Servotech Renewable Announces its Q4 FY26 Results, Revenue rises by 66.6% YoY, EBITDA up by 70.1% YoY; FY26 EBITDA Margin Expands 161 bps New Delhi, May 01: Servotech Renewable Power System Ltd. (NSE: SERVOTECH), India’s leading solar solutions, BESS, and EV charger manufacturer, announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended 31st March 2026. FY26 marked a transformational year for the…
April Gross GST Collection Hits INR 2,42,702 Crore, Up 8.7 pc; Highest-Ever Monthly Mop-Up!
New Delhi, May 1 (BNP): India’s gross Goods and Services Tax (GST) collection for April 2026 surged to a record ₹2,42,702 crore, registering an 8.7 per cent increase compared to the same month last year, signalling strong economic momentum and improved tax compliance. The April collection marks the highest-ever monthly GST mop-up since the nationwide indirect tax regime was rolled out in July 2017, highlighting…
Labour Day 2026 Explained: History, Importance, Theme and Wishes for Workers
New Delhi, May 1 (BNP): Labour Day, also known as International Workers’ Day or May Day, is being observed across the world on Friday, May 1, 2026, to honour the contribution, dedication, and achievements of workers across all sectors. Celebrated annually on May 1, the day recognises the strength of the labour force and highlights the importance of fair wages, safe working conditions, dignity at…
Mamata Banerjee Warns Against Tampering of Counting Process After Late-Night Visit to EVM Strongroom in Bhabanipur
Kolkata, May 1 (BNP): West Bengal Chief Minister and All India Trinamool Congress (TMC) supremo Mamata Banerjee early Friday issued a stern warning against any attempt to tamper with the vote counting process, hours after she made a late-night visit to an EVM strongroom in Bhabanipur alleging possible malpractice ahead of the May 4 counting. Banerjee reached the Bhabanipur Assembly segment counting centre at Sakhawat…
Security Tightened at Netaji Indoor Stadium Ahead of May 4 Counting Amid TMC Protest Over Alleged Irregularities!
Kolkata, May 1 (BNP): Security has been significantly intensified at Netaji Indoor Stadium ahead of the counting of votes scheduled for May 4, following protests by the All India Trinamool Congress (TMC) over alleged irregularities in the electoral process. Authorities have deployed a large number of police personnel, quick response teams, and surveillance units in and around the counting centre to ensure smooth and peaceful…
OMFED Raises Milk Procurement Price by INR 1 Per Litre; 3 Lakh Odisha Farmers to Benefit!
Bhubaneswar, May 1 (BNP): In a major relief for dairy farmers across Odisha, the Odisha State Cooperative Milk Producers’ Federation (OMFED) has increased the milk procurement price by ₹1 per litre in a move aimed at boosting farmers’ income and strengthening the state’s dairy sector. With the latest revision, farmers supplying milk to OMFED will now receive ₹39.05 per litre, up from the earlier ₹38.05…
Mumbai Sees Strong Start to FY27 with Record April Property Registrations
May 1: Mumbai’s residential real estate market has started the new financial year on a robust note, with property registrations touching a 14-year high for the month of April. The city recorded over 13,800 property registrations in April 2026, marking a 6% year-on-year growth and the strongest April performance in over a decade, according to data analysed by Knight Frank India. The surge in registrations…
LPG Price Hike: 19-Kg Commercial Cylinder Up by INR 993 from May 1; Businesses to Feel the Heat!
New Delhi, May 1 (BNP): In a major setback for businesses and commercial establishments, oil marketing companies have sharply increased the price of 19-kg commercial LPG cylinders by ₹993 with effect from May 1, 2026. The steep hike is among the sharpest monthly increases in recent years and is expected to significantly impact hotels, restaurants, caterers, bakeries, roadside eateries, and small businesses across the country.…
Big EPFO Update: Minimum Pension May Rise 7.5 Times, ATM Withdrawals Soon!
New Delhi,May 1 (BNP): In a major relief for millions of salaried employees and pensioners, the government is reportedly considering a sharp hike in the minimum pension under the Employees’ Pension Scheme (EPS-95). The current minimum pension of ₹1,000 per month may be increased to ₹7,500, according to recent reports. The proposed revision comes amid growing demands from labour unions and pensioners’ associations, who have…
Merck Foundation With Kenya First Lady Celebrating Legacy to Transform Patient Care Landscape Nationwide in Kenya via More Than 328 Scholarships
Business Wire India Merck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, launched their Educating Linda Program to support girl education at Kenya State House, in partnership with H.E. Mrs. RACHEL RUTO E.G.H, The First Lady of the Republic of Kenya and Ambassador of “Merck Foundation More Than a Mother”. During the visit, the Merck Foundation Kenya Alumni Summit 2026 was also conducted to highlight…