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Trump likely to raise global tariff to 15% this week, says Treasury Secretary

The move follows President Donald Trumps announcement in late February after the Supreme Court of the United States struck down his earlier tarif

The Hindu Businessline 4 Mar 2026 10:01 pm

Andhra Pradesh CM Naidu alleges scale of liquor scam could be as high as 10,000 cr

Naidu says government has constituted a Cabinet Sub-Committee and initiated a comprehensive overhaul of the excise system

The Hindu Businessline 4 Mar 2026 9:54 pm

Investors continue selling stocks as crude gets dearer

Indian markets experience the most volatile day in nearly 9 months. Experts say short term volatility is not expected to hit investment plans in

The Hindu 4 Mar 2026 9:48 pm

US sub sinks Iranian warship in Indian Ocean, says Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth

Sri Lanka rescues 32, recovers 87 bodies after Iranian Frigate Distress Call

The Hindu Businessline 4 Mar 2026 9:31 pm

DMK allots 28 Assembly seats and one Rajya Sabha seat for Congress

The pact was formally signed by DMK President and Chief Minister MK Stalin and Tamil Nadu Congress Committee President K Selvaperunthagai

The Hindu Businessline 4 Mar 2026 8:59 pm

Strait of Hormuz disruption: India may face LNG supply risks

Issue is price, which can impact Indias fiscal math, if the tension continues

The Hindu Businessline 4 Mar 2026 8:58 pm

West Asia conflict: Drugmakers brace for export impact, if war is prolonged

If the conflict goes from days into months, it will escalate API prices, and freight costs, says the industry representative said

The Hindu Businessline 4 Mar 2026 8:51 pm

Hookah not to be part of food bill; to be taxed separately

Pappu Chaiwala restaurant chain sought an advance ruling on whether serving hookah alongside food constitutes a supply of goods or services under

The Hindu Businessline 4 Mar 2026 8:37 pm

EPF interest rate maintained at 8.25%: From corporate bonds to ETFs, here's how your contributions are invested

The EPFO has approved an interest rate of 8.25% on EPF deposits for 2025-26, maintaining the rate for the second year.

Livemint 4 Mar 2026 8:09 pm

Coal, aluminium, gold will likely gain from Iran war

The yellow metal may reclaim $5,600/oz; coal at 16-month high, aluminium near $3,350/tonne as Qatar shuts key plants

The Hindu Businessline 4 Mar 2026 8:06 pm

Morbi ceramic units face shutdown as propane supply dries up

Nearly 70% of the 900-odd ceramic units in Morbi rely on imported propane, consuming about 5,500 tonnes daily

The Hindu Businessline 4 Mar 2026 7:27 pm

QSR chains see dip in physical store additions as food delivery steps in

Data shows that the large QSR chains have all seen a drop in net new store additions in Q3FY26

The Hindu Businessline 4 Mar 2026 7:21 pm

Hormuz shutdown worsens after US hits Iranian warship; tankers stranded for fifth day

Trump pledges to provide insurance and navy escorts

The Hindu Businessline 4 Mar 2026 7:19 pm

MIHAN project generates 1.27 lakh jobs, 120 firms invest in Nagpur hub

120 companies have invested in the project so far, which includes both SEZ and non-SEZ areas

The Hindu Businessline 4 Mar 2026 7:13 pm

MoRTH defers TREM V Tractor norms by six months; phased rollout through 2032 notified

The regulation ensures that Hhigh-horsepower and niche tractors will be subject to the stricter regulations starting October 1, 2026

The Hindu Businessline 4 Mar 2026 7:09 pm

Iran war: Indias smartphone exports to take a hit as key transshipment hubs face uncertainty

Freight costs climb as conflict unsettles Indias smartphone export routes

The Hindu Businessline 4 Mar 2026 7:08 pm

Centre approves 1,409 crore for MGNREGA wages: Minister Bharat Gogawale

The issue of pending wages of rural workers had been raised in the Legislative Assembly

The Hindu Businessline 4 Mar 2026 7:03 pm

Modified UDAN scheme to focus on airport sustainability and extended VGF support

New framework to integrate infrastructure expansion with three-year operational support and extended funding

The Hindu Businessline 4 Mar 2026 7:02 pm

AP amends act to facilitate leasing of assigned lands to clean energy projects

The State Legislative Council has passed a bill in this regard to amend the existing provisions on the assigned lands in Amaravati

The Hindu Businessline 4 Mar 2026 6:52 pm

Urea, DAP prices surge amid Gulf tensions and supply concerns

Rising crude oil and liquefied natural gas (LNG) prices have already pushed up DAP and urea rates, just as India approaches its key sowing season

The Hindu Businessline 4 Mar 2026 6:47 pm

Ceramic industry in Gujarat's Morbi stares at shutdown as West Asia conflict disrupts gas supply

The ceramic industry relies heavily on propane or natural gas for its operations, particularly for firing kilns and drying processes

The Hindu Businessline 4 Mar 2026 5:49 pm

West Asia turmoil drags stock markets; Sensex tumbles 1,123 points, Nifty dives 1.55%

Falling for the fourth straight session, the 30-share BSE Sensex tumbled 1,122.66 points or 1.40% to settle at 79,116.19

The Hindu 4 Mar 2026 5:29 pm

Heightened risk in Strait of Hormuz threatens pet coke supply to India

A prolonged supply disruption exceeding a few weeks from Hormuz forces either a switch to domestic or imported coal or a sourcing pivot to the US

The Hindu Businessline 4 Mar 2026 5:22 pm

Russia prepared to divert oil to India as West Asia conflict disrupts flows, source says

India is vulnerable to supply shocks, with crude stocks covering only about 25 days of demand, while refiners hold similarly limited inventories

The Hindu Businessline 4 Mar 2026 5:09 pm

West Asia turmoil drags stock markets; Sensex tumbles 1,123 points, Nifty dives 1.55 pc

Mumbai, Mar 4 (PTI) Benchmark stock indices Sensex and Nifty dived more than 1 per cent on Wednesday in tandem with a weak trend in Asian markets

The Sen Times 4 Mar 2026 5:02 pm

West Asia conflict halts Maharashtra grape exports, 16,000 tonnes at risk

If shipments do not resume soon, these consignments may have to be diverted to domestic markets

The Hindu Businessline 4 Mar 2026 5:00 pm

India may face acute cooking gas shortage amid Iran crisis: Heres all you need to know

India is worlds second-largest LPG buyer and buys more than 90% of its supply from West Asia

The Hindu Businessline 4 Mar 2026 4:32 pm

Rupee slumps to all-time low of 92.16 against U.S. dollar

Forex traders said the dollar index crossed 98 levels on the risk-off situation prevailing all around the globe amid the U.S.-Iran crisis, furthe

The Hindu 4 Mar 2026 4:27 pm

Don't be swayed by 'misinformation campaign' by opposition on fuel shortage, price hike: BJP

India has built a esilient, diversified and forward-looking energy security framework over the past decade

The Hindu 4 Mar 2026 4:26 pm

Kalyan Homes appoints Nivin Pauly as brand ambassador

Kalyan Homes said the partnership reflects its focus on trust, authenticity and stronger customer engagement in the State

The Hindu Businessline 4 Mar 2026 4:20 pm

Kerala gets 360 crore under Centres SASCI scheme for compliance reforms

The amount, to be released in a single instalment, recognises the Keralas structured efforts to reduce regulatory burdens and improve its investm

The Hindu Businessline 4 Mar 2026 4:17 pm

Grundfos India launches experience centre in Chennai

The centre will showcase companys new water solutions

The Hindu Businessline 4 Mar 2026 4:13 pm

Tamil Nadu unveils Shipbuilding Policy 2026 to attract VLCC and mega vessel projects

Under the policy, shipyards engaged in manufacturing, repair and maintenance of maritime structures with a minimum committed investment of 1,000

The Hindu Businessline 4 Mar 2026 4:12 pm

From bonus to pension: Using two mutual fund tools to turn lump sums into lifelong income

A windfall gain or retirement corpus can be hard to manage without falling prey to poor timing or tax inefficiency. Here are two mutual fund tool

Livemint 4 Mar 2026 4:02 pm

Mojtaba Khamenei, seen as possible next Supreme Leader, has survived assault on Iran

A mid-ranking cleric with close ties to Irans elite Revolutionary Guards, hardliner Mojtaba is one of the most influential figures in the Iranian

The Hindu Businessline 4 Mar 2026 3:46 pm

Flight cancellations top 12,000 amid Iran war: Heres a list of airlines that have announced schedule changes

Cancellations to reverberate beyond current period as they leave planes out of position and crew members in wrong locations

The Hindu Businessline 4 Mar 2026 3:37 pm

OpenAI launches GPT5.3 Instant amidst backlash over Pentagon agreement

The launch of OpenAIs GPT5.3 Instant came as rival Anthropics Claude outranked ChatGPT in phone app downloads in the U.S. in the past week, accor

The Hindu 4 Mar 2026 3:32 pm

Qatar shuts LNG output; supplies to India hit, city gas sector flags crisis

Indias gas supplies have been hit after LNG cargoes from Qatar were temporarily suspended, forcing supply cuts of up to 40 per cent for several i

The Hindu Businessline 4 Mar 2026 3:18 pm

Watch: Explained: What are the new air ticket refund norms?

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has amended the air ticket refund rules making it passenger friendly. Passengers can now cancel

The Hindu 4 Mar 2026 3:15 pm

Swiss shipping firm MSC diverts all Gulf-bound cargo to safe ports; slaps deviation fee of $800 per container

The line declares End of Voyage for Arabian Gulf cargo

The Hindu Businessline 4 Mar 2026 3:04 pm

US orders non-emergency Lahore, Karachi staff to leave Pakistan

Move follows protests across major cities in Pakistan after US and Israeli strikes killed Irans top leader on Sunday

The Hindu Businessline 4 Mar 2026 2:47 pm

West Asia war oil shock drives up currency hedging cost for Indian importers

One-month implied volatility climbed to 5.6%, the highest since May 2025, while the implied interest rate on the one-year dollar/rupee forward pr

The Hindu Businessline 4 Mar 2026 2:28 pm

MRF signs MoU with TN government for 5,300-crore tyre plant in Sivaganga

The project is expected to generate direct employment for approximately 1,000 persons

The Hindu Businessline 4 Mar 2026 2:22 pm

MRPL declares force majeure on gasoline export cargoes for March, April, traders say

The state-run refiner, which operates a 500,000-barrel-per-day refinery in the southern state of Karnataka, exports about 40% of its refined fuel

The Hindu 4 Mar 2026 1:45 pm

Godrej Properties buys 11.36-acre land in Gurugram for 1,000 crore

To expand its business, the company buys land outright and also enters into joint development arrangements with landowners to develop housing pro

The Hindu Businessline 4 Mar 2026 1:35 pm

Finland President Stubb kicks off 4-day visit to India

Stubb will hold talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday following which the two sides are expected to firm up a number of MoUs to boo

The Hindu Businessline 4 Mar 2026 1:18 pm

Israel says whoever is chosen as Irans next supreme leader will be target for elimination

Defence minister Israel Katz issues warning after killing of Khamenei

The Hindu Businessline 4 Mar 2026 1:06 pm

MRF enters into MoU with Tamil Nadu for a greenfield plant at Sivaganga

The MoU is non-binding in nature and is subject to the approval of a customised incentive package, infrastructure support in accordance with appl

The Hindu 4 Mar 2026 12:57 pm

34 flights cancelled from Bengaluru Airport on March 4

The airport said 18 arrivals and 16 departures have been cancelled from Abu Dhabi, Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam, Dubai and Doha

The Hindu Businessline 4 Mar 2026 12:56 pm

Head of Alibaba's Qwen AI division resigns

Monthly active users for Qwens mobile app surged to 203 million in February from 31.05 million in January

The Hindu 4 Mar 2026 12:24 pm

OpenAI eyes NATO deal following Pentagon agreement

Company considers rolling out AI tools across alliances unclassified networks

The Hindu Businessline 4 Mar 2026 11:53 am

IndiGo cancels 500+ flights since Feb 28 amid West Asia crisis

Airline says it is closely monitoring the revenue environment as airspace restrictions disrupt international operations

The Hindu Businessline 4 Mar 2026 11:32 am

US assault on Iran ahead of schedule, says US West Asia Commander

The bombing campaign against Iran has degraded its air defences and its navy had no operational vessels on key waterways after 17 were sunk

The Hindu Businessline 4 Mar 2026 11:26 am

China says it seeks communicationswith US but vows to hold its 'red lines'

The meeting comes at a sensitive moment for China-US relations, as both sides look to stabilise ties ahead of an expected summit of leaders Donal

The Hindu Businessline 4 Mar 2026 11:23 am

West Asia conflict: SpiceJet to operate eight special flights from UAE to facilitate return of Indian nationals

While four of the special flights will be to Delhi, three will be to Mumbai and one to Kochi

The Hindu Businessline 4 Mar 2026 10:49 am

India's services PMI moderated in February as cost pressures mount

The HSBC India Services Purchasing Managers Index fell to 58.1 in February from Januarys 58.4, and undershot a preliminary estimate of 58.4

The Hindu Businessline 4 Mar 2026 10:46 am

Brigade Group leases 1.56 lakh sq ft at Brigade Twin Towers

The Brigade group said the leasing reflects demand for office space along the Outer Ring Road corridor and the Brigade Twin Towers has positioned

The Hindu Businessline 4 Mar 2026 10:44 am

Gold shipments stranded in Dubai as Iran war grounds flights

An unprecedented wave of Iranian missile fire over the weekend led the country to partially close its airspace and suspend flights in Dubai, grou

The Hindu Businessline 4 Mar 2026 10:38 am

Russia ready to meet India's energy needs if West Asia conflict drags on, says Russian Embassy official

The assurance from Moscow gains added urgency as QatarEnergy suspended liquefied natural gas (LNG) production and related products on March 2 aft

The Hindu Businessline 4 Mar 2026 10:38 am

India's services growth moderated in February as cost pressures mount, PMI shows

India's services sector growth slowed in February, with new business rising at its slowest pace in over a year due to intensifying competition. D

The Economic Times 4 Mar 2026 10:37 am

Rupee slumps 69 paise to all-time low of 92.18 against U.S. dollar in early trade

Forex traders said the domestic currency is under severe pressure due to a sharp spike in crude oil prices, with Brent Crude crossing the $82 per

The Hindu 4 Mar 2026 10:30 am

Iran conflict threatens Gulf tourism, undermining years of investment

Flights at major hubs, including Dubai, the worlds busiest international airport, have been largely grounded, stranding tens of thousands of pass

The Hindu Businessline 4 Mar 2026 10:25 am

US securing military, charter flights for citizens to leave Middle East, official says

In Israel, US officials are in contact with about 500 Americans seeking to leave

The Hindu Businessline 4 Mar 2026 10:15 am

Elon Musks SpaceX is said to have added Citigroup to IPO bank line-up

Citigroup would join Bank of America Corp., Goldman Sachs Group Inc., JPMorgan Chase & Co. and Morgan Stanley, which have been lined up for senio

The Hindu Businessline 4 Mar 2026 10:12 am

Telangana pegs rabi paddy production at 1.46 crore tonnes

Farmers grew paddy on about 22.87 lakh hectares in the rabi season, as against the seasons normal of 20.83 lakh hectares, showing a 10% increase

The Hindu Businessline 4 Mar 2026 10:10 am

West Asia tensions disrupt flights; airlines adjust schedules

Air India on Tuesday said it has extended the suspension of most flights to and from the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Israel, and Qatar until 2359 hrs IST

The Hindu Businessline 4 Mar 2026 9:51 am

Godrej Properties acquires 5-acre land parcel on Kolkata's EM Bypass

Godrej expects the premium residential project to be developed on the site to generate revenues of approximately 1,650 crore

The Hindu Businessline 4 Mar 2026 9:37 am

OpenAI is developing an alternative to Microsoft's GitHub: Report

Engineers from OpenAI encountered a rise in service disruptions that rendered GitHub unavailable in recent months, the report said

The Hindu 4 Mar 2026 9:37 am

UAE reaffirms neutrality, says over 1,000 Iranian attacks intercepted

Furthermore, the UAE underscored that it retains its legitimate right to self-defence, as recognised under international law and the Charter of t

The Hindu Businessline 4 Mar 2026 9:12 am

Token release: Why small films with near-zero collections are flooding theatres

Faced with strict streaming mandates, producers are rushing small-budget films through technical theatrical runs to unlock digital deals, even as

Livemint 4 Mar 2026 7:00 am

100 days to FIFA World Cup: how Iran war could impact US-Mexico-Canada tournament`

Organisers are already grappling with security concerns in Mexico, scaled-back fan festivals in several US cities and criticism over high ticket

The Hindu Businessline 4 Mar 2026 6:45 am

France deploys nuclear-powered carrier to protect allies as Iran conflict widens

Macron also confirmed the deployment of Rafale fighter jets, air-defence systems and airborne radar capabilities to the region.

The Hindu Businessline 4 Mar 2026 6:35 am

Strait of Hormuz crisis explained: Impact on oil, shipping and global trade

The narrow waterway, just 33 km wide at its narrowest point, connects the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman and carries nearly one-fifth of the wo

The Hindu Businessline 4 Mar 2026 6:18 am

Bank holiday today, 4 March: Are banks closed today for Holi? Check full list of cities as per RBI

Bank holiday today, 4 March: There is a bank holiday on Holi, 4 March, across many regions. This is because these cities will celebrate Holi toda

Livemint 4 Mar 2026 6:04 am

Trump threatens to cut off trade with Spain after it disallowed US use of joint bases in Iran war

The remarks followed Spains decision not to allow American bases on its soil to be used for strikes not covered by the UN charter

The Hindu Businessline 4 Mar 2026 6:01 am

I hold US situs assets. Should I pay tax in the US or India?

Non-citizens who are not domiciled in the US are subject to US transfer taxes only in limited situations.

Livemint 4 Mar 2026 6:00 am

US stocks tumble as Middle East conflict fuels inflation fears

The sell-off was broad-based, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average falling 403 points, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite also posted signif

The Hindu Businessline 4 Mar 2026 5:52 am

Samsung was the star of smartphone PLI. But it gave telecom PLI a complete miss

Samsung did not invest in the scheme despite applying for it, while it had earned 1,000 crore in the smartphone PLI scheme. What explains the Kor

Livemint 4 Mar 2026 5:45 am

PNGRB to propose overground gas storage as West Asia conflict squeezes supplies

he Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB) may propose the government to set up storage reserves for LNG, preferably near existing ter

Livemint 4 Mar 2026 5:35 am

All eyes on oil stockpile as war throws a spanner in supply chain

Half of India's crude oil cargoes come from the Persian Gulf, crossing the Strait of Hormuz, making its closure a matter of deep concern. Officia

Livemint 4 Mar 2026 5:30 am

Israel steps up airstrikes in Tehran, as Iran widens its response across the region

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, March 3, 2026 (AP) Israel stepped up airstrikes against Iranian missile launchers and factories Tuesday, and Iran r

The Sen Times 3 Mar 2026 11:22 pm

Sachin Tendulkars son Arjuns pre-wedding celebrations turn star-studded

The bride-to-be, Saaniya Chandhok, joined the celebrations in a pastel lehenga

The Hindu Businessline 3 Mar 2026 10:16 pm

Karnataka renews Ubers transport aggregator licence till 2026

The companys previous permit had expired in December 2021, though ride-hailing aggregators continued operating in the state while renewal discuss

The Hindu Businessline 3 Mar 2026 9:41 pm