Bond market push: Govt eyes Bloomberg index inclusion with latest G-Sec reforms

The government’s recent measures to boost foreign portfolio investment (FPI) in Government Securities (G-Secs) are aimed at improving India’s chances of securing inclusion in Bloomberg’s flagship Global Aggregate Bond Index, government sources said on Tuesday, PTI reported.Last Friday, the Centre unveiled a series of reforms to increase FPI participation in G-Secs and deepen the domestic…

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Axis Bank Q4Fy26: Axis Bank Q4FY26 net profit marginally down at Rs 7071 crore on prudential provisions

एक्सिस बैंक की ब्याज से कमाई बढ़ी Axis Bank reported a net profit of Rs 7,071 crore for the fourth quarter ended March 31, 2026, marking a marginal year-on-year decline of 0.6% from Rs 7,117 crore, as a jump in standard-asset provisioning as a prudential measure and drop in trading profits offset steady growth in…

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OECD pegs India GDP growth at 7.6% in FY26, sees moderation next fiscal

India’s economy is projected to expand by 7.6% in the current fiscal before moderating to 6.1% in 2026-27, the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) said in its interim Economic Outlook report, PTI reported.The multilateral body said the evolving conflict in the Middle East has “human and economic costs” for countries directly involved and…

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IPL 2026: Gujarat Titans pick left-arm pacer to replace injured Prithviraj Yarra | Cricket News

Gujarat Titans’ Kulwant Khejroliya (PTI Photo/Arun Sharma) NEW DELHI: Gujarat Titans have made a key change ahead of IPL 2026, bringing in left-arm pacer Kulwant Khejroliya as a replacement for the injured Prithviraj Yarra. As the new season approaches, the team is focusing on stability and building on its strong past performances.On Tuesday, captain Shubman…

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Bharat Kapoor Death News: Veteran actor Bharat Kapoor passes away at 80; Ashoke Pandit pays tribute: ‘A great human being’ | Hindi Movie News

Veteran Bollywood actor Bharat Kapoor passed away on Monday at the age of 80, leaving behind a rich legacy spanning theatre, films, and television.Filmmaker Ashoke Pandit confirmed the news on Instagram, expressing his grief. He wrote, “Sad to know about the demise of veteran theatre and film actor Bharat Kapoor ji. Have great memories working…

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IPL 2026 rewrites record books with historic surge of 200-plus totals

Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s Virat Kohli (AP Photo/Ashwini Bhatia) The Indian Premier League’s batting revolution has reached another extreme in IPL 2026, where even scores above 200 no longer guarantee safety. With Royal Challengers Bengaluru smashing 222/4 against Punjab Kings on Sunday, the tournament officially recorded its 53rd 200-plus total this season — the highest ever…

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RJ Balaji clarifies Lokesh Kanagaraj’s voting controversy; Here’s what really happened on election day |

The launch event of the upcoming film ’29’, directed by Rathna Kumar, grabbed attention after actor-director RJ Balaji addressed a trending controversy. The issue revolved around director Lokesh Kanagaraj’s absence during the Tamil Nadu elections, which sparked widespread discussion on social media. During his speech at the event, RJ Balaji responded to the matter and…

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