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India remains among best-performing major economies: S&P Global

TazaPulseApril 18, 2026

New Delhi: S&P Global has reaffirmed confidence in India’s growth outlook, saying the country continues to be one of the best-performing major economies globally despite ongoing geopolitical uncertainties.Saugata Saha, president of S&P Global Market Intelligence, said India remains a critical hub for the company, supported by a strong talent base, prompting further expansion of its...

ICICI Bank Q4FY26 net profit rises 8.5% to Rs 13701 crore, full year net crosses Rs 50k crore

TazaPulseApril 18, 2026

Mumbai: ICICI Bank reported a net profit of Rs 13,701.7 crore for the quarter ended Mar 31, 2026, up 8.5% from Rs 12,629.6 crore in the year-ago period following an improvement in asset quality. The full-year net profit for FY26 rose 6.2% to Rs 50,146.6 crore from Rs 47,227.0 crore in FY25.Interest income for the...

Hormuz flashpoint: Why Indian-flagged ships are in focus as Middle East tensions hit global shipping

TazaPulseApril 18, 2026

As tensions rise in Middle East and vessel safety in the Strait of Hormuz comes under renewed focus, the flag a ship flies has emerged as a key factor in maritime security, regulation and state protection.Flagging a vessel means it is registered with a country and must comply with that nation’s maritime laws and regulations....

Cabinet clears Rs 24,815 crore rail projects; UP, Andhra Pradesh to get 601 km network expansion

TazaPulseApril 18, 2026

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved two multi-tracking railway projects worth Rs 24,815 crore covering Uttar Pradesh and Andhra Pradesh, aimed at easing congestion and boosting freight and passenger movement, a government release said.The two projects–Ghaziabad-Sitapur 3rd and 4th line, and Rajahmundry (Nidadavolu)-Visakhapatnam (Duvvada) 3rd and 4th line–are targeted for completion by 2030-31....

ACs, TVs, smartphones to get more expensive? Here’s why consumer electronics may cost more again this month

TazaPulseApril 18, 2026

Prices of consumer electronics such as air conditioners, refrigerators, washing machines, televisions and smartphones are set to rise again by the end of April, marking the third round of increases in four months amid sustained cost pressures on key inputs.Industry executives, cited by ET, said elevated prices of crude-linked derivatives like plastics, along with a...

DA hike: Govt approves 2% dearness allowance raise for central government employees

TazaPulseApril 18, 2026

The Cabinet on Saturday approved a 2 per cent increase in Dearness Allowance (DA) for Central government employees, as per sources.The DA for the central government employees was last revised in October, when it was increased from 55 per cent to 58 per cent. The hike was made effective from July 1, 2025, and was...

Iran rejects ‘traditional toll’ but plans fees to secure Strait of Hormuz – what it means

TazaPulseApril 18, 2026

Iran is planning to tighten its grip over the Strait of Hormuz with new transit fees to regulate ship movement through the route. However, the country has ruled out charging any “traditional fees” on ships passing through it.Ebrahim Rezaei, spokesman for Iran’s National Security Committee told Al Jazeera that a law is being drafted to...

Oil companies, exporters, importers cheer Hormuz Strait opening

TazaPulseApril 18, 2026

NEW DELHI: Indian oil companies, fertiliser importers and exporters are cheering the opening of the Strait of Hormuz for global commercial vessels.There are 41 India-bound ships, both Indian and foreign-flagged, loaded with cargo, including crude, LPG, LNG and fertiliser, that are waiting to cross the narrow channel, where Iran has blocked normal movement since Feb...

Russian oil sanctions: US extends waiver for cargoes already at sea

TazaPulseApril 18, 2026

The US administration has decided to extend a narrow window for global buyers to purchase Russian oil shipments already at sea, despite earlier indications that such relief would not continue.Late Friday, the US Treasury Department published a new licence granting a roughly month-long waiver, which allows nations to buy Russian oil and petroleum products loaded...

Global markets rally as Iran opens shipping channel

TazaPulseApril 18, 2026

MUMBAI: The opening of the Strait of Hormuz, one of the most important shipping channels in the world for the flow of crude oil and natural gas, led to a global rally in stocks on Friday evening. This also overshadowed the muted trading witnessed during the early part of the day in all of Asia...

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India remains among best-performing major economies: S&P Global

ICICI Bank Q4FY26 net profit rises 8.5% to Rs 13701 crore, full year net crosses Rs 50k crore

Hormuz flashpoint: Why Indian-flagged ships are in focus as Middle East tensions hit global shipping

Cabinet clears Rs 24,815 crore rail projects; UP, Andhra Pradesh to get 601 km network expansion

ACs, TVs, smartphones to get more expensive? Here’s why consumer electronics may cost more again this month

DA hike: Govt approves 2% dearness allowance raise for central government employees

Iran rejects ‘traditional toll’ but plans fees to secure Strait of Hormuz – what it means

Oil companies, exporters, importers cheer Hormuz Strait opening

Russian oil sanctions: US extends waiver for cargoes already at sea

Global markets rally as Iran opens shipping channel

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