. By the time you realise, the money is gone.

The Income Tax Department has launched the new TRACES 2.0 portal to enhance TDS compliance. The user-friendly interface allows for streamlined navigation, enabling users to access Form 26AS, TDS certificates, and track credits efficiently.

Both the US and Iranian delegations met separately with Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday before the start of direct negotiations in Islamabad.

US officials who stated that Iran's limited capacity to detect and remove the mines is a significant factor in its inability to heed US warnings.

A new survey says 75% of UPI users may stop using the platform if transaction fees return, raising concerns over digital payments growth in India.

The first weekend saw strong growth, but numbers gradually dropped during weekdays. However, the film is still pulling the audience.

France will shift ministries from Microsoft to Linux by 2026 under a digital sovereignty plan that also replaces Teams and Zoom with local platforms.

8th Pay Commission latest updates: Currently, there are three categories of consultants that the government hiring notification has listed. See below to find out all about the government hiring.

Owned by Mumbai-based Great Eastern Shipping Company, Jag Vikram is carrying around 20,000 tonnes of LPG

Markets rebounded strongly, with the Nifty closing up 1.16%. GODFREYPHLP shows a significant base formation and potential trend reversal, indicated by bullish technical parameters. The stock is poised for an upward move, with an expected target of Rs. 2,300.

RBL Bank also said shareholders will vote on approval for fixed remuneration payable to Chandan Sinha as non-executive part-time chairman.

Chahal has not yet issued an official statement regarding the viral clip.

Take-home salary changes: The new labour laws are reshaping how your salary is credited each month. The government said that the primary reason for this change was to push more funds into long-term savings

SSC has launched a preference-based system. Candidates can now log in to the official site and choose when they prefer to take the test.

India plans to restrict cough and cold syrups for children under two under draft NFI 2026.

The negotiations are the highest-level direct engagement between the United States and Iran since the 1979 Islamic Revolution.

The high-stakes truce talks will begin soon.

TCS salary hike: TCS announced the revision alongside its March quarter earnings, linking the decision to continued deal momentum and confidence in business demand.

ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund has declared payout under its Income Distribution cum Capital Withdrawal (IDCW) option for its Medium-Term Bond Fund. Check record date, payout amount, availability and other details…

Indian markets concluded the week on a strong note, continuing their upward trend. Buying interest in banking, auto, and consumer stocks fueled the gains. The Nifty50 and BSE Sensex saw significant advances. Volatility eased considerably. Experts provided outlooks for Nifty and Bank Nifty, along with sector-specific strategies for the upcoming week.

Aurobindo Pharma’s share buyback and Muthoot Finance’s dividend announcement headline a set of four key corporate actions lined up for the coming week.

The high-stakes truce talks will begin soon.

Understanding how interest on fixed deposits is compounded helps you maximise returns through strategic planning, tenure selection, and choosing the correct institution as per your requirement.

A Government Resolution (GR), issued by the Food and Civil Supplies Department on Friday, instructed companies to expand outreach and infrastructure to ensure wider PNG coverage across the state.

Ayush Shetty beat world No.1 Kunlavut Vitidsarn in a comeback win to reach the Asian Championships final, becoming the first Indian finalist in decades.

JEE Main 2026 Session 2 provisional answer key is expected today. Check release date, objection fee, result timeline, exam details and what happens next.