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LPG Crisis Deepens — 90% of India's Gas Passes Through Hormuz Strait
LPG Crisis Deepens — 90% of India's Gas Passes Through Hormuz Strait
India imports 60% of its LPG, and 90% of that passes through the Strait of Hormuz. With West Asia tensions rising, induction cooktop sales have jumped 20X on Amazon. Here's what the LPG crisis means for your household budget.
6 min read11 March 2026
Sensex Crashes 1,342 Points — Nifty Hits 11-Month Low as Markets Bleed
Sensex Crashes 1,342 Points — Nifty Hits 11-Month Low as Markets Bleed
Indian stock markets saw their worst single-day fall in months. Sensex plunged 1,342 points while Nifty dropped below 22,900 — its lowest in 11 months. Here's what happened and what it means for your investments.
5 min read11 March 2026
IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers Resigns Abruptly After December Crisis
IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers Resigns Abruptly After December Crisis
IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers has resigned following the airline worst operational crisis. 4,500 flights cancelled in December, Q3 profit crashed 78%. No successor named.
6 min read10 March 2026
RBI Holds Repo Rate at 6.25%: What It Means for Your EMI and FD
RBI Holds Repo Rate at 6.25%: What It Means for Your EMI and FD
RBI kept the repo rate unchanged at 6.25% amid oil crisis and rupee pressure. Your EMIs stay the same for now, but FD rates may dip. Here is the full impact analysis.
9 min read10 March 2026
UPI New Rules from April 2026: Higher Limits, Inactive ID Cleanup
UPI New Rules from April 2026: Higher Limits, Inactive ID Cleanup
Starting April 1, 2026, UPI gets higher transaction limits for taxes and education, inactive ID deactivation, boosted UPI Lite, and a new fraud alert system. Here is what changes.
6 min read10 March 2026
Sensex Surges 640 Points as Oil Crashes from $120 to $88
Sensex Surges 640 Points as Oil Crashes from $120 to $88
Indian markets staged a massive relief rally on March 10 as Brent crude plunged over 10%. Aviation, paints, banking, and auto stocks led the recovery. But is the crisis really over?
7 min read10 March 2026
India Eases FDI Rules for Chinese Investments: 60-Day Approval Timeline
India Eases FDI Rules for Chinese Investments: 60-Day Approval Timeline
The Cabinet has eased Press Note 3 rules with a 60-day approval timeline for Chinese investments. Manufacturing and electronics sectors to benefit most. What it means for markets.
5 min read10 March 2026
LPG Crisis Deepens: Essential Commodities Act Invoked, Refill Gap Now 25 Days
LPG Crisis Deepens: Essential Commodities Act Invoked, Refill Gap Now 25 Days
The government has invoked the Essential Commodities Act for LPG, extended refill booking to 25 days, and halted commercial gas in 6+ states. Domestic cylinder now ₹913.
7 min read10 March 2026
How India Is Shock-Proofing Itself Against Oil Price Crises
How India Is Shock-Proofing Itself Against Oil Price Crises
India imports 85% of its crude oil and any Middle East disruption sends the economy into shock. Here are 5 concrete steps the government is taking to reduce this vulnerability.
7 min read10 March 2026
AC Prices Rising 10-15% from April — Should You Buy Now or Wait?
AC Prices Rising 10-15% from April — Should You Buy Now or Wait?
AC prices are going up 10-15% from April due to rising copper, aluminium costs and new BEE regulations. Here is whether you should buy before the hike or wait for off-season deals.
6 min read10 March 2026
IDBI Bank Privatisation Delayed: What It Means for Investors
IDBI Bank Privatisation Delayed: What It Means for Investors
IDBI Bank privatisation has been delayed to FY27. With the stock down over 8%, here is what happened, why it matters, and what investors should do next.
7 min read10 March 2026
8th Pay Commission: Fitment Factor 3.0x Could Triple Minimum Basic Pay
8th Pay Commission: Fitment Factor 3.0x Could Triple Minimum Basic Pay
The 8th Pay Commission is underway with unions demanding a 3.0x fitment factor. This would raise minimum basic pay from ₹18,000 to ₹54,000. What it means for government employees and taxpayers.
8 min read10 March 2026