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Rupee slumps to record low past 94 per dollar, set for worst fiscal in more than a decade

The Centre has slashed excise duties on petrol and diesel to protect consumers and rein in a potential spike in inflation, and imposed windfall t

The Hindu 27 Mar 2026 6:45 pm

Morbi ceramic units plan price hike post shutdown as month-long Iran conflict & gas shortages bite

Ceramic manufacturers grapple with constrained fuel supply and rising input uncertainties

The Hindu Businessline 27 Mar 2026 6:44 pm

US-Israel-Iran war saps Indias economic stability

War does not resolve an issue. It leaves behind a tale of untold miseries across nations, as the celebrated Urdu poet Sahir Ludhianvi asserted ov

The Siasat Daily 27 Mar 2026 6:44 pm

Unemployment rate falls to 3.1% in 2025; labour participation and wages improve: PLFS

India's unemployment rate dropped to 3.1% in 2025. This positive trend shows progress in job creation across various sectors and for both men and

The Economic Times 27 Mar 2026 6:43 pm

Jewar airport opens: Distance, access and why it matters

The Economic Times 27 Mar 2026 6:42 pm

Delhi HC refuses to direct Dr Reddys to junk Olymviq stock

The single-judge bench orally observed that destroying already manufactured stock of a diabetes drug would not be in the patients interest.

Livemint 27 Mar 2026 6:40 pm

SoftBank secures $40B bridge loan to back OpenAI investment

SoftBank Group has announced a $40 billion bridge loan to boost its investment in ChatGPT-maker OpenAI and for general corporate purposes.

NewsBytes 27 Mar 2026 6:17 pm

Powerica IPO Day 3: Issue sees 1.45x subscription on final day; GMP and key details inside

Powericas IPO closed with 1.45x subscription on Day 3, driven mainly by strong QIB demand at 4.5x, while retail interest stayed weak. The grey ma

The Economic Times 27 Mar 2026 6:16 pm

India's forex reserves drop $11.41 billion to $698.346 billion: RBI data

The kitty had expanded to an all-time high of $728.494 billion during the week ended February 27 this year, before the onset of the West Asia con

The Hindu Businessline 27 Mar 2026 6:09 pm

Assertive boardroom voices: Why independent directors matter

IDs must be assertive and express their views or dissents through formal channel

The Hindu Businessline 27 Mar 2026 6:06 pm

India 10-year yield logs biggest weekly surge since RBI's surprise hike in May 2022

10-year yield surges 20 basis points on fiscal concerns after fuel excise duty cut amid West Asia oil war

The Hindu Businessline 27 Mar 2026 6:03 pm

Nifty plunges 487 points, posts fifth straight weekly fall as war fears grip markets

The BSE Sensex fell 1,690.23 points (2.25%) to close at 73,583.22, and the NSE Nifty 50 dropped 486.85 points (2.09%) to end at 22,819.60

The Hindu Businessline 27 Mar 2026 6:02 pm

Quote of the day by Warren Buffett: A market downturn doesnt bother us. It is an opportunity to increase our ownership of great companies with great management at good prices.

Market downturns, often feared, present prime opportunities for seasoned investors. Instead of panic, focus on buying quality companies at discou

The Economic Times 27 Mar 2026 5:59 pm

Develop indigenous Web browser, grab cash prizes

The government has announced a pool of 3.4 crore in prizes for developers who create an indigenous browser which trusts the Controller of Certify

The Hindu 27 Mar 2026 5:48 pm

Gainers & Losers: RIL, HDFC Bank and HEG among 6 top movers on Friday. Heres why

RIL, HDFC Bank, PSU banks, airlines, HEG and ACME Solar were among Fridays biggest market movers as crude spikes and geopolitical tensions fueled

The Economic Times 27 Mar 2026 5:44 pm

Indias forex kitty drops by $11.41 billion to $698.346 billion

India's foreign exchange reserves saw a significant drop of over USD 11 billion. This decline occurred in the week ending March 20. The main reas

The Economic Times 27 Mar 2026 5:29 pm

Global steel production goes south by 2.2% in Feb 2026

Chinese output declined 3.6% but Indias increased 7.7%

The Hindu Businessline 27 Mar 2026 5:29 pm

UK joins global push to rein in children's screen use with national guidance

Britains recent guidance on tablets, TVs, laptops, and smartphones represents the governments strongest intervention on early-years digital habit

The Hindu Businessline 27 Mar 2026 5:27 pm

Microsoft set for worst quarter since 2008 as AI takes two bites

Microsoft Corp. is at the intersection of two troubling trends roiling the technology sector, which has the stock on track for its worst quarterl

The Economic Times 27 Mar 2026 5:25 pm

Stock markets dive over 2% amid geopolitical uncertainties, rising crude prices

Crude oil prices staying above the $100 per barrel mark, the rupee's free fall and unabated foreign fund outflows also added to the gloom

The Hindu 27 Mar 2026 5:25 pm

India faces mounting pressure on investment pact at WTO as Trkiye withdraws objection

New Delhi is likely the sole major holdout against the China-backed plurilateral deal, citing grave risks to the WTOs consensus-based architectur

The Hindu Businessline 27 Mar 2026 5:23 pm

Oil up nearly 3% but set for first weekly decline since start of Iran war

Oil prices rose on Friday but were set for their first weekly decline since February 9 as U.S. President Donald Trump extended a pause in attacks

The Economic Times 27 Mar 2026 5:18 pm

ChatGPT ad pilot tops $100M annualized revenue

OpenAI's ChatGPT ad pilot in the US has crossed the $100 million annualized revenue mark in just six weeks since its launch.

NewsBytes 27 Mar 2026 5:16 pm

Government to review windfall tax on diesel and ATF every fortnight: CBIC chief

Excise duty on petrol and diesel cut by 10 per litre to shield consumers amid West Asia oil crisis

The Hindu Businessline 27 Mar 2026 5:15 pm

China launches two probes into US trade practices

Earlier this month, the US launched two trade investigations into excess industrial capacity in 16 trading partners, including China, and into fo

The Hindu Businessline 27 Mar 2026 5:07 pm

India and Russia in talks to resume LNG sales amid West Asia crisis

In January, New Delhi made what many saw as a quiet but significant diplomatic concession, sharply cutting purchases of Russian crude oil as part

The Siasat Daily 27 Mar 2026 5:07 pm

India's unemployment rate dips from 7% to 6.5% in 2025

India's unemployment rate has improved, falling to 6.5% in 2025 from 7% a year earlier.

NewsBytes 27 Mar 2026 5:06 pm

Show and Tell

The Harley-Davidson Breakout is as American as motorcycles get. Excessive, bold, shiny and quite loud, too!

The Hindu Businessline 27 Mar 2026 5:05 pm

Gold rises on dip-buying but heads for fourth weekly loss

Gold gains as West Asia conflict stokes inflation concerns, lifts dollar and boosts expectations for higher interest rates

The Hindu Businessline 27 Mar 2026 5:05 pm

War of words between Congress, CPI (M) in Kerala

AICC General Secretary KC Venugopal alleged that the Kerala CM was wary of the growing influence of Rahul Gandhi in the State and was avoiding cr

The Hindu Businessline 27 Mar 2026 5:01 pm

APSEZ operationalises Indias first Port of Refuge at Dighi and Gopalpur

APSEZ, which handles nearly 27 per cent of Indias port cargo volumes, will designate two locations as PoR Dighi Port on the west coast and Gopal

The Hindu Businessline 27 Mar 2026 5:00 pm

Fuel tax cut explained: Who benefits and what it means for you

New Delhi: Amid rising crude prices and mounting pressure on oil retailers, the Centres Rs 10 per litre excise duty cut on petrol and diesel sign

The Siasat Daily 27 Mar 2026 4:59 pm

Paint stocks are about to get interesting; Nomura on what investors need to know

India's paint sector faces significant cost shocks from crude-driven inflation, prompting price hikes. Despite a short-term margin hit, structura

The Economic Times 27 Mar 2026 4:59 pm

Government to review windfall tax imposed on export of diesel and ATF on fortnightly basis: CBIC chief

The government has imposed an export duty of 21.5 per litre on diesel and 29.5 per litre on ATF to discourage exports and improve domestic supply

The Hindu 27 Mar 2026 4:56 pm

OnePlus India pivots to online-first strategy following CEO's exit

OnePlus India has announced a major shift in its business strategy, moving toward a direct-to-consumer (D2C) online-first model.

NewsBytes 27 Mar 2026 4:49 pm

Tata Motors PV, IDBI Bank among 8 stocks that hit 52-week lows; slip up to 45% in a month

On Friday, the benchmark Sensex dropped 1,690 points to close at 73,583. During this steep fall, nine stocks from the BSE 200 index touched their

The Economic Times 27 Mar 2026 4:49 pm

As West Asia makes up 1/5th of Indias agricultural exports, govt monitoring closely, says Jitin Prasada

Shipments of processed food to the Gulf regions up 18% in 2024-25, says the minister

The Hindu Businessline 27 Mar 2026 4:46 pm

India jobless rate dalls to 6.5% in 2025, shows gradual labour market improvement

India's joblessness eased in 2025, with the unemployment rate dropping to 6.5 percent. Educated individuals and urban women saw improved employme

The Economic Times 27 Mar 2026 4:41 pm

Airtel flags AGR dues, seeks Vodafone Idea-like relief

Bharti Airtel has sought relief from its adjusted gross revenue (AGR) dues, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) confirmed in a recent parl

NewsBytes 27 Mar 2026 4:41 pm

AIADMK announces second list of party candidates for TN Assembly polls

With this, the party has announced 150 out of the 169 seats that it is set to contest in the upcoming polls

The Hindu Businessline 27 Mar 2026 4:37 pm

Stock Market Holiday 2026: NSE, BSE to remain shut on these 2 days next week! Check full calendar

Indian stock markets, including NSE and BSE, will observe closures on March 31 for Mahavir Jayanti and April 3 for Good Friday. The year 2026 has

The Economic Times 27 Mar 2026 4:36 pm

Bombay HC refuses CBI probe into Reliance gas diversion case

The Bombay High Court has dismissed a petition seeking a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe against Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) and it

NewsBytes 27 Mar 2026 4:36 pm

Oil slips on Iran talks, but prices remain elevated

Crude oil prices on track for weekly decline after Trump extends pause in attack on Irans energy plants for 10 days

The Hindu Businessline 27 Mar 2026 4:34 pm

Excise Duty Cut on Petrol and Diesel: Will Fuel Prices Reduce?

The government has also proposed an incentive that has gotten both the consumers and industry observers talking, in that it has decided to reduce

MapsofIndia.com 27 Mar 2026 4:32 pm

Sai Parenterals IPO fully subscribed on last day, QIBs, NIIs drive demand

The company plans to utilise the net proceeds from the fresh issue primarily to fund its expansion plans

The Hindu Businessline 27 Mar 2026 4:27 pm

How becoming a loan guarantor can hurt your retirement income and credit score

Pensioners should be mindful when considering becoming a loan guarantor, as a borrowers default could impact their retirement savings, credit sco

Livemint 27 Mar 2026 4:23 pm

Indian financial sector is about to be disrupted and legacy players are running out of time: KV Kamath

India's financial sector is changing fast. KV Kamath, a key figure, states disruption is happening now. Old banks and companies are falling behin

The Economic Times 27 Mar 2026 4:22 pm

Foreign investors pull out record 1.12 trillion from Indian stocks

Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) have sold a record 1.12 lakh crore worth of Indian equities in March, according to data from the National Secu

NewsBytes 27 Mar 2026 4:18 pm

Is India really one of the cheapest places to retire? 1 cr, 2 cr or 10 cr - How much is enough?

Most global retirement models assume that individuals retire around the age of 60 and need to fund 2025 years of expenses. That assumption is qui

Livemint 27 Mar 2026 4:15 pm

Hetero launches generic semaglutide portfolio in overseas markets

Hetero launches its generic semaglutide portfolio in international markets, enhancing access to advanced diabetes and obesity therapies.

The Hindu Businessline 27 Mar 2026 4:13 pm

Rupee slumps to record low past 94/USD, set for worst fiscal in more than a decade

The Indian rupee plunged to a record low on Friday, sliding past the 94-per-dollar mark, with mounting worries over the energy crisis sparked by

The Economic Times 27 Mar 2026 4:11 pm

Rupee declines 0.9% to close at new low of 94.81 against dollar

The Hindu Businessline 27 Mar 2026 4:07 pm

U.S. Secretary of State Rubio tries to sell Iran war to sceptical G7 partners after Trump insults allies

Donald Trump complained bitterly about NATO countries not stepping up to help the U.S. and Israel in the Iran war

The Hindu 27 Mar 2026 3:58 pm

Japan commits 16,420 crore ODA loan to India for metro, healthcare, agriculture projects

Projects to be implemented in Punjab, Karnataka and Maharashtra

The Hindu Businessline 27 Mar 2026 3:40 pm

Goldman Sachs downgrades Indian equities, slashes Nifty target by 14%

Goldman Sachs has downgraded its rating on Indian equities from 'overweight' to 'marketweight,' and slashed its Nifty 50 target.

NewsBytes 27 Mar 2026 3:35 pm

Middle East crisis: Govt levies export duties on diesel, turbine oil; eyes over Rs 1,500 crore collection in fortnight

The government has imposed export duties on diesel and turbine fuel to boost domestic availability and energy security, estimating Rs 1,500 crore

The Times of India 27 Mar 2026 3:31 pm

Petrol, diesel price build-up: How much tax do you pay on one litre of petrol and diesel? Here's a breakdown

In its notification on Thursday, the government said it was slashing the special additional excise duty on petrol from 13 per litre, to 3 per lit

Livemint 27 Mar 2026 3:29 pm

Tata Motors plunges to 52-week low as JLRs Solihull plant halt sparks concern

The plant, which manufactures high-margin models such as the Range Rover and Range Rover Sport, has suspended output due to a supplier-related pa

The Hindu Businessline 27 Mar 2026 3:26 pm

Centre faces 1 trillion revenue hit after fuel tax cuts

The Indian government is likely to lose over 1 lakh crore in tax revenue in FY27, owing to the recent excise duty cuts on petrol and diesel.

NewsBytes 27 Mar 2026 3:26 pm

How recent Foreign Tax Credit changes impact salaried taxpayers earning from abroad

FTC allows individual taxpayers to claim a credit in India for taxes paid in a foreign jurisdiction on the same income, thereby reducing the tax

The Times of India 27 Mar 2026 3:25 pm

Oil could hit $200 if US-Iran war continues till June

Macquarie Group has warned that if the ongoing conflict between the US-Israel and Iran continues until June, oil prices could hit a record high o

NewsBytes 27 Mar 2026 3:13 pm

Walmart, Coca-Cola CEOs cite AI shift behind exit decisions

The growing influence of artificial intelligence (AI) is not just reshaping jobs globally, but also affecting the top leadership at some of the w

NewsBytes 27 Mar 2026 3:12 pm

Aditya Birla Real Estate expects 1,700 cr revenue from 1st housing redevelopment project

Birla Estates to redevelop Anmol Co-operative Housing Society and Bhartiya Bhavan Co-operative Housing Society in Khar West, Mumbais Western Subu

The Hindu Businessline 27 Mar 2026 3:11 pm

PSU banks slide up to 5% amid war-led selloff; UCO, BoB, punished most

PSU bank stocks slumped sharply, with the index falling 16% over a month and individual stocks plunging up to 20% amid geopolitical tensions and

The Economic Times 27 Mar 2026 3:11 pm

Rubio tries to sell Iran war to sceptical G7 partners after Trump insults allies

Trump's vitriolic comments about NATO during a cabinet meeting Thursday will likely make it an even tougher task

The Hindu Businessline 27 Mar 2026 3:09 pm

Allocation for commercial LPG increased to 70% of pre-conflict levels

It was reported earlier that the Union Steel Ministry had sought the Petroleum Ministrys intervention to ensure that plants do not run out of LPG

The Hindu 27 Mar 2026 3:07 pm

Aditya Birla Real Estate aims Rs 1,700 cr revenue from 1st housing redevelopment project

Aditya Birla Real Estate Ltd (ABREL) will redevelop a housing society in Mumbai and expects a revenue of Rs 1,700 crore from free-saleable area

The Economic Times 27 Mar 2026 3:00 pm

Japanese bond yields surge on inflation concerns, BOJ signals

Japanese government bond yields rose across the curve on Friday, as recent hawkish central bank signals and the Middle East war heightened inflat

The Economic Times 27 Mar 2026 2:57 pm

Bitcoin slips nearly 3% to $68K as Iran rejects US proposal, adding fresh uncertainty to markets

Bitcoin and Ethereum saw a dip of nearly 3% in the last 24 hours. Major altcoins also experienced declines. Geopolitical tensions and inflation c

The Economic Times 27 Mar 2026 2:54 pm

Anthropic eyes IPO as early as October, could raise $60B

Anthropic, the company behind the popular AI chatbot Claude, is considering an initial public offering (IPO) as early as October. The move comes

NewsBytes 27 Mar 2026 2:52 pm

Future corporate leaders key to Kotak banks wholesale strategy: Jay Kotak

Jay Kotak, the co-head at Kotak 811, is spending time with the banks wholesale division, responsible for large corporate loans and financial serv

Livemint 27 Mar 2026 2:47 pm

Silver prices jump nearly 7,000 as US-Iran tensions ease

Silver prices witnessed a massive surge on Friday, rising by 6,911 to 2.26 lakh per kilogram in futures trade.

NewsBytes 27 Mar 2026 2:46 pm

Trumps Iran war pushes India to rekindle old friendship with Russia

LNG deal talks resume despite Western sanctions risks

The Hindu Businessline 27 Mar 2026 2:46 pm

S Jaishankar meets Ukraine's FM in France, discusses West Asia

The Hindu Businessline 27 Mar 2026 2:39 pm

Key financial changes coming into effect on April 1

As we gear up for the new financial year starting April 1, 2026, a host of important changes are set to take effect. These changes will affect ba

NewsBytes 27 Mar 2026 2:33 pm

GLP-1 impact: Jefferies sees these 3 stocks as winners in the race for Ozempic, Wegovy generics

Indian drug makers are launching affordable generic Semaglutide, the active ingredient in popular weight-loss drugs. Sun Pharma, Lupin, and Torre

The Economic Times 27 Mar 2026 2:22 pm

Foreign investors flee Indian assets at record pace on oil shock, pummel rupee

Foreign investors are pulling out of Indian bonds and equities at a record pace, as the Iran war-driven surge in oil prices fanned worries over a

The Economic Times 27 Mar 2026 2:21 pm

'Rich Dad Poor Dad' author warns of 2026 financial crash

Robert Kiyosaki, the author of Rich Dad Poor Dad, has once again warned of a potential financial crash in 2026.

NewsBytes 27 Mar 2026 2:20 pm

Global Market Update | European shares fell amid uncertainty over Mideast war

European shares fell on Friday as investors remained wary about the outlook of the Middle East war that has stoked inflation risks and clouded gl

The Economic Times 27 Mar 2026 2:19 pm

Russia sells gold bars for first time in 25 years to fund budget deficit amid high military spending: Report

Russia has sold physical gold from its central bank reserves for the first time in 25 years to address a widening budget deficit fueled by sustai

The Economic Times 27 Mar 2026 2:18 pm

Valuations now attractive, says Sahil Kapoor; sees opportunity in banks and IT

Indian stocks are presenting new opportunities as valuations have corrected significantly. Sahil Kapoor of DSP Mutual Fund highlights that while

The Economic Times 27 Mar 2026 2:15 pm

Goldman Sachs downgrades Indian equities to 'market weight' amid elevated energy prices

Brokerage also cuts its earnings growth expectations

The Hindu Businessline 27 Mar 2026 2:09 pm

From chapatis to cold coffee, protein is showing up everywhere

While whey and fortified packaged foods led the early growth of the protein-focused foods market, large food & beverage, and FMCG companies are n

Livemint 27 Mar 2026 2:09 pm

Balendra Shah sworn-in as Nepal's 47th Prime Minister

As the 47th Prime Minister of Nepal, Balen is one of the youngest persons to be at the helm of the Himalayan nation

The Hindu Businessline 27 Mar 2026 2:07 pm

Nokia India plans to layoff 20% workforce as restructuring deepens

Nokia is gearing up for another round of layoffs in its Indian operations as part of a global restructuring plan.

NewsBytes 27 Mar 2026 2:07 pm

HC junks plea seeking CBI probe against Mukesh Ambani, RIL over illegal gas extraction

RIL allegedly engaged in a massive organized fraud from 2004 to 2013 by drilling sideways from its contracted deep-sea wells into the adjacent Oi

The Hindu Businessline 27 Mar 2026 2:06 pm

Reliance Industries shares drop 5%, wipe off Rs 88,000 cr from market value as govt reimposes windfall tax on fuel exports

Reliance Industries shares fell, wiping out more than 82,000 crore in market value after the government reinstated windfall taxes on diesel and A

The Economic Times 27 Mar 2026 2:01 pm