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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.

NewsBytes 14 Mar 2026 4:49 pm

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

The Hindu Businessline 14 Mar 2026 4:45 pm

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.

NewsBytes 14 Mar 2026 4:43 pm

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

The Economic Times 14 Mar 2026 4:30 pm

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

NewsBytes 14 Mar 2026 4:29 pm

Karnataka government approves 4,824 cr industrial investments, to create 14,525 jobs: Minister Patil

Some of the major approved projects include: Bagmane Constructions Private Limited for IT infrastructure development worth 494.65 crore

The Hindu Businessline 14 Mar 2026 4:12 pm

F&O Talk | Nifty breaches crucial Fibonacci retracement level; Sudeep Shah on Adani Total and 5 top weekly movers

Nifty fell over 5% weekly amid Iran-Israel/US tensions, with Bank Nifty and Auto leading declines. Sudeep Shah highlights key support-resistance

The Economic Times 14 Mar 2026 4:07 pm

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

The Hindu Businessline 14 Mar 2026 4:03 pm

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

The Hindu Businessline 14 Mar 2026 3:48 pm

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

The Hindu Businessline 14 Mar 2026 3:25 pm

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

The Economic Times 14 Mar 2026 3:24 pm

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.

NewsBytes 14 Mar 2026 3:09 pm

Housing sales in 50 cities dip 3% to 6.14 lakh units, up 16% in value to Rs 8.4 lakh crore: CREDAI

Indian housing sales saw a slight dip in units last year but a significant rise in value. Demand for homes above Rs 1 crore drove this growth. Ti

The Economic Times 14 Mar 2026 2:49 pm

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

The Hindu Businessline 14 Mar 2026 2:46 pm

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

The Economic Times 14 Mar 2026 2:42 pm

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

The Hindu Businessline 14 Mar 2026 2:34 pm

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

The Times of India 14 Mar 2026 2:27 pm

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

NewsBytes 14 Mar 2026 1:57 pm

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

NewsBytes 14 Mar 2026 1:57 pm

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

The Hindu Businessline 14 Mar 2026 1:57 pm

Smallcaps cheaper but not cheap yet: Sonam Srivastava urges selective investing

Smallcap stocks have corrected sharply but are still not cheap, says Sonam Srivastava of Wright Research, urging investors to stay selective. She

The Economic Times 14 Mar 2026 1:57 pm

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

NewsBytes 14 Mar 2026 1:56 pm

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

The Times of India 14 Mar 2026 1:53 pm

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

The Hindu Businessline 14 Mar 2026 1:52 pm

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.

NewsBytes 14 Mar 2026 1:46 pm

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.

NewsBytes 14 Mar 2026 1:34 pm

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

The Economic Times 14 Mar 2026 1:25 pm

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

The Economic Times 14 Mar 2026 1:24 pm

Kerala govt to acquire 230 acres of land for Vizhinjam port-related development

Land to be acquired in Kottukal, Maranallur and Amaravila areas, under the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehab

The Hindu Businessline 14 Mar 2026 1:10 pm

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

The Economic Times 14 Mar 2026 1:05 pm

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

The Hindu Businessline 14 Mar 2026 1:03 pm

India revisits Press Note 3: Key clarifications to FDI framework for investments from land-bordering countries

India has clarified key aspects of the Press Note 3 framework governing investments from land-bordering countries, introducing a 10% beneficial o

The Economic Times 14 Mar 2026 1:01 pm

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

The Economic Times 14 Mar 2026 12:58 pm

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

The Times of India 14 Mar 2026 12:45 pm

As crude oil price breaches $100 mark, Systematix recommends RIL, a potential multibagger and 4 more stocks to buy

As crude oil surges past $100 amid the ongoing Middle East conflict, brokerage Systematix Institutional Equities recommends buying stocks like Re

The Economic Times 14 Mar 2026 12:43 pm

How systematic active investing combines data, discipline and dynamic allocation to help deliver alpha

Systematic investing merges human judgment with machine intelligence for a disciplined, scalable approach. India's evolving capital markets, mark

The Economic Times 14 Mar 2026 12:39 pm

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

The Economic Times 14 Mar 2026 12:22 pm

FIIs sell Indian equities worth Rs 52,704 crore in March, so far; Friday records its highest single-day outflow in 2026

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

The Economic Times 14 Mar 2026 12:20 pm

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,

The Hindu Businessline 14 Mar 2026 12:17 pm

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

The Hindu Businessline 14 Mar 2026 12:05 pm

Sri Lanka repatriates remains of 84 Iranian sailors killed in US torpedo strike

COLOMBO, Mar 14: Sri Lanka has repatriated the remains of 84 Iranian sailors who were killed when their frigate was sunk by a US submarine, an of

Daily Excelsior 14 Mar 2026 11:56 am

Ashish Kacholia's picks: 6 stocks rally up to 120%, 4 drop up to 50% in FY26; 2 new Q3 bets revealed

Ace investor Ashish Kacholias portfolio saw mixed performance in FY26, with six stocks rallying up to 119% while several others declined as much

The Economic Times 14 Mar 2026 11:52 am

Government amends minimum public offer requirements for IPOs

The Indian government has amended the rules for minimum public offer (MPO) requirements for companies looking to list on stock exchanges.

NewsBytes 14 Mar 2026 11:50 am

How to merge multiple PF accounts after switching jobs: Step-by-step guide

Switching jobs often results in multiple EPF accounts under the same UAN. Employees must request EPFO to merge these accounts to ensure all retir

Livemint 14 Mar 2026 11:48 am

Concurrent Losers: 12 smallcap stocks decline for 5 consecutive sessions

Twelve small-cap stocks, including Aqylon Nexus, Silver Touch, and Sapphire Foods India, fell 1023% over five consecutive sessions amid a 5.5% Se

The Economic Times 14 Mar 2026 11:39 am

IPO Calendar: Coal India subsidiary among 3 IPOs scheduled for next week

Indias primary market will see three IPOs, including two mainboard issues and one SME offering in the upcoming week. GSP Crop Science and CMPDI,

The Economic Times 14 Mar 2026 11:38 am

Summer travel to get costlier: Jet fuel prices jump amid Middle East conflict

Get ready for pricier flights as Middle East tensions escalate, driving up jet fuel costs significantly. Experts warn of inevitable fare hikes, e

The Times of India 14 Mar 2026 11:36 am

Jefferies picks 7 stocks with up to 117% upside potential. How many do you have?

Jefferies seven top picks, including Eternal, JSW Steel, Bharat Forge, SBI, and Max Healthcare, offer 20117% upside across banking, auto, steel,

The Economic Times 14 Mar 2026 11:32 am

The Iran War Is Throwing Global Shipping Into Chaos

Flexport CEO Ryan Petersen says the conflict is stranding cargo and threatening inflation. The Iran War Is Throwing Global Shipping Into Chaos

India Vision 14 Mar 2026 11:32 am

Global Markets | Markets in Turmoil? Franois Rochons corporate masterpiece strategy offers a timeless edge

Global markets face uncertainty. Canadian investor Franois Rochon suggests treating investing as an art, not a science. He emphasizes rational, d

The Economic Times 14 Mar 2026 11:24 am

Crude futures turn positive on continued Hormuz closure

Oil prices are rising as the Strait of Hormuz remains shut. Analysts are watching for weekend developments in the ongoing war. The US has issued

The Economic Times 14 Mar 2026 11:19 am

Global Markets | European shares log second week of losses as Mideast war fuels inflation fears

European markets tumbled for a second week as Middle East tensions and inflation fears rattled investors. Industrial and mining stocks led the de

The Economic Times 14 Mar 2026 11:15 am

Gold slips and heads for second consecutive weekly fall

Gold prices are heading for a second weekly dip, influenced by a robust dollar and inflation concerns stemming from the Iran conflict. These fact

The Economic Times 14 Mar 2026 11:11 am

D-St in Bear Trap: Sensex, Nifty log steepes drop of wartime, down 2% on oil woes

On Friday, Indian stock markets took a dramatic plunge, marking the worst single-day drop since the onset of the Gulf war. In the last fortnight,

The Economic Times 14 Mar 2026 11:10 am

SEBI introduces Life Cycle Funds: How will they help in building your retirement portfolio

An individual can choose a life cycle fund that aligns with their financial goal date. The fund has a diversified portfolio, starts with a higher

Livemint 14 Mar 2026 11:01 am

India, US engaged in talks on bilateral trade pact: Commerce ministry

Commerce ministry denies reports about a hold-off on bilateral engagement

The Hindu Businessline 14 Mar 2026 11:00 am

Dollar rises broadly as investors weigh Middle East risks

The US dollar strengthened globally on Friday, driven by Middle East conflict and investor flight to safety. Rising oil prices, fueled by geopoli

The Economic Times 14 Mar 2026 11:00 am

Why Apple has lowered App Store commission rates in China

Apple has announced a reduction in its App Store commission rates in China.

NewsBytes 14 Mar 2026 10:57 am

Elon Musk's ketamine use can't be questioned during OpenAI trial

US District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers has ruled that Elon Musk's use of the drug ketamine cannot be questioned during an upcoming jury trial.

NewsBytes 14 Mar 2026 10:56 am

Barclays raises 2026 Brent forecast to $85 a barrel on Strait of Hormuz disruption

The bank said oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz route have fallen to a trickle and production shut-ins in Gulf countries have climbed to mor

The Hindu Businessline 14 Mar 2026 10:51 am

Stock impact: 13 biggest losers in energy crisis amid raging Iran-Israel war

Rising oil prices and gas supply disruptions amid the IranIsrael war have hammered OMCs, RAC makers, fertiliser producers, and airlines, while fo

The Economic Times 14 Mar 2026 10:41 am

Fuel shortages from West Asia conflict begin to threaten global food supply

2 weeks into the US-Israeli war with Iran, flows of crude oil, LNG and fertilizer have been choked by attacks on energy infrastructure across Wes

The Hindu Businessline 14 Mar 2026 10:37 am

Govt tweaks IPO rule, paving way for Ambanis Jio listing

Government allows companies with a post-issue market value exceeding 5 lakh crore to dilute as little as 2.5% in an IPO, down from the current mi

The Hindu Businessline 14 Mar 2026 10:36 am

Palmer Luckey's Anduril wins $20B contract from US Army

The US Army has awarded a massive contract worth up to $20 billion to Anduril Industries, a leading defense start-up co-founded by Palmer Luckey.

NewsBytes 14 Mar 2026 10:36 am

Tata, Parle, M&M canteens feel LPG squeeze; India Inc redesigns menu less tea, no samosas or dosas

India's industrial sector faces disruption as commercial LPG shortages impact factory operations. Manufacturers report production hurdles, partic

The Times of India 14 Mar 2026 10:36 am

Crude oil prices surge over 40% in 15 days since US-Israel-Iran conflict began

Crude oil prices in the international market have surged by more than 40 per cent in just 15 days amid the ongoing war involving the United State

The Economic Times 14 Mar 2026 10:29 am

US begins emergency oil reserve release of 86 million barrels

The war has brought shipping traffic to a virtual standstill in the Strait of Hormuz, through which roughly a fifth of the worlds oil flows

The Hindu Businessline 14 Mar 2026 10:24 am

Middle East conflict: India grants one-month visa extension to stranded foreigners

India is extending visas for foreign nationals affected by the Middle East conflict. Overstay penalties will be waived for those delayed until Fe

The Times of India 14 Mar 2026 10:19 am

Meta prepping biggest layoffs in years as AI spending surges

Meta, the tech giant led by Mark Zuckerberg, is said to be planning massive layoffs.

NewsBytes 14 Mar 2026 10:07 am

Vedanta raises Rs 2,575 crore via 3-year bond to refinance existing debt

Vedanta Limited has made headlines by securing 2,575 crore via a three-year bond sale, locking in a coupon of roughly 8.95%. This funding initiat

The Economic Times 14 Mar 2026 10:06 am

Rupee touches a record low as West Asia crisis raises oil risk

In a troubling development, the Indian Rupee has plummeted to a record low against the US Dollar. The spike in crude oil prices, coupled with ris

The Economic Times 14 Mar 2026 10:03 am

Stock markets and geopolitical tensions: A 3-stage analysis of last 7 crashes

WhiteOak Capital Mutual Fund highlights that geopolitical crises, including the IranIsrael war, mainly trigger short-term panic. Historical data

The Economic Times 14 Mar 2026 9:55 am

Muthoot FinCorp eyes Rs 600 crore via issuance of retail bonds

Get ready for an exciting investment opportunity! Muthoot FinCorp is rolling out a bond issue, aiming to gather as much as 600 crore to bolster b

The Economic Times 14 Mar 2026 9:50 am

RBI Injects 50,000 cr Liquidity Through OMOs to Meet Tax Demand

In a strategic maneuver to bolster market liquidity, the Reserve Bank of India has infused a significant fifty thousand crore rupees into the ban

The Economic Times 14 Mar 2026 9:39 am

US strikes on Iran oil hub raises risk of further disruptions to supply

An escalation that could impact those flows would further rattle oil markets, after the effective shut-in of Persian Gulf supplies through the St

The Hindu Businessline 14 Mar 2026 9:33 am

Wall Street Week Ahead: Investors await Fed rate outlook as Iran war keeps markets on edge

Global markets are keenly watching the US Federal Reserve this week for insights into interest rate cut timelines, as the Middle East conflict fu

The Economic Times 14 Mar 2026 9:23 am

US Stocks | US stocks end lower, post weekly loss as war on Iran fuels inflation worries

Indian markets mirrored global trends as US stocks closed lower. Volatile crude oil prices, influenced by the Iran conflict, impacted equities. I

The Economic Times 14 Mar 2026 9:21 am

Nifty down 2%: Deepak Gupta's sector-by-sector playbook for what to buy, hold, and trim

Market expert Deepak Gupta urges investors to stay invested during the current market downturn. He advises continuing Systematic Investment Plans

The Economic Times 14 Mar 2026 9:00 am

How biofertilisers are changing farmer practices in India

The future of Indian agriculture will be defined by how intelligently biologicals will be integrated into the farming system

The Hindu Businessline 14 Mar 2026 8:58 am

Gold imports and Indias trade balance: Why structural reform must replace reactive policy

For India to be able to effectively manage its trade deficit, the transition from short-term management to long-term change is imperative

The Hindu Businessline 14 Mar 2026 8:50 am

IndiaSouth Korea trade ties: Piyush Goyal meets Korean minister Yeo Han-Koo

Union Minister Piyush Goyal met with South Korean Trade Minister Yeo Han-Koo to bolster economic ties, boost investments, and deepen supply-chain

The Times of India 14 Mar 2026 8:48 am

Maharashtras cashew advantage in the era of natural farming

Positioning cashew as the anchor crop for natural farming could strengthen farmer incomes, improve ecological resilience in the Konkan region

The Hindu Businessline 14 Mar 2026 8:42 am

Good practices for women FPOs for transforming rural economies

With adequate institutional support, infrastructure, capacity building, technology adoption, and market facilitation, women FPOs can become vibra

The Hindu Businessline 14 Mar 2026 8:39 am

Silver tumbles 4%, gold declines 1.2% on strong dollar

The Times of India 14 Mar 2026 7:59 am

Britannia rules out mfg disruption over supplies

The Times of India 14 Mar 2026 7:56 am

Fitch ups Indias GDP growth to 7.5% for FY26

The Times of India 14 Mar 2026 7:55 am

Date takes charge as exec director at Sebi

The Times of India 14 Mar 2026 7:53 am