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AlphaTON Capital (ATON) signs $43M AI infrastructure deal with Vertical Data for Nvidia B300 GPUs and non-recourse financing closing Q2 2026.

Market sources indicate that traditional benchmarks like Platts are lagging amid current volatility, with traders advised to track China futures and company positions for real-time decisions. Meanwhile, polypropylene (PP) price protection has been announced from April 8–22, 2026, alongside an incentive of ₹2,000/MT on non-contractual domestic and export sales, supporting short-term market sentiment.

Iran has announced a cap of 15 ships per day through the Strait of Hormuz under the ceasefire arrangement, significantly below normal traffic levels. With only 11–15% of usual movement allowed, global supply may tighten. Despite earlier assurances of unrestricted access, the move signals controlled flow, raising concerns across energy markets and pushing crude prices above $100.

Brent crude futures gained 83 cents, or 0.87 per cent, ‌to $96.75 a barrel as of 0100 GMT

BMC proceeds with a high-value auction of a prime Worli land parcel, valued at several hundred crores, for long-term lease development. This occurs despite an ongoing probe into earlier redevelopment proposals, raising governance and transparency questions.

TCS secured 20 acres in Kolkata's Bengal Silicon Valley for ₹94 crore, reinforcing the city as an emerging tech hub. This land deal signals renewed confidence in the region's IT growth and job creation.

Structural steel prices in India have firmed up across key regions as demand stabilizes post financial year-end. Improved offtake from infrastructure and industrial sectors, along with controlled supply and reduced selling pressure, is supporting the market. With mills pushing marginal price hikes, the outlook remains stable with a mild upward bias in the near term.

In Cooch Behar’s Dinhata, a struggling primary school reflects the gap between political promises and ground reality for Rajbongshis.

India's real estate OOH campaigns are shifting from widespread saturation to targeted, data-driven placements. This strategic reset, driven by technology, aims for higher impact, cost efficiency, and reduced urban clutter, fostering more responsible project launches.

Mumbai Metro Aqua Line introduces discounted multi-trip and short-duration travel passes from April 10, 2026. Aimed at students, tourists, and commuters, this initiative promotes digital ticketing, affordability, and inclusive public transport.