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According to the official notification issued by the Finance Ministry on Saturday, the Center has increased the export duty on diesel and aviation turbine fuel (ATF), while keeping the duty on petrol exports unchanged. According to the notification, the export duty on diesel has been increased from Rs 21.5 per liter to Rs 55.5 per…
The European Union also condemned violence against Palestinian civilians. Photo: Shutterstock read 2 minutes Last update: 11 April 2026 | 10:59 am First The European Union issued sharp condemnation following Israel’s recent decision to establish more than 30 new settlements in the occupied West Bank. In a formal statement released on Friday, the EU called…
By Courtney Subramanian and Kate Sullivan After staying away from key moments in the war against Iran, Vice President J.D. Vance is taking center stage. Vance is leading a US delegation to Islamabad for the first face-to-face talks with Iranian officials since the beginning of the conflict, which has sparked a global energy crisis….
“As and when things work out, we will expand our presence. We are expanding to Lucknow and Chandigarh by the end of this month,” Rohit Gupta, vice-president, Sahakar Taxi Cooperative Limited (STCL), told Business Standard exclusively. While STCL is the name of the organization, Bharat Taxi is its consumer-facing platform or brand. After entering Lucknow…
CRISIL has upgraded the long-term debt ratings of Shriram Finance and Samman Capital. Following completion of the MUFG deal, Shriram Finance’s rating has been upgraded to AAA from AA+. Citing continued strong capitalization and strong buffers, as well as the strategic importance and strong support of IHC Group, Samman Capital has been upgraded to AA+….
The People’s Bank of China bought nearly 5 tons of gold in March, the largest amount in more than a year; Thus, the buying trend of gold has increased for the 17th consecutive month. Data Roundup: US data released on April 9 was disappointing as real personal spending increased by 0.1 per cent MoM…
Most of the approximately 1,800 units are major suppliers that play a key role in maintaining Chennai’s fame as the Detroit of Asia, as the city accounts for over 30 percent of India’s automotive industry and 35 percent of the auto component industry. However, the region that bore the brunt of Covid-19, floods and even…
Two of the most in-form teams this season, Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), are set to meet in the 16th match of IPL 2026 at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati on Friday, April 10. Rajasthan have enjoyed an impressive start, topping the points table by winning all three of their matches…
Many global forces are rewriting D&O risk, from political, economic and social instability to AI-related liabilities. Corporate directors and executives are working in a more complex environment than at any time in the last decade, and their insurers are working to keep up. “Coverage is expanding,” says Mark Sutton, senior equity partner at Clyde &…
UniCredit’s Commerzbank bid is facing resistance from management and Berlin, as Orcel is pushing to exceed the 30% threshold and force a takeover. UniCredit’s new takeover offer for Commerzbank, launched in mid-March, is facing opposition from both the Frankfurt-based lender and the German government, which owns a 12.7% stake in the bank. UniCredit currently holds…
