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US spent $11.3B in 1st week of Iran war: Pentagon
The Pentagon has revealed that the US spent an estimated $11.3 billion in the first week of its war against Iran, dubbed Operation Epic Fury.
Kuwait residential building struck by enemy drone at dawn
According to the Ministry of Defence, an enemy drone targeted a residential building in the south of the country during the dawn hours today
Zara founder to receive record $3.7B dividend this year
Amancio Ortega, the billionaire founder of fashion giant Zara, is set to receive a record dividend of 3.23 billion ($3.7 billion) from Inditex SA
LPG shortage singes hospitality sector across India
Iran conflict sparks LPG scare, hotels cut menus
India to launch $11B fund to boost chipmaking
India is gearing up to launch a massive 1 trillion ($10.8 billion) fund aimed at boosting domestic chipmaking. The move comes as part of the coun
Rupee trims losses after hitting record low, all eyes on oil prices
The Indian rupee plunged to a record low as Middle East tensions fueled a surge in crude oil prices. This significant rise in energy costs is exp
Indias FDI tweak could unlock billions from global funds
India's proposed changes to the Press Note 3 (PN3) regulations could be a game changer for large institutional funds from the US and European Uni
Indias February retail inflation quickens to 3.21% before Iran war impact likely hits
India's retail inflation rose to 3.21% in February, driven by geopolitical tensions impacting global oil supplies. This marks the second reading
Exporters seek priority allocation of LPG and natural gas for manufacturing units
Indian exporters face production challenges due to fuel disruptions. FIEO has requested the government for priority allocation of LPG and natural
Tencent signals renewed investment interest as India eases Press Note-3 rules
Experts say the decision allowing automatic route for sub-10% investments from border countries could revive stalled deals and reopen flows of Ch
Tile makers are facing production disruptions as the Iran Israel crisis triggers gas shortages in Morbi, forcing several plant shutdowns. While s
How Trump's Section 301 probe could impact India's exports
The US government has launched a trade investigation under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, targeting India and 15 other countries.
NSE selects 20 merchant bankers for proposed IPO
NSE on Thursday said that it has appointed 20 merchant banks to manage its upcoming IPO.
Cyberattack hits Stryker; pro-Iran group claims credit
Pro-Iranian digital activist group Handala claims credit for the incident, potentially marking the first known major cyber disruption of an Ameri
NABARD withdraws planned seven-year bond issue: Bankers
India's National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) withdrew its planned seven-year bond issue after bids came in higher than ex
Bund yields hit highest since October 2023 as oil prices jump
Euro area benchmark Bund yields hit their highest level in almost 2-1/2 years on Thursday, as Middle East conflict fuelled inflation fears and ex
India in talks with Iran to secure safe passage for tankers
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said in a post on X earlier this week that he had spoken with his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi on t
GSP Crop Science IPO to cut debt, dilute promoter stake to about 74%
The IPO, which will open on March 16 and close on March 18, has a price band of 304320 per share
Citigroup, Standard Chartered evacuate Dubai offices amid Iran-US war
Citigroup and Standard Chartered have evacuated their Dubai offices and asked employees to work from home.
US starts Section 301 probe against India, 15 other economies: An explainer
The probe covers sectors, including steel, aluminum, automobiles, batteries, electronics, chemicals, machinery, semiconductors, and solar modules
Old EPFO account? Check if your funds will be auto-credited
The Employees's Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) is launching a pilot project to automate the settlement of claims for small inoperative accoun
Russian shadow fleet tankers divert to India after US waiver on crude imports
Vessel-tracking data from UK-based maritime analytics firms Lloyds List Intelligence and Vortexa indicate that at least four tankers have already
UK home buyer sentiment hit by worries stemming from Middle East conflict, RICS says
Buyer demand in Britain's housing market has significantly weakened, with a sharp drop in new enquiries attributed to concerns over the Middle Ea
Telangana CM inaugurates Netflixs Eyeline Studios facility
Hyderabad: Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Thursday, March 12, inaugurated Netflix Eyeline Studios Global VFX and Virtual Production
Iran war unsettles India's packaged water makers as bottles, caps get pricey
Though retail prices are yet to feel the heat and bigger companies are absorbing the pain, about 2,000 smaller bottled water makers have increase
Arunachal tops Fiscal Health Index among NE-Himalayan states
The FHI evaluates states on five pillars, such as quality of expenditure, revenue mobilisation, fiscal prudence, debt index, and debt sustainabil
Income Tax: 7 major tax changes taking effect from 1 April explained
Income Tax: The Union Budget 2026 introduces amendments to the Income Tax Act that simplify compliance for taxpayers. Here is a list of crucial c
Dubai steps up security as Iran war rages; financial institutions move staff to remote work
US financial and tech firms are enhancing security and reducing office presence in the Middle East following Iran's threats to target economic ce
Why most Indian actors struggle to crack Hollywood game
Every few years, an Indian actor lands a role in a Hollywood project, sparking excitement about global crossover success. But despite the buzz, t
United Spirits revamps Black Dog scotch whisky with premium packaging
The refreshed portfolio includes Black Dog Black Reserve and the triple-cask matured Black Dog Triple Gold Reserve, aimed at combining premium ap
India's GDP growth to slow down to 7.1% in FY27
India's economic growth is projected to slow down slightly, with the real gross domestic product (GDP) expected to expand by 7.1% in fiscal year
Bhilwara textile units struggle amid geopolitical trade route disruptions
Industry representatives report that export orders are being stalled, with shipments either stuck locally or at ports, particularly to Gulf and E
PMS Tracker: Nirmal Bang, Purnartha Investment, Valcreate post gains of up to 11% in February
Portfolio management strategies delivered mixed returns in February, with a few quantitative and multicap portfolios outperforming while several
Over 1,000 engineering graduates await offer letters from Tech Mahindra
Tech Mahindra has delayed the onboarding process for over 1,000 engineering graduates from the 2025 batch.
Why crude oil surge may raise paint prices in India
The recent surge in crude oil prices, now close to $100 per barrel due to the ongoing US-Iran war, could lead to a rise in paint prices.
How persistently high oil prices could impact India's vulnerable economy
Gas supply shortages have already begun hitting industries and consumers, and Iran has threatened a protracted conflict and $200 per barrel for o
WhatsApp Rolls Out Parent-Controlled Accounts For Children Under 13
New Delhi, Mar 12: Meta-owned WhatsApp has unveiled a new parent-managed account model, effectively opening the messaging platform to pre-teens (
Selective buying in oil and gas, PSU bank and metal stocks helped markets rebound from the days lows. However, auto and FMCG stocks continued to
Brent at $100 may widen Indias fiscal burden by 3.6 lakh crore annually: Report
According to an Elara Securities report, higher oil prices may widen Indias current account deficit to around 2% of GDP and weaken the rupee to 9
The proposed facility in Texas will be Reliance Industries second greenfield investment outside India. Reliance Industries, which has a market ca
GSP Crop Science's 400 cr IPO to open on Mar 16
The price band has been fixed at 304-320 per share for the IPO, valuing the company at 1,489 crore at the higher end.
Hotter summer ahead? NTPC Green, Tata Power, other power stocks surge up to 15%
Shares of Indian power companies rose sharply as early summer heat pushed electricity demand higher. Limited solar output and supply constraints
13 midcap stocks where FPIs steadily increased holdings for four quarters
Despite persistent selling, FPIs have shown sustained interest in just 43 stocks within a universe of 750 across the mid-, large-, small-, and mi
Corporate India faces a margin headwind in FY27, with Crisil Intelligence forecasting a 50 basis point shrinkage due to rising crude and gas pric
War risk surcharges hit exporters as Gulf freight rates surge
Agricultural exports are among the worst affected
AI coding start-up Replit raises $400M, triples valuation to $9B
Replit, an AI platform for writing and sharing code in multiple programming languages, has raised $400 million in its latest funding round at a v
Valve to contest lawsuit accusing it of promoting illegal gambling
Valve, the gaming giant behind popular titles like Counter-Strike 2 and Dota 2, has announced its intention to contest a lawsuit filed by New Yor
ACME Solar seals 450 MW battery-backed power deal with SJVN
The projects will connect to Inter-State Transmission System (ISTS) substations and leverage the companys existing night-time connectivity in hig
Furniture rentals are booming. Heres when renting worksand when it doesnt
Renting furniture and appliances is gaining popularity among urban professionals seeking flexibility and lower upfront costsbut hidden charges an
Indias private credit market well insulated from global turbulence: Rakshat Kapoor
Recent stress in global private credit markets is seen as isolated to a few developed market funds, not posing a systemic threat. India's private
Nifty recovers from days low but stays in red; auto drags, energy lifts
The partial recovery notwithstanding, the broader market mood remained cautious
How persistently high oil prices amid Iran war could impact India's economy
Escalating oil prices due to the Iran war pose a significant threat to India's economy. With nearly 90% of crude imported, sustained high oil cos
SIFs explained: Where these new funds fit in an investors portfolio
SIFs sit between mutual funds and PMS, offering advanced strategies like longshort equity and derivatives exposurebut investors must understand t
US Stock Market | Tech Turnaround: Software shares recover after deep selloff
After a deep AI-driven selloff, US software stocks are showing signs of recovery. The S&P 500 Software Index posted its strongest weekly gain sin
Gas crisis: JM Financial sees sustaining LPG import disruptions impacting these two stocks
The ongoing Iran-Israel conflict has disrupted LPG supplies through the Strait of Hormuz, impacting India's imports and leading to long queues fo
India plans sops to cut import dependence in construction equipment
The Centre plans to introduce a 12-16% incentive for investments in construction equipment manufacturing such as cranes, tunnelling machines. Wil
Pune small industries face production hit amid LPG and industrial gas supply disruptions
Industry bodies say nearly 50,000 MSMEs have been impacted, with many units struggling to maintain production levels due to shortages of gas used
Government confirms that 30% of Indias crude requirements remain disrupted due to Strait of Hormuz blockage
11 stocks held by 100+ MFs in February surged up to 145% in FY26; 4 turned multibaggers
Mutual funds show strong belief in 253 stocks. Many of these have seen significant gains since the start of FY26. Over 100 schemes invested in th
NDR launches 250-crore warehousing facility near Kochi to boost logistics infrastructure
The facility is designed to cater to sectors such as FMCG, e-commerce, pharmaceuticals and third-party logistics providers
Not just oil and gas: How the Iran war is disrupting six other key global commodities
Escalating conflict in the Middle East has disrupted global commodity markets beyond oil and gas, impacting aluminium, fertilisers, ethanol, and
Grammarly sued over its 'Expert Review' AI feature
Grammarly is facing a class-action lawsuit after it was revealed that the company had been using real people's identities for its Expert Review A
GSP Crop Sciences Rs 400 crore IPO opens on March 16. Check price band, other key details
GSP Crop Science has set its IPO price band at Rs 304-Rs 320 per share, aiming to raise Rs 400 crore. The subscription opens on March 16, 2026, a
Goldman Sachs delays Fed rate-cut call as Middle East war lifts inflation risks
Global financial markets have been under pressure as the US-Iran war stoked fears of an oil supply shock, elevated inflation and an uncertain eco
Gas panic spreads across Maharashtra as US-Iran tensions trigger supply concerns
As government prioritises domestic supply, industries and restaurants struggle with shortage
Global Markets | Australian shares slide as Middle East oil shock fans rate hike fears
Australian shares dropped over 1% as rising oil prices, fueled by Middle East attacks, heightened inflation concerns and increased the likelihood
Gold and silver price prediction: Gold prices are seeing a sideways-to-bullish bias and may rally to Rs 1.7 lakh mark while silver is likely head
Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps intensifies its maritime blockade in Persian Gulf
MSME fintech Progcap facilitates stronger credit profiles for women entrepreneurs
Progcap said it has enabled more than 10,000 crore of credit to women entrepreneurs through the ProgShakti initiative
Why Adani Total Gas shares surged 40% in 2 days
Adani Total Gas's shares have witnessed a massive surge, rising up to 14.2% on Thursday to hit an intraday high of 650 on the BSE.
US 'unfair trade' probe on India, China and 14 others: What Washington is looking into
Following a Supreme Court setback on tariffs, the Trump administration has launched new Section 301 investigations into alleged unfair trade prac
Are Indian techies losing jobs due to AI? CLSA analysts make a strong argument
Despite fears of AI-driven layoffs in Indias IT sector, CLSA analysts say hiring remains steady, and revenue per employee is rising. IT giants li
Tamil Nadu sees widespread panic buying of fuel amid shortage fears
Residents in Chennai, Coimbatore and Madurai report waiting for over 45 minutes to fill their vehicle tanks, with some carrying additional contai
Eicher Motors Share Price Live Updates: Eicher Motors' closing price recorded at Rs 7536.5
Stay invested, deploy money gradually amid market volatility: Prateek Agarwal
Geopolitical tensions and trade route disruptions are making investors cautious, despite attractive stock valuations. Market participants are clo
Dream11 sees over 100 employee exits after real-money gaming ban
Dream Sports, the parent company of popular sports entertainment platform Dream11, has seen a major employee exodus.
Swiggy, Eternal shares tank as LPG crisis hits restaurants
The shares of Eternal (Zomato's parent company) and Swiggy, two major players in the food delivery and quick commerce sectors, have witnessed a d
Asia LNG scramble pulls cargoes from Europe; one US shipment switches destination to China
China suspended a 24% top-up tariff on U.S. goods for one year but retained a base 10% imposed in November. Tariffs on US energy goods, including
Amid market volatility, Neeraj Dewan sees opportunities in these three sectors
Indian stock markets face volatility due to geopolitical tensions and rising energy prices, disrupting recent stability. Despite caution, market
Atlassian to cut roughly 10% jobs in pivot to AI
The company expects to incur about $225 million to $236 million in charges related to the layoffs and office space reductions, according to a reg
Meta Is Developing 4 New Chips to Power Its AI and Recommendation Systems
The MTIA processors are the tech giants latest attempt to build its own AI hardware, even as it continues spending billions on gear from industry
Nvidia Will Spend $26 Billion to Build Open-Weight AI Models, Filings Show
The move could position the AI infrastructure powerhouse to quickly compete with OpenAI, Anthropic, and DeepSeek. Nvidia Will Spend $26 Billion t
Bitcoin consolidates near $70,000 as macro uncertainty offsets institutional demand
Bitcoin consolidated near $70,000 despite positive institutional demand, as macro uncertainty persisted. While Spot Bitcoin ETFs saw significant
Iran to allow India-flagged tankers pass through Strait of Hormuz, Indian source says
Stock to buy: Jefferies lists 10 reasons to buy its top CRDMO pick Sai Life Sciences
Jefferies has initiated coverage on Sai Life Sciences with a 'Buy' rating and a Rs 1,300 target price, citing its integrated 'follow-the-molecule
Among OMCs, Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) fell 4 per cent in early trade to 154.06 from its previous close of 160.63
Crude jumps to $100 despite biggest oil reserve release ever
Oil prices have spiked by over 8% on Thursday, with West Texas Intermediate (WTI) climbing 8.8% to $95 a barrel and Brent rising 8.88% to $100.
Rupee opens 21 paise weaker at 92.25 per US dollar
The drop comes as crude oil tops $100 a barrel due to West Asia crisis
Nomura has initiated coverage on Tata Capital, L&T Finance and Piramal Finance with Buy ratings, citing their expanding product portfolios and ra
US launches Section 301 probe into India, 15 others over excess capacity
Investigation to examine sectors including textiles, autos, solar modules, petrochemicals and steel
