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Oil price shock loading: How India’s strong economic fundamentals will cushion the blow  

Divya Delhi:India’s economy is facing renewed pressure as global crude oil prices surge past $100 per barrel  geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. The oil shock threatens growth, given India’s heavy dependence on energy imports, but global agencies remain cautiously optimistic about the country’s resilience. In its April 2026 outlook, International Monetary Fund raised India’s

UST Acquires Workday Partner Intecrowd to Strengthen Global Capabilities

UST has announced the acquisition of Intecrowd, a globally recognised boutique Workday partner, in a strategic move aimed at expanding its capabilities in enterprise technology solutions.Intecrowd is known for its expertise in strategic deployments and full lifecycle support for Workday solutions, catering to organisations seeking cloud-based human resources and financial management systems. The acquisition is

Multi-Currency Crypto Wallet Launched to Enable Flexible and Secure Payments

Global gaming platform Parimatch has announced the launch of its new “Multiwallet” feature, aimed at simplifying digital payments by integrating multiple currencies within a single account.The innovative solution allows users to manage separate wallets for INR, USDT, and USDC, enabling seamless transactions across both fiat and cryptocurrency formats. The feature is designed to offer greater

Centre Pauses 60% Free Flight Seats Selection Order After Airlines Object

The Ministry of Civil Aviation has put on hold its directive mandating airlines to offer at least 60% of seats free of charge for selection, weeks before the rule was set to take effect on April 20. The decision follows objections raised by the Federation of Indian Airlines and Akasa Air, citing operational and financial

Banks’ credit growth to moderate in FY27; NPAs to inch up: Crisil Ratings

MUMBAI, Apr 1 — Domestic rating agency Crisil Ratings on Wednesday projected a slight moderation in bank credit growth for FY27, along with a gradual rise in asset quality stress, amid uncertainties stemming from the ongoing West Asia conflict. The agency estimates that the banking sector will record credit growth of around 13% in the

Indian-Origin CEOs Lead US Firms, Build Billion-Dollar Fortunes

NEW DELHI, Mar 28: Several Indian-origin executives are leading major multinational companies in the United States while building significant personal wealth, highlighting their growing influence in global business.Among them, Sundar Pichai, CEO of Alphabet Inc., has an estimated net worth of $1.5 billion. Since joining Google in 2004, he has played a key role in

Noida International Airport Inaugurated, Set to Boost Delhi-NCR Connectivity

JEWAR, UTTAR PRADESH: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the first phase of Noida International Airport on Saturday, marking a major milestone in India’s aviation infrastructure. Developed as the second international airport for the Delhi-NCR region, it will complement operations at Indira Gandhi International Airport and help ease congestion. The airport is expected to handle around

OnePlus India Expands Service Network and Streamlines Channel Operations

OnePlus India on March 27, 2026, announced a major expansion of its after-sales service network in India, aiming to provide enhanced convenience and premium support to its users. Effective April 2026, the company will increase its service infrastructure by 50%, leveraging the existing network of OPPO India service centres to ensure broader accessibility across the

India Boosts LPG Production By 10% As Supplies Stabilise After Hormuz Disruption

LPG (Liquefied Petroleum Gas) production has been increased by 10% following earlier directions to boost domestic output, according to a Moneycontrol report citing a government source. “LPG disbursement stands at around 60 lakh cylinders per day, unchanged from earlier levels. No LPG distributor is out of supplies. Energy supplies that were disrupted due to the

Oil price shock loading: How India’s strong economic fundamentals will cushion the blow  

Divya Delhi:India’s economy is facing renewed pressure as global crude oil prices surge past $100 per barrel  geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. The oil shock threatens growth, given India’s heavy dependence on energy imports, but global agencies remain cautiously optimistic about the country’s resilience. In its April 2026 outlook, International Monetary Fund raised India’s

UST Acquires Workday Partner Intecrowd to Strengthen Global Capabilities

UST has announced the acquisition of Intecrowd, a globally recognised boutique Workday partner, in a strategic move aimed at expanding its capabilities in enterprise technology solutions.Intecrowd is known for its expertise in strategic deployments and full lifecycle support for Workday solutions, catering to organisations seeking cloud-based human resources and financial management systems. The acquisition is

Multi-Currency Crypto Wallet Launched to Enable Flexible and Secure Payments

Global gaming platform Parimatch has announced the launch of its new “Multiwallet” feature, aimed at simplifying digital payments by integrating multiple currencies within a single account.The innovative solution allows users to manage separate wallets for INR, USDT, and USDC, enabling seamless transactions across both fiat and cryptocurrency formats. The feature is designed to offer greater

Centre Pauses 60% Free Flight Seats Selection Order After Airlines Object

The Ministry of Civil Aviation has put on hold its directive mandating airlines to offer at least 60% of seats free of charge for selection, weeks before the rule was set to take effect on April 20. The decision follows objections raised by the Federation of Indian Airlines and Akasa Air, citing operational and financial

Banks’ credit growth to moderate in FY27; NPAs to inch up: Crisil Ratings

MUMBAI, Apr 1 — Domestic rating agency Crisil Ratings on Wednesday projected a slight moderation in bank credit growth for FY27, along with a gradual rise in asset quality stress, amid uncertainties stemming from the ongoing West Asia conflict. The agency estimates that the banking sector will record credit growth of around 13% in the

Indian-Origin CEOs Lead US Firms, Build Billion-Dollar Fortunes

NEW DELHI, Mar 28: Several Indian-origin executives are leading major multinational companies in the United States while building significant personal wealth, highlighting their growing influence in global business.Among them, Sundar Pichai, CEO of Alphabet Inc., has an estimated net worth of $1.5 billion. Since joining Google in 2004, he has played a key role in

Noida International Airport Inaugurated, Set to Boost Delhi-NCR Connectivity

JEWAR, UTTAR PRADESH: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the first phase of Noida International Airport on Saturday, marking a major milestone in India’s aviation infrastructure. Developed as the second international airport for the Delhi-NCR region, it will complement operations at Indira Gandhi International Airport and help ease congestion. The airport is expected to handle around

OnePlus India Expands Service Network and Streamlines Channel Operations

OnePlus India on March 27, 2026, announced a major expansion of its after-sales service network in India, aiming to provide enhanced convenience and premium support to its users. Effective April 2026, the company will increase its service infrastructure by 50%, leveraging the existing network of OPPO India service centres to ensure broader accessibility across the

India Boosts LPG Production By 10% As Supplies Stabilise After Hormuz Disruption

LPG (Liquefied Petroleum Gas) production has been increased by 10% following earlier directions to boost domestic output, according to a Moneycontrol report citing a government source. “LPG disbursement stands at around 60 lakh cylinders per day, unchanged from earlier levels. No LPG distributor is out of supplies. Energy supplies that were disrupted due to the