*Financial News*
Source: Leading newspapers
Compiled by *RUDRA SHARES*
Vande Mataram
Saturday, 04 April 2026

*Banking & Financial Services*
• Dubai regulator probe found HDFC’s DIFC branch kept quiet for 5 years, failed to meet integrity standards
• Bank CASA ratio falls to two-year low of 37.9% in December quarter: RBI Data
• Axis Bank to infuse Rs 389 crore in Axis Max Life stake
• Forex reserves drop by $10.29 billion to $688.06 billion as of March 27
• RBI likely to take a calibrated approach in April policy, balancing inflation concerns with growth momentum amid West Asia turmoil

*Economy & Policy*
• Informal sector steps up coal stocking over price concerns
• India toll revenue hits record ₹82,900 crore, up 14% in FY26
• Crude sustaining above $100 will push inflation beyond 6%, trigger rate hikes: HSBC
• Tender reforms introduced in infrastructure projects: PWD Minister
• Textile exporters urge govt to waive cotton import duty
• Personal guarantors to bankrupt firms will have nowhere to hide now as new rule kicks in
• With ties on the mend, India Inc set for big China visit
• Outside China, India offers largest market for energy transition: Zaveri

*FMCG & Consumer Goods*
• Dabur expects consolidated revenues to grow in mid-single digits in Q1 FY26
• Plastic, glass crunch from West Asia conflict pricks packaged goods companies

*Energy, Commodities & Metals*
• Gold regains relevance amid war, debt & de-dollarisation
• Russia offers increased crude oil and gas supply to India amid West Asia crisis, market volatility
• Vedanta aluminium, zinc output rises; iron ore, steel production falls

*Automobile & EV*
• Maruti Suzuki India aims for 8,000 service touchpoints by FY31: MD & CEO
• Ola Electric receives PLI certification for Roadster X+ 4.5 kWh e-bike

*Technology, Media & Telecom*
• Indian broadcasters shift ops to satellites of non-Chinese cos
• Flipkart’s reverse flip shows India’s market strength and global stakes

*Startups & E-commerce*
• Udaan expands HoReCa push to Hyderabad, plans rollout across major cities

*Corporate & Industry*
• Moving to three-layer structure to flatten hierarchy, says Gautam Adani
• Renewables and defence to lead FY27, says Siddarth Bhamre
• Swiss watchmaker TAG Heuer aims to double India business in 5 years
• Govt gets serious about weight-loss drugs; key review finally begins

*Legal & Regulatory*
• Delhi High Court asks CBDT to clarify tax on partners’ bonuses, stays recovery

*Politics & Governance*
• PM Modi holds roadshow in Puducherry amid NDA's internal strains
• Mamata Banerjee credits CID for arrest, alleges BJP trying to create unrest in Malda
• Assam polls: Amit Shah targets Congress over infiltration, says no UCC for tribals
• AAP rift out in open as Raghav Chadha hits back after Rajya Sabha snub
• ECI directs Bengal DGP to review security cover for TMC leaders

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