Grants of stock benefits under the Employees Stock Options and Performance-linked Stock Units Scheme – 2025 have been approved by HDFC Asset Management Company Limited. The Nominations and Remuneration Committee met on April 16, 2026, and reached the decision then. The program includes the issuance of 70,535 equity shares having a face value of ₹5 […]
As part of its ambition to expand into renewable energy, GAIL (India) Limited has inked contract agreements with TUSCO Limited to build a 600 MW solar power project at a solar park in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh. To provide a steady and effective supply of electricity, the project will incorporate a 550 MWh BESS. In addition […]
A government announcement was issued on Wednesday announcing that 99.6 percent of the broad gauge network in India has been electrified by Indian Railways. This represents a major achievement in terms of operating efficiency and sustainability. With 741 crore passengers carried in FY 2025-26, the national transporter presently operates over 25,000 trains everyday. The record-breaking […]
In response to reports of discrepancies between FASTag data and real vehicle registration numbers, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has ordered all FASTag issuing banks to verify FASTag-linked VRNs without delay. Ministry of Road Transport and Highways officials have warned that inconsistencies like these could lead to lax enforcement, the escape of tax […]
The formation of a government in Bihar dominated by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is a first in the state, and Samrat Choudhary’s swearing as the 24th Chief Minister signifies a significant political change. At Lok Bhawan, the oath of office and secrecy was administered to Samrat Choudhary by Bihar Governor Syed Ata Hasnain at […]
Overloaded automobiles will be subject to a new toll structure beginning of 2026, according to the National Highways Fee (Determination of Rates and Collection) Fourth Amendment Rules, 2026 announced by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways. The new regulations are set to be implemented on April 15, 2026, with the goals of enhancing safety […]
In a bid to bolster Afghanistan’s child immunisation campaign against tuberculosis, India has sent 13 metric tonnes of BCG vaccines and associated dry materials, demonstrating its ongoing humanitarian aid to the area. This shipment was sent by the Indian Ministry of External Affairs to the Afghan Ministry of Public Health in order to enhance collaboration […]
Four totally owned Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) firms have been incorporated by Power Finance Corporation Limited (PFC) through its subsidiary PFC Consulting Limited (PFCCL). These companies would be responsible for developing important power transmission projects in Jaipur and Karnataka. Stock exchanges, such as BSE Limited and National Stock Exchange of India Limited, were informed of […]
The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) has appointed Mr Anant Swarup as its Secretary General, effective 14th April 2026, reinforcing the organisation’s senior leadership at a pivotal moment for Indian industry. Swarup brings to the role over three decades of distinguished experience in public policy, trade remedies, logistics, regulatory reform, and […]
Two Letters of Acceptance (LoA) for the supply, installation, testing, and commissioning (SITC) of integrated tunnel communication systems have been received by RailTel Corporation of India Ltd., a Navratna PSU under the Ministry of Railways. RVNL has informed this to the stock exchanges. All things considered, the orders are worth around ₹564.55 crore. On April […]
