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Delhi min temp dips to 13Celsius; fog returns

On Saturday, the air quality index (AQI) stood at 94 (satisfactory) at 8 am

The Hindu Businessline 21 Mar 2026 10:48 am

ETMarkets Smart Talk | Balance portfolios, avoid midcap froth: Mirae Asset ShareKhans Somil Mehta

Mirae Asset ShareKhans Somil Mehta advises investors to stay disciplined amid rising volatility driven by global tensions and crude oil prices. H

The Economic Times 21 Mar 2026 10:43 am

Dont panic on geopolitics; use bonds as dry powder to buy equities on dips: Jiraafs Saurav Ghosh

Saurav Ghosh of Jiraaf advises investors to stay calm amid geopolitical volatility and use bonds as a strategic buffer. He highlights short-durat

The Economic Times 21 Mar 2026 10:38 am

FPIs pull out 35,475 cr this week from Indian markets, March outflows hit 88,180 cr

The data showed that the highest selling during the week was recorded on Monday, with net outflows of 10,827 crore

The Hindu Businessline 21 Mar 2026 10:38 am

SoftBank plans massive gas-powered AI data center in Ohio

Japan's SoftBank Group and electric utility AEP will build a massive gas-fired power plant and data center in Ohio.

NewsBytes 21 Mar 2026 10:29 am

Trump says US considers winding down Iran military effort

US getting close to meeting objectives in Iran war, says President Donald Trump

The Hindu Businessline 21 Mar 2026 10:27 am

Why Middle East gas field attacks could send energy prices soaring

The Hindu Businessline 21 Mar 2026 10:21 am

Concurrent losers: 14 smallcap stocks decline for 5 consecutive sessions

Fourteen stocks from the BSE SmallCap index declined continuously over five trading sessions ending March 20, with losses of up to 23%. Despite t

The Economic Times 21 Mar 2026 10:17 am

US allows 30-day sale of Iran oil as prices cross $110 again. Will crude oil fall on Monday?

The US has allowed a temporary waiver on Iranian oil sales to ease surging crude prices amid escalating geopolitical tensions. However, analysts

The Economic Times 21 Mar 2026 10:00 am

Oil shocks, war jitters, market volatility: Why Guy Spiers investing tips matter today

Amid rising geopolitical tensions, oil price volatility and uncertain interest rate outlook, Guy Spiers value investing principles offer timely g

The Economic Times 21 Mar 2026 9:57 am

How FDI can transform Indias gold and jewellery export ecosystem

To truly globalise, the sector must bridge the gap between traditional artistry and industrial scale

The Hindu Businessline 21 Mar 2026 9:55 am

US taps emergency oil reserve, releases 45 million barrels to tame war-driven price hike

Amidst the ongoing war with Iran, the Trump administration is releasing 45.2 million barrels from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve to curb soaring

The Times of India 21 Mar 2026 9:54 am

JPMorgan settles Sebi case, pays Rs 34 lakh

JP Morgan Chase Bank has agreed to pay 34 lakh rupees to Sebi following violations related to foreign portfolio investor laws. Their missteps inc

The Economic Times 21 Mar 2026 9:48 am

Euro FX settlement in works at GIFT City

India's financial hub is looking to introduce real-time euro foreign-exchange settlements. This move aims to boost financial ties with the Europe

The Economic Times 21 Mar 2026 9:46 am

FPIs still in exit mode, dump record chunk of financial services

In a striking turn of events, early March witnessed foreign investors withdrawing an unprecedented sum from India's financial landscape. This wav

The Economic Times 21 Mar 2026 9:36 am

D-St breathes easy for a day as crude bucks rising trend

The Indian stock markets experienced a positive turn on Friday, bouncing back from a sharp drop earlier in the week, buoyed by decreasing oil pri

The Economic Times 21 Mar 2026 9:33 am

xAI sends engineers to lure corporate clients from rivals

Elon Musk's artificial intelligence (AI) company, xAI, is adopting a new strategy to win over corporate clients.

NewsBytes 21 Mar 2026 9:31 am

Exploring oil palms untapped carbon sequestration potential

The future lies not in choosing between agriculture and forests, but in designing systems where both can thrive together

The Hindu Businessline 21 Mar 2026 9:27 am

Rupee on shaky ground touches fresh low of 93.73

In a dramatic turn of events, the Indian Rupee plunged sharply in a single trading session, marking its most significant drop since late 2022. Th

The Economic Times 21 Mar 2026 9:27 am

Beyond imports and subsidies: Reckoning with fertilisers, driven by domestic innovation

It is an opportunity for the emergence of India as the world leader in sustainable, biologically intelligent agriculture

The Hindu Businessline 21 Mar 2026 9:22 am

CBS News to cut 6% of workforce in restructuring push

CBS News, the American media giant, has announced plans to lay off about 6% of its workforce.

NewsBytes 21 Mar 2026 9:06 am

US lifts sanctions on Iranian oil at sea for one month

The temporary measure will make available 140 million barrels of Iranian oil to global markets, says US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent

The Hindu Businessline 21 Mar 2026 8:48 am

Bank holiday today: Are banks open or closed on 21 March for Eid? All you need to know

Banks across several Indian cities will observe a holiday on March 21, 2026, for Eid-al-Fitr. The RBI calendar indicates 18 holidays in March, wi

Livemint 21 Mar 2026 8:15 am

Flipkart group CFO to leave co amid IPO plans

The Times of India 21 Mar 2026 8:15 am

Weight-loss therapy costs set to be lower by up to 90%

The Times of India 21 Mar 2026 8:09 am

HDFC sacks employees for AT1 bond mis-selling

The Times of India 21 Mar 2026 8:05 am

Middle-East crisis: Why G-Secs and AAA bonds may shield your portfolio in uncertain times

In uncertain environments, investors tend to move up the credit curve rather than down it. This means preference shifts towards issuers such as p

Livemint 21 Mar 2026 8:01 am

FPI outflow nears record at '93.7k cr

The Times of India 21 Mar 2026 8:00 am

Travel to laundry: Companiess pass on price hikes, budgets to get hit

Price Of War: Job-Loss Fears Grow In Labour-Intensive Sectors

The Times of India 21 Mar 2026 7:55 am

'Bring almost 140 mn barrels to global markets': After Russian, US waives sanctions on Iranian oil

The US has granted a 30-day waiver on Iranian oil shipments currently at sea, aiming to stabilize global energy supplies amid escalating Middle E

The Times of India 21 Mar 2026 7:44 am

Kashmirs dry winter hits apple trade at the roots

Warm, rain-starved months delay planting across the Valley, leaving nurseries with unsold saplings and raising risks for future harvests.

Livemint 21 Mar 2026 7:01 am

Jewellery retailers expand into mens, kids categories to unlock new demand

India's organized jewellery giants are expanding into the underserved men's and kids segments to drive growth. While these categories currently r

Livemint 21 Mar 2026 6:00 am

India diversifies LPG supplies, imports 176k tonnes from US

The Times of India 21 Mar 2026 5:42 am

How Trump's stated reasons, goals and timeline for Iran war have shifted

Stated objectives and expected timeline have varied, including toppling Irans government, weakening Irans military, security and nuclear capabili

The Hindu 21 Mar 2026 5:06 am

Premium petrol up Rs 2 per litre amid global oil spike

The Times of India 21 Mar 2026 5:02 am

$44 billion acquisition: Elon Musk 'misled' Twitter shareholders in 2022, says US jury

A federal jury found Elon Musk liable for defrauding Twitter investors in 2022 by disparaging the company to secure a lower purchase price. Juror

The Times of India 21 Mar 2026 4:01 am

UK allows US to use bases for strikes on Iranian missile sites

The move follows rising tensions, with Iran warning of retaliation and Britain urging de-escalation.

The Hindu Businessline 21 Mar 2026 3:52 am

JP Morgan Chase settles SEBI case over FPI rule violations

The case relates to improper classification, licensing lapses, and delays in acting on material changes

The Hindu Businessline 21 Mar 2026 3:46 am

US imposes sanctions on Hezbollah-linked global financial network

The action aims to disrupt the groups financing channels, block assets, and restrict transactions tied to its operations.

The Hindu Businessline 21 Mar 2026 3:38 am

Iran war impact: Pesticide industry warns of price rise, spread of fake materials

The kharif season begins by the end of this month in most parts of the country

The Hindu 21 Mar 2026 2:44 am

Oil jumps to highest settlement since July 2022 as more Mideast supply disrupted

Oil prices have surged to their highest in nearly four years. Iraq declared force majeure on oilfields. The U.S. is deploying more troops to the

The Economic Times 21 Mar 2026 1:27 am

Spice exporters brace for tough times as US buyers stay away

American buyers have stopped contacting Indian spice exporters. This is due to the Iran war. This trade disruption affects India's valuable farm

The Economic Times 21 Mar 2026 12:58 am

New I-T Act framework notified; taxpayer relief with stricter compliance from April 1

New Income Tax Act rules are now in effect from April 1. These rules offer relief to taxpayers with increased house rent allowance limits in majo

The Economic Times 21 Mar 2026 12:36 am

India's core growth eases to 2.3% in February on poor energy show

India's core sector growth decelerated to a three-month low of 2.3% in February, impacted by subdued electricity generation and declining energy

The Economic Times 21 Mar 2026 12:33 am

My AI Agent Cofounder Conquered LinkedIn. Then It Got Banned

When social media is constantly pushing people to use AI, why not let AI agents participate? My AI Agent Cofounder Conquered LinkedIn. Then It Go

India Vision 20 Mar 2026 11:35 pm

At Palantirs Developer Conference, AI Is Built to Win Wars

As business soars, Palantir is doubling down on a vision of AI built for battlefield advantageand attracting customers who agree. At Palantirs De

India Vision 20 Mar 2026 11:34 pm

Kalshi Has Been Temporarily Banned in Nevada

A judge ordered Kalshi to immediately halt sports and election contracts in the state, intensifying a growing regulatory battle over prediction m

India Vision 20 Mar 2026 11:32 pm

India's forex reserves drop $7 bn to $709.76 bn

In the previous reporting week, the overall reserves had dropped $11.683 billion to $716.81 billion. The kitty had expanded to an all-time high o

The Hindu 20 Mar 2026 11:24 pm

ICARIVRI achieves breakthrough in Sahiwal breeding using advanced reproductive technologies

The technology involves ovum pick-up, in vitro fertilization, and embryo transfer. This opens new avenues for rapid genetic improvement of India'

The Economic Times 20 Mar 2026 10:59 pm

Govt. launches 20,000 crore credit guarantee scheme to boost microfinance lending amid liquidity crunch

The scheme offers 70-80% guarantee cover on loans to MFIs, aiming to restore lender confidence and improve credit access for underserved borrower

Livemint 20 Mar 2026 10:53 pm

Price of premium petrol up 2 per litre, government says no impact on common man

Premium petrol only 5% of sales, says IndianOil; Congress slams government for increasing prices when people are troubled by the gas shortage; In

The Hindu 20 Mar 2026 10:24 pm

Goldman Sachs, ICICI Pru MF buy DLF shares worth Rs 231 crore via block deals

Goldman Sachs and ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund acquired significant stakes in DLF Limited via block deals worth Rs 231 crore, even as the stock l

The Economic Times 20 Mar 2026 10:04 pm

Government amends guidelines for interest subvention support for export credit

As per the changes, interest subvention shall not be admissible from the date on which the loan account is classified as a non-performing asset (

The Economic Times 20 Mar 2026 9:47 pm

Chuck Norris passes away at 86, leaving legacy in martial arts and Hollywood

A six-time undefeated World Professional Middleweight Karate champion, Norris built a global legacy through his martial arts system and later tra

The Hindu Businessline 20 Mar 2026 9:45 pm

Iran threatens global tourist sites as US boosts forces amid escalating war

The United States has responded by deploying additional warships and around 2,500 Marines to the West Asia

The Hindu Businessline 20 Mar 2026 9:25 pm

RBI moves to prevent banks from mis-selling financial products: How will it protect customers?

The RBI directions to banks include obtaining the customers explicit consent, ensuring product suitability for the customer before it is marketed

Livemint 20 Mar 2026 9:09 pm

SBI Mutual Fund targets 13,000 crore IPO

SBI Fund Management aims for a valuation of around 1.3 lakh crore for the IPO, which would translate to a price-to-earnings ratio of approximatel

The Hindu Businessline 20 Mar 2026 9:06 pm

Aelea Commodities bulk deal: Ashish Kacholia bets Rs 9.3 crore on a microcap that is down 36% in a year

Ashish Kacholia bought shares worth Rs 9.3 crore in Aelea Commodities via a bulk deal as the stock trades below key averages after a sharp correc

The Economic Times 20 Mar 2026 8:58 pm

Accenture lifts IT sentiment; AI-driven transformation gains traction

Nifty IT index closed at 29,199.60 on Friday, up 2.17 per cent, while shares of Indian IT firms gained across the board

The Hindu Businessline 20 Mar 2026 8:54 pm

Rupee vaults well past 93 per USD mark, sinks 108 paise

The last time the Rupee fell by more than 100 paise was on June 4, 2024

The Hindu Businessline 20 Mar 2026 8:51 pm

Certain approved pesticides also used in organic farming, says CropLife India

Releasing an explainer on pesticides, amid growing public debate on food residues, environmental risks and product safety, it said there are seve

The Hindu Businessline 20 Mar 2026 8:44 pm

Anti dumping duty suggested on spandex, raw material for foam imported from China, Vietnam

India's Directorate General of Trade Remedies has recommended anti-dumping duties for five years on spandex and flexible slabstock polyol imports

The Economic Times 20 Mar 2026 8:39 pm

Lower maize prices may see Indian farmers switch back to oilseeds, pulses this kharif

Growers received 30% lower than minimum support price for the hardy cereal during the kharif season

The Hindu Businessline 20 Mar 2026 8:33 pm

Government bonds face perfect storm as Iran war rattles Europe's central banks

Bond yields have surged as Europe's central banks grapple with new inflation fears. Government bonds face perfect storm as Iran war rattles Europ

India Vision 20 Mar 2026 8:33 pm

USFDA closes inspection of Apitoria Pharmas facility with VAI

USFDA closes inspection of Apitoria Pharmas facility, classifying it as Voluntary Action Indicated after three observations.

The Hindu Businessline 20 Mar 2026 8:32 pm

Super Micro shares tank 25% after employees charged with smuggling Nvidia chips to China

The U.S. government has been trying to crack down on illegal shipments of top-tier Nvidia artificial intelligence chips to China. Super Micro sha

India Vision 20 Mar 2026 8:32 pm

US stocks: Fed officials say Iran war obscuring economic, monetary policy outlook

Two Federal Reserve officials said on Friday the Iran war and its impact on energy markets were clouding the outlook for the economy and monetary

The Economic Times 20 Mar 2026 8:31 pm

Middle East conflict unlikely to hurt Indian economy's structural strength, says Radhika Rao of DBS Bank

Rao said escalating tensions in the Middle East and resultant risks from pipeline inflationary pressure indicated that the RBI's monetary policy

Livemint 20 Mar 2026 8:30 pm

Norges Bank sells 0.6% stake in Zee Entertainment for 44.4 crore

The sovereign wealth fund had held a 3.99% stake in December

The Hindu Businessline 20 Mar 2026 8:28 pm

Thomas Cook India to demerge resort business into Sterling Holiday

Thomas Cook India said the demerger will streamline its capital structure and will result in improved earning per share

The Hindu Businessline 20 Mar 2026 8:28 pm

RBI to conduct Rs 1 lakh cr overnight variable rate repo auction on Mar 23

The Reserve Bank of India on Friday said it will conduct an overnight variable rate repo (VRR) auction of Rs 1 lakh crore on March 23.

The Economic Times 20 Mar 2026 8:27 pm

Make life easier for taxpayers, use technology to check evasion: FM Sitharaman to IT officers

During a recent conference, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman highlighted the importance of easing tax payment processes for well-meaning citiz

The Economic Times 20 Mar 2026 8:14 pm

Chicken prices soar in India on bird mortality, reduced weight

Prices are ruling in the 270-340 per kg range in the retail markets

The Hindu Businessline 20 Mar 2026 8:11 pm

New Income Tax Act to be rooted in ethics: FM Sitharaman

The FM spoke as the Income Tax Department officially notified the new Income Tax Rules

The Hindu Businessline 20 Mar 2026 8:11 pm

Drops of relief: Kashmirs saffron industry finds its breath

Rain will help in the development of corms, which are crucial for the following years crop, as they determine the strength and productivity of th

The Hindu Businessline 20 Mar 2026 8:08 pm

As Iran war prolongs, Indian PMO asks Agriculture Ministry for measures to combat fertilizer, chemicals shortage

Industry moots focus on biologicals and bio-additives to overcome problems in short- and long-term

The Hindu Businessline 20 Mar 2026 8:00 pm

NDA finalises seat-sharing pact for 2026 Puducherry Assembly election

Under the agreement, the All India N.R. Congress will contest 16 seats, while the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will field candidates in 10 consti

The Hindu Businessline 20 Mar 2026 7:57 pm

US stocks: Super Micro shares plunge 27% as co-founder, 2 others charged with smuggling AI chips to China

Super Micro shares sank 27% on Friday after U.S. prosecutors charged three people linked with the company, including its co-founder, with helping

The Economic Times 20 Mar 2026 7:56 pm