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The latest petrol and diesel rates in country were released Tuesday morning. Oil marketing companies (OMCs) update prices based on international crude oil prices and fluctuations in the dollar-rupee exchange rate. These changes directly impact the common man's pockets, making it essential to stay updated on daily prices.
Slight fluctuations in petrol and diesel prices have been observed in most districts of the state. Minor changes in rates have also been recorded in major cities like Lucknow, Agra, Kanpur, Noida, and Ghaziabad. However, overall prices have remained stable, with no significant increase.
Government offices, courts, post offices, government schools and colleges, and public sector undertakings (PSUs) will remain closed across the country on Ambedkar Jayanti. Furthermore, according to the Reserve Bank of India's holiday calendar, banks will also be closed in most states. However, banking services may remain partially operational in some states.
The stock market will also be completely closed today. Trading will be suspended on both the BSE and NSE exchanges. There will be no transactions in the equity, derivatives, and SLB segments. Trading will resume on April 15th.
Although the morning session at the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) will be closed, trading will continue from 5:00 PM to 11:55 PM. Commodity trading will be partially operational.
Bank branches will be closed in several major cities across the country, including Mumbai, Delhi, Lucknow, Kolkata, Chennai, and Bengaluru. This may result in customers having to wait a day for banking transactions.
Halfway through April, heatwaves have begun to rapidly intensify across India. According to the India Meteorological Department, temperatures have reached close to 40°C in many parts of the northern plains, western, and central India. Heatwave-like conditions are developing prematurely in many areas, while cold weather continues to persist in the hilly states.
