Stories from Mumbai · India

Premier League managing director Hrishikesh Shende stated the organization is committed to improving football in India. The English Premier League has returned, with upcoming matches featuring teams such as Arsenal, West Ham, Liverpool, Chelsea, and Manchester United. The league's return marks the continuation of the season's fixtures.

Hundreds of female sugar cane workers in Maharashtra, India, have reportedly accepted hysterectomies to extend their working lives in the fields. The practice has been observed over recent decades in the state near Mumbai.

The Indian government has implemented a reduction in export duties on diesel and aviation fuel effective today. According to a Ministry of Finance statement, the diesel export duty has been cut to 23 rupees per liter.

The Sensex index dropped over 100 points during trading, while the Nifty 50 fell below the 25,800 level. IT stocks led the downward movement in the market.

The National Asset Reconstruction Company Limited (NARCL) recovered 43,500 crore rupees during the current year. This amount represents approximately 70 percent of the company's total recoveries. The ministry stated that NARCL's recovery efforts saw progress over the past year.

The Bombay High Court has thrown out a First Information Report (FIR) filed against Shekhar Suman and Bharati Singh.

Foreign investors have pulled more than $20 billion from Indian equities during the first four months of the year. The Reserve Bank of India may intervene to support the market, though the bank will not defend any specific level.

The Reserve Bank of India's short dollar book has surpassed the $100 billion mark for the first time.

The Ayushman Bharat scheme, launched by the Indian government in 2018, provides comprehensive healthcare services. The initiative includes primary, secondary, and tertiary levels of medical care.

Listed companies in India recorded a 14.7% increase in net profit during the third quarter of fiscal year 2026. This represents the fastest growth rate for corporate earnings in two years.