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Partial flight resumptions restore some gold flows from key hub Dubai
Gold is transported by plane for security and insurance reasons related to its high value-to-weight ratio; FlightRadar24 indicated that Dubai fli
State aims for better-regulated passenger transport services, improved safety standards and more disciplined urban mobility systems in the state.
Coal India's arm CMPDIL to float IPO on March 20
The issue will be entirely an offer-for-sale of 10.71 crore shares by Coal India
Stock markets tumble for 3rd day as West Asia turmoil, rising oil prices weigh heavily on sentiments
Besides, heavy selling in global markets, persistent foreign fund outflows and weakness in the rupee also dented investors' sentiment
Cut in gas supply puts many steel companies in the dock
Besides shortage of gas, the sharp rupee depreciation against dollar has also pushed up the cost of coking coal imports amid rising shipping and
Maharashtra to use AI to boost freshwater fisheries output; 1,024-crore scheme launched
Maharashtra has accorded agriculture status to fisheries sector
Rupee hits all-time low of 92.45 as oil surge, offshore dollar bids mount
The rupee weakened to 92.4750 per dollar, eclipsing its previous all-time low of 92.3575 hit on Thursday. It closed at 92.4550, down 0.7% on the
Silver sinks 2% to 2.62 lakh/kg in futures trade as inflation worries weigh
In the international market, silver futures on the Comex for the May contract slipped $2.21, or nearly 3%, to $82.89 per ounce
Premium personal care push begins paying off for FMCG firms
Specialized treatments, targeted skincare and haircare formulations, and natural products are emerging as key growth drivers as consumers increas
Sasikala announces name of her political party, to face coming polls in alliance
Sasikala has named her political party the All India Puratchi Thalaivar Makkal Munnetra Kazhagam.
Global investors unwilling to let go of Adani bonds despite global uncertainty
Over 60% of bondholders decline APSEZs tender offer amid steady appetite for the groups debt
Gold prices saw a significant dip on Friday, with futures trade closing at Rs 1.59 lakh per 10 grams. This decline was influenced by weaker inter
Lok Sabha approves additional spending of Rs 2.01 lakh crore for FY 2025-26
The Lok Sabha has approved an additional Rs 2.01 lakh crore in spending for the current fiscal year through supplementary demands for grants. Fin
Russia says it doesn't see Iran crisis reducing US interest in Ukraine peace talks
Russia is expecting a new round of negotiations, but has nothing to announce yet on the timing
India stands tall in shaky world economy as Fitch lifts FY26 growth view to 7.5%
India's economy is poised for robust growth, with Fitch Ratings projecting 7.5% expansion for the fiscal year ending March 2026, exceeding earlie
Metal stocks slide up to 7% as dollar hits 4-month high; NALCO, Hindustan Copper lead fall
Metal stocks, including NALCO and Hindustan Copper fell sharply on Friday as a surging US Dollar Index and ongoing IranIsrael/US conflict dented
Trump claimed in G7 call that Iran is about to surrender, Axios reports
Trump said that obody knows who is the leader, so there is no one that can announce surrender, Axios reported
Fear levels of March 2020? Iran war gives Nifty its worst month since the dreaded Covid crash
Indian equities are suffering their worst month since the Covid crash as the Iran war, $100 crude and heavy FII selling hammer sentiment. Despite
NSE IPO opens door for thousands of shareholders to sell stock
The bourse will contact investors who have held NSE shares in the unlisted market for at least a year, allowing them to tender stock in the offer
Godrej Properties buys 44-acre land in Coimbatore, expects 450 cr revenue from sale of plots
Godrej Properties did not share the land cost
Adobe shares plunge 9% in pre-market as CEO Shantanu Narayen's exit adds to AI-disruption concerns
Adobe's stock dropped significantly following the announcement of CEO Shantanu Narayen's retirement. This leadership change comes as the company
Dubais real estate market continues to boom despite Gulf tensions
Dubai's real estate market continues to thrive despite the ongoing conflict in the region.
Volatile markets: How to shield your retirement fund and ensure regular monthly withdrawals
With the three-bucket retirement strategy, you can meet your regular monthly expenses, keep a cushion for the medium term, and grow your wealth i
FM Sitharaman says Rs 1 lakh crore stabilisation fund will help govt face global headwinds
From cheering low gas cost to taking pride 'when oil prices go up': Donald Trumps evolving stance
President Trump's stance on rising oil prices has shifted, now framing them as beneficial for the US as a major oil producer. This change follows
Global Markets | European shares set for weekly loss as Mideast war fuels inflation fears
European shares fell on Friday and were headed for a second weekly loss, as escalating conflict in the Middle East and inflation worries dented r
China's ByteDance just secured access to top NVIDIA AI chips
ByteDance, the Chinese parent company of TikTok, is reportedly planning to set up an artificial intelligence (AI) data center in Malaysia.
West Asia crisis: EAM Jaishankar speaks to Iranian counterpart
The latest phone conversation came as India ramped up efforts to secure safe passage to the Indian-flagged merchant vessels through the strategic
Crude may touch $150/barrel if Strait of Hormuz remains closed for 4-8 weeks: Nuvama
Global crude oil prices could surge to as high as USD 150 per barrel if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed for the next four to eight weeks, acc
Russian seaborne oil product exports in February fall 3.3% from month earlier, data shows
The oil product exports from Russia's Baltic ports Primorsk, Vysotsk, St. Petersburg and Ust-Luga - decreased 11.4% month-on-month to 4.7 millio
Sugar industry urges government to raise ethanol blending beyond 20%
Industry representatives raised the issue with Food Minister Pralhad Joshi, highlighting ethanols role in strengthening energy security, supporti
Finance Minister proposes economic stabilisation fund' to boost resilience against global headwinds
The proposed fund aims to strengthen Indias ability to manage external risks and maintain economic stability.
Tourists face jail in Dubai for filming Iranian missile strike
A British man has been indicted under cybercrime laws in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for filming and sharing content of Iranian attacks on the
Tesla's China sales climb in the first two months of 2026 while BYD numbers drop
Sales of Tesla's China-made electric vehicles rose in the first two months of 2026, from the year before, regaining lost ground to China's BYD. T
Asia-Pacific markets tumble as investors brace for a prolonged war in Middle East
Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei said in a late Thursday speech that the Strait of Hormuz, a vital artery for global oil trade, should
Pentagon says enemy fire not to blame after U.S. refueling plane crashes in Iraq
The U.S. Central Command said that the loss was ot due to hostile or enemy fire. Pentagon says enemy fire not to blame after U.S. refueling plane
2 top stock picks from CA Rudramurthy BV for near term
Indian equity markets are experiencing significant volatility due to geopolitical tensions and global economic uncertainties, with FII selling ex
The final advance tax payment for FY 202526 is due on 15 March. Taxpayers must estimate their income and pay in four instalments to avoid interes
AI fears trigger eight weeks of bloodbath: Is Nifty IT facing a pause or the start of a bigger tide?
India's IT stocks are facing an eighth consecutive week of losses, wiping out significant market value and sparking debate. While some fear AI's
$100 crude gives Rs 20 lakh crore shock to Nifty bulls this week. Best time to buy the fear?
Crude oil above $100 has wiped out Rs 20 lakh crore in equity wealth, hammering markets in India as the Iran conflict escalates. The rupee hit a
Normal day, normal supply: IndianOil reassures amid global energy crisis
In a social media post, the state-run oil major shared visuals from its COCO outlet in Mumbais BKC area during peak morning hours, showing normal
Stock to buy: UBS sees strong upside in Aquaguard-maker Eureka Forbes
UBS initiated coverage on Eureka Forbes with a 'Buy' call, identifying it as a 'steady earnings compounder' with under-appreciated scale advantag
China announces anti-dumping duty on certain rubber imports from India, Japan, Canada
China will soon implement anti-dumping duties on halogenated butyl rubber. This action follows an investigation into imports from India, Japan, a
The scarcity of commercial LPG has emerged after shipments from the Gulf region were disrupted amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia. India reli
MF Favourites: 9 microcap stocks crash over 50% from their 52-week highs
Indian equity markets are currently under pressure due to rising geopolitical tensions, particularly the escalating conflict involving Iran, Isra
India to hold off on US trade deal amidst new probe by Trump, sources say
India will delay signing a trade deal with the United States for several months. New investigations by the US administration have created frictio
Andhra Pradesh milk contamination tragedy: 14 dead after consuming toxic milk
Laboratory tests confirmed that the victims died of multi-organ failure triggered by acute renal failure after consuming milk contaminated with e
Consumer inflation likely 3% below RBI estimate in Q4: UBI Report
Consumer inflation for Q4 FY26 is projected at 3 percent, below RBI's estimate. This forecast follows a shift in the CPI base year. February infl
India's electronics exports face $3B hit amid US-Iran war
India's booming mobile phone export sector, which generated $11 billion in revenue during the first half of the fiscal year, is likely to take a
Tata Motors bags orders for over 5,000 buses from state transport undertakings
Tatas commercial passenger vehicle portfolio ranges from 9-seater vans to 55-seater buses across multiple powertrain options.
Bonus issue alert: Why you should ignore the 50% plunge in eClerx Services shares
Shares of eClerx Services appeared to plunge 50% after turning ex-date for its 1:1 bonus issue, but the decline was only about 6% as the price ad
Muthoot Fincorp unveils Rs 600 crore retail bond issue
Muthoot FinCorp is raising up to Rs 600 crore by selling bonds to retail investors. The bonds offer yields between 8.70% and 9.10%. This fundrais
Auto, metal, banking and PSU bank stocks reel under heavy selling pressure amid broad market decline
Global Markets | Australian shares edge lower as miners fall, RBA hike looms
Australian shares ended slightly lower on Friday as losses in miners outweighed gains in financials, while the Middle East conflict stoked inflat
Nifty slides past 23,300 as metals bleed, options data signals caution
Nifty Metal sheds 3.56%
Maharashtra govt decides to make permits mandatory for commercial e-bikes, e-autos
Until now, electric rickshaws were not required to obtain a separate permit for passenger transport, Sarnaiks office said in a release
China consumption start to year seen as worst outside covid
Retail sales for the first two months of the year likely rose 2.1% compared with the same period of 2025, according to the median forecast of eco
Paytm to resume physical gold deliveries after 8-month hiatus
Paytm, a leading mobile payments company, has announced its plan to resume physical gold deliveries for digital gold investors from next month.
While seasonal demand remains critical, long summers and early rains push food and consumer goods makers to predict demand and schedule productio
Global oil markets are reeling from Middle East tensions, with the Strait of Hormuz facing disruptions. Nations like India are securing Russian c
Nifty Auto tumbles 10% in worst week since 2020
The Nifty Auto index has witnessed a major setback this week, plummeting by 10%the worst performance since March 2020.
Global Stock Market | Honda shares slide nearly 6% as automaker faces first annual loss
Honda Motor's stock plummeted nearly 6% in Tokyo after the automaker announced its first annual loss in nearly 70 years. The company is facing up
Japan bond yields rise as Middle East war fans inflation woes
Japanese government bond yields are rising across the board. Higher crude oil prices and a weaker yen are fueling inflation worries. The benchmar
Jefferies adds Groww, State Bank of India, 5 others to 23 buy ideas. Heres the full list
Jefferies has updated its analyst top ideas, adding seven new stock recommendations across various sectors. These picks include State Bank of Ind
US sees India as trusted partner in emerging 'Pax Silica' tech era: US Envoy to India Sergio Gor
While energy resources such as oil have historically shaped geopolitics, future strategic competition will increasingly revolve around advanced t
Nifty Bank falls 11% since start of Iran-Israel war: What lies ahead?
Escalating Middle East tensions and soaring crude oil prices are significantly impacting India's banking sector, pushing the Nifty Bank index dow
US envoy Sergio Gor voiced grave concerns over escalating tensions at the Strait of Hormuz, warning of potential global oil supply disruptions. H
Conflict in West Asia remains a concern for auto industry: SIAM
But, positive sentiments in the Industry continues as sales grew for vehicles across categories in February Despite challenges, industry sentimen
Stay patient in this market; earnings may face near-term pressure: Amnish Aggarwal
Indian equity markets are experiencing significant volatility due to global uncertainties, rising crude oil prices, and consistent FII selling. M
India gold discounts hit near-decade high; Mideast tensions lift China demand
Gold imports attract a 6% import duty, while platinum-studded jewellery can be imported duty-free
Donald Trump threatens Iran following new wave of attacks on Gulf states and Israel
Iran has launched multiple attacks on Gulf Arab states, including sending dozens of drones toward Saudi Arabia, following warnings from its new s
The economies included in the investigation are China, the European Union, Singapore, Switzerland, Norway, Indonesia, Malaysia, Cambodia, Thailan
Anthropic commits $100M for enterprise AI push amid Pentagon dispute
Artificial intelligence (AI) lab Anthropic has launched the Claude Partner Network, a program aimed at helping enterprises adopt its Claude AI mo
Nifty Auto index depreciated 10% so far this week
Maharashtra sets up district panels to ensure LPG supply amid IranIsrael tensions
The Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Protection Department said there is currently no shortage of domestic cooking gas but authorities have been
Don't predict the oil price; predict how long the pain lasts and hold cash: Nandan Chakraborty
The Hormuz Strait crisis poses a significant risk to India's energy and fertilizer supplies. DAM Capital's Nandan Chakraborty advises investors t
India bonds dip, facing sustained oil rise, macro risks
Indian government bonds are falling. Oil prices remain high, fueling inflation worries. This impacts India's economic growth and interest rate ex
Tirumala laddu row: SC refuses to entertain plea for action against those spreading 'misinformation'
The Supreme Court has declined a request to take action against those spreading misinformation about the Tirumala laddu controversy. A criminal c
West Asia crisis threatens rubber industry margins: AIRIA
Petrochemical feedstocks such as naphtha, ethylene and butadiene tend to become more expensive when crude prices rise, pushing up the cost of syn
Rupee hits all-time low; analysts expect fall to 95 if Iran war drags on
The Indian rupee has reached a historic low. Worries about rising oil prices due to the Iran conflict are impacting the economy. Analysts predict
Musks AI start-up loses more co-founders: What's happening at xAI?
Elon Musk's AI venture, xAI, is witnessing a mass exodus of its top executives. The latest to leave the company is Zihang Dai, who departed earli
SOPA revises upwards projections for soyameal exports for oil year 2025-26
Trade body also revised upwards the domestic consumption numbers
Bloomberg tells Dubai, Gulf staff they can temporarily leave region
A Bloomberg spokesperson confirmed that staff in the Gulf, including Dubai, have been given the choice to work temporarily from outside the regio
India's booming mobile phone exports are vulnerable as analysts project a $2 billion-3 billion loss due to the conflict in the Gulf region. EMS c
Panic buying cripples LPG booking system in Telangana
Since the delivery of LPG cylinders is based on OTP system, which is an all India based network for authentication across the country, there is t
Domestic passenger vehicle posts 10.6% growth in February: SIAM
Three-wheelers witnessed a strong growth of 29% while two-wheelers grew by 35.2% in February 2026
NSE IPO optimism lifts IFCI shares by 11%. What's the connection?
IFCI shares surged over 11% after the National Stock Exchange (NSE) appointed 20 merchant bankers and eight law firms for its upcoming IPO. IFCI
Rupee hits fresh intra-day low of 92.44 against US dollar
A stronger greenback, heavy FII outflows and sustained selling in the domestic equity markets further weighed on the rupee, according to forex tr
