With capacity set to reach up to 2GW by 2026, according to Vestian, and investments nearing $30 billion with market size to reach $22 billion by 2030, the country is positioning itself as a key data infrastructure hub in the Asia-Pacific region. India is rapidly emerging as a strategic data centre hub within the Asia-Pacific region, driven by a fast-expanding digital economy, a growing internet user base, and rising investments from hyperscale op…

  S1 X+ 5.2 kWh is launched at an introductory price of ₹1,29,999 valid till April 15 Ola Electric on Monday announced the launch of the new S1 X+ 5.2 kWh scooter, powered by its indigenously developed 4680 Bharat Cell at an introductory price of ₹1,29,999.....

·       India comfortable on crude and LPG supply on diversified sourcing, says IOC chairman https://bit.ly/4mmza3S ·       No registration of petrol 2-wheelers from 2028, 100% road tax waiver on EVs: What Delhi EV policy draft says https://bit.ly/41tPLt6 ·       Draft CAFE-3 Norms: Govt eases penalties, focuses on carbon credit trading …

  From just 17.86 million transactions worth ₹6,952 crore in FY17, UPI has surged to 218.98 billion transactions totalling nearly ₹285 lakh crore in FY26 A decade after its launch, India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI) has evolved from a simple money transfer system into the backbone of the country’s digital economy, clocking exponential growth in both scale and scope.....

- Investment Goals: The project is expected to attract over ₹1,000 crore in foreign direct investment (FDI), primarily from Taiwanese industries. - Job Creation: Approximately 12,000 direct employment opportunities are projected to be generated over the next five years. - Target Sectors: The park will focus on critical advanced technology sectors, including: > Semiconductors and electronics manufacturing. > Electric vehicles (EVs) and rob…

  The 30-day US sanctions exemption, which facilitated these oil imports from Moscow, is set to conclude on April 11 Indian refiners will continue to purchase Russian crude oil as the ongoing conflict in West Asia keeps the global market on tenterhooks regarding supply certainty....

  India is the second-largest importer of weapons after Ukraine for the four years through 2025 India needs to localize its defense production and build capacity to rapidly scale up in times of conflict, a key lesson from the Iran war, according to senior military officials....

·       NSE plans ₹23,000-crore IPO filing by early May https://bit.ly/3Qc3Jxa ·       Will Tata Sons finally list? https://bit.ly/4vmOHok ·       As ceasefire talks progress, top Indian ministers line up visits to West Asia https://bit.ly/3OrgYcV ·       Indian trade delegation to visit Washington …

  While seed-stage and late-stage start-ups saw a decline in fund infusion, early-stage funding grew to $4.8 billion in FY26, up 33% from $3.6 billion raised in FY25 According to Tracxn’s India Tech Annual Funding Report 2026, India’s tech start-ups raised $11.7 billion in FY26, marking an 18 per cent decline from $14.3 billion in FY25, but a 20 per cent increase compared to $9.7 billion raised in FY24. India ranked as the fourth…

India's cumulative installed wind power capacity crosses 56 GW Wind sector records 46% jump over 2024–25 India achieved its highest-ever annual wind capacity addition of 6.05 GW during FY 2025-26 crossing the landmark of 5.5 GW capacity addition in FY 2016-17. This also represents an increase of nearly 46% over the capacity in FY 2024–25 marking a decisive acceleration in India's onshore wind deployment trajectory. With this addition,…

  Both sides claim victory in the US-Iran ceasefire — but who actually benefits? What it means for regional stability and India’s energy supplies In a major de-escalation in West Asia, the United States and Iran have agreed to a two-week ceasefire. US President Donald Trump announced the ceasefire on Tuesday after more than a month after intense hostilities broke out, leading to Iran’s blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.…

·       India tech ranks 4th globally with $11.7 billion in funding: Tracxn report https://bit.ly/4spynkd ·       RBI maintains status quo, sees FY27 growth at 6.9% with downside risks https://bit.ly/4t0mLoZ ·       RBI found no material concern at HDFC Bank, says Governor Malhotra https://bit.ly/4vdl2xT ·    &…

·       Tata Sons Chairman Chandrasekaran may not seek third term https://bit.ly/4caDZIL ·       Ola Electric to roll out battery cells developed in-house from next quarter, bets on cost-led EV push https://bit.ly/41gVJ0n ·       Tractor makers line up April price hikes as input costs bite; Mahindra leads move https://bit.ly/4soZ2NP &mid…

·       India’s prototype fast breeder reactor attains criticality at Kalpakkam: PM Modi https://bit.ly/41PTK34 ·       West Asia conflict: Only 2 Indian-flagged LPG vessels in Strait of Hormuz https://bit.ly/4ceHfDd ·       No price volatility despite West Asia War: Govt https://bit.ly/4ctCNSg ·     …

He was addressing a gathering after inaugurating a two-day convention of Balagokulam, a cultural organisation for students affiliated with the RSS in Kochi RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on Monday said individual prosperity can be achieved only when the country is prosperous and secure. He was addressing a gathering after inaugurating a two-day convention of Balagokulam, a cultural organisation for students affiliated with the RSS, here..... More h…

  Category-wise, two-wheelers reclaimed their pre-Covid peak, retailing over 2.14 crore units and growing 13.4% Automobile retail sales in the last financial year (FY26) have been an all-time high, delivering 2,96,71,064 units, a year-on-year (y-o-y) growth of 13.30 per cent, as compared with 2,61,87,255 units in FY25, Federation Of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA), said on Monday....  

·       Economists see RBI holding rates in April policy review on inflation fears amid West Asia crisis https://bit.ly/4sVU3Wd ·       Hormuz blocked, India turns to Thar desert: Oil India ramps up crude output from Rajasthan field https://bit.ly/4sVUCzj ·       West Asia conflict: Another Indian LPG vessel crosses Strait of Hormuz http…

The disruptions in LNG, LPG and crude oil supplies from the West Asia have increased demand for coal, driving up its import prices State-owned Coal India Ltd plans to offer 25.62 million tonnes of coal through online auction in the current month, a move expected to mitigate the impact of energy supply shocks on industries amid the West Asia crisis...... More https://bit.ly/41Kd9m6 Via business-standard.com

  The move aims to stabilise production amid global supply disruptions linked to geopolitical tensions The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoPNG) said on Saturday that it will increase the natural gas supply to fertiliser manufacturing units and commercial and industrial consumers to 90 per cent, effective April 6 (Monday).....

Gautam Adani says group is redesigning structure to boost agility and decision-making, while APSEZ targets 1 billion tonnes cargo handling by 2030 Billionaire Gautam Adani on Friday said the Adani Group is moving towards a three-layer organisational structure to flatten hierarchy and empower the frontline....   More https://bit.ly/4siqpt0 Via business-standard.com

The 2026 circular retains DIN as mandatory for most tax communications but allows greater flexibility in how it is referenced, including via email or attachments without requiring it on every page. In a significant compliance update, the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has introduced a revised framework for Document Identification Number (DIN) through Circular No. 4/2026, effective March 31, 2026. The move replaces the earlier 2019…

  Hormuz disruption pushes India to deepen reliance on Russian energy supplies Russia has offered to increase energy trade with India by supplying more crude oil and fertilizers at a time when the world’s third-largest energy consumer is exploring alternatives to meet the oil and gas deficit created by the West Asia conflict.....

INS Aridhaman is an advanced version of the Arihant-class submarines, following earlier inductions such as INS Arighaat in August 2024 and INS Arihant in 2016 The Indian Navy is set to commission its indigenous nuclear-powered submarine, INS Aridhaman, on Friday, according to defence officials. The development was hinted at by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in a post on X, where he described the submarine as more than just a name, calling it a sy…

·       Rupee begins FY27 with a bang; appreciates a whopping 173 paise on RBI measures https://bit.ly/4s7UgV7 ·       Good Friday 2026: Are banks closed or open on April 3- Check cities where branches remain open https://bit.ly/4drF5lQ ·       3-day trading break: Why are NSE, BSE shut today and what it means for traders https://bit.ly/…

'India's venture and governance evolution an instructive model to unlocking opportunities' Southeast Asia sits on one of the world’s largest untapped agricultural technology opportunities, and India’s evolution in venture capital and governance offers one of the most instructive models for unlocking it, according to a recent report by Omnivore, Beanstalk AgTech, and Briter.....   More https://bit.ly/4tmZ89G Via business-stan…

Rail Coach Factory, Kapurthala manufactured its first 16-car Vande Bharat chair car undergoing safety trials Vande Bharat chair car got a second manufacturing hub with Rail Coach Factory, Kapurthala rolling out its first 16-car Vande Bharat chair car rake with Alstom Propulsion System and will soon undergo safety trials.... More https://bit.ly/4s87tx6 Via businesstoday.in

  According to GSMA Intelligence, Airtel is ranked second globally by mobile customer base, with operations spread across India and Africa Bharti Airtel (Airtel), the world’s second-largest telecom operator by customer base and one of India’s leading telecommunications service providers, on Thursday said it has achieved another milestone - crossing 650 million customers.....

·       M&M dethrones Hyundai to claim No 2 spot in India’s PV market for FY26 https://bit.ly/4s84G6S ·       Maruti Suzuki India sales up 16.72% at 2,25,251 units in Mar https://bit.ly/3PZHBWJ ·       Ashok Leyland sales up 5% at 25,381 units in March https://bit.ly/4sNJ8xO ·       Force Mo…

Among the most closely tracked issues for FY27, analysts said, is Jio Platforms - the holding company for Reliance's telecom business, which is expected to file its draft papers with Sebi soon India’s primary market, which clocked record fund-raising in 2025-26 (FY26) despite persistent volatility, is gearing up for another potentially strong FY27, backed by a deep pipeline of companies planning to go public.....   More https://bi…

- The nation’s leading port developer and operator marks a defining milestone in its journey and in India’s infrastructure boom. - From a single port-led vision in 1998 to a network of 19 ports and terminals, APSEZ has built one of India’s most critical integrated transport and logistics platforms. - The milestone reinforces APSEZ’s long-term ambition to power India’s trade, industrial expansion and global competitiv…

Records 9% growth; but growth from domestic sources was just 6% while that from import was around 18% Collection from Goods & Services Tax in March crossed ₹2 lakh crore, data on GST portal showed. GST collection in March is related with goods consumed and services availed in February.....

Prolonged West Asia conflict, supply chain woes major concerns Geopolitical uncertainty — amplified by the conflict in West Asia — is weighing on corporate India’s outlook for FY27. According to a Business Standard survey of 34 CEOs across sectors, the war could weigh on GDP growth, fuel inflation, and impact job creation. However, most companies are unlikely to alter their capital expenditure plans, the survey said..…

The deal values the data centre firm at around $3.1 billion India's Bharti Airtel-owned Nxtra Data will ​raise $1 billion from Alpha Wave Global, ‌Carlyle Global, Anchorage Capital, as ​well as its parent, ⁠in a deal that values the data center firm at about $3.1 billion..... More https://bit.ly/48i9X4J Via thehindubusinessline.com

·       Can Tho (Vietnam) seeks to expand investment cooperation with Indian partners https://bit.ly/4dnWNH3 ·       India’s industrial growth rises to 5.2% in February, led by manufacturing https://bit.ly/4dCVIv9 ·       Bharti Airtel’s Nxtra Data to raise $1 billion in major AI infrastructure push https://bit.ly/48i9X4J &mi…

  Partnership includes opening the DP World Delhi Capitals Arena in Gurugram to the public, offering 1,000 free play hours to the community DP World today announced the renewal and expansion of its partnership with Delhi Capitals, reinforcing its role as the franchise’s Global Logistics Partner delivering seamless access for the team, while advancing access to grassroots cricket across India. The renewed partnership builds on a…

·       DBS wins mandate in $1.3 billion IPO as it enters India’s booming share sale business https://bit.ly/3NTepA7 ·       Voice of Global South: India bats strongly to shield WTO’s core mandates at MC14 https://bit.ly/4bYXqEt ·       SEBI working group clears revised CAF ahead of PAN regime shift https://bit.ly/3NVhvU5 &mi…

The India-flagged vessels BW Tyr and BW Elm, carrying liquefied petroleum gas, were last tracked moving past the northern edge of the Omani peninsula Two more India-bound LPG tankers have exited the Persian Gulf via the Strait of Hormuz, following Iran's declaration that the strategically critical strait is open to its "friends"......   More https://bit.ly/4tfdhWu Via business-standard.com

Electric scooters and motorcycles will now be eligible for incentives of ₹2,500 per kilowatt hour (kWh) capped at ₹5,000 per vehicle till July 31, 2026. The government has extended the subsidy for electric two-wheelers under the PM Electric Drive Revolution in Innovative Vehicle Enhancement (PM E-DRIVE) Scheme by four months. Electric scooters and motorcycles will now be eligible for incentives of ₹2,500 per kilowatt hour (kWh) capped at �…

Bombay High Court dismissed a petition seeking a CBI probe against Reliance Industries and Mukesh Ambani over alleged gas theft from ONGC's KG basin. The Bombay High Court has dismissed a petition seeking a CBI probe against Reliance Industries and its chairman and managing director, Mukesh Ambani, for alleged unlawful extraction of natural gas from ONGC’s Krishna-Godavari basin fields....  

How India's first sovereign model can give it an edge in the age of AI Days after the India AI Impact Summit in New Delhi, and fresh from the launch of Indus—a conversational interface—Vivek Raghavan enters the meeting with BT in his Bengaluru office in high spirits. The co-founder of Sarvam AI appears relaxed and quietly pleased—the company, after all, unveiled India’s first foundational AI models during the summit...... …

  Noida International Airport has been developed as the second international airport for Delhi NCR, complementing Indira Gandhi International Airport Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate Phase I of Noida International Airport at Jewar on Saturday. Phase I of the airport has been developed at a total investment of around ₹11,200 crore under the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model....

·       Crude oil supply for 4 months; LPG production up with shortfall down to 30,000 tons/day https://bit.ly/4c8X6UP ·       India’s tech spending expected to grow 13.4% in 2026; among highest in APAC: Report https://bit.ly/4bC0bg9 ·       As AI demand rises, Indian IT turns to strategic, high-value deals https://bit.ly/4t6fW4I &…

L&T Technology Services has sold its Smart World and Communication unit to AMI Paradigm Solutions for Rs 452 crore, as part of a strategic shift toward Engineering Intelligence in manufacturing and technology sectors. L&T Technology Services has divested its public-sector-focused unit, Smart World and Communication (SWC). In an exchange filing, the company said it is selling its entire stake in the unit for Rs 452 crore.... More …

EMI-to-income ratio is projected to plateau through 2028 Affordability of homes in India's top cities is expected to stabilise between 2026 and 2028 on the back of rising household incomes and favourable policy interventions, according to the CBRE Housing Affordability Index released by real estate consultancy CBRE on Thursday..... More https://bit.ly/4d7eZ7D Via business-standard.com  

  The talks are part of a sweeping $100 billion digital infrastructure push by Adani Indian billionaire Gautam Adani is in talks with American technology giants including Meta Platforms Inc and Google for partnerships in his fast-expanding data centre business, according to people familiar with the matter......  

·       India buys first Iranian LPG cargo in years amid Hormuz disruption, supply crunch https://bit.ly/4lO9E7m ·       India buys 60 million barrels of Russian oil as Hormuz disruption tightens supply: Report https://bit.ly/40TUGTW ·       Reliance Industries purchases 5 million barrels of Iranian crude: Report https://bit.ly/4uSEUX2 &…

·       PM unveils war-time measures to safeguard fuel, fertilizer supplies https://bit.ly/4tc1BnA ·       IPL valuations hit a six: RCB goes for $1.78 b, Rajasthan Royals for $1.63 b https://bit.ly/4bKtY58 ·       HDFC Bank’s board approves appointment of external law firms to review Atanu Chakraborty’s resignation letter ht…

Bharat Petroleum's NeuEN Green Energy has won a 10,000 TPA green hydrogen supply deal for Numaligarh Refinery at India's most competitive rate of Rs 279 per kilogram. Bharat Petroleum Corporation‘s joint venture NeuEN Green Energy has bagged an order to supply 10,000 tonnes per annum of green hydrogen to Numaligarh Refinery. The company said that the project has achieved the most competitive rate to date, as it will supply green h…