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Windfall gains tax on diesel, jet fuel exports not applicable to exports from SEZ refinery of Reliance Industries

India-flagged LPG tanker Green Sanvi crosses Strait of Hormuz, seventh Indian vessel to exit Persian Gulf since early March

👁 India-flagged LPG tanker Green Sanvi crosses Strait of Hormuz, seventh Indian vessel to exit Persian Gulf since early March

According to experts and industry insiders, two more India-flagged LPG tankers—Green Asha and Jag Vikram—are also expected to cross the Strait and head to India over the next few days.

👁 Govt gives full customs duty exemption on critical petrochemical products till June 30

Govt gives full customs duty exemption on critical petrochemical products till June 30

👁 Designed in backdrop of US tariffs, SEZ sops come into effect amid West Asia conflict

Designed in backdrop of US tariffs, SEZ sops come into effect amid West Asia conflict

Economy and Policy

👁 RBI should access US Fed facility to stabilise rupee: ex-DG Patra

RBI should access US Fed facility to stabilise rupee: ex-DG Patra Subscriber Only

👁 LPG price hiked to balance consumer interest, oil cos’ finances; no plan to raise petrol, diesel prices: Govt sources

LPG price hiked to balance consumer interest, oil cos’ finances; no plan to raise petrol, diesel prices: Govt sources

👁 ‘Essential partner’: US gives India one-month waiver to buy Russia oil

‘Essential partner’: US gives India one-month waiver to buy Russia oil

New Economy and AI

👁 Govt ‘not satisfied’ with X response on Grok AI, considering next steps

Govt ‘not satisfied’ with X response on Grok AI, considering next steps Subscriber Only

In its formal response, sent on Wednesday, X is understood to have acknowledged the severity of the issue and committed to taking action against accounts creating such inappropriate prompts on its artificial intelligence platform, The Indian Express has learnt.

👁 Could X lose legal immunity over Grok AI’s objectionable pictures of women?

Could X lose legal immunity over Grok AI’s objectionable pictures of women? Subscriber Only

👁 As India’s law enforcement agencies turn to AI, the potential benefits, risks

As India’s law enforcement agencies turn to AI, the potential benefits, risks Subscriber Only

👁 Red flags in Govt: Can GenAI models track prompts of officials, leverage citizens’ data?

Red flags in Govt: Can GenAI models track prompts of officials, leverage citizens’ data? Subscriber Only

👁 How deepfakes on Instagram, X casts shadow over women’s dignity, privacy

How deepfakes on Instagram, X casts shadow over women’s dignity, privacy Subscriber Only

Companies and Markets

Srinivasan back as Chair at Sundaram-Clayton

Former Raymond group chief Vijaypat Singhania passes away

Vi seeks investor to enable Govt exit; US-based fund eyes domestic tie-up

Reliance Industries restructures AI arm, Meta picks up 30% stake Subscriber Only

Questions on losses prompt Tata Sons Chairman Chandrasekaran to seek deferment of extension decision Subscriber Only

Adani Group to invest $100 billion in AI-ready data centres by 2035 Subscriber Only

Data Corner

👁 Why Trump's Russia sanctions Bill could effectively end India's exports to US

Why Trump's Russia sanctions Bill could effectively end India's exports to US Subscriber Only

👁 Nvidia says it's 'a generation ahead' amid early signs of AI chip rivalry with Google. How this could unfold

Nvidia says it's 'a generation ahead' amid early signs of AI chip rivalry with Google. How this could unfold Subscriber Only

👁 Bharat NCAP 2.0: How the new rules could impact vehicle and pedestrian safety

Bharat NCAP 2.0: How the new rules could impact vehicle and pedestrian safety Subscriber Only

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Iran vs Israel: Sworn enemies once operated secret oil joint venture

This led to a joint-venture between Israel and Iran in 1968 connecting the Red Sea port of Eilat and the Mediterranean port of Ashkelon. However, Iran and Israel shrouded their involvement via entities based in Liechtenstein and Panama, respectively.

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Sukalp SharmaApr 3, 2026

India-bound oil tanker carrying Iranian crude changes course close to arrival, now signalling China as destination

Iran oil tanker bound for India diverts to China, highlighting payment challenges and shifting trade dynamics despite temporary US sanctions relief.

👁 India-bound oil tanker carrying Iranian crude changes course close to arrival, now signalling China as destination

Aanchal MagazineApr 3, 2026

Critical petrochemical products get full customs duty exemption

‘Centre will lose Rs 1,800 crore in revenue due to the three-month exemption on petrochemical products’

👁 Critical petrochemical products get full customs duty exemption

Ravi Dutta MishraApr 3, 2026

India is looking at preferential market access for its products in the US: Goyal

“Being the world’s fastest growing economy, India holds huge promise for investors who will continue to look at the India opportunity in greater numbers and greater value in the future,” he added.

👁 India is looking at preferential market access for its products in the US: Goyal

Sukalp SharmaApr 2, 2026

After pushback from airlines, Govt puts on hold order mandating 60% free seats on flights

On March 18, the DGCA had directed airlines to ensure that at least 60% of seats on flights are offered without any selection fee and passengers on the same booking reference, or PNR, are seated

👁 After pushback from airlines, Govt puts on hold order mandating 60% free seats on flights

Akash MandalApr 2, 2026

Stocks recoup some losses, rupee clocks steepest single-day gain since 2013

Rupee gain came a day after the central bank tightened its stance against speculative trading of the currency by banks

👁 Stocks recoup some losses, rupee clocks steepest single-day gain since 2013

Akash MandalApr 2, 2026

Indian stock markets fall 2% as Trump drives up threats on Iran

Crude oil is back at around $105/barrel after Trump’s latest speech

👁 Indian stock markets fall 2% as Trump drives up threats on Iran

Express Web DeskApr 2, 2026

Markets open in red: Sensex falls nearly 1,400 points, Nifty drops 2% as Trump dashes hopes of Iran war de-escalation

The BSE Sensex nosedived nearly 1,400 points (1.99%) to 71,766 while in the Nifty 50 dropped 453 points or 2% to 22,226.

👁 Markets open in red: Sensex falls nearly 1,400 points, Nifty drops 2% as Trump dashes hopes of Iran war de-escalation

Express Web DeskApr 2, 2026

Rupee jumps to 93.53 vs dollar after RBI steps to curb speculative trades

Indian rupee rose 1.4% to 93.53 against the US dollar in early trade after the Reserve Bank of India tightened rules on speculative forex positions and forward contracts.

👁 Rupee jumps to 93.53 vs dollar after RBI steps to curb speculative trades

Dheeraj MishraApr 2, 2026

Railways set cargo loading record in FY26, on track to achieve 3,000 MT milestone by 2030

Fertilizer, iron ore & steel and cement help railways ship 1,670MT freight

👁 Railways set cargo loading record in FY26, on track to achieve 3,000 MT milestone by 2030

Sukalp SharmaApr 1, 2026

ATF price hike: IndiGo recalibrates fuel surcharge for domestic flights; steep hike in levy on international flights

For international flights—where the full price increase is being passed on to airlines—the surcharges have been hiked from Rs 425-2,300 to Rs 900-10,000.

👁 ATF price hike: IndiGo recalibrates fuel surcharge for domestic flights; steep hike in levy on international flights

Akash MandalApr 1, 2026

Indian stock markets jump over 2% on hopes of West Asia de-escalation; global markets also rally

The National Stock Exchange’s Nifty 50 and the BSE’s Sensex were both up 2.5% at around 10 AM. All sectoral indices and broader market indices of the NSE also saw robust gains. The India VIX,

👁 Indian stock markets jump over 2% on hopes of West Asia de-escalation; global markets also rally

Sukalp SharmaApr 1, 2026

To cushion Indian flyers, jet fuel price for domestic flights hiked only partially; price for international flights more than doubles

Since the beginning of the West Asia war on February 28, global ATF prices have almost doubled to $195.19 per barrel for the week ended March 27 from $99.40 for the week ended February 28,

👁 To cushion Indian flyers, jet fuel price for domestic flights hiked only partially; price for international flights more than doubles

Express Web DeskApr 1, 2026

Stock markets rebound in early trade: Sensex jumps nearly 1900 points, Nifty surges 2.5%

According to analysts, the markets' outlook for the next fiscal year remains structurally optimistic once the geopolitical tensions subside and crude oil prices stabilise.

👁 Stock markets rebound in early trade: Sensex jumps nearly 1900 points, Nifty surges 2.5%

Express Web DeskApr 1, 2026

Commercial LPG becomes costlier: Prices hiked by Rs 195.5 per 19-kg cylinder

A 19-kg commercial LPG now costs Rs 2,078.50 in Delhi, according to state-owned oil companies.

👁 Commercial LPG becomes costlier: Prices hiked by Rs 195.5 per 19-kg cylinder

Sukalp SharmaMar 31, 2026

Hormuz blocked, but India may get first delivery of Iranian crude oil after 7 years

The tanker is expected to be carrying around 600,000 barrels of Iranian crude that was loaded on the tanker around March 4 at Iran’s main oil facility of Kharg Island, ship tracking data shows.

👁 Hormuz blocked, but India may get first delivery of Iranian crude oil after 7 years

Hitesh VyasMar 31, 2026

Trade relief: RBI extends export realisation timeline amid global disruptions

The enhanced export credit period of 450 days will now apply to all disbursals made until June 30.

👁 Trade relief: RBI extends export realisation timeline amid global disruptions

Sukalp SharmaMar 31, 2026

IndiGo names IATA head Walsh as chief executive, to join airline by August

With Elbers’s exit, the airline’s promoter and managing director Rahul Bhatia had temporarily stepped in to assume management of the airline’s affairs.

👁 IndiGo names IATA head Walsh as chief executive, to join airline by August

Akash MandalMar 31, 2026

Markets close at over two-year low, rupee breaches 95 mark US iran-war-oil-prices

With investors more risk-averse toward emerging markets like India, the large-scale outflow increased stock market volatility, weakened investor sentiment and put pressure on the rupee, which depreciated sharply, breaching the 95 mark intra day and

👁 Markets close at over two-year low, rupee breaches 95 mark US iran-war-oil-prices

Soumyarendra BarikMar 30, 2026

Independent news creators on Centre’s radar as it seeks tighter control over content posted online

It will allow the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) to recommend issuing of direct blocking orders, and requiring them to apologise, or make changes to the content, if found guilty of any grievances received

👁 Independent news creators on Centre’s radar as it seeks tighter control over content posted online

Sukalp SharmaMar 30, 2026

Govt says adequate fertilizer stocks in India ahead of Kharif season; costly LNG from spot market could raise subsidy burden

Currently, 27 urea plants are receiving natural gas, while others that were under annual maintenance shutdowns are in the start-up mode.

👁 Govt says adequate fertilizer stocks in India ahead of Kharif season; costly LNG from spot market could raise subsidy burden

Sukalp SharmaMar 30, 2026

10 foreign-flagged tankers with oil, gas bound for India remain stranded in Persian Gulf

India has been engaged with Iran at the diplomatic level for safe passage of Indian ships through the Strait of Hormuz.

👁 10 foreign-flagged tankers with oil, gas bound for India remain stranded in Persian Gulf

Akash MandalMar 30, 2026

Stock markets fall again, down 1% at open as West Asia war enters 5th week

Other Asian stock indices such as those in South Korea, Japan, and Hong Kong were down 1-3% in early trade on Monday, tracking a fall in US markets on Friday.

👁 Stock markets fall again, down 1% at open as West Asia war enters 5th week

Pratyush DeepMar 30, 2026

Centre may add battery storage under revamped PM-KUSUM 2.0

Centre extended timeline for financial closure & completion of projects under PM-KUSUM scheme on Saturday.

👁 Centre may add battery storage under revamped PM-KUSUM 2.0

Siddharth UpasaniMar 28, 2026

‘Considerable downside’ to FY27 GDP growth forecast of 7-7.4%: CEA Nageswaran

According to the government's top economist, fiscal space will have to be generated to meet "strategic and long-term needs" the West Asia conflict has underscored, such as the need to build long-term buffers in several

👁 ‘Considerable downside’ to FY27 GDP growth forecast of 7-7.4%: CEA Nageswaran

Sukalp SharmaMar 28, 2026

West Asia war: Two more India-flagged LPG tankers cross the Strait of Hormuz, 18 Indian vessels still in the Persian Gulf

The effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz has created a major headache for India.

👁 West Asia war: Two more India-flagged LPG tankers cross the Strait of Hormuz, 18 Indian vessels still in the Persian Gulf

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