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India rising as global semiconductor hub: Modi
01-04-2026
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said global conflicts have disrupted supply chains worldwide, underlining India’s push to emerge as a reliable semiconductor supplier while strengthening long-term technology and energy security.
New Tax Rules with Higher F&O STT from Apr 1
01-04-2026
India’s new income tax law, along with several budgetary provisions, will come into effect from April 1, 2026. Key changes include higher Securities Transaction Tax (STT) on futures and options trades, lower Tax Collected at Source (TCS)
PNG connections surge with 2.7 lakh added in March
01-04-2026
India has accelerated the rollout of piped natural gas (PNG), issuing 2.7 lakh new connections in March even as supply disruptions triggered by the West Asia conflict and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz continue to impact LPG availability.
India’s average mobile data hits 31GB
01-04-2026
India’s average monthly mobile data consumption per user surged past 31 GB in 2025, up from 27.5 GB in 2024, according to a report by Nokia.
IAF to get indigenous mountain radars in Rs 1,950 cr deal
01-04-2026
In a significant boost to India’s air defence capabilities, the Ministry of Defence has signed a ₹1,950 crore contract with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) for the procurement of two advanced mountain radars for the Indian Air Force (IAF).
VinFast hits 3,520 orders in a day
01-04-2026
Vietnamese EV maker VinFast has set a new benchmark by processing 3,520 electric vehicle orders in a single day on March 28, underlining strong demand and robust operational capacity.
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