Premium petrol prices hiked by over Rs 2, no change in regular fuel rates

Premium petrol prices hiked by over Rs 2, no change in regular fuel rates

Oil marketing companies in India have increased the prices of premium petrol variants (such as XP95, Speed, and Power) by ₹2.09 to ₹2.35 per litre, effective March 20, 2026. This hike, driven by rising global oil prices from Middle East tensions, does not affect the rates of regular petrol and diesel. 15 days ago
Income-tax rules 2026 notified: Govt tightens compliance, makes filing simpler

Income-tax rules 2026 notified: Govt tightens compliance, makes filing simpler

New rules aim to simplify procedures while strengthening transparency, compliance, and reporting standards. A key change relates to house rent allowance (HRA). While exemption limits remain unchanged—50% of salary for metro cities and 40% for non-metros—taxpayers must now disclose their relationship with landlords. 15 days ago
Flipkart CFO Sriram Venkataraman resigns ahead of IPO plans

Flipkart CFO Sriram Venkataraman resigns ahead of IPO plans

Flipkart CFO Sriram Venkataraman has resigned after over a decade, just ahead of the company's planned India IPO. He will assist during the transition period. Ravi Iyer will take interim charge, while leadership changes signal restructuring as Flipkart prepares for its next growth phase. 15 days ago
Trump's Pearl Harbor jibe jars Japan PM

Trump's Pearl Harbor jibe jars Japan PM

US President Donald Trump invoked Pearl Harbor while defending secrecy over US strikes on Iran, asking Japan's PM Sanae Takaichi why allies weren't informed. 15 days ago