Gautam Adani says group is redesigning structure to boost agility and decision-making, while APSEZ targets 1 billion tonnes cargo handling by 2030 Billionaire Gautam Adani on Friday said the Adani Group is moving towards a three-layer organisational structure to flatten hierarchy and empower the frontline....   More https://bit.ly/4siqpt0 Via business-standard.com

The 2026 circular retains DIN as mandatory for most tax communications but allows greater flexibility in how it is referenced, including via email or attachments without requiring it on every page. In a significant compliance update, the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has introduced a revised framework for Document Identification Number (DIN) through Circular No. 4/2026, effective March 31, 2026. The move replaces the earlier 2019 circular and aims to streamline tax communication while r…

  Hormuz disruption pushes India to deepen reliance on Russian energy supplies Russia has offered to increase energy trade with India by supplying more crude oil and fertilizers at a time when the world’s third-largest energy consumer is exploring alternatives to meet the oil and gas deficit created by the West Asia conflict.....

INS Aridhaman is an advanced version of the Arihant-class submarines, following earlier inductions such as INS Arighaat in August 2024 and INS Arihant in 2016 The Indian Navy is set to commission its indigenous nuclear-powered submarine, INS Aridhaman, on Friday, according to defence officials. The development was hinted at by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in a post on X, where he described the submarine as more than just a name, calling it a symbol of power. "Not just a word, 'Aridhaman' is po…

·       Rupee begins FY27 with a bang; appreciates a whopping 173 paise on RBI measures https://bit.ly/4s7UgV7 ·       Good Friday 2026: Are banks closed or open on April 3- Check cities where branches remain open https://bit.ly/4drF5lQ ·       3-day trading break: Why are NSE, BSE shut today and what it means for traders https://bit.ly/4c57vjq ·       PM Modi meets Russian Deputy PM, discusses trade, energy cooperation https://bit.ly/4ttNwSz ·       Defence ex…

'India's venture and governance evolution an instructive model to unlocking opportunities' Southeast Asia sits on one of the world’s largest untapped agricultural technology opportunities, and India’s evolution in venture capital and governance offers one of the most instructive models for unlocking it, according to a recent report by Omnivore, Beanstalk AgTech, and Briter.....   More https://bit.ly/4tmZ89G Via business-standard.com  

Rail Coach Factory, Kapurthala manufactured its first 16-car Vande Bharat chair car undergoing safety trials Vande Bharat chair car got a second manufacturing hub with Rail Coach Factory, Kapurthala rolling out its first 16-car Vande Bharat chair car rake with Alstom Propulsion System and will soon undergo safety trials.... More https://bit.ly/4s87tx6 Via businesstoday.in

  According to GSMA Intelligence, Airtel is ranked second globally by mobile customer base, with operations spread across India and Africa Bharti Airtel (Airtel), the world’s second-largest telecom operator by customer base and one of India’s leading telecommunications service providers, on Thursday said it has achieved another milestone - crossing 650 million customers.....

·       M&M dethrones Hyundai to claim No 2 spot in India’s PV market for FY26 https://bit.ly/4s84G6S ·       Maruti Suzuki India sales up 16.72% at 2,25,251 units in Mar https://bit.ly/3PZHBWJ ·       Ashok Leyland sales up 5% at 25,381 units in March https://bit.ly/4sNJ8xO ·       Force Motors reports 20% growth in domestic sales in FY26 https://bit.ly/4bVzP7C ·       Ola Electric bounces back, reclaims fifth spot in March https://bit.ly/4tmxPfE ·    �…

Among the most closely tracked issues for FY27, analysts said, is Jio Platforms - the holding company for Reliance's telecom business, which is expected to file its draft papers with Sebi soon India’s primary market, which clocked record fund-raising in 2025-26 (FY26) despite persistent volatility, is gearing up for another potentially strong FY27, backed by a deep pipeline of companies planning to go public.....   More https://bit.ly/4bLdLxQ Via business-standard.com  

The production of Taif rosewater is one of the oldest and most treasured agricultural crafts in Taif Governorate. It is closely tied to the rose harvest season, which lasts approximately 45 days each spring, during which roses are carefully picked in the early morning to preserve their delicate aromatic oils. Farmer Ali Al-Sheikh explained that the distillation process begins by transporting the freshly picked roses from farms to traditional distilleries, locally known as “cooking pots.” The…

UAE ·        Dubai’s newly announced economic measures set to boost resilience, growth across hospitality, business sectors https://bit.ly/4tjgJ2i ·        Minister of Energy and Infrastructure highlights importance of enhancing resilience of supply chains, diversifying trade routes https://bit.ly/4c7wjHu ·        Presight expands digital transformation partnerships across three new countries in Africa https://bit.ly/4satpHG ·        Hillhouse Investment opens n…

RSG sets a New Standard for Sustainability in Saudi Arabia Red Sea Global (RSG), the real estate developer and pioneer of regenerative tourism, has secured EarthCheck’s internationally recognized Sustainable Destinations certification for The Red Sea, making it the first destination in Saudi Arabia to achieve the accolade. The certification is awarded to destinations that demonstrate leadership in sustainable tourism. It evaluates the environmental, social, and economic performance of an entir…

Campaign held under the patronage of HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum As a part of its social responsibility, Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) is supporting the Dubai Autism Centre’s 20th Autism Awareness Campaign as Sustainability Partner. The annual campaign is held under the patronage of HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, and Chairman of The Executive Council of …

“We remain committed to empowering technology companies in Dubai and ensuring they can adapt rapidly to evolving global circumstances.” Saeed Al Gergawi Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy, one of the three chambers operating under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers, has organised 72 meetings with companies operating across diverse fields within the technology sector. The meetings were arranged to gain direct insights into the current business landscape and the challenges facing companies amid ongo…

UAE ·        Dubai’s Sheikh Maktoum explores sustainable energy solutions with CEO of Siemens Energy https://bit.ly/4sUsk8s ·        Sheikh Khaled chairs ADNOC meeting, confirms continued delivery of reliable energy supplies https://bit.ly/4bM2Qnx ·        Dubai ranks first regionally, sixth globally in 2026 Smart City Index https://bit.ly/4m83O0Q ·        Dubai real estate: Off-plan apartment sales hit $4.77 billion in March, up 12.9 percent https://bit.ly/4diY…

UAE ·       XRG, OMV complete transactions to create Borouge International, boosting global chemicals leadership https://bit.ly/3NYdCxQ ·       IHC advances $1 billion investment to acquire majority stake in India’s Sammaan Capital https://bit.ly/3NSZV3e ·       DoE launches phase two of Solar Energy Self-Supply Policy, expanding to residential sector https://bit.ly/4sGGv0v ·       Qashio, Dubai Chambers roll out $2.7m support programme for SMEs https://bit.ly/47yDe…

Dubai International Financial Centre is now welcoming artists to participate in the iconic four-day cultural and artistic celebration Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) has opened artist submissions for the 21st edition of DIFC Art Nights, inviting the most innovative and expressive artists to display their work to the public. Local and international artists are invited to submit their works for the upcoming edition, which is taking place in Gate Village. DIFC Art Nights is more than ju…

UAE ·        AD Ports Group reports record AED20.77 bn revenue, AED2.07 bn net profit https://bit.ly/47tvJlR ·        Hamdan bin Mohammed approves AED1 billion in economic incentives during Dubai Executive Council meeting https://bit.ly/4dQN1x4 ·        ‘It wasn’t a difficult decision’, Why Dubai business founders choose to stay amid the confict affirming trust in UAE response https://bit.ly/4s0GUcX ·        ADPIC launches 2nd Abu Dhabi Infrastructure Summit…

  Partnership includes opening the DP World Delhi Capitals Arena in Gurugram to the public, offering 1,000 free play hours to the community DP World today announced the renewal and expansion of its partnership with Delhi Capitals, reinforcing its role as the franchise’s Global Logistics Partner delivering seamless access for the team, while advancing access to grassroots cricket across India. The renewed partnership builds on a successful three-year collaboration, combining high-performan…

Amidst a more complex and uncertain operating environment, MPA is charting the long-term direction for Maritime Singapore. This includes developing strategies to seize growth opportunities and strengthen Singapore’s position as a key node in global trade, while continuing to drive innovation, accelerate technology adoption, and develop a future-ready workforce. Maritime Singapore Master Plan MPA is developing the Maritime Singapore Master Plan, an industry-wide blueprint to guide the sector’…

Singapore ·       Investors rush to cash, energy and other safe havens as Middle East war jolts markets https://bit.ly/3Qim9fC ·       DHL unit retrenches S’pore workers in ‘restructuring exercise for long-term sustainability’ https://bit.ly/4s52ugt ·       Gold’s sharp drop sparks surge in first-time buyers in Singapore https://bit.ly/3Oevip0 ·       ST Engineering bags $600 million contract to design, supply boat platform systems for Kuwaiti navy https://bit…

'India's venture and governance evolution an instructive model to unlocking opportunities' Southeast Asia sits on one of the world’s largest untapped agricultural technology opportunities, and India’s evolution in venture capital and governance offers one of the most instructive models for unlocking it, according to a recent report by Omnivore, Beanstalk AgTech, and Briter.....   More https://bit.ly/4tmZ89G Via business-standard.com  

Singapore ·       Younger DBS shareholders drawn by dividends turn up at AGM for the first time https://bit.ly/4civ61c ·       OCBC to cut maximum interest rate for flagship savings account from May 1 https://bit.ly/4v5Sk1Z ·       BioNTech to wind up Singapore vaccine manufacturing plant by early 2027 https://bit.ly/4bMe8bj ·       Former Cathay Cineplexes operator mm2 Asia fails in $14 million fund-raising plan https://bit.ly/4djK9Zx ·       Twelve Cupcakes w…

·       India set to receive first Iranian crude oil after seven years https://bit.ly/4tcMIkO ·       PM Modi inaugurates Rs 3,300 crore Kaynes semiconductor plant in Gujarat https://bit.ly/4bSZo9q ·       Electric 4-wheeler registrations up 88% in FY26; Tata Motors lead narrows amid rising competition https://bit.ly/3NNozSR ·       Switch Mobility dethrones Tata Motors to top FY26 e-bus market https://bit.ly/4sS8xX1 ·       E-autos take lead: Mahindra, Bajaj, …

Singapore ·       Yeo Hiap Seng axes 25 S’pore jobs as can production shifts to Malaysia; no change to drinks prices https://bit.ly/4dgH5xj ·       Cotton On says not closing stores or exiting Asia, liquidated entity was inactive holding company https://bit.ly/3PWaN0N ·       From staging world events to IPO: Kin Global eyes growth in event tourism https://bit.ly/4dRMXx4 ·       Singapore to work with other trade-dependent economies on keeping supply chains ‘open …

Singapore ·       Cotton On Asia to close; liquidators appointed https://bit.ly/4thzaoe ·       MAS faces tough Singdollar policy decision in April amid risks of higher inflation, slower growth https://bit.ly/4cdQsN9 ·       End of an era: Fitbit Singapore winds up as Google completes takeover of fitness tracker brand https://bit.ly/4v01uNt ·       Middle East tensions highlight gaps in travel insurance for Singapore travellers https://bit.ly/3PA3E6l ·       Th…

Singapore ·       Dip-buying drives Singapore stocks higher as retail investors pile in amid Iran conflict https://bit.ly/4sIIWzQ ·       More Singapore customers buy Dyson’s AI-powered vacuum cleaners, pushing operating profit past $1b https://bit.ly/47wFsYF ·       Spot electricity prices in S’pore hit highest level in 2026 ahead of quarterly tariff revision https://bit.ly/4bF3H9r ·       S’pore unveils plan to become a gold trading hub amid rising investor in…

Singapore ·       Shipping disruption from Middle East crisis reaches ports in Asia, including Singapore https://bit.ly/4bBcb1q ·       Keppel banking on energy transition, AI for future growth: CEO https://bit.ly/4bAdEoH ·       Mapletree Investments to wind down fund as $1.8 billion student dorm bet sours https://bit.ly/4bN3VtV ·       S’pore factory output sees surprise fall in Feb; rising costs, disruption from Iran war darken outlook https://bit.ly/41h5XOl · …

Singapore ·       Long-game strategy crucial as new initiatives help S’pore start-ups go overseas, be competitive https://bit.ly/4rRS3Nm ·       Grab shareholders agree to double voting power of Class B ‘super-voting’ shares https://bit.ly/4dIsESI ·       Final pour: Tiger Beer to end production in Singapore after 96 years https://bit.ly/4byPyL2 ·       Tiger Beer, brewed in Vietnam – but still Singaporean? https://bit.ly/3PHk9xi ·       ‘Perfect stor…