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StartupTN, TNWESafe launch entrepreneurship bootcamp for women
The two-day bootcamp trained a cohort of 160 women entrepreneurs from Chennai and nearby towns to provide them with the mentorship required to tr
Aramco explores oil exports via red sea to avoid Hormuz
The worlds biggest oil exporter has a 5 million barrel-a-day pipeline that runs across the country which can transport oil from fields in the eas
Telangana power utilities meet record peak electricity demand of 18,139 MW
With a peak demand of 18,139 MW, Telangana was comparable to larger States like such as Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan
India reiterates its call for dialogue, diplomacy to resolve Iran conflict
MEA raises concern on possible consequences of disruptions on Indian economy; says safe of Indian citizens residing in the Gulf region is top pri
India relocates students in Iran as anxiety grips families in Kashmir
1,200 Kashmir students remain in Iran despite evacuation efforts
Gulf airline suspension leads to a rise in freight rates to the US and Europe
All major Gulf airlines operate extensively to India and together account for nearly 20% of air cargo capacity carried in passenger aircraft bell
Planning a gold loan in 2026? Find out which lender is offering the lowest interest rate in India
A gold loan is a secured loan in which gold jewellery is pledged as collateral. Interest rates in India range from 8% to 27%, depending on variou
Rapido launches Ownly food delivery app in Bengaluru
The service is now live citywide
West Asia Conflict: PM Modi Speaks To Sultan Of Oman, Crown Prince Of Kuwait
New Delhi, Mar 3: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday spoke to Sultan Haitham bin Tarik of Oman and Crown Prince of Kuwait Sheikh Sabah Al-Kh
When the lights go out: How climate change is impacting J&Ks energy economy
The snow that has fed Jammu and Kashmirs rivers for centuries is disappearing. In turn, the union territorys rivers are drying up, leaving a regi
West Asia tensions may cloud Indias coffee export momentum
After Europe, MENA is the second largest market region for Indian coffees, accounting for 20% of exports
Power Ministry extends deadline for feedback on Draft National Electricity Policy till Mar 19
The timeline has been extended on the request of several stakeholders who have sought additional time to examine the provisions of the draft elec
War risk insurance premiums for ships likely to rise amid West Asia crisis: Experts
War cover cancellations may force hull and cargo premiums higher
Asia scrambles for LNG as Qatar halts output due to Iran war
LNG buyers in Asia account for more than 80% of shipments from Qatar, the world's No. 2 producer after US
Middle East tensions are set to inflate your grocery bills, with prices for dal, dry fruits, and sweets potentially soaring up to 30%. Disruption
As Hyderabad rises, Bengalurus network effect keeps it ahead
Professionals may be migratory, but the citys dense network of global capability centres, startups, venture capital firms, research institutions
Jio appoints Dan Bailey as President to boost global expansion
Jio Platforms has appointed telecom industry veteran Dan Bailey as its new President. The move comes as part of the company's strategy to expand
Sambhav Homes and Infrastructure hands over 85 acres to ESR Group for Hosur Industrial park
The land has been handed over for ESRs proposed 600-crore, 2.1 million sq ft ESR Hosur Advanced Manufacturing Park, he told newspersons
India scouts for alternative sources to import crude, LPG and LNG
Sources say India is exploring diverse options to bolster its fuel supply chain without burdening consumers with immediate price hikes
Summer crops area a tad lower from year-ago, likely to inch up on rain forecast
The data of sowing under summer crops, which will end by May, has reached 26.53 lakh hectares (lh) as on February 27, which is 3 per cent less th
US forces say Iran's IRGC command destroyed, Iran claims massive attack on US base in Bahrain
CENTCOM reported on X that US forces destroyed Iranian military facilities, including command centers and launch sites; Meanwhile, Al Jazeera sta
Hope West Asia conflict does not affect supply chain: Tata Group chairman
Tata Group Chairman N. Chandrasekaran also emphasised on the safety of employees of Tata group companies working in West Asia.
Hiring in India rises 12 pc in February on AI push, IT sector recovery: Report
Mumbai: Indias white-collar job market recorded a 12 per cent year-on-year growth in February, amid increasing AI adoptions and a recovery in the
Surge in Fujairah bunker prices amid West Asia conflict to drive demand elsewhere, sources say
Traders expect demand to shift to other hubs in Asia, Rotterdam, the Mediterranean, Colombo and India if tankers avoid West Asia
Gaurs Group to invest Rs 100 crore to set up precast plant in Greater Noida
Gaurs Group is investing Rs 100 crore to establish a precast manufacturing plant in Greater Noida, partnering with Elematic India for advanced co
Oil rally builds as staggering West Asia War jolts energy
Global benchmark Brent rose above $80 a barrel, after spiking about 7% on Monday, while West Texas Intermediate was near $73
Global Markets | Japanese stocks plummet as Mideast conflict widens
Japanese shares experienced their sharpest decline in months on Tuesday, with the Topix and Nikkei indices slumping significantly. Escalating Mid
Dubai airspace partially reopens; stranded Indians recount panic, costs
An Air India flight carrying 149 passengers and eight crew members landed at Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi, marking the first
China gas buyers say Beijing pushing Iran to keep Hormuz open
Officials say Beijing is urging Tehran to avoid disrupting Qatari gas and Gulf energy flows that supply nearly a third of Chinas imports
Global Markets | European shares fall again as Mideast war drags on
European shares extended their decline on Tuesday, mirroring a global equity selloff as investors grappled with the prospect of a prolonged Middl
Premier Energies completes acquisition of HeliosAnthos Energies
The acquisition was conducted through a preferential allotment via private placement at a total consideration of 10.45 lakh
Trump slams Starmer for not joining US strikes on Iran, accuses UK of pandering to Muslim voters
Transatlantic rift deepens as British PM defends non-involvement in offensive operations amid escalating West Asia conflict
India starts countervailing duty probe against Chinese PVC resins
India has launched a probe into Chinese PVC resin imports. Domestic companies claim China unfairly subsidizes these products. This allows Chinese
A major geopolitical shock in a resource-rich region, such as the Iran conflict, exposes Indias vulnerability due to its heavy reliance on import
Zelenskiy says long Iran conflict would hurt Ukraine air defence
Washington has all but stopped providing military aid to Kyiv since President Donald Trump returned to the White House last year, but the US cont
India is the worlds fastest growing major economy and a fast-growing consumer of oil. Its vulnerability to supply shocks stems from the relativel
US orders non-emergency staff to leave Bahrain, Iraq and Jordan as Iran conflict escalates
The US Mission to Saudi Arabia was closed on March 3 following a drone attack, with Americans in Jeddah, Riyadh and Dhahran told to continue shel
Mumbai airport sees 107 cancellations amid West Asia airspace crisis
SpiceJet and EaseMyTrip announced special flights from Fujairah to Delhi, Mumbai and Kochi to help passengers return home safely amid the ongoing
Amazon data centers damaged by drone strikes amid US-Iran conflict
Amazon has confirmed that three of its data centers in the Middle East were damaged by drone strikes, amid the ongoing US-Iran conflict.
Escorts Kubota launches new paddy tractor series
The latest product is launched under the Powertrac brand
Bhageria Industries reports temporary disruption at Palghar plant after oleum tank leak
The company confirmed that the situation was controlled promptly, and there were no reported casualties or injuries
India-based airlines begin repatriation of stranded nationals from West Asia
Air India, SpiceJet, IndiGo and Air India Express operate special and resumed services amid West Asia airspace disruptions
India's mutual funds perfected the take-off. Life cycle funds fix the landing
Life cycle funds, launched under Sebis new framework, automate the glide path to financial goals. They seek to eliminate the guesswork in the fin
Middle East crisis: Should you invest in gold ETFs or silver ETFs? Here's what experts suggest
Amidst rising geopolitical tensions, investors are flocking to safe-haven assets like gold and silver ETFs. Experts suggest a higher allocation t
FD rates comparison: Here's a look at the latest bank fixed deposit rates offered by the biggest lenders State Bank of India, ICICI Bank, HDFC Ba
Indian basmati held up at ports and in transit as Iran war halts new deals
Iran war: India is the world's largest exporter of aromatic, premium basmati rice, with buyers in the Middle East, including Saudi Arabia, Iran,
Three Indian seafarers serving on board foreign-flagged vessels killed in West Asia conflict
Directorate General of Shipping said that there have been four incidents in the Persian Gulf, Strait of Hormuz, Gulf of Oman and adjoining sea ar
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu said the US-Israeli military action against Iran protects not only the US and Israel, but also the world at larg
Online spends cross 62% as UPI, credit cards turn complementary: SBI Card MD Salila Pande
UPI and credit cards now complement each other, with UPI boosting usage and cards offering liquidity, rewards and flexible credit, says Salila Pa
Netanyahu says US-Israel war on Iran not going to take years
With the war entering its fourth day on Tuesday, Netanyahu said, ... It may take some time, but its not going to take years. Its not an endless w
Indian students in Tehran relocate to safer zones as West Asia tensions escalate
According to AIMSA, students from universities including BUMS, TUMS, IUMS, Kerman and others have been instructed to relocate
West Asia conflict presses IPO hopefuls to get deals done
The sudden change in market sentiment risks upsetting what was set to be a boom year for IPOs, even before the potential mega-listings from Space
China to unveil new 5-year plan focusing on economic reform
China is gearing up to unveil its latest five-year plan, a strategic blueprint outlining policy priorities and long-term goals for economic refor
Israel hacked Irans traffic cameras for years to pinpoint Khameneis location prior to strike: Report
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu justified the attacks stating that Iran had for long threatened to destroy the US
Indias 100 mn barrel crude stocks could cover 40-45 days if Hormuz flows disrupted
NEW DELHI, Mar 3: India holds about 100 million barrels of commercial crude oil stocks in storage tanks, underground strategic reserves and on s
Here is everything you need to know about what is advance tax, when is advance tax deadline, what are the penalties for missing advance tax deadl
UN flags possible El Nino comeback this year as neutral conditions emerge
The warming El Nino weather phenomenon could return later this year as its cooling opposite La Nina fades away, the United Nations said Tuesday.
Mint Explainer: How long can Iran block the Strait of Hormuz?
As Irans blockade of the worlds most critical energy chokepoint triggers a global price surge, Mint examines the military, economic and geopoliti
Passengers recount panic in West Asia amid attacks; DIAL issues advisory
Passengers face delays as Indian carriers adjust routes following US-Israeli strikes on Iran and Tehrans retaliation
Paramount faces $79B debt post Warner Bros merger
Paramount has announced that its net debt will rise to around $79 billion after the Warner Bros-Paramount Skydance merger.
Over 40 lakh beneficiaries in Tamil Nadu get special cash assistance
This follows TNs big bonanza for women in February, with 5,000 credited to the accounts of roughly 1.3 crorewomen
Indian cardamom likely to lose aroma due to Iran conflict
Importers in Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and the UAE are asking exporters to hold back stocks until the situation improves
Rs 11 lakh crore wiped out! How US-Israel-Iran war is hitting stock market investors hard
The Sensex plunged by more than 1,000 points, slipping below the 81,000 mark for the first time in over a month. The Nifty 50 also dropped sharpl
US-Iran conflict might deter investments in India, says report
The ongoing conflict in the Middle East could have major implications for India's economic growth, a new report by Fitch Group's BMI has warned.
IndiGo, SpiceJet are now bringing Indians back from Middle East
Indian airlines IndiGo and SpiceJet have launched special relief operations to repatriate passengers stranded due to airspace disruptions in the
Chance of El Nino emerging on the rise as La Nina weakens, says World Met body
A neutral ENSO phase likely before warming reshapes weather and monsoon patterns worldwide, says the WMO report
Persistent Systems streamlines US operations with subsidiary merger
Persistent Telecom Solutions Inc merged into Persistent Systems Inc effective February 28, 2026, with no cash consideration or change in sharehol
Market cycles and the case for flexible allocation
As leadership shifts from large-caps to small-caps and back again, portfolios that evolve with the cycle are structurally better positioned.
SOPA raises soya output estimates on higher yields in Maharashtra, Rajasthan
SOPA has estimated the cropped area during kharif 2025 at 112.139 lakh ha, marginally lower than its first estimate of 114.558 lakh ha
Japan in talks with India to explore for rare earths
In Rajasthan, the Japanese government would be looking to provide technology for extraction as well as funding in exchange for a stable offtake o
PM Modi urges industry to ramp up investment, prioritise research to scale up manufacturing
Stressing that India has entered into free trade agreements with numerous countries, the Prime Minister said, these agreements have opened up a w
Bitcoin trades near $68,000 after its fifth consecutive red monthly close, with a 3% gain in the past 24 hours. Despite geopolitical tensions, th
Iran-Israel War: India reduces gas supply to industries after Qatar outage, sources say
Iran-Israel War: Indian industries are scaling back on natural gas supplies following Qatar's suspension of liquefied natural gas production. Hei
ICICI Bank, Vedanta among 10 stocks to bet on amid US-Iran conflict
Rising US-Iran tensions and higher crude oil prices have increased market volatility, prompting brokerages to highlight select Indian stocks as p
US-Israel-Iran war hits oil supplies: How India is preparing for the economic fallout
The geopolitical strain has pushed up global oil and gas prices. For India, which relies heavily on imports, this surge translates into a higher
Stock market holiday: Are BSE, NSE open or closed on Wednesday for Holi?
Indian stock exchanges will remain open on Wednesday, March 4, despite Holi celebrations in several states, as the official holiday was observed
Natco Pharma launches Pomalidomide capsules in the US
The estimated sales for Pomalidomide in the US for the year ending September 2025 was approximately $3.2 billion
Elon Musk's X, xAI plan to repay $17.5 billion in debt in full: Report
X and artificial intelligence startup xAI plan to repay in full about $17.5 billion in debt tied to the companies, Bloomberg News reported
Airline ticket prices soar on Asia-Europe routes after Gulf airport closures
As Gulf airports remain shut due to escalating geopolitical tensions, airlines face soaring demand and ticket prices, with travellers pivoting to
Israel-Iran war to discourage investment into India, offset trade deal positives: BMI
BMI warns that the Iran-Israel conflict could dent Indias growth outlook by discouraging investment and raising energy costs, potentially offsett
Indian passengers stuck in Abu Dhabi heave sigh of relief on arrival at Bengaluru airport
Indian passengers returned to Bengaluru after being stranded in the UAE. Missile alerts and flight cancellations caused anxiety. Travellers expre
Move comes as vessels come under attack in the region
Ongoing Middle East conflict to discourage investment into India, offset trade deal positives: BMI
As geopolitical tensions escalate, Fitch Group firm BMI warns that the ripple effects from the Middle East conflict could undermine Indias econom
42 flights cancelled at Bengaluru Airport due to airspace restrictions
The affected sectors include Abu Dhabi, Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam, Dubai and Doha; these routes account for a significant share of international tra
GIFTs design is deliberately open no fortress, no veil providing a controlled interface between domestic and international markets
US Embassy in Saudi Arabia hit with Iranian drones as American and Israeli attacks on Iran escalate
The US Embassy in Saudi Arabia faced an attack from Iranian drones. Americans are advised to stay away from the diplomatic mission. The Saudi Def
LNG tanker rates triple to $200,000 daily amid US-Iran war
The cost of leasing liquefied natural gas (LNG) tankers in the Atlantic Basin has more than tripled to over $200,000 per day.
Ahead of Holi 2026, several Indian stocks have emerged as multibaggers since last Holi, delivering exceptional returns despite market volatility.
Indian Navy warships continue operations in Middle East region
Indian Navy warships are in the Gulf of Oman for Operation Sankalp and carrying out anti-piracy operations in the Gulf of Aden
Despite downward revision in nominal GDP, India's fiscal dynamics remain comfortable: UBI Report
India GDP revision: In absolute terms, India's fiscal deficit for April-January FY26 stood at Rs 9.81 lakh crore, or 63 per cent of the revised e
