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IndiGo to launch daily direct Kolkata-Shanghai flights from March 29

The service will use A320 aircraft and follows the restart of Guangzhou flights, underscoring IndiGos push to expand India-China connectivity

The Hindu Businessline 2 Mar 2026 10:22 pm

Dubai, Abu Dhabi airports see partial resumption of flights

85 flights cancelled at Chennai, Bengaluru

The Hindu Businessline 2 Mar 2026 10:16 pm

QatarEnergy halting LNG production may impact Indias gas consumption

The development also assumes importance as the majority of QatarEnergys clients are Asian economies, including India

The Hindu Businessline 2 Mar 2026 9:58 pm

South Western Railway posts 8,550 crore revenue, up 14.31% in FY26

Freight revenue remained the key driver, rising 18.27% to 4,876 crore, while passenger revenue grew 9.25% to 3,154 crore

The Hindu Businessline 2 Mar 2026 9:57 pm

Air India Express MD Aloke Singh to step down later this month

COO Capt. Hamish Maxwell to become new Accountable Manager

The Hindu Businessline 2 Mar 2026 9:51 pm

How to invest in infrastructure trusts

Investing in Indian infrastructure trusts can be a lucrative opportunity for those looking to diversify their portfolios.

NewsBytes 2 Mar 2026 9:49 pm

Rupee's worst day in a month, ends at 91.48/$1 amid US-Israel and Iran war

The rupee, which has lost 6.4% against the US dollar so far in FY26, had closed at 90.98/$1 Friday (February 27), while sovereign bond yields rem

The Economic Times 2 Mar 2026 9:45 pm

Middle East oil shock risks: How much do China, India, Japan depend on Middle Eastern crude, gas?

How much are China, Japan, India, and South Korea exposed to Middle East oil supply disruption risks? Where do their strategic oil reserves stand

The Times of India 2 Mar 2026 9:37 pm

Tea exports hit on West Asia situation

The Hindu 2 Mar 2026 9:32 pm

Stocks drop, volatility spikes as traders weigh Iran war risks

The S&P 500 opened 0.7% lower on Monday, led by the consumer discretionary and communication services sectors

The Hindu Businessline 2 Mar 2026 9:25 pm

The 'big wave' in war with Iran is yet to come: Trump

We havent even started hitting them hard, the big wave hasnt even happened; The big one is coming soon, Trump said

The Hindu Businessline 2 Mar 2026 9:22 pm

Air India Express to resume Muscat flights on Tuesday

The Tata Group-owned carrier announced on Monday that it will resume operations to and from Muscat starting Tuesday (March 3), with services to D

The Hindu Businessline 2 Mar 2026 9:12 pm

FSSAI to States: Strengthen food safety workforce, sharpen focus on high-risk food categories

FSSAI CEO directed States and UTs to ensure time-bound resolution of food safety complaints and conduct periodic high-level reviews

The Hindu Businessline 2 Mar 2026 9:10 pm

Clean Max Enviro Energy bulk deal: Citigroup sells 8.3 lakh shares worth Rs 70 crore

Citigroup offloaded 70 crore worth shares in Clean Max Enviro Energy Solutions at a 20% discount to its IPO price after a weak debut on National

The Economic Times 2 Mar 2026 9:07 pm

Trump's SEC gave companies more power over investors. Lawsuits pushed them back

The change has prompted at least three investor lawsuits - against AT&T, Axon Enterprises and PepsiCo - and potentially more to follow. By steppi

The Economic Times 2 Mar 2026 8:55 pm

US manufacturing grows steadily in February, input prices surge

The United States and Israel launched their most ambitious attacks on Iran in decades on Saturday, killing Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

The Economic Times 2 Mar 2026 8:52 pm

Gold, silver zoom as US-led Israel war on Iran rattles West Asia

Haven demand revives as gold tops $5,375/oz and silver pares gains after suring to near $95/oz

The Hindu Businessline 2 Mar 2026 8:49 pm

Travel stocks tumble as US-Iran conflict sparks worst disruption since pandemic

Dubai, the world's busiest international hub, and Doha remained shut for a third day, leaving tens of thousands of passengers stranded as aviatio

The Economic Times 2 Mar 2026 8:48 pm

Consumer durables, FMCG firms stare at heightened cost pressures amidst escalating conflict in West Asia

Elevated crude oil prices will directly increase packaging, freight, fuel and other input costs, compressing margins

The Hindu Businessline 2 Mar 2026 8:46 pm

PM Modi emphasises on dialogue, diplomacy to resolve West Asia conflict

As the situation deteriorates following new Iranian strikes in Saudi Arabia and Qatar, India is constantly monitoring the developments primarily

The Hindu Businessline 2 Mar 2026 8:42 pm

Rupee declines 52 paise vs dollar amid US-Israel joint attacks on Iran

The Indian unit was weighed down by FPI selling in the equity markets amid risk-off sentiment setting in, prompting investors to invest in safe-h

The Hindu Businessline 2 Mar 2026 8:33 pm

PPF v/s FD: Which is better for tax savings?

Public Provident Fund (PPF) and Fixed Deposits (FDs) are two popular investment options in India. Both offer different benefits when it comes to

NewsBytes 2 Mar 2026 8:29 pm

Emcure in pact with Roche to distribute select nephrology and transplant medicines

The agreement would help expand access to therapies in chronic kidney disease (CKD), anemia management, and transplant care across India, the com

The Hindu Businessline 2 Mar 2026 8:25 pm

Indias current account deficit widens to $13.2 b in Q3FY26

The CAD in the reporting quarter was also wider than preceding quarters $12.3 billion

The Hindu Businessline 2 Mar 2026 8:25 pm

University of Western Australia to invite applications for Chennai campus in two weeks

For the first year, UWA is expecting to admit a cohort of as many as 500 students and 100 faculty members

The Hindu Businessline 2 Mar 2026 8:21 pm

Extended closure of Strait of Hormuz to push India towards floating Russian crude at sea

Supplies from the US, South America and West Africa will take anywhere between 30 and 45 days, which can be an issue if this war extends further,

The Hindu Businessline 2 Mar 2026 8:21 pm

India, Canada reset military ties

Now, both countries have appointed their respective Defence Attachs to enhance communication and ensure more effective coordination and execution

The Hindu Businessline 2 Mar 2026 8:10 pm

Many Maharatna, Navratna PSUs face board governance gaps: Survey

36 Maharatna and Navratna firms are short of independent directors; 17 lack a woman director

The Hindu Businessline 2 Mar 2026 8:10 pm

US stocks today: Nasdaq drops over 1% on fears of protracted Middle East conflict

Wall Street's main indexes opened lower on Monday as investors braced for a prolonged Middle East conflict that threatened to disrupt global trad

The Economic Times 2 Mar 2026 8:07 pm

MedGenome invests in Mumbais Medcare Diagnostics to expand across western India

The company offers advanced imaging services, including PET-CT, CT, Mammography, Nuclear Medicine Scans, and theragnostic facilities.

The Hindu Businessline 2 Mar 2026 8:04 pm

US-Iran war leaves 70,000 tonnes of Indian Basmati to Gulf stuck on high seas

India was headed for record shipments of the fragrant rice before the war broke out; it is still possible if the War ends soon

The Hindu Businessline 2 Mar 2026 8:03 pm

Mitsubishi Mahindra Agricultural Machinery to exit business, continue spare parts supply

For Mahindra, the exit enables sharper capital allocation toward higher-growth areas such as electric mobility and farm mechanisation in India an

The Hindu Businessline 2 Mar 2026 7:54 pm

What is the Employees' Provident Fund interest rate for FY 2025-26? Heres what EPFO has decided

The rate will be formally notified by the Government of India, after which the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation will credit the interest to

The Times of India 2 Mar 2026 7:47 pm

India assesses oil availability as West Asia crisis deepens, assures 'affordability'

India is closely monitoring its crude oil and fuel supply amid escalating Middle East tensions. The government assures domestic availability and

The Times of India 2 Mar 2026 7:46 pm

Gas prices surge as Qatar shuts worlds largest LNG export plant

Asian countries buy most of the LNG shipped from the Middle East, any disruption would heighten competition for alternative supplies, raising pri

The Hindu Businessline 2 Mar 2026 7:41 pm

Indian shipowners seek Centres help for safe passage through Hormuz Strait

In a letter to Union Shipping Minister Sarbananda Sonowal, INSA said 27 Indian-flagged ships are currently in the region, most in the Persian Gul

The Hindu Businessline 2 Mar 2026 7:41 pm

Gold, silver ETFs gain on equity markets meltdown

Gold ETFs rose 5-8% as demand for the metal increased amid declines in key equity indices and stocks, while silver ETFs gained 8-9%

The Hindu Businessline 2 Mar 2026 7:41 pm

Iran-Israel war: Indias auto parts sector notes delay in supply to EU

Auto firms allay fears of a significant impact of the war on Indias vehicle exports

The Hindu Businessline 2 Mar 2026 7:38 pm

Forex reserves rise on gold, dollar valuation gains despite balance of payments pressure: RBI

India's foreign exchange reserves saw a nominal rise of USD 19.4 billion in April-December 2025, primarily due to valuation gains from higher gol

The Economic Times 2 Mar 2026 7:35 pm

MHA tells states to increase vigil after US-Israel strikes on Iran

MHA further instructed authorities to strengthen security at US and Israeli embassies, consulates, and other diplomatic establishments, as well a

The Hindu Businessline 2 Mar 2026 7:35 pm

IIP sees 4.8% YoY growth in January; manufacturing & electricity support rise

Estimates placed IIP at 169.4 for January 2026, compared with 161.6 in January 2025. This follows a stronger reading in December 2025, when indus

The Times of India 2 Mar 2026 7:35 pm

Pune office leasing set to double by 2030 amid infra push

Average office rents in Pune hover around 87 per sq ft, significantly lower than Bengaluru and Mumbai, making the city attractive for cost-consci

The Hindu Businessline 2 Mar 2026 7:34 pm

HYSEA annual summit on March 5

Over 1,200 delegates, including over 100 IT industry leaders, are expected to attend the summit

The Hindu Businessline 2 Mar 2026 7:29 pm

Crisis in a promising Gulf export market worries poultry industry

Exports to the UAE shot up three times in the first nine months of the current fiscal

The Hindu Businessline 2 Mar 2026 7:28 pm

BLR airport reports 72 flight cancellations amid airspace restrictions

Key affected sectors include Abu Dhabi, Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam, Dubai and Doha

The Hindu Businessline 2 Mar 2026 7:27 pm

Andhras revived Capital Amaravati all set to welcome elite set of residents

From Ghost town to a power centre the new Capital is edging towards fulfilling its dream

The Hindu Businessline 2 Mar 2026 7:22 pm

Brokers Call: Fortis Healthcare (Buy)

Axis Securities

The Hindu Businessline 2 Mar 2026 7:22 pm

Brokers Call: Jindal Stainless (Buy)

Anand Rathi Research

The Hindu Businessline 2 Mar 2026 7:19 pm

Full-stack quick commerce Inamo raises $8 million in a Series A round led by Prime Venture Partners

The round includes $6 million in equity and $2 million in venture debt

The Hindu Businessline 2 Mar 2026 7:17 pm

Iran conflict widens to Lebanon; Kuwait mistakenly shoots down US jets

A major new front in the war opened on Monday when Hezbollah, one of Tehran's principal allies in the Middle East, launched missiles and drones t

The Hindu Businessline 2 Mar 2026 7:08 pm

Modified UDAN Scheme expected to extend VGF support to fifth year

Draft policy envisages tapered funding beyond current three-year structure as part of expanded framework

The Hindu Businessline 2 Mar 2026 6:59 pm

Israel says Beirut airstrike targets senior Hezbollah figure

Israel's Minister of Defense Israel Katz, pledged that Hezbollah will pay a heavy price for launching an attack on Israel in support of Iran

The Hindu Businessline 2 Mar 2026 6:50 pm

PM Modi Speaks to Bahrain King, Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia

Prime Minister Modi also discussed with them the well-being of the Indian community living in both countries

Deccan Chronicle 2 Mar 2026 6:49 pm

Markets sink over 1% as West Asia conflict jolts sentiment

The BSE Sensex fell 1,048 points to settle at 80,238.85, while the NSE Nifty 50 declined 313 points to end at 24,865.70, despite partial recovery

The Hindu Businessline 2 Mar 2026 6:48 pm

CAs flag SGB tax change, dividend rules in post-Budget memo

Industry body flags market impact of proposed tax tweaks; seeks grandfathering for gold bonds and clarity on key provisions

The Hindu Businessline 2 Mar 2026 6:45 pm

India INX GA partners HSBC IBU to expand overseas investment access

India INX will leverage its global product offerings to broaden the range of international investment opportunities available to HSBC IBU clients

The Hindu Businessline 2 Mar 2026 6:38 pm

Stranded tourists take Oman route to return to India

On Monday, Oman Air introduced a paid bus service between Sharjah and Muscat

The Hindu Businessline 2 Mar 2026 6:35 pm

Why Sony is facing 2B class action lawsuit in UK

Sony is gearing up to fight a class action lawsuit in the UK, worth 2 billion ($2.5 billion).

NewsBytes 2 Mar 2026 6:27 pm

Commodity Radar: Gold jumps Rs 7,600 per 10 gm on Iran-Israel war, weak rupee. Whats the weekly trade setup?

Domestic gold prices surged Rs 7,600 per 10 gram, nearly 5%, as the Iran-Israel/US conflict intensified, triggering safe-haven demand. MCX April

The Economic Times 2 Mar 2026 6:27 pm

Holi celebrations: Indian stock market to remain closed tomorrow

The National Stock Exchange (NSE) and Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) will remain closed tomorrow (March 3), for Holi celebrations.

NewsBytes 2 Mar 2026 6:25 pm

Why Hilton, IHG, Marriott are facing a probe in UK

The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has launched an investigation into major hotel chains Hilton, InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG

NewsBytes 2 Mar 2026 6:25 pm

Stock market today: Which are top gainers and losers on NSE & BSE on March 2? Check list

Indian stock markets experienced a significant downturn on Monday, with the Nifty50 and Sensex both registering substantial losses. Escalating Mi

The Times of India 2 Mar 2026 6:25 pm

businessline Changemaker Safeena Husain named among TIME Women of the Year 2026

Husain had received the businessline Changemaker Award for Social Transformation in 2023

The Hindu Businessline 2 Mar 2026 6:21 pm

European gas prices jump 45% after Qatar halts LNG output

European gas prices extended gains on Monday after state-run energy firm QatarEnergy halted liquefied natural gas production following Iranian at

The Economic Times 2 Mar 2026 6:21 pm

Indias current account deficit widens to $13.2 billion in Q3 FY26

India's current account deficit increased to $13.2 billion in the October to December quarter of 2025-26. This is a rise from the previous year's

The Economic Times 2 Mar 2026 6:16 pm

After US tariffs, war on Iran deepens MSME stress

Any relief from lower US tariffs has been eroded by higher freight and insurance costs and renewed transit disruptions due to the US-Iran war.

Livemint 2 Mar 2026 6:00 pm

Stock market quote of the day by Peter Thiel | The most contrarian thing of all is not to oppose the crowd but to think for yourself.

True contrarian investing isn't about opposing the crowd, but about independent thought rooted in first principles. Genuine contrarians analyze f

The Economic Times 2 Mar 2026 6:00 pm

What are NABARD loans for farmers?

The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has introduced a special loan scheme to help farmers adopt solar energy solution

NewsBytes 2 Mar 2026 5:52 pm

Working from UAE for an Indian firm? Heres how your salary is taxed

If an NRI resident in the UAE works entirely outside India but is paid by an Indian company, taxability hinges on where employment is exercised u

Livemint 2 Mar 2026 5:50 pm

Commerce Ministry hosts multi-agency meeting with exporters to review disruptions due to West Asia crisis

The government assured exporters it stood ready to facilitate trade, ensure smoother clearances, and provide procedural flexibility in cases of g

The Hindu 2 Mar 2026 5:50 pm

Government reviews trade risks from West Asia tensions, vows steps to keep cargo flowing

India's government met with trade and logistics experts to address the impact of escalating West Asian tensions on exports and imports. Discussio

The Economic Times 2 Mar 2026 5:46 pm

Bahwan CyberTek $76-million loss case: Madras HC restrains chairperson from implementing settlement agreement

Justice Senthilkumar Ramamoorthy grants the interim injunction after entertaining a civil suit filed by the groups former CEO Durgaprasad Shanmug

The Hindu 2 Mar 2026 5:45 pm

Airlines suspend flights to Middle East; IndiGo, Akasa, Qatar Airways, Emirates announce travel waivers and refunds

If your booking is impacted, you will receive timely notifications on your registered contact number, and our teams are ready to provide assistan

The Hindu Businessline 2 Mar 2026 5:44 pm

Defence stocks end higher; Ideaforge Tech jumps nearly 8%

During intra-day trade, Ideaforge Tech zoomed 15.11 per cent, Paras Defence jumped 13.14 per cent, Astra Microwave surged 4.97 per cent, Taneja A

The Hindu Businessline 2 Mar 2026 5:35 pm

India, Canada to establish defence dialogue: PM Modi after talks with Canadian PM Carney

Following the signing of several Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs), Prime Minister Modi addressed the media, saying, Friends, we will work to i

The Economic Times 2 Mar 2026 5:34 pm

Gainers & Losers: Adani Ports, Tejas Networks and Indigo among 8 big movers on Monday

Eight key stocks including big movers like Tejas Networks, Adani Ports, L&T and Indigo saw sharp swings on Monday as escalating Middle East ten

The Economic Times 2 Mar 2026 5:27 pm

Aviation, travel stocks tumble as Middle East tensions escalates

New Delhi: Shares of airline companies, tour and travel-related service providers tumbled on Monday, March 2, amid escalating tensions in the Mid

The Siasat Daily 2 Mar 2026 5:23 pm

Himachal tourism takes hit as Israel-Iran war tensions disrupt flights

The tourism industry in Himachal Pradesh expects a number of tourist arrivals starting in March, but the recent situation may impact business act

The Hindu Businessline 2 Mar 2026 5:22 pm

US-Israel-Iran war: Whats the impact on India? Explained in top 5 points

Ongoing US-Israel conflict with Iran is impacting India's economy, particularly through rising crude oil prices and potential trade disruptions.

The Times of India 2 Mar 2026 5:14 pm

Creators strike gold at AI summit. What it mean for brands

Influencers earned a month's income in five days, brands learnt that their most effective marketing tool wasn't their booth but a creator with a

Livemint 2 Mar 2026 4:59 pm

Canada India Eco Partnership Agreement: Canadian PM says CEPA aims to conclude by year-end

The CEPA will advance Canada's goal to more than double two-way trade to $70 billion by 2030

The Hindu Businessline 2 Mar 2026 4:55 pm

Trump says Iran bombing could last weeks as Gulf conflict widens

The conflict widened across the Gulf after Iran launched missiles targeting US-linked facilities, with explosions reported in Bahrain, the UAE an

The Hindu Businessline 2 Mar 2026 4:52 pm

Amid West Asia tensions, gold may hit $6,000/ounce, Nifty near-term returns can remain flat: Report

Gold prices could surge to USD 6,000 per troy ounce and rupee may weaken to 92-92.5 against USD if the Middle East conflict escalates further, ac

The Economic Times 2 Mar 2026 4:49 pm

NHAI-backed Raajmarg Infra Investment Trust's IPO to open on Mar 11

As per the Red Herring Prospectus (RHP), Raajmarg Infra Investment Trust's IPO issue size aggregates up to 6,000 crore

The Hindu Businessline 2 Mar 2026 4:44 pm