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Petrol Prices "Stable" — But Stealth Hikes Have Already Begun
Petrol Prices "Stable" — But Stealth Hikes Have Already Begun
Despite Brent crude hovering near $120/barrel and West Asia tensions escalating, India has kept petrol and diesel prices unchanged. Meanwhile, Pakistan hiked fuel prices by PKR 55/litre. How long can India hold?
6 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 Timeline: Stake Sale Delayed to FY27
IDBI Bank Privatisation Timeline: Stake Sale Delayed to FY27
A complete chronological timeline of IDBI Bank's privatisation — from the 2019 LIC takeover and the 2022 strategic sale launch to the 2026 valuation gap and FY27 push. Includes current bidders, share-price impact and what investors should expect 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
RBI Proposes ₹25,000 Compensation for Digital Fraud Victims
RBI Proposes ₹25,000 Compensation for Digital Fraud Victims
The RBI has proposed automatic compensation of up to ₹25,000 for victims of digital fraud including UPI, net banking, and card transactions. Here is how it works.
7 min read10 March 2026