Daily Republic News
- Business
- March 26, 2026
India’s CCPA Warns Restaurants Against Adding ‘Gas Surcharges’ to Bills Amid LPG Crisis
CCPA has ordered hotels and restaurants to stop levying “fuel surcharges” on food bills, as businesses attempt to pass on the rising costs of a nationwide energy crisis to diners.The Central Consumer Protection Authority issued a formal advisory on Thursday, banning the addition Read More
- Business
- March 26, 2026
India’s FY27 Growth Projected At 6.9% Amid Energy Supply Strain: ICICI Bank
India’s economic growth for the 2027 fiscal year is expected to reach approximately 6.9 per cent, a decrease from the previous projection of 7.2 per cent, as energy supply disruptions begin to weigh on industrial production. An ICICI Bank report stated that the economic impact wi Read More
- Business
- March 26, 2026
India’s Steel Ministry Seeks Intervention For Mills Facing LPG Shortages, Source Says
India’s federal steel ministry has sought assistance from the oil ministry to ensure that steel plants are not affected by liquefied petroleum gas shortages, a source with direct knowledge of the matter told Reuters on Thursday.India, the world’s second-biggest crude steel produc Read More
- Business
- March 26, 2026
Crude Oil Prices Surge, Brent Rises Over $100 Per Barrel – Here’s Why
The crude oil prices surged on Thursday with brent oil prices jumping over $100 per barre amid uncertainty over the US, Israel conflict with Iran.However, the oil prices has cooled after US President delayed strikes on Iran’s energy infrastructure, but it again climbed after Isla Read More
- Business
- March 26, 2026
Infosys Bets on U.S. Health Tech Growth With $465 Million Acquisition of Optimum IT
Infosys Ltd (INFY.NS), announced on Wednesday it will acquire U.S.-based Optimum Healthcare IT for up to $465 million as part of a strategic push to dominate the rapidly growing healthcare provider market.The all-cash deal, which is expected to close in the first quarter of fisca Read More
- Business
- March 26, 2026
Dollar Eases as Markets Weigh Iran De-escalation Hopes and Fed Policy Outlook
The dollar eased off recent gains in Asian trading on Thursday as investors sought clarity about whether a de-escalation in the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran was imminent and trimmed bets that the Federal Reserve’s next move would be a hike.With geopolitical uncertainty still elevated Read More
- Business
- March 26, 2026
Asian Stocks Waver as Iran Weighs US Ceasefire Deal; Oil Prices Surge Past $100
Asian stocks struggled for direction while the dollar held firm on Thursday as investors treaded cautiously amid dizzying developments in the Middle East, where Iran said it would weigh a U.S. proposal to end the Gulf conflict.The widening war has jolted global markets, sending o Read More
- Business
- March 26, 2026
India’s New Fiscal Year: 5 Major Changes in Banking, Tax, and Travel Rules Explained
As the 2026-27 financial year approaches, Indian citizens are bracing for a wave of regulatory changes set to take effect on April 1, 2026. From a historic overhaul of the nation’s income tax framework to stricter digital banking fees and railway refund policies, these “Big 5” ch Read More
- Business
- March 26, 2026
Govt Retains 4% Inflation Target for 2026-31; Upper Tolerance Stays at 6%
The Central Government has maintained the retail inflation target at four per cent for the five-year period starting April 1, 2026, and ending March 31, 2031. According to a notification issued by the Ministry of Finance, the upper tolerance level remains at six per cent while th Read More
- Business
- March 26, 2026
Stock Market Holiday 2026: Is Trading On NSE, BSE Shut Today For Ram Navami?
Domestic equity markets will remain closed on Thursday on the occassion of Ram Navami, marking a scheduled pause in trading activity following a period of strong gains.According to the stock market holiday calendar shared by the National Stock Exchange (NSE), today’s closure is o Read More
