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Delhi Cabinet approves EV Policy 2026, offers 100% exemption on road tax, registration fees: Key highlights | Business

Delhi Cabinet approves EV Policy 2026, offers 100% exemption on road tax, registration fees: Key highlights | Business

New Delhi: The Delhi Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, has approved the new EV Policy 2026. As part of the policy, all electric cars with an ex-showroom price of Rs 30 lakh or less registered in the national capital will be exempted from road tax and registration fees. Moreover, it will provide a scrapping incentive of Rs 1 lakh to owners of BS-IV four-wheelers or below-standard vehicles who scrap their vehicles and switch to electric vehicles. Moreover, all electric two-wheeler purchasers will get a Rs 30,000 subsidy, and three-wheeler buyers will get a Rs 50,000 subsidy in the…
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BSE-listed stock in focus after being empanelled by BSNL for captive non-public network services, details | Markets

BSE-listed stock in focus after being empanelled by BSNL for captive non-public network services, details | Markets

Mumbai: Shares of BSE-listed Blue Cloud Softech Solutions are in focus as the company has informed exchanges that it has been empanelled by Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL) as a Captive Non-Public Network (CNPN) Provider under Category III. The IT company said that the formal agreement has been executed and will be valid for 60 months. According to the filing, the captive non-public networks are emerging as an important component of Indiaโ€™s digital transformation, enabling enterprises to deploy secure, reliable and dedicated communication networks tailored to their operational requirements. Under the empanelment, BCSSL will be eligible to partner with BSNL…
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Gold remains volatile on MCX, silver drops by Rs 2,300 per kg | Check city-wise rates | Markets

Gold remains volatile on MCX, silver drops by Rs 2,300 per kg | Check city-wise rates | Markets

Mumbai: Rates of precious metals in futures remained volatile on Monday, June 29, 2026, as recent US-Iran strikes in the Gulf pushed oil prices higher. MCX Gold opened on a steady note but slipped below the Rs 1,44,000 mark, reflecting a weak undertone amid ongoing volatility.ย  The gold August 5 contract on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) started with a minor gain of Rs 18 or 0.42 per cent at Rs 1,44,180 per 10 grams against the previous close of Rs 1,44,162. However, it later fell to touch an intraday low of Rs 1,42,690, a drop of Rs 1,472 or…
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Sensex, Nifty flat amid mixed global cues, Eternal gains nearly 2% | Markets

Sensex, Nifty flat amid mixed global cues, Eternal gains nearly 2% | Markets

Mumbai: Indian equity benchmark indices, the Sensex and Nifty, opened flat on June 29, 2026, amid mixed global cues. While the 30-share BSE Sensex fell 45.26 points to start the session at 77,055.21, the Nifty gained 5.75 points to open at 24,061.75. In the last trading session, the Sensex closed at 77,100.47 and the Nifty 50 at 24,056. Similarly, the broader indices traded mixed in the opening session. While the BSE Midcap Select Index was down by 13.15 points, the BSE Smallcap Select Index added 22.26 points, or 0.26 per cent, to trade in the green at 8,722.50.ย  From the…
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Services on the EPFO portal to be unavailable from June 26-28, here’s all you need to know | Personal-finance

Services on the EPFO portal to be unavailable from June 26-28, here’s all you need to know | Personal-finance

New Delhi: The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation โ€‹โ€‹is undertaking some technical upgrades to further improve its digital system. As a result, many online services will be temporarily suspended from June 26 to June 28, 2026. During this process, certain services will be unavailable.ย  According to the reiterment fund body, it is undertaking a planned database consolidation and upgradation of software applications for the claims processing system. This is being done to enhance service delivery, improve processing efficiency, and provide a better user experience.ย  As some services will be impacted during the process, employees who need to process PF withdrawals, advances…
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Centre withdraws all restrictions on commercial LPG supply as West Asia crisis improves | Business

Centre withdraws all restrictions on commercial LPG supply as West Asia crisis improves | Business

New Delhi: In a major relief to industrial and commercial LPG consumers, the Centre on Thursday removed all sectoral restrictions on the supply of Non-Domestic Packed LPG and restored supplies to the levels prevailing prior to the West Asia crisis. Further, the supply of bulk LPG, which had been suspended at the onset of the crisis, has been relaxed by 50% of the pre-crisis consumption levels, providing significant relief to commercial and industrial consumers. The Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas said during the West- Asia crisis it had issued orders under the Essential Commodities Act requiring C3-C4 streams to…
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Indian Railway extends operation of 10 summer special trains: Check full list, schedule, stoppages | Business

Indian Railway extends operation of 10 summer special trains: Check full list, schedule, stoppages | Business

New Delhi: For the convenience of passengers during summer, the Indian Railway on Thursday decided to extend the operation of 10 summer special trains, including those from Anand Vihar Terminal to Ranchi, Indore to Hazrat Nizamuddin, and Okha to Shakur Basti. This decision of the Indian Railways will make it easier for passengers to obtain confirmed tickets in the coming days and ensure comfortable travel. Frequency of these special trains increased According to a notification issued by the Indian Railways, the frequency of all these special trains has been increased to avoid inconvenience to passengers during the holiday season. Instead…
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Will flight tickets get cheaper? Here’s what government signals amid a fall in crude oil prices | Business

Will flight tickets get cheaper? Here’s what government signals amid a fall in crude oil prices | Business

New Delhi: Millions of air travellers may find some relief in the coming days. Amid a fall in international crude oil prices, the central government has indicated that if the decline persists, airlines may be asked to review surcharges and fare increases. This has raised the possibility that future flight ticket prices will become cheaper. According to news agency ANI, Civil Aviation Minister K Ram Mohan Naidu said on Thursday that the government is closely monitoring the prices of Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF). ATF is one of the highest costs for airlines, and its prices directly impact airfares. The government…
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