Member of PM's Economic Advisory Council, Professor Shamika Ravi, shared a map comparing India's poverty levels in 2011-12 and 2023-24. According to the map, poverty in India has reduced from 29.5% to 3.9% in the same period. Several states, including Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, West Bengal, and many north-eastern states, saw their poverty levels plunge sharply.

Products made from a barrel of oil (159 litres) are 42% petrol, 27% diesel, 10% jet fuel and 4% LPG. Other products include 7% petrochemical feedstocks, 5% marine fuel/heavy fuel oil, 2% lubricants and waxes, and 3% asphalt. Crude oil prices rose ₹91 to ₹9,284 per barrel, hovering near its record levels, in futures trade on Monday.

A cargo ship named Selen, which was travelling to Pakistan's Karachi but was denied permission to cross Strait of Hormuz, is now heading to India. According to marine traffic website Marine Traffic the ship is now headed to Mumbai. The ship was denied permission by Iran as it failed to comply with legal protocols.

Amul has become the first fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) company in India to cross the ₹1 trillion turnover milestone. Amul posted around 11% growth in FY26, a Business Standard report said on Monday. The company has expanded its fresh milk offerings in regions such as Europe and the United States.

SRM Contractors shares rose 7.77% to an intraday high of ₹450 from the previous close of ₹417. The company secured ₹483 crore contract from Maharashtra State Infrastructure Development Corporation (MSIDC) for construction of 14.02 km stretch of Nashik Ring Road. The order adds to the company’s existing order book, which stood at ₹1,423 crore as of December 2025.

Bank of Maharashtra shares rose 1.89% to ₹65.18 on the BSE, with a 52-week high of ₹76.99 and low of ₹38.11. Q4FY26 provisional data shows total deposits at ₹3,50,585 crore (+14% YoY), global advances at ₹2,92,115 crore (+22% YoY), and CASA deposits at ₹1,84,110 crore (+13% YoY), reflecting strong banking growth.

Bengaluru's 73-km Business Corridor is an 8-lane, signal-free expressway with 11 major interchanges aimed at easing traffic congestion. Connecting key roads like Tumkur, Hosur, and Old Madras Road, the project will divert heavy traffic from city roads, reduce travel time, and boost economic growth. The ₹27,000 crore corridor is being developed in phases.

The government has allowed purchase of 5 kg LPG cylinders without address proof, requiring only valid ID. Over 5.7 lakh units have been sold since March 23, reflecting strong demand. Aimed at improving access for migrants and temporary users, these non-subsidised cylinders are available over-the-counter, helping ease supply pressure while ensuring continued fuel availability nationwide.

A study presented at ACC.26 finds that excessive screen time, over six hours daily, is linked to higher blood pressure, poor cholesterol, and increased obesity risk in young adults. Crucially, exercise alone doesn's offset these effects. Researchers urge limiting screen exposure alongside staying active, highlighting digital behavior as an independent factor in cardiovascular health.

Oil India has increased crude output at Baghewala field in Rajasthan's Thar desert by around 70% to a record 1,202 barrels per day. The push comes amid geopolitical tensions and global oil volatility, as India seeks to boost domestic production, reduce import dependence, and strengthen long-term energy security. Advanced oil recovery technologies like Cyclic Steam Stimulation are being used.