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Naidu to lay foundation stone for 1.5 lakh cr AM/NSsteel plant at Anakapalli on March 23
With a total production capacity of 17.8 MTPA, the plant will generate one lakh jobs
Govt to table CAPF law in RS on Monday amid debate over IPS deputation and cadre reforms
A group of former senior officers has filed a contempt petition with the Supreme Court against Home Secretary Govind Mohan for failing to comply
Iran warns of irreversible damage to regional infrastructure if power plants attacked, post on X
His comments come after U.S. President Donald Trump warned that Iranian power plants would be targeted if the Strait of Hormuz is not fully open
NCLT allows withdrawal of insolvency proceedings against ATS Knightsbridge under section 12A
The project is reported to be at an advanced stage, with structural work across towers either completed or nearing completion
Govt to launch 7th tranche of critical mineral block auctions on Monday
19 blocks will be put on sale across several states
Content cuts across formats for wider audiences, more value
IP owners are diversifying content formats, with Zee's shows streaming on Story TV and Marvel films available on audio platforms. This strategy m
Law to align India with global pay norms by enabling RSUs, SARs alongside ESOPs
Companies Act amendment to widen stock-linked pay, ease AGM norms
Over half of countries have banned phones in schools: UNESCO
Facebook's own research revealed that 32% of teenage girls felt worse about their bodies after using Instagram
Whats driving Indian brands away from celebrity-led advertising
From jewellery to beauty and FMCG, companies are tailoring endorsements and messaging to reflect shifting consumption patterns and economic reali
Iran says Hormuz open to all but enemy-linked ship amid US threat
Ships not linked to Irans enemies could pass the strait by coordinating security and safety arrangements with Tehran, says Irans representative t
LNG disruption halves Indias urea output as West Asia tensions deepen
While urea output at affected plants has dropped by 50%, energy consumption had climbed by 40% as large ammonia-urea trains running at reduced lo
Mcap of five of top-10 most valued firms erodes by 1 lakh crore; HDFC Bank biggest laggard
HDFC Banks valuation tumbled 56,124.48 crore to 12,01,267.28 crore
Iran ready to cooperate for Gulf maritime safety, IMO representative says
IMO representative says Strait of Hormuz remains open to all shipping except vessels linked to Irans enemies
Patriot missile involved in Bahrain blast likely US-operated, analysis finds
An explosion in Bahrain injured dozens of civilians. Researchers suggest an American Patriot missile, not an Iranian drone, caused the blast. The
Trump set to feature on gold coin to celebrate 250 years of US Independence
The 24-karat gold coin, portraying US President Donald Trump leaning on the Resolute desk with clenched fists, will be only the second time a liv
Russian crude tanker begins discharge at New Mangalore Port
Sources said crude oil tanker Aqua Titan with 96099 tonnes of crude oil cargo started discharging crude oil at SPM facility on Sunday morning
Japan could consider Hormuz minesweeping if ceasefire reached, minister says
Tokyo has no immediate plans to seek arrangements to allow passage through the Strait of Hormuz for stranded Japanese vessels, says Foreign Minis
Achieved goals weeks ahead of schedule: Trump slams local media report on Iran war
As per The New York Times, US President Donald Trump claimed progress in the war, but his objectives keep changing
Margin trading hits 1 trillion. The hidden risks in your stock investment plan
Leveraged stock buying is booming in India, but margin calls, interest costs, and haircuts can quickly magnify losses for retail investors
Water quality analysis: A scientific pathway to enhanced agricultural productivity
It not only plays an auxiliary role but also forms the cornerstone of modern agriculture
9 penny stocks surge up to 430% in 3 months; 2 turn multibaggers. Do you own any?
Nine penny stocks have delivered impressive gains ranging from 10% to 430%, including three multibaggers. These outperformers were identified usi
Indian stock markets ended Friday in positive territory. However, investors should brace for continued volatility. Key factors influencing market
Leveraging technology to enable real-time crop monitoring and strengthen farmer incomes
Real-time monitoring and AI-driven transparency systems have the potential to transform food supply chains into ecosystems built on credible data
82 lakh crore mutual fund boom signals shift from FDs but are households over-equitising?
Monthly SIP inflows stood at 29,845 crore in February 2026, after crossing 31,000 crore in January. Total mutual fund assets are now about 82 lak
Middle East crisis: Top mutual fund categories to protect your investments
Investors should stay conservative and look at categories such as short-duration funds, corporate bond funds with high-rated portfolios, banking
Oil prices: Hormuz supply shock widens gap between future and physical fuel
The Iran war's fourth week sees a stark divergence between rising physical oil prices and futures, driven by the Strait of Hormuz closure and inf
India faces serious energy security risks due to disruptions near the Strait of Hormuz. LPG supplies are particularly vulnerable, with a large pe
Helium shortage fears rise after Iran strike hits Qatars key gas export hub
Helium, a byproduct of natural gas, is essential for semiconductor manufacturing, space technology and medical imaging.
US lawmaker urges recognition of 1971 Pakistan atrocities against Bengali Hindus as genocide
The resolution highlights Operation Searchlight, a military crackdown that led to widespread civilian killings, and references the historic Blood
Bank holidays next week, March 23-29: Banks across India will be closed for four days in the upcoming week, as per RBI's holiday list. Check full
March madness: Why the markets panic misleads investors
A World Cup win, a war, oil at $119, drones over refineries, a bank chairmans exitand the month isnt even over. The market panic still belongs to
Trump warns Iran of strikes on power plants if Strait of Hormuz not opened in 48 hours
Trump said the US would target major power facilities, starting with the largest, if Iran fails to comply
CBI quizzes 3 ex-senior execs of Anil Ambani group in fraud probe
Missile Strike Hits Instc Hub: US-Israeli attack hits Bandar Anzali; experts fear higher trade costs
3 themes that gripped Wall Street as stocks dropped for a 4th straight week
The Iran War and fresh economic data stoked inflation concerns. 3 themes that gripped Wall Street as stocks dropped for a 4th straight week
Iran says nuclear enrichment plant attacked, Israel denies responsibility
Iran and Israel traded attacks on Saturday as the conflict in the Middle East ended its third week of fighting. Iran says nuclear enrichment plan
President Trump claimed ICE agents handling airport security would arrest immigrants who are in the U.S. illegally. Trump threatens to deploy ICE
West Asia war takes toll on highway builders as prices start to bite
Centre scraps air fare cap as airline operations stabilize
The government had imposed air fare caps earlier to prevent an abnormal surge in ticket prices after IndiGo cancelled over 5,000 flights, when th
Government modifies Mutual Credit Guarantee Scheme to support MSME manufacturers, exporters
According to the modified scheme, the credit guarantee would expire after 10 years, as compared to the unspecified period in the earlier scheme
Nepal poll verdict a chance to reset India ties after lean phase: Ex-PM Bhattarai
Former Nepalese Prime Minister Baburam Bhattarai believes Nepal's recent election results offer a chance to reset ties with India. He stated that
Airlines warn of grounding, job cuts as costs spiral; seek relief
Rising ATF, weak rupee, and high airport charges threaten network viability
India removes airfare caps as flight operations stabilise, warns against price surge
The decision, effective Monday, follows requests from airlines facing rising costs amid West Asia tensions.
Air India introduces fitness policy, crew may face action over BMI limits
The policy aims to promote a healthy lifestyle and will apply to both active and trainee crew
Himachal's 54,928 crore Budget for 2026-27 pegs revenue deficit at 6,577 crore
Revenue receipts for 2026-27 are estimated at 40,361 crore, with revenue expenditure expected at 46,938 crore, resulting in a total deficit of 6,
India may boost Iran oil imports during temporary sanctions waiver: Veena Sikri
She highlighted that Indias strategy of sourcing oil from multiple countries helps manage geopolitical risks
JPMorgan, Goldman offer hedge funds way to short private credit
The firms have assembled baskets of listed companies with exposure to the space, the people said, who requested not to be identified discussing b
Urban boom: Telangana to surpass national average by decade, says Socio Economic Outlook
Telangana is set to lead India in urbanisation by 2026. The state is embracing technology for rapid development. An AI platform, BuildNow, has se
Bullion Cues: Gold futures & silver futures could slip more
But, a short-lived recovery is likely
F&O Tracker: Resistance holds in Nifty futures & Nifty Bank futures
Weak structure on the charts suggests continuation of the decline
Crude Check: Oil futures holds uptrend
Buy MCX crude futures on a dip
We expect the scrip to sustain the bullish trend but with a bout of volatility
US Market Outlook: More room to fall
The US benchmark indices are getting beaten down badly
The benchmark indices have room to fall more from here before finding a bottom
Movers & Shakers: Stocks that will see action this week
Here is what the charts say about the shares of Akums Drugs and Pharmaceuticals, Ather Energy and Jindal Steel
Why SEBIs latest mutual fund move matters for redemptions
Policy-wise: SEBI formalises short-term fund borrowing, while keeping related costs away from investors
Iran president calls for immediate cessation of US-Israeli aggression to end war
He urged guarantees to prevent future conflicts and called on BRICS nations to play an independent role
Govt modifies Mutual Credit Guarantee Scheme to support MSME manufacturers, exporters
The Mutual Credit Guarantee Scheme for MSMEs has been updated. This revised scheme now supports manufacturers and exporters. The services sector
Generic versions of Novo Nordisks semaglutide begin to flow, priced 50-80% lower than the innovator
Seven major drugmakers announced the launch of their generic versions of semaglutide
Government approves additional 20% LPG allocation for commercial users
An additional 10% allocation is linked to reforms in piped natural gas (PNG) expansion
LPG shortage hits restaurants across India, industry urges essential status
While Delhi restaurants receive 42% of supply, other states struggle, leading to operational disruptions, reduced service hours, and financial lo
Domestic companies launch semaglutide jabs at affordable prices
Indian pharmaceutical giants like Sun Pharma, Torrent, and Dr. Reddy's have launched affordable semaglutide, a groundbreaking weight-loss drug, f
India to begin carbon market trading in the country within four months, says Union Power Minister
Within the next four months, formal trading in the carbon market will start in the country, the Union Minister said on the sidelines of the Bhara
'Not going to affect us: India sees no major power supply risk from Middle East crisis
India anticipates meeting peak summer electricity demand despite Middle East conflict, relying on coal, renewables, and battery storage. Power Se
India imports a big percentage of its crude oil, LPG, and LNG needs and a substantial portion of that transits through the Strait of Hormuz which
Eid greetings: Modi flags shipping security, safety of Indians in call with Irans President
We expressed hope that this festive season brings peace, stability and prosperity to West Asia, Modi said in a post on social media platform `X o
BJP releases final candidate list for 2026 Puducherry Assembly elections
As part of the NDA alliance, the BJP will field candidates in 10 constituencies and the All India N.R. Congress in 16 seats
Govt hikes commercial LPG allocation to 50% as domestic output improves
On March 21, the government announced a 20% enhanced allocation to key sectors such as restaurants, hotels, industrial canteens, food processing
Finmin makes changes to Mutual Credit Guarantee Scheme to support MSMEs
The Finance Ministry announced that the existing scheme will allow a refundable 5% upfront contribution
Diesel price hike of 22.43/litre, rolled back for fishermen in Gujarat
The Gujarat government said the prices hiked by BPCL has been withdrawn after a formal representation was made by state fisheries minister Jitu V
Sri Lanka looks to India-backed Trincomalee project amid energy crisis
Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath terms redevelopment of storage wells the permanent solution to managing energy crisis
'Inflation coming': Rahul slams Centre over weak rupee; predicts when govt will hike fuel price
Rahul Gandhi criticizes the central government over the rupee's record low. He warns of inevitable inflation due to the West Asia crisis impactin
India to confront `deep divisions on key issues at WTO meet in Cameroon
Limited scope of compromise across major issues such as digital trade, agriculture, fisheries, development flexibilities, says GTRI report
Six years after locking foreign capital out of the door, India has opened it just wide enough. The Cabinet's amendment to Press Note 3 clears th
Israel threatens surge in attacks on Iran as Britain condemns Tehran targeting US-UK air base
The Iranian attack on the Diego Garcia air base located about 4,000 kms from Iran suggested Tehran has in its stockpile missiles that can go fa
Vivid Electromech to raise 131 crore via IPO on NSE Emerge
Proceeds will be used to set up a new manufacturing unit in Ambernath, repay debt, and meet working capital needs
Union Bank of India has raised 3,000cr via bonds
Union Bank of India has raised 3,000 crore through the issue of senior, rated, listed, unsecured, redeemable, taxable, transferable long-term bon
S&P 500 loses over $1T market cap: What's the reason?
The US stock market has witnessed a major downturn for the fourth consecutive week.
MF equity cash holdings up by 4,000 cr amid volatile market
Though steady SIP inflows reduce need for higher cash holdings
PM Modi speaks to Iran President; stresses on freedom of navigation, ensuring shipping lanes open
The prime minister also appreciated Iran's continued support for the safety and security of Indian nationals in Iran
India achieves one billion tonne coal production for 2nd consecutive year
The Coal Ministry said it remains firmly focused on nurturing a stable, transparent and performance-oriented ecosystem.
Wimbledon to introduce video review technology for first time in 2026
The system will be available on Centre Court, No. 1 Court and four other show courts
Three weeks into Iran war, Trump struggles with rising costs and global isolation
Despite claims of military success, Iran continues disrupting Gulf energy flows and launching attacks, exposing a lack of clear exit strategy and
D-Street Week Ahead: Bearish outlook deepens as Nifty slips below key supports
Markets ended the week marginally lower, with the Nifty breaching key support levels and slipping below moving averages. Rising volatility and ov
Judge blocks Trump-era Pentagon press policy over free speech concerns
A federal judge has blocked a controversial Pentagon press access policy implemented by the Trump administration.
Has oil crisis Trumped US? Inside the war-time paradox of fighting Iran and funding its crude
The US faces a paradox in its conflict with Iran, relying on the nation's oil to stabilize global markets while simultaneously trying to weaken i
Navy set to commission frontline stealth frigate 'Taragiri' on Apr 3
Taragiri, the fourth platform of the Project 17A class, is a 6,670-tonne representation of the Make in India spirit and indigenous engineering ca
Abu Dhabi Investment Portfolio: 6 stocks surge up to 110% in FY26, 3 fresh Q3 picks
Abu Dhabi Investment Authoritys India portfolio rose 7% in FY26, with six stocks delivering gains of up to 110%. However, performance remained un
