New Delhi: A recent, startling alert that flashed across mobile phones in India had many users perplexed; however, it was not a warning that they were in imminent peril. Rather, it was a massive government experiment with a new emergency communication system aimed at enhancing disaster preparedness nationwide. On May 2, millions of users received simultaneous notifications with a sharp tone and voice. It was a test exercise overseen by the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) to assess the effectiveness of emergency warnings in reaching people during actual emergencies such as earthquakes, floods, or cyclones. How the alert system works…
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New Delhi: The aviation industry very seldom has the chance to solve only one issue at a time. It is currently experiencing increasing fuel expenses, political instability, and already slim profit margins- all within weeks rather than months. This is what makes this moment different. It does not seem like a typical slowdown, but rather a true test of real stress to airlines. Air India cuts flights as costs surge It is against this background that Air India’s move to reduce its flights by almost 100 per day until July is not merely a shift in schedule. It demonstrates the…
New Delhi: A major disruption in the global fertilizer supply chain, driven by ongoing conflict in the Middle East and severe strain in the Strait of Hormuz, is now putting global food production under pressure. Industry estimates suggest the situation could affect output equivalent to nearly 10 billion meals per week. Experts say the blockage of this key shipping route has already cut nitrogen fertiliser production in the region by more than 50%, creating immediate stress on global agriculture at a crucial time, with the 2026 spring planting season underway in many parts of the world. The critical choke point…
New Delhi: India’s indirect tax system has been changing steadily over the past few years. What earlier felt complex and uneven has slowly moved into a more organised, technology-led system. One of the clearest ways to see this change is through monthly GST collection numbers, which have now become a closely watched signal of how the economy is moving. April’s data once again reflected that trend. Gross Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections touched an all-time high of ₹2.43 lakh crore, growing 8.7% year-on-year. It is not just the size of the number that stands out, but what it suggests…
New Delhi: Capital Small Finance Bank (SFB) has laid out a medium-term plan to strengthen its financial position, improve loan quality, and grow in a steady, controlled manner. A key goal is to bring its net non-performing assets (NPA) below 1% over the next two years. This plan also reflects a wider shift across small finance banks in India, where the focus is moving away from rapid expansion and towards safer lending, improved loan recovery, and more stable profits. For Capital SFB, the priority now is not just growth but building a stronger, more stable loan book. Focus on improving…
New Delhi: Wealth at the very top continues to move with tech stocks, and the latest rally in Alphabet Inc. has pushed Larry Page into a new league. The Google co-founder’s net worth has surpassed $300 billion, placing him among the richest individuals globally. The jump comes as Alphabet shares surged following strong earnings, reflecting continued investor confidence in the company’s core businesses and its positioning in artificial intelligence. Stock rally drives wealth surge The trigger for the increase in wealth is a sharp move in Alphabet’s stock price. Shares rose by around 6–6.5% after earnings Gains were supported by cloud growth…
New Delhi: India has reduced export duties on key petroleum products, adjusting policy in response to elevated global crude prices and shifting refining economics. The move follows a sharp increase in levies earlier in April and reflects a more calibrated approach amid volatile oil markets. The decision comes against the backdrop of crude prices exceeding $110 per barrel, driven by supply concerns stemming from tensions around the Strait of Hormuz. Duties reduced after recent hike Effective May 1, the government has cut export duties on diesel and aviation turbine fuel (ATF): Diesel export duty: reduced to ₹23 per liter from ₹55.5 per liter…
New Delhi: Global oil markets have turned volatile again as tensions involving Iran, the US, and Israel begin to affect one of the world’s most critical energy routes, the Strait of Hormuz. This isn’t just another geopolitical flashpoint. It’s a supply risk sitting right at the core of the global oil system. Roughly 17–20 million barrels per day, or close to 20% of global oil consumption, passes through this narrow stretch. So even limited disruption tends to show up in prices almost immediately. Prices spike sharply in a short window Crude has reacted fast over the last 24–48 hours, and…
New Delhi: India’s fuel pricing cycle continues to move in small, uneven steps, and the latest revision in commercial LPG rates is a case in point. Oil marketing companies (OMCs) have increased the price of the 19 kg commercial LPG cylinder by ₹99.50, effective immediately, pushing up input costs for a wide set of businesses, particularly in the food services segment. The revision comes after a relatively stable phase in recent weeks and underscores the stop-start nature of price movements in this category. While not a sharp spike, the increase is significant enough to draw attention, especially given the cumulative…
New Delhi: Career growth in India is no longer just about switching jobs. It’s about how far you can move within one. That shift is evident in LinkedIn’s latest Top Companies 2026 India ranking, where Infosys has taken the No. 1 position ahead of Accenture and Amazon. The top five is completed by JPMorgan Chase and SAP. On the surface, it’s a ranking, but the details underneath are where the story really sits. This is the 10th edition of LinkedIn’s annual list, covering 25 large companies operating in India, built on platform data that tracks how people actually grow at…
