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Sandeep Kumar Gupta, CMD, GAIL (India), says the Rs 20 increase in tariff which they have filed will translate to Rs 3,400 crore per annum and they are very hopeful that at least two elements out of this, – Rs 1,200 crore for true up-of-the-system use gas cost and about Rs 800 crore due to the APM price deallocation and the capacity determination totalling Rs 2,000 crore – is certain. We expect that this development should be there in the next month itself. How do you see the proposed tariff changes by PNGRB and how does GAIL benefit from this? Sandeep Kumar Gupta: The public consultation document which has been floated by PNGRB proposing certain changes in the regulation covers two-three main changes. First, there will be only two zones instead of the three zonal tariffs presently available and the silver lining is that for all CGDs, for their domestic PNG and CNG volumes, only zone one tariff will be applicable. This will be a big positive for GAIL which is present in 72 geographical areas out of the total 307 geographical areas.

Rayudu said the fans' support is first for Dhoni and then for Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and probably in future it may hurt the team's branding which has always revolved around one man. «It is quite daunting if you're a newcomer. It's quite loud. The support is phenomenal. But, as you go on and play, then you realise they are MS Dhoni fans before they are CSK fans,» Rayudu told ESPNcricinfo. «It is quite evident, and rightly so, because that's the way the team has been set up and built over the years. He's rightly named Thala (leader) and he has been calling the shots in CSK, and it's come to a stage where people are madly in awe and in love of what he's done for CSK.» The 43-year-old Dhoni, who retired from international cricket in 2020, began batting lower down the order in the IPL and also quit captaincy last year to facilitate a smooth transition.

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Sanjay Malhotra called on President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Friday. «Shri Sanjay Malhotra, Governor, Reserve Bank of India, called on President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan,» the President of India posted on X. Earlier on March 26, Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Sanjay Malhotra raised concerns over threats from money laundering and terror financing to the national and global financial systems, which are continuously evolving and becoming more sophisticated. The RBI Governor noted that technological advancements have given strength to money laundering and terror financing activities. «The threats from money laundering and terror financing to the national and global financial systems are continuously evolving and becoming more sophisticated,» RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra said, speaking at the Private Sector Collaborative Forum of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF).

«At some point, people stop asking „When can I retire?“ And start wondering „Can I ever retire?“ So, is early retirement in India realistic or just a dream?» said Joshi in a post on LinkedIn.

Manab Majumdar, an ISB graduate and consultant, recently shared his perspective on the realities of pursuing an MBA. In a LinkedIn post highlighted the high cost of the degree, the unrealistic expectations associated with post-MBA career growth, and the importance of focusing on academics over distractions during the program. According to Majumdar, an MBA is one of the most expensive courses despite the availability of similar knowledge at a fraction of the cost through other learning methods. Many students enter business school with the misconception that an MBA will immediately catapult them into top executive roles, but the reality is far from the Bollywood-inspired fantasy of instant corporate success, he said. He also emphasized that the experiences during an MBA program are valuable but should not overshadow the primary goal of academic and professional advancement. «MBA is the costliest course for teaching nothing. Yes, you can learn every subject taught in an MBA at 1/100 cost,» he said in the post.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. When Norman Borlaug moved to Mexico in 1944, 60% of the wheat consumed in the country was imported. The government wanted to produce enough of the staple domestically to meet demand, so with money from the Rockefeller Foundation it had started the Cooperative Wheat Research and Production Programme, and asked Borlaug to lead it.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. As India’s IT sector braces for a US slowdown, Bengaluru-based Happiest Minds is charting its own course. The mid-tier digital transformation specialist is pushing ahead with an ambitious strategy, targeting double-digit expansion through FY26 and FY27—even as larger rivals struggle to gain momentum.

Bangkok, Myanmar Earthquake Today LIVE: A strong 7.2 magnitude earthquake hit central Myanmar on March 28 (Friday), according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). The tremor hit 16 km northwest of Sagaing city at a depth of 10 km, at around 12:50 pm local time, USGS added.Minutes later at 1.03 pm, the National Center for Seismology in India reported a 4.0 Ritcher scale quake in Meghalaya's East Garo Hills.Also Read | Earthquake today: Quake of magnitude 7.2 hits Myanmar; tremors felt in China, ThailandFurther, the USGS and Germany's GFZ Center for Geosciences also reported that a midday earthquake struck Thailand's capital city of Bangkok at a shallow depth of 10 km.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Even as air pollution chokes Indian cities, nearly ₹858 crore allocated by the central government for pollution control in 2024-25 remains unspent.

Elon Musk's X for wrongly labelling as a «censorship portal» an official website that allows tech companies to be notified about harmful online content, court papers reviewed by Reuters showed on Friday. The lawsuit marks an escalation in a legal dispute between X and the government of Prime Minister Narendra Modi over how it orders content to be taken down, at a time when Musk nears the launch in India of his other key ventures, Starlink and Tesla. The comments came in a rejoinder to X's new lawsuit filed on March 5 in the southern state of Karnataka seeking to quash the government's website initiative.

«India's express logistics market is going through a major shift, driven by growing digital adoption and consumers becoming more comfortable with e-commerce,» said Mrigank Gutgutia, Partner at Redseer Strategy Consultants. Gutgutia further noted that express logistics players need to realign their strategies to stay ahead and make the most of the fast growing e-commerce and hyperlocal opportunity landscape.

Nifty Pharma index dropping 0.9%, as investors digested U.S. President Donald Trump’s move to impose a 25% tariff on auto imports starting next week. The move drew backlash from global carmakers and stoked fears of escalating trade tensions. Auto stocks extended their two-day decline to 2%. Mahindra & Mahindra shares dropped 2.8% on Friday, while Tata Motors tumbled 6% over the last three sessions amid fears of a 25% tariff on auto exports to the U.S. Analysts warn that Tata-owned Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) could be particularly affected.

ONGC NTPC Green Pvt Ltd (ONGPL) has completed acquisition of 100 per cent equity stake in Ayana Renewable Power for Rs 6,248.50 crore. ONGPL is a 50:50 joint venture of NTPC Green Energy Ltd (NGEL) and ONGC Green Ltd. The acquisition was completed on March 27 for a cash consideration of Rs 6,248.50 crore at Rs 23.22 per share, NGEL said in an exchange filing. The Competition Commission of India had given its approval for the acquisition on March 11, 2025.

In terms of data centre construction cost, India recorded one of the highest increases in the Asia Pacific (APAC) region, rising by 5% in 2024 due to increasing land prices, power infrastructure demand, and high-spec, AI-ready facilities, said the real estate services firm. Despite this, the country remains a competitive investment destination compared with mature markets like Japan and Australia, it said.

Asad Lalljee, CEO of arts and culture platform Avid Learning, and his wife, holidays aren’t about ticking off Instagram-worthy hotspots — it’s about curating unforgettable experiences. Whether it’s staying in a madrasa-turned-hotel in Uzbekistan, attending a sushimaking workshop in Tokyo or doing a conscious safari at Bagh Villas in Madhya Pradesh, their family holiday is designed to be a rich and unique journey. And he’s not alone. Lalljee has noticed a shift among family and friends increasingly favouring “meaningful and immersive travel, where unique experiences take precedence over traditional tourist attractions”, he says. While private jets to Maldives, Switzerland and London are still popular, for many discerning highend travellers, the new definition of luxury travel is about seeking journeys that leave an imprint beyond social media feeds.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. The early onset of summer this year has put the spotlight on stocks of power generation companies, with the BSE Utilities index up about 14% over the past one month. Peak evening demand in the first 26 days of March at the India Energy Exchange (IEX) crossed 14GW against 8.5GW during the same period last year, as per its market data.

₹3 lakh, here are five excellent choices that deliver versatility without compromise:The Suzuki V-Strom SX is priced at ₹2.16 lakh (ex-showroom), with the manufacturer currently offering discounts of up to ₹15,000 as of February 2025. This bike boasts a 249 cc single-cylinder, oil-cooled engine paired with a six-speed transmission, generating 25 bhp at 9,300 rpm and a peak torque of 22 Nm at 7,300 rpm.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Hero MotoCorp Ltd, the world’s largest two-wheeler manufacturer, is navigating rough terrain. A shrinking market share, a string of high-profile management exits, and struggles in the premium and electric vehicle (EV) segments have put India’s motorcycle giant on the defensive.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Imagine opening a bank account or applying for a loan from the comfort of your home—no branch visits, no paperwork, just a quick video call. That’s the power of Video KYC (VKYC), a game-changer in India’s banking sector since its launch in 2020.

The Income Tax Department is sending notices to salaried taxpayers who claimed House Rent Allowance (HRA) but did not deduct tax at source (TDS) on rent payments in past financial years. The notices ask taxpayers to verify their HRA claims—and if incorrect, amend their tax returns before the 31 March deadline.