- Mint Explainer: What the weight-loss drug frenzy means for pharma sector and for you April 1, 2026A price war has hit India’s weight-loss and diabetes drug market after semaglutide lost patent protection, pushing innovator Novo Nordisk to cut prices of Ozempic and Wegovy. Cheaper generics may widen access, but concerns over misuse are rising, prompting regulatory scrutiny.
- Indus Towers appoints ex-Amazon executive Venkatesh Tiwari as new COO April 1, 2026Telecom infrastructure company Indus Towers has announced the appointment of Venkatesh Tiwari as its new Chief Operating Officer effective today.
- Mamaearth's Ghazal Alagh shares advice for team leaders on AI use: 'Teach people how to think, adopt' April 1, 2026Mamaearth co-founder Ghazal Alagh urged team leaders to focus on fostering critical thinking and clarity about AI's benefits in their roles over tools. Find out what exact did the 37-year-old entrepreneur say.
- Who is Abhishek Agarwal? All about Swiggy's investor relations chief and VP who quit company April 1, 2026Abhishek Agarwal, VP and head of investor relations at Swiggy, has resigned three months after the company raised ₹10,000 crore. Here's what we know about him.
- D-Mart makes a bold move: Reaches 500 stores in record expansion, bets big on physical retail April 1, 2026D-Mart touched the 500-store mark in FY26, opening in just the month of March what it typically has added in each of the previous five fiscal years.
- India has adequate seed stock available amid the Israel-Iran war, says govt official April 1, 2026India assures ample seed availability for the upcoming sowing season. This comes as global supply chains face disruptions. The nation boasts a self-reliant seed system. For the Kharif Season 2026, a surplus of 19.29 lakh quintals is reported. This ensures agricultural needs are met, providing stability for farmers.
- Amaravati bill to restore investor confidence, unlock Rs 56,000-crore for development: Pemmasani April 1, 2026The Lok Sabha has passed a bill making Amaravati the sole capital of Andhra Pradesh. This move is set to revive investor confidence and unlock significant infrastructure development. The bill provides legal clarity, ending years of uncertainty. Amaravati is envisioned as a global-standard city and a key growth engine for the state. This will accelerate inves […]
- Dedicated rare earth corridors will reduce import dependence: Govt April 1, 2026India is establishing dedicated rare earth corridors in Odisha, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu to reduce import dependence and boost domestic capabilities in strategic sectors. These corridors will focus on mining, processing, research, and manufacturing, aligning with national goals of self-reliance and net-zero emissions. A joint working group is f […]
- India's GST collections rise 8.2% to Rs 1.78 lakh crore in March April 1, 2026India's Goods and Services Tax (GST) collection surged to Rs 1.78 lakh crore in March 2026, marking an 8.2% increase from the previous month. Overall GST collections for March reached Rs 2 lakh crore, an 8.8% rise compared to the same month last year, according to official data.
- Govt extends RoDTEP benefits for exporters till September 30 April 1, 2026Indian exporters receive a six-month extension for RoDTEP scheme benefits until September 30. This move aims to counter trade disruptions from the West Asia crisis. The scheme offers refunds on duties and taxes for manufactured goods. This support helps exporters manage rising freight costs and trade risks.
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