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Akshaya Tritiya trend: Digital gold gains alongside jewellery buying; analysts see shift in investor choices

TazaPulseApril 18, 2026

Flexible and transparent gold investment options such as digital gold and ETFs are expected to gain traction alongside traditional jewellery buying this Akshaya Tritiya, reflecting changing investor preferences, analysts said.Akshaya Tritiya, considered an auspicious day for gold purchases, will be celebrated on Sunday. Analysts said participation is evolving, with more investors exploring financial products linked...

Explained: On way to 4th largest, how India slipped to 6th rank & what it means for 3rd largest economy dream

TazaPulseApril 18, 2026

While India will be the sixth largest economy in FY27, it is likely to overtake both the UK, and Japan to bag the fourth spot in FY28. (AI image) In April 2025 when the International Monetary Fund (IMF) released its World Economic Outlook, India was seen overtaking Japan to become the world’s fourth largest economy...

IDFC Bank provides uniform rails for customs, GST and direct tax payments

TazaPulseApril 18, 2026

Mumbai: IDFC First Bank has joined a small club of private lenders offering a unified rail for all major tax payments after going live on the ICEGATE 2.0, completing its coverage across direct tax, GST and now customs duty and moving close to the intersection of banking and trade compliance.The addition fills a gap in...

SEC, Adanis jointly seek extension; propose new briefing schedule in US case

TazaPulseApril 18, 2026

The US Securities and Exchange Commission and Indian businessmen Gautam Adani and Sagar Adani have jointly requested a US court for more time to file key submissions in a civil securities case, proposing a revised schedule for motions and responses.In a filing before the US District Court for the Eastern District of New York, the...

Yes Bank Q4FY27 net profit jumps 44% to Rs 1068 cr on better margins and recoveries

TazaPulseApril 18, 2026

Mumbai: YES Bank’ reported a net profit of Rs 1,068 crore for the March 2026 quarter, up 44.8% from Rs 738 crore a year earlier, supported by lower credit costs and improved operating performance. For the full year, net profit rose 44.5% to Rs 3,476 crore, while return on assets improved to 0.8% from 0.6%...

Govt clears Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool with Rs 12,980 crore guarantee for shipping risks

TazaPulseApril 18, 2026

The government has approved a Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool with a sovereign guarantee fund of Rs 12,980 crore to support maritime insurance amid disruptions caused by the Middle East conflict, Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced on Saturday.The scheme aims to address rising insurance premiums and tighter approvals for shipping cover, which are currently being granted...

Saturday Bank operations: Are banks open on April 18, 2026? Check details

TazaPulseApril 18, 2026

As the weekend approaches, many customers often check whether banks are open or closed on Saturday for pending financial work.So customers should know, that this Saturday, April 18, 2026, bank branches are open across India as it is the third Saturday of the month.Under the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) holiday structure, banks are closed...

US extends sanction waiver on Russian oil again — How will it impact India?

TazaPulseApril 18, 2026

The United States decided to extend the sanctions waiver on Russian oil, offering temporary relief to countries purchasing crude from Moscow as the world grapples with tight energy supplies. The US treasury department on Friday issued a fresh licence allowing the purchase of Russian oil and petroleum products that had already been loaded onto ships...

US stock market: Wall Street at record high after Trump says ‘Hormuz is open’; Dow jumps over 800 points, Nasdaq up 1.5%

TazaPulseApril 18, 2026

Wall Street benchmarks closed at record highs on Friday, as easing geopolitical tensions in West Asia fuelled a broad risk rally across global markets, sending equities higher and oil lower.The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite notched their third straight record closes, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average posted its strongest finish since late February. Gains...

Smartphone sales see weakest quarter in 6 years

TazaPulseApril 18, 2026

NEW DELHI: India’s smartphones market has opened 2026 on a weak note, recording its slowest start in six years as shipments slipped 3% year-on-year in the March quarter, according to Counterpoint Research. The decline may appear modest, but the underlying pressures suggest a more persistent demand slowdown.As per the report, smartphones are getting pricier, and...

Foreign investor share falls to 14-year low; DII ownership rises sharply to steady markets: Report

‘This is Punjab, not scared by threats’: Bhagwant Mann after ED raid on minister | India News

Piyush Goyal meets Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton, L’Oreal to push India manufacturing and exports

From Dilip Ghosh to Agnimitra Paul: What BJP’s first West Bengal cabinet looks like | India News

Redefine affordable housing parameters, banks tell govt; ‘rising ticket sizes, interest costs need to be considered’

Health share in non-life industry climbs to 41%

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Akshaya Tritiya trend: Digital gold gains alongside jewellery buying; analysts see shift in investor choices

Explained: On way to 4th largest, how India slipped to 6th rank & what it means for 3rd largest economy dream

IDFC Bank provides uniform rails for customs, GST and direct tax payments

SEC, Adanis jointly seek extension; propose new briefing schedule in US case

Yes Bank Q4FY27 net profit jumps 44% to Rs 1068 cr on better margins and recoveries

Govt clears Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool with Rs 12,980 crore guarantee for shipping risks

Saturday Bank operations: Are banks open on April 18, 2026? Check details

US extends sanction waiver on Russian oil again — How will it impact India?

US stock market: Wall Street at record high after Trump says ‘Hormuz is open’; Dow jumps over 800 points, Nasdaq up 1.5%

Smartphone sales see weakest quarter in 6 years

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Foreign investor share falls to 14-year low; DII ownership rises sharply to steady markets: Report

‘This is Punjab, not scared by threats’: Bhagwant Mann after ED raid on minister | India News

Piyush Goyal meets Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton, L’Oreal to push India manufacturing and exports

From Dilip Ghosh to Agnimitra Paul: What BJP’s first West Bengal cabinet looks like | India News

Redefine affordable housing parameters, banks tell govt; ‘rising ticket sizes, interest costs need to be considered’

Health share in non-life industry climbs to 41%

Piyush Goyal meets Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton, L’Oreal to push India manufacturing and exports

From Dilip Ghosh to Agnimitra Paul: What BJP’s first West Bengal cabinet looks like | India News

Redefine affordable housing parameters, banks tell govt; ‘rising ticket sizes, interest costs need to be considered’

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