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New financial year 2026-27 begins with a sharp rise in gold and silver prices across India. Global market trends, wedding season demand, and geopolitical tensions including Trump’s Iran remarks have pushed bullion prices higher again.
Banks across major Indian cities like Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, and Ahmedabad remain closed on April 1 for annual closing. While branch services are suspended, online banking, UPI, ATM withdrawals, and digital transactions continue without disruption nationwide.
Jet fuel prices crossed ₹2 lakh per kilolitre while commercial LPG became costlier amid West Asia conflict. Rising global oil prices are impacting airlines, businesses, and consumers, increasing inflation concerns despite stable domestic LPG and petrol-diesel rates.
India’s mobile data usage has surged to 31GB per user monthly in 2025, driven by 5G expansion, AI apps, and video streaming. Rapid digital growth indicates a strong future, with 5G users expected to cross 1 billion soon.
India is witnessing rapidly changing weather conditions, with storms and rain in northern regions and rising heat in southern states. IMD alerts highlight strong winds, temperature fluctuations, and regional variations affecting daily life across the country.
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