These new forms for application of PAN are replacing the earlier framework under Rule 114 of the Income-tax Rules, 1962. (AI image) Applying for a PAN Card? The Income Tax Department has introduced four new types of forms for application of Permanent Account Number, and taxpayers should take note of these before applying for a […]
India witnesses ‘record’ PNG transition as Centre urges nation to switch from LPG to piped natural gas
India is witnessing a major shift in household cooking fuel consumption, with piped natural gas (PNG) emerging as a rapidly expanding choice across the country. Energy sector officials say adoption has accelerated sharply in recent months, marking a clear transformation in consumer preference.Petroleum and natural gas regulatory board (PNGRB) chairperson Anil Kumar Jain and Indraprastha […]
Fuel tanker Green Asha carrying over 15,000 tonnes of LPG reaches India after crossing Hormuz
One more India-flagged LPG carrier, Green Asha, reached Indian shores on Thursday, after crossing the Strait of Hormuz earlier this week. The vessel, carrying 15,400 tonnes of LPG, docked at the BPCL-IOCL liquid berth at Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA). It is the first such tanker to dock at JNPA since the outbreak of the […]
Securing supply: India presses Iran to expedite movement of oil shipments through Strait of Hormuz amid two week ceasefire window
At present, 16 India-flagged vessels remain stuck in the Persian Gulf. (AI image) Looking to take advantage of the two week ceasefire window, India is urging Iran to help expedite the movement of India-bound oil ships through the Strait of Hormuz. The aim is to make sure these ships are quickly offloaded so that they […]
Gold, silver price prediction today: Will gold rise to Rs 1.65 lakh/10 grams & silver touch Rs 2.70 lakh/kg?
In the upcoming week, the area around the weekly low of 148,000 is expected to act as a key support zone. (AI image) Gold and silver price prediction today: Both gold and silver prices are seeing some bullish bias and are likely to see a steady rise in the coming days, says Abhilash Koikkara, Head […]
Strait of Hormuz open or close? Only a ‘trickle’ of oil leaving right now despite ceasefire
The tussle over the opening of the Strait of Hormuz continues as the Middle East crisis intensifies, with oil shipments yet to return to normal levels. According to a senior Gulf Oil adviser, any impact on fuel prices in the United States is likely to take time.Tom Kloza, the company’s chief energy adviser, told CNN […]
Stock market today (April 9, 2026): Nifty50 opens below 23,900; BSE Sensex down over 500 points on rising oil prices, US-Iran ceasefire concerns
Stock market today (AI image) Stock market today: Nifty50 and BSE Sensex opened in red on Thursday, a day after the stock market saw a record single day gain. While Nifty50 went below 23,900, BSE Sensex was down over 500 points. At 9:16 AM, Nifty50 was trading at 23,857.40, down 140 points or 0.59%. BSE […]
Top stocks to buy today: Stock recommendations for April 9, 2026 – check list
Top stocks to buy (AI image) Top stock market recommendations: Aditya Birla Sun Life AMC, Bank of India, and Cummins India have been picked as top stocks to buy today by Aakash K Hindocha, Deputy Vice President – WM Research of Nuvama Professional Clients Group. He shares target levels and rationale for buying these stocks […]
Iran-US ceasefire: Can Tehran charge toll fee in Strait of Hormuz? What international law says
Strait of Hormuz (File photo) As the United States and Iran announced a temporary two-week ceasefire, a new flashpoint is now emerging. Tehran is seeking to levy toll fees on ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz, a proposal that could disrupt global trade flows and push energy markets into fresh uncertainty. Why does the Strait […]
US-Iran war impact: RBI governor flags 5 risks for India from Middle East conflict
RBI governor Sanjay Malhotra pointed out five ways in which the Indian economy will be impacted by the ongoing conflict. (AI image) The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), led by Reserve Bank of India (RBI) governor Sanjay Malhotra kept the repo rate unchanged and continued with the neutral stance while flagging risks to GDP growth and […]