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To keep fuel prices stable, govt hikes ATF duty, cuts excise on petrol, diesel

As the Middle East conflict continues to disrupt global oil supplies, the Centre has stepped in to ensure better fuel availability for citizens. In a bid to cushion local consumers from the ripples, the government has imposed fresh duties on fuel exports while easing the domestic excise duties. Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced that export…

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Turbulence ahead! Airlines may lose Rs 105 billion in FY26; ATF prices, slow traffic hurt margins

India’s aviation sector is likely to face deeper financial turbulence, with net losses expected to rise to Rs 95-105 billion in FY2026, compared with Rs 55 billion in FY2025, according to credit rating agency ICRA. The agency attributed the projected widening of losses to slower passenger growth, higher operational costs, and the impact of elevated…

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