India Inc’s credit profile holds its ground, testing times ahead amid global headwinds

IANS | April 1, 2026 2:44 PM

Mumbai, April 1 (IANS) Domestic policy measures and relatively stronger corporate balance sheets provide some cushion to the credit profile of India Inc but the critical question is whether these domestic levers will be sufficient to keep credit quality on course if the global environment deteriorates further, a report showed on Wednesday.

Auto sales boom in March, carmakers hit record highs

IANS | April 1, 2026 1:42 PM

New Delhi, April 1 (IANS) India’s automobile sector ended March 2026 on a strong note, with major carmakers reporting record sales driven by steady demand, new launches, and expanding customer reach.

Domestic LPG, petrol and diesel prices unchanged despite jump in global cost: Govt

IANS | April 1, 2026 1:34 PM

New Delhi, April 1 (IANS) The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas clarified on Wednesday that only the price of commercial LPG have been increased in the country, while that of domestic LPG has been left unchanged to protect households from the sharp rise in the cost at which the cooking gas is being imported amid disruptions due to the Iran war.