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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
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
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
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
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.
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.
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
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
Assertive boardroom voices: Why independent directors matter
IDs must be assertive and express their views or dissents through formal channel
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
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
Market downturns, often feared, present prime opportunities for seasoned investors. Instead of panic, focus on buying quality companies at discou
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
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
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
Global steel production goes south by 2.2% in Feb 2026
Chinese output declined 3.6% but Indias increased 7.7%
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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.
The Harley-Davidson Breakout is as American as motorcycles get. Excessive, bold, shiny and quite loud, too!
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
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
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
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
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 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
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.
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
Shipments of processed food to the Gulf regions up 18% in 2024-25, says the minister
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
India's financial sector is changing fast. KV Kamath, a key figure, states disruption is happening now. Old banks and companies are falling behin
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
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
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.
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
Rupee declines 0.9% to close at new low of 94.81 against dollar
Donald Trump complained bitterly about NATO countries not stepping up to help the U.S. and Israel in the Iran war
Japan commits 16,420 crore ODA loan to India for metro, healthcare, agriculture projects
Projects to be implemented in Punjab, Karnataka and Maharashtra
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.
The government has imposed export duties on diesel and turbine fuel to boost domestic availability and energy security, estimating Rs 1,500 crore
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
Trumps Iran war pushes India to rekindle old friendship with Russia
LNG deal talks resume despite Western sanctions risks
S Jaishankar meets Ukraine's FM in France, discusses West Asia
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
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
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
'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.
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
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
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
Goldman Sachs downgrades Indian equities to 'market weight' amid elevated energy prices
Brokerage also cuts its earnings growth expectations
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
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
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.
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
Reliance Industries shares fell, wiping out more than 82,000 crore in market value after the government reinstated windfall taxes on diesel and A
