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Indian mutual fund industry's AUM rises 12 pc to Rs 73.73 lakh crore in FY26

IANS | April 13, 2026 11:22 AM

Mumbai, April 13 (IANS) The domestic mutual fund industry closed FY26 with assets under management (AUM) rising 12.2 per cent to Rs 73.73 lakh crore, adding Rs 8 lakh crore to its asset base over the year as sustained equity market volatility weighed on overall growth, according to latest data released by the Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI).

Gold, silver trade lower as US Hormuz blockade rattles markets

IANS | April 13, 2026 10:42 AM

Mumbai, April 13 (IANS) Gold and silver prices on Monday traded under pressure, with the precious metals witnessing a decline of up to 2 per cent after the US announced a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.

Crude oil prices surge nearly 10 pc to cross $100 as US moves to block Hormuz

IANS | April 13, 2026 10:03 AM

Mumbai, April 13 (IANS) International crude oil prices surged on Monday, climbing nearly 10 per cent and crossing the $100 per barrel mark, following the US Navy’s move to blockade the Strait of Hormuz amid stalled peace talks.

Indian stock markets slump 2 pc amid fresh jitters as US-Iran talks fail

IANS | April 13, 2026 9:35 AM

Mumbai, April 13 (IANS) Domestic equity benchmarks traded sharply lower on Monday, declining around 2 per cent each amid weak global cues after the US and Iran failed to make progress on peace talks.

All Indian seafarers in Gulf and West Asia region safe, over 2,084 repatriated: Centre

IANS | April 12, 2026 8:20 PM

New Delhi, April 12 (IANS) All Indian seafarers in the Gulf and West Asia region are safe and no incident involving Indian-flagged vessels has been reported in the past 24 hours, the government said on Sunday.

TCS suspends employees in Nashik case, reaffirms zero-tolerance policy on harassment

IANS | April 12, 2026 2:25 PM

New Delhi, April 12 (IANS) Tata Consultancy Services on Sunday said it has suspended employees under investigation in connection with the Nashik case and is fully cooperating with authorities.

Pakistan hikes electricity tariff in double whammy after fuel price rise

IANS | April 12, 2026 1:46 PM

New Delhi, April 12 (IANS) Pakistan’s National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has delivered a major shock to the country’s consumers with an increase in electricity tariffs by Rs 1.42 per unit under the monthly fuel cost adjustment, citing a variation in fuel charges for February 2026.

India’s innovation engine is unstoppable: Piyush Goyal as patent filings hit record high in FY26

IANS | April 12, 2026 1:39 PM

New Delhi, April 12 (IANS) Declaring that 'India’s innovation engine is unstoppable,' Union Minister Piyush Goyal on Sunday highlighted the country’s remarkable surge in patent activity, with filings touching a historic 1.43 lakh in the financial year 2025-26, marking a sharp 30.2 per cent increase over the previous year.

IMF, World Bank meets to take stock of global economic shocks amid Middle East crisis

IANS | April 12, 2026 1:33 PM

New Delhi, April 12 (IANS) Finance ministers and central bankers from the 191 member countries will attend the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank’s spring meetings, to be held from April 13-18 in Washington, DC, to take stock of the global economic uncertainties amid the fragile ceasefire between the US and Iran and continuing uncertainties over the outcome of the peace talks.

IndianOil conducts over 10,600 inspections, takes strict action against erring persons

IANS | April 12, 2026 10:46 AM

New Delhi, April 12 (IANS) The Indian Oil Corporation has conducted over 10,600 inspections, and strict actions have been taken against erring persons and agencies, including show-cause notices and suspensions, it said in a statement.

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Indian mutual fund industry's AUM rises 12 pc to Rs 73.73 lakh crore in FY26

Gold, silver trade lower as US Hormuz blockade rattles markets

Crude oil prices surge nearly 10 pc to cross $100 as US moves to block Hormuz

Indian stock markets slump 2 pc amid fresh jitters as US-Iran talks fail

All Indian seafarers in Gulf and West Asia region safe, over 2,084 repatriated: Centre

TCS suspends employees in Nashik case, reaffirms zero-tolerance policy on harassment

Pakistan hikes electricity tariff in double whammy after fuel price rise

India’s innovation engine is unstoppable: Piyush Goyal as patent filings hit record high in FY26

IMF, World Bank meets to take stock of global economic shocks amid Middle East crisis

IndianOil conducts over 10,600 inspections, takes strict action against erring persons

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