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J-K achieves 97% target under PMAY-G, 3.23 lakh houses built
A total of 3,23,299 houses has been completed, while work is in progress on the remaining 11,340 houses
LPG shortage: Orders from restaurants start recovering, says magicpin
Anshoo Sharma, CEO and founder of magicpin, told PTI the disruption has largely affected smaller restaurants that rely heavily on LPG cylinders f
Advance tax deadline today: Can you pay the final instalment on 15 March via credit card?
The final advance tax payment deadline for FY 2025-26 is 15 March 2026. Payments can be made via the e-filing portal, including credit cards, whi
Indias art market deepens as wealthy collectors look beyond modernist masters
Sothebys sales of South Asian art have topped $135 million in five years as rising wealth, diaspora buyers and younger collectors broaden demand
MSME faces job loss threat amid LPG shortage
When supply becomes uncertain and prices rise sharply, MSMEs simply cannot absorb the shock, says Association of Indian Entrepreneurs National Ch
Finance Ministry restructured norms for minimum public shareholdings
Now there will be six categories 1,600 crore, 1,600 crore to 4,000 crore, 4,000 crore to 50,000 crore, 50,000 crore to 1 lakh crore, 1 lakh cror
In frames | War lights a kitchen fire
West Asian conflict has snuffed out a clean cooking fuel in kitchens; facing a crisis, homes and eateries are looking at firewood and biomass to
Export shipment delays cloud payment flows for Indias cross-border fintechs
While the immediate impact of the West Asia conflict is being felt largely by goods exporters, with shipments of electronics, food products and o
Two weeks into war with Iran, Trump has been knocked back on his political heels
Iran has said it plans to keep up attacks on energy infrastructure and use its effective closure of the strait as leverage against the United Sta
Poll dates for Tamil Nadu, Kerala, West Bengal, Assam, Puducherry to be out this evening
Election Commission to hold press conference at 4 pm to announce schedule
How global reporting may pull crypto bets out of the grey zone
Through a series of legislative changes in 2025 and 2026, India has operationalized a reporting framework aligned with the OECDs Crypto-Asset Rep
Iranian drones reached their intended targets successfully in 21 out of 26 recorded instances, says report
US Air Force deploys B-52 as Operation Epic Fury continues
Specifically, military experts are assessing if the Octopus interceptor anti-drone system, produced in the UK to support Ukraine in countering Ru
Govt. strategies creating demand for IT products: Mitsumi Distribution
Company focuses on Tier 2, Tier 3 markets to harness untapped potential
Why climate-resilient farming must become a priority for marginal farmers
Partnerships and investments in marginal farming will be crucial in determining the sustainability of the future of Indian agriculture
Gold investment taxation explained: Jewellery, gold ETF vs sovereign gold bonds
The investments in gold products of this category are treated as capital asset under the income tax laws so any gains realised over its acquisiti
Scientific regenerative farming: Fuelling Indias move toward forestled, highwellbeing lifestyles
If scaled thoughtfully and supported by policy, this approach will help the nation reclaim ecological health
Bank holidays next week, March 16-22: Banks across India will be closed for five days in the upcoming week, as per RBI's holiday list. Full list
Indias gas crisis: How Iran war poses an outsized threatexplained in charts
India is highly dependent on gas imports, particularly from Qatar. The country is already facing a crisis from supply disruptions, and a prolonge
The Netherlands new tax experimentand why investors should worry
The Netherlands plans to tax unrealized investment gains from 2028. Indias experience with punitive wealth and income taxes in the 1970s shows wh
Advance tax deadline today news LIVE: Final instalment to be paid on 15 March check details
Advance Tax Deadline News Today LIVE: The due date for paying the fourth and final instalment for the financial year 202526 is on Sunday, 15 Marc
Iran warns UAE ports of attack as US-Israel war enters third week
While no direct strike followed the warning, debris from an intercepted Iranian drone sparked a fire at Fujairah port
Trump says several countries will send warships to keep Strait of Hormuz open
While he did not confirm which nations had agreed, Trump expressed hope that countries such as China, France, Japan, South Korea and Britain woul
Captive power generation rules amended
Verification of captive status will now be undertaken for the entire financial year to ensure clarity and uniformity in implementation
India bars PNG users from keeping or refilling LPG cylinders
Under the new rule, consumers who have PNG connections must surrender their domestic LPG cylinders and will be barred from getting new LPG connec
Star Health Insurance sees bigger role for AI in claim settlement, to invest more on tech
Barring complicated cases requiring human intervention, most of the claims can be solved through AI, he said, adding today 20% of our claims are
Iran threatens to target US company facilities in region if its energy sites are hit
Trinamool opposing SIR to protect vote bank of infiltrators, BJP to form govt in Bengal, says Modi
The Prime Minister slammed the Trinamool Congress government for its alleged corruption, money syndicates and years of misrule
India intensifies dialogue with Iran as tankers carrying LPG, LNG await passage via Hormuz
Two Indian-flagged LPG carriers, Shivalik and Nanda Devi, already crossed the SoH early Saturday and are scheduled for Mundra Port and Kandla Por
CA Nithin Kaushik warns that the obsession with looking rich and faking wealth is the fastest way to stay broke. Feels real financial independenc
PSU mutual funds defy market slump in 2026 with strong three- and five-year returns
Mutual Funds, which deploy money exclusively in shares of PSUs, are among the only three equity fund categories that have given positive returns
The minister told newspersons that since 2024 the ministry has been working on reimagining TIDCOs role in the Department of Industries
Gaurs Group pre-sales up 12% to 5,347 cr in Apr-Dec on strong housing demand
During the first three quarters of 2025-26 fiscal, Gaurs group sold about 5.92 million square feet of area across 2,578 units
PM Modi inaugurates APSEZs fully automated Haldia bulk terminal
With an annual capacity of 4 million metric tonnes, the terminal is Indias first fully automated dry bulk facility on the Hooghly river
IIT Madras hosts Delta Expo to showcase student innovations and startups
The expo, organised by the School of Innovation and Entrepreneurship, was inaugurated by Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar, with II
The Public Provident Fund is a low-risk savings scheme with a fixed interest rate of 7.1%, suitable for retirement planning and tax benefits. Her
Iran war leads to food inflation in the Gulf region on shortage, soaring freight charges
Prices of vegetables and fruits have doubled, while stocks of foodgrains, mainly rice, are thinning
Markets must function smoothly despite global volatility: SEBI chief
Pandey says the best strategy for retail investors during such a period of uncertainty is to remain patient
Two Indian vessels carrying LPG cross Strait of Hormuz safely: Shipping Min official
LPG carriers Shivalik and Nanda Devi are now headed to Mundra and Kandla ports in Gujarat, Rajesh Kumar Sinha, Special Secretary in Ministry of S
TIDCO to invest 25 crore each in Raptee Energy and AgniKul Cosmos
These investments mark the first deployments under the policy and signal the Government of Tamil Nadu's decision to directly support high-potenti
Centre revokes NSA detention of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk
In a statement, the Ministry of Home Affairs said the decision to revoke Wangchuks detention was taken after due consideration to create conditio
FPIs offload 39,451 crore in five sessions
Over the five trading sessions from March 9 to March 13, FPIs recorded a cumulative net outflow of 39,450.60 crore from Indian markets
Akasa Air implements fuel surcharge on flights amid US-Iran war
Akasa Air has announced a fuel surcharge of 199-1,300 on domestic and international flights starting March 15.
Demand for coal rises in Jaipur as small eateries cope with cylinder shortage
Coal traders said the demand has risen sharply over the last few days as restaurant owners struggle to procure commercial LPG cylinders
Adobe to pay $150M to settle 'unethical' subscription practices lawsuit
Adobe has agreed to pay a whopping $75 million to settle a US government lawsuit.
Foreign portfolio investors sales up to March 13 touches $5.9bn
Iran has allowed some Indian vessels to pass the Strait of Hormuz, envoy says
Fathali did not confirm the number of vessels that have been provided safe passage
War fears spark market panic, but correction may be opening buying opportunities: Sunny Agrawal
Sharp market selloff amid geopolitical tensions may offer selective long-term buying opportunities, says Sunny Agrawal. He highlights robust orde
US-Iran war wipes 34L crore off Indian markets
The ongoing conflict in West Asia has triggered a massive sell-off in Indian stock markets, wiping out an estimated 34 lakh crore of investor wea
PM unveils connectivity projects worth 18,680 crore in West Bengal
He laid the foundation stone for the 231 km-long four-lane Kharagpur-Moregram economic corridor, which will reduce the distance by around 120 km
France ready to facilitate ceasefire discussions between Israel and Lebanon, says Macron
He stated that Lebanese leadership is open to direct talks with Israel and urged Israel to seize this opportunity for ceasefire discussions, find
Nifty fell over 5% weekly amid Iran-Israel/US tensions, with Bank Nifty and Auto leading declines. Sudeep Shah highlights key support-resistance
TN govt announces 2 per unit power subsidy to eateries switching to induction stoves
Electricity consumption by hoteliers and restaurants has increased, with demand rising by about 50 MW above the average in the recent days
Roll out of Haryana model fertiliser sales in other States to take time, says government
Sale of subsidised fertilisers is presently carried out on a no-denial basis across the country, except Haryana, where it is linked to beneficiar
Akasa Air to levy fuel surcharge on flight tickets from March 15
Air India, Air India Express and IndiGo have started levying similar charges on domestic and international flight tickets
Indias growth outlook resilient despite global challenges, supported by favourable rates: HSBC
India's economy shows strong resilience against global headwinds. Favorable interest rates and liquidity conditions are set to boost growth. The
Why is gold prices falling despite US-Iran war tensions and oil above $100? Heres what experts say
US job openings rise to 7M, but hiring slows
The US labor market has witnessed a surge in job openings, with nearly seven million positions available in January.
After IndiGo and Air India, now Akasa Air to levy fuel surcharge - check details
Indian airlines are increasing ticket prices due to soaring aviation fuel costs, driven by Middle East geopolitical tensions. Akasa Air, followin
Gas shortage fears in Bengal lead to long queues outside distribution centres
Crowds were seen outside distribution centres since early morning at various places in Kolkata, South 24 Parganas and North 24 Parganas districts
Stay patient, volatility temporary, says Sebi Chairman as Iran-Israel war ruffles global markets
Sebi Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey reassured investors that market volatility, fueled by geopolitical tensions like the Iran-Israel/US conflict, is
Volatility likely to persist in Indian equities, large caps preferred over mid, small caps: SBI
The report noted that the recent geopolitical developments have added an additional layer of risk to the overall macro environment, particularly
Surviving loan by loan: Pakistans wallet could take another hit from soaring oil prices
Pakistan grapples with an escalating economic crisis as Middle East conflict disrupts vital oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz. Soaring f
BSE, NSE conducted mock trading session today: What's the reason?
The Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) conducted a mock trading session today across equity, commodity, and c
JSW wants to acquire a stake in Vodafone Idea
Vodafone Idea (Vi) is in talks with a number of investors, including Singapore's ST Telemedia and India's JSW Group, for a possible equity partne
2 LPG ships sail through Hormuz on the way to India
The tankers Shivalik and Nanda Devi were chartered by state-run Indian Oil Corp. and should arrive in India next week; the vessels are owned by
Vedanta has raised 2,575cr via bond sale
Vedanta Limited has raised 2,575 crore through a three-year bond sale. The bonds were sold at a coupon rate of around 8.95%.
Why US is releasing 86M barrels from emergency oil reserve
The Donald Trump administration has initiated a major drawdown of the US emergency oil reserve, seeking to exchange 86 million barrels of crude o
Straitup chokehold of Hormuz: How Iran turned Middle East war into a global oil supply shock
Iran has strategically prepared to leverage the Strait of Hormuz, employing asymmetric warfare with drones and missiles to disrupt global oil flo
Maithan Alloys acquires 12.98 lakh equity shares in Bank of India
This acquisition is as part of the companys investment in the public sector bank is with view to reap the long-term/short-term investment benefit
Who is Devendra Chaplot? Indian AI expert joining Musks xAI
Devendra Singh Chaplot, an Indian AI researcher and robotics expert, has announced his decision to join Elon Musk's xAI and SpaceX.
How SEBIs life cycle funds could simplify your retirement planning
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) recently launched a new category of mutual funds called Life Cycle Funds.
Sadanand Date takes charge as Sebi executive director
Sadanand Date, a 2007-batch IPS officer, has taken charge as Executive Director at Sebi, heading the investigations department. Previously, Date
Bitcoin nears zone where past bear markets have bottomed out
Bitcoins steep decline since October may be nearing its final phase, according to Blockforce Capitals Brett Munster, who tracks key on-chain indi
North Korea fires about 10 missiles towards sea in show of force, Seoul says
South Koreas Joint Chiefs say the military has stepped up surveillance and is maintaining readiness against possible additional launches while cl
Rising concerns over Indias LPG supply: Causes, constraints & market implications
Rising geopolitical tensions in West Asia and disruptions near the Strait of Hormuz are raising concerns over Indias LPG supply. With tanker move
Rupee likely to remain volatile through March amid geopolitical tensions: Union Bank report
The report noted that the Indian Rupee (INR) recently touched a historic low of 92.48 per dollar on March 13, reflecting the impact of both globa
India has clarified key aspects of the Press Note 3 framework governing investments from land-bordering countries, introducing a 10% beneficial o
Bitcoin hovers near $71,000 as crypto investors track macro and liquidity signals
Bitcoin hovered near $71,000 on Saturday as investors tracked macroeconomic cues and liquidity signals ahead of the upcoming US Federal Reserve p
What is DME? Scientists look to scale up output to offset LPG supply blow
India is exploring increased production of dimethyl ether (DME) as an alternative to LPG amid global oil market disruptions. A government researc
As crude oil surges past $100 amid the ongoing Middle East conflict, brokerage Systematix Institutional Equities recommends buying stocks like Re
Systematic investing merges human judgment with machine intelligence for a disciplined, scalable approach. India's evolving capital markets, mark
Global sugar prices fall amid surplus supply from Brazil: ICRA
The report noted that international sugar prices in SY2026 have remained lower than the current cost of sugar production and prevailing domestic
BSE, NSE organise mock trading session today: Check timing, purpose, other details
BSE and National Stock Exchange of India are conducting a mock trading session on Saturday across equity, commodity and currency derivatives segm
Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) sold Indian equities worth Rs 52,704 crore in the first half of March, with the biggest single-day outflow of
After 18 years, VelacherySt Thomas Mount link completes Chennais 23-km MRTS corridor
The extended corridor is expected to benefit commuters from densely populated neighbourhoods such as Nanganallur, Puzhuthivakkam and Adambakkam,
Emergency alert: Japan activates crisis team as North Korea launches suspected ballistic missile
Japan's public broadcaster NHK reported on Saturday that this latest weapons test by North Korea has further heightened security anxieties in the
