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India not facing an energy shortage, says finance minister

India is well-positioned to withstand global shocks and is not facing an energy shortage despite the ongoing West Asia crisis, finance minister N

Livemint 17 Mar 2026 10:29 pm

Saudi Arabia takes Indian startups help for satellite images

Bengaluru-based, Google-backed Pixxel, whose Firefly constellation of satellites provide hyperspectral images, will supply special satellite data

The Hindu Businessline 17 Mar 2026 10:17 pm

US Stocks: Microsoft rejigs Copilot teams, freeing up AI chief for superintelligence push

Microsoft is reorganizing its Copilot teams, unifying commercial and consumer versions to enhance its AI assistant and drive adoption. This move

The Economic Times 17 Mar 2026 10:11 pm

IRDAI moots public insurance registry

The Hindu 17 Mar 2026 9:49 pm

Maruti gets 5,786 crore income tax order; to challenge before dispute resolution panel

There is no impact on financial, operation or other activities of the company due to this order, the carmaker said

The Hindu 17 Mar 2026 9:49 pm

Mixed bag for active fund managers of MFs

While large-cap funds trail benchmark, mid and small cap funds have performed better

The Hindu Businessline 17 Mar 2026 9:34 pm

SEBI proposes modified nomination norms for Demat and Mutual Fund accounts

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has issued a consultation paper to modify nomination norms for demat accounts and mutual fund f

The Economic Times 17 Mar 2026 9:22 pm

WTO MC14: India opposes US bid for permanent ban on e-commerce duty

Argues duty-free regime benefits developed economies depriving developing countries of revenue

The Hindu Businessline 17 Mar 2026 9:21 pm

FTAs with developed countries would drive luxury car market in India: Audi India

Disposable income with people may ultimately increase buying power

The Hindu Businessline 17 Mar 2026 9:20 pm

Ahead of Market: 10 things that will decide stock market action on Wednesday

Nifty 50 and BSE Sensex rose for a second consecutive session, driven by banks, auto, and metal stocks, signaling bullish momentum, while global

The Economic Times 17 Mar 2026 9:18 pm

L Catterton doubling down on India as it bets on the consumer story

So far it has invested in snacks brands Farmley and Haldirams and healthcare firm Healing Hands Clinic

The Hindu Businessline 17 Mar 2026 9:06 pm

More GCCs dole out stocks to retain top talent

The report stated that around 55-65% of large GCCs are now offering ESOP Equity related payouts as part of their total compensation

The Hindu Businessline 17 Mar 2026 9:04 pm

Maharashtra hotels seek relief in licence fee payment

The association has proposed a staggered payment mechanism, allowing the annual license fee to be paid in four quarterly instalments by December

The Hindu Businessline 17 Mar 2026 9:03 pm

One phone call from the PM, and Iran said, take it (through Hormuz) with Indian flag, no one will stop: Agri Minister Tells Rajya Sabha

Chouhan said that the Oppositions protest against newly enacted Viksit Bharat G RAM G law had failed to garner any public support and said people

The Hindu Businessline 17 Mar 2026 9:01 pm

Restaurants, hotels say several States have not announced commercial LPG allocations for industry

Reports of temporary closure of some iconic standalone restaurants in the key cities have emerged due to shortage of supplies of commercial LPG,

The Hindu Businessline 17 Mar 2026 9:01 pm

India in talks with Iran for safe passage of 2.7 lt LPG via Strait of Hormuz

LPG carriers with capacity of around 45,000 tonne idling in Persian Gulf west of the Strait, ready to deliver the critical commodity to India

The Hindu Businessline 17 Mar 2026 8:58 pm

US Stocks: Boeing shareholders can pursue class action over 737 MAX safety

A federal judge certified a shareholder class action accusing Boeing of concealing safety deficiencies in its 737 MAX planes before two crashes t

The Economic Times 17 Mar 2026 8:58 pm

Mahanagar Gas forays into renewable energy

The Hindu 17 Mar 2026 8:39 pm

LPG crisis triggers migrant labour disruptions across restaurants, transport and other sectors

However, the industrial sector has so far avoided significant labour-related disruptions, and is seeing only sporadic instances

The Hindu Businessline 17 Mar 2026 8:36 pm

Trinamool Congress announces list of candidates for Bengal Assembly elections, declares party to contest 291 seats

Trinamool Congress supremo and Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee will contest the poll from her home turf Bhabanipur seat in south Kolkata, setting

The Hindu Businessline 17 Mar 2026 8:33 pm

Rapidly developing Naidupeta emerges as a key industrial node in southern AP

Attracts marquee investments and social infrastructure for a growing industrial workforce

The Hindu Businessline 17 Mar 2026 8:29 pm

Indias IPO rush hits pause as macro volatility delay listings

The move comes at a time when several new-age firms, including Zepto, OYO, Acko and Turtlemint, were gearing up to tap public markets in what was

The Hindu Businessline 17 Mar 2026 8:28 pm

Indian Navy steps up vigil to escort oil tankers, unlikely to join US coalition

While some Indian vessels have been allowed passage, others remain stranded, prompting diplomatic efforts to secure safe transit.

The Hindu Businessline 17 Mar 2026 8:22 pm

Beyond oil & gas: How Middle East conflict impacts India - from gold & diamonds to aircraft & fertilizers

Beyond oil and gas, several other sectors of the economy will likely see a hit if the US-Iran war continues for a longer duration. According to B

The Times of India 17 Mar 2026 8:19 pm

US Stocks: Debt investors offloading exposure to software stocks is latest sign of pain

Investors are offloading software loans in debt vehicles at a discount, in the latest sign of pain in the software industry, which is being upend

The Economic Times 17 Mar 2026 8:17 pm

NCLT approves Adani Enterprises resolution plan for Jaiprakash Associates

Under the approved plan, all existing shares, preference shares, unissued capital, convertible instruments, rights, warrants, and other pre-insol

The Hindu Businessline 17 Mar 2026 8:16 pm

Air India restores all 30 grounded legacy aircraft since takeover

Return of Boeing 777-300ER VT-ALL completes post-privatisation fleet revival programme

The Hindu Businessline 17 Mar 2026 8:13 pm

SEBI proposes simpler nomination rules for demat and mutual fund accounts

Regulator looks to ease onboarding and cut compliance burden; default opt-in for new investors

The Hindu Businessline 17 Mar 2026 8:10 pm

As sugar mills are yet to clear 5,000 cr cane dues to farmers, ISMA seeks revision in minimum selling price

With production costs increasing and ex-mill realisations lagging, mills are facing mounting cash-flow pressures

The Hindu Businessline 17 Mar 2026 8:09 pm

India needs clear foreign policy roadmap, says parliamentary committee

The panel noted that many countries already publish such frameworks and flagged the absence of a forward-looking document as a significant gap, d

The Hindu Businessline 17 Mar 2026 8:07 pm

Indias garment exports slip in February, but AprilFebruary growth stays positive

Industry leaders cite subdued demand, rising freight costs, and higher input prices as key challenges, while expressing confidence in long-term g

The Hindu Businessline 17 Mar 2026 7:55 pm

US Stocks: Delta Air Lines lifts revenue outlook despite jet fuel hit, shares jump 4%

Delta Air Lines raised its first-quarter revenue forecast in light of robust travel demand, offsetting a hit from spiking jet fuel costs due to t

The Economic Times 17 Mar 2026 7:39 pm

US Stocks: Qualcomm unveils $20 billion stock buyback program; shares jump 3%

Smartphone chip designer Qualcomm on Tuesday unveiled a $20 billion stock buyback program as it looks to take advantage of a steep drop in its sh

The Economic Times 17 Mar 2026 7:37 pm

War fallout: Demand for cotton yarn picks up from China

Prices firm up following global trend, improving demand

The Hindu Businessline 17 Mar 2026 7:35 pm

Funds mobilised by India Inc via ECBs crossed $5 billion mark for the first time in current FY in Jan

Indian companies mopped up $5.336 billion in January 2026 against $4.435 billion in December 2025, per RBI data

The Hindu Businessline 17 Mar 2026 7:29 pm

India parliament panel calls for tighter protection for gig workers

To bridge the gap, the committee has recommended that all platform aggregators, such as Swiggy, Ola and Zomato, must register gig workers on the

The Hindu Businessline 17 Mar 2026 7:25 pm

Sai Parenterals IPO to open on March 24; to raise 285 crore via fresh issue

The price band has been fixed at 372-392 per share

The Hindu Businessline 17 Mar 2026 7:24 pm

Odisha approves 4,510 crore investment proposals to create over 10,000 jobs

Cleared by the State Level Single Window Clearance Authority, the projects span sectors such as chemicals, textiles, pharmaceuticals, manufacturi

The Hindu Businessline 17 Mar 2026 7:23 pm

Public Insurance Registry a key step in modernising information architecture of insurance: IRDAI Chief Seth

The PIR is envisioned as a consent-driven, legally compliant digital infrastructure covering the entire policy lifecycle from issuance to claims,

The Hindu Businessline 17 Mar 2026 7:21 pm

CEATs 1,300-cr Chennai plant expansion takes cumulative investment to 4,800 crore

The additional investment exceeds original commitment of 4,000 crore

The Hindu Businessline 17 Mar 2026 7:21 pm

Parliamentary panel rebukes Ministry of Planning, Niti Aayog for poor financial management

Standing Committee on Finance said the Ministry and Niti Aayog sought higher budgets each year, despite significantly under-utilising their funds

The Hindu 17 Mar 2026 7:18 pm

Parliamentary panel rebukes Ministry of Planning, Niti Aayog for poor financial management

Standing Committee on Finance said the Ministry and Niti Aayog sought higher budgets each year, despite significantly under-utilising their funds

The Hindu 17 Mar 2026 7:18 pm

Hormuz disruption: CBIC allows BTT clearance for cargo loaded at one port, offloaded at another

Customs authorities at the port of discharge were reluctant to clear containers originally shipped from another port citing jurisdictional issues

The Hindu Businessline 17 Mar 2026 7:02 pm

Wrongdoing by insurance companies does not go unnoticed, says FM Sitharaman

In 202324, a penalty of 2 crore was levied on Reliance General Insurance Company for unfair business practices. Similarly, penalties have been im

The Hindu Businessline 17 Mar 2026 6:59 pm

As LPG shortage hits food supply, migrant workers and truck drivers leave Maharashtra

Gas shortages are hitting factory canteens and street stalls, squeezing food access and incomes for workers, drivers, and gig employees. With cos

The Hindu Businessline 17 Mar 2026 6:57 pm

Jindal Poly among 4 stocks that hit 52-week highs & rallied up to 95% in a month

The Sensex surged 568 points to close at 76,070 on Tuesday, driving a broader market rally. Four BSE 1000 stocksJindal Poly Films, Acutaas Chemic

The Economic Times 17 Mar 2026 6:52 pm

MRPL dispatches 1000th petcoke rake to JSW Cement from Mangalore

The second batch of 500 rakes was completed 40% faster than the first, showcasing MRPLs operational efficiency

The Hindu Businessline 17 Mar 2026 6:46 pm

Joint home loan: How couples should split ownership, EMIs for maximum tax savings

For a couple taking a joint home loan, how should co-ownership and EMIs be structured to maximise tax benefits and boost approval chances? Indias

Livemint 17 Mar 2026 6:45 pm

RBI fixes redemption price of 15,814 for SGB

Investors who are opting for premature redemption now will get a return of over four times

The Hindu Businessline 17 Mar 2026 6:43 pm

Indias tea imports doubled in 2024-25

Government has so far taken up development of 380 notified fish landing centres and fishing harbours out of 1,547 notified ones

The Hindu Businessline 17 Mar 2026 6:37 pm

Youth job crisis persists despite rising education levels: Azim Premji Univ report

However, a majority of the employment growth has been in agriculture, says State of Working India 2026 report released on Monday by Azim Premji U

The Hindu Businessline 17 Mar 2026 6:28 pm

Narayana Health expands drone partnership with Airbound, eyes 50% cut in lab costs

The partnership will be expanded across five upcoming hospitals in Banashankari, Bannerghatta, Electronic City, HSR Layout and New Town (Kolkata)

The Hindu Businessline 17 Mar 2026 6:25 pm

SBI vs BoB vs PNB: Fixed deposit interest rates of top PSU banks compared check latest rates across tenures

Compare SBI, BOB, and PNB fixed deposit interest rates for 1-, 3-, 5-, and 10-year FDs to choose risk-free investments that offer steady returns

Livemint 17 Mar 2026 6:24 pm

India Glycols announces Rs 7.5/share dividend. Check smallcap's record date, dividend yield

India Glycols declared an interim dividend of Rs 7.5 per share for FY2025-26, with March 23 set as the record date. According to Trendlyne, the c

The Economic Times 17 Mar 2026 6:20 pm

Nifty holds above 23,500 as bargain hunters return; 440 stocks hit 52-week lows

The Nifty opened at 23,493.20, dipped to an intraday low of 23,346.60 in the first half before buyers emerged, driving the index to a high of 23,

The Hindu Businessline 17 Mar 2026 5:56 pm

Indias CCI investigates Givaudan, Firmenich and IFF over anti-poaching deals

Regulatory documents suggest the companies coordinated not to hire each others employees, restricting wages and job mobility

The Hindu Businessline 17 Mar 2026 5:28 pm

India aims for universal health insurance by 2033, says Finance Minister

Government reforms, digitisation, and GST exemptions are expanding access, particularly through schemes like PM Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana and Ayus

The Hindu Businessline 17 Mar 2026 5:04 pm

Brokers Call: Patanjali Foods (Buy)

Systematix Institutional Equities

The Hindu Businessline 17 Mar 2026 5:04 pm

Inside the remarkable journey of a tonne of carbon, from Indian fields to corporate ledgers

Indias farmland is becoming the new frontier of carbon removal. A few startups are working with farmers to turn crop residue, rice irrigation and

Livemint 17 Mar 2026 5:00 pm

Not for all LPG consumers: Govt clarifies on eKYC norms

The clarification came as some news reports have been circulating on the issue of biometric aadhaar authentication for LPG consumers

The Hindu 17 Mar 2026 5:00 pm

APs LPG stock adequate for next 15 days: AP CM Naidu

State has 14,000 tonnes of LPG and is expecting to receive more supply soon

The Hindu Businessline 17 Mar 2026 4:59 pm

How market corrections during global conflicts create long-term opportunities

Analysts say market weakness offers long-term buying opportunities, as history shows strong post-crisis market recoveries

The Hindu Businessline 17 Mar 2026 4:54 pm

How US-Iran war has put small Indian companies at risk

The ongoing US-Iran war has put the capital expenditure (capex) investment of at least 800 small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in India at risk.

NewsBytes 17 Mar 2026 4:43 pm

Tata AIA launches term plan to shield families from education loan debt

The plan targets students aged 18 to 25 enrolled in recognised educational courses in India or abroad, offering life cover up to 2 crore, limited

The Hindu Businessline 17 Mar 2026 4:39 pm

Create strategic energy mitigation framework to protect economy from oil shocks: Panel to FinMin

Most critically, the committee have recommended that the department facilitate a 'Structural Reform Bridge' to help states transition away from r

The Hindu Businessline 17 Mar 2026 4:39 pm

US-Iran war: How the LPG cylinder has become the face of Middle East mayhem's impact on India

Global tensions in the Middle East are directly impacting Indian households, causing a severe LPG shortage. Rising fuel costs and disrupted shipm

The Times of India 17 Mar 2026 4:38 pm

PDS reforms: over 41 lakh fake ration cards removed across India

Digitisation of the Public Distribution System (PDS), including Aadhaar-seeding and electronic Point of Sale (ePoS) devices, has enhanced transpa

The Hindu Businessline 17 Mar 2026 4:37 pm

ATM withdrawals change from April 1: Know charges and limits

Several major banks, including HDFC Bank and Punjab National Bank (PNB), have announced changes to their ATM-related rules effective April 1.

NewsBytes 17 Mar 2026 4:35 pm

Tsuyo secures clearance for 250 crore EV powertrain facility in Hubli-Dharwad

Deep-tech EV company will develop 20-acre integrated manufacturing and test campus

The Hindu Businessline 17 Mar 2026 4:35 pm

Sugar output up 10% to 26.21 million tonne in 2025-26 marketing year so far: ISMA

As the sugar season advances and reaches its penultimate phase, the industry body said it continues to await an early upward revision of the Mini

The Hindu Businessline 17 Mar 2026 4:25 pm

Sensex rises nearly 600 points as value buying lifts markets

The benchmark stock market indices closed in the green for the second consecutive day, with a rally in auto and metal sector shares.

NewsBytes 17 Mar 2026 4:19 pm

US gas prices: Strait of Hormuz tensions push diesel above $5/gallon, highest since December 2022

Retail diesel prices in the U.S. have surpassed $5 a gallon for the second time, impacting global economic activity and consumer goods. This surg

The Times of India 17 Mar 2026 4:13 pm

Rupee falls 12 paise to settle at record low of 92.40 against US dollar

A positive trend in domestic equity markets also helped the domestic currency at the lower level, even as investors remained watchful of the US F

The Hindu Businessline 17 Mar 2026 4:13 pm

How retail traders navigate full-time trading risks

Rising trading costs, larger contract sizes, and low odds of gains stack the odds against full-time traders.

Livemint 17 Mar 2026 4:13 pm

Gainers & Losers: Ola Electric among 5 big movers on Tuesday

Markets ended higher Tuesday, driven by banks, auto and metals. Lloyds Metals surged on expansion, while Ola Electric and IDBI Bank fell on broke

The Economic Times 17 Mar 2026 4:10 pm

LPG supply disruptions threaten mid-day meals, says Right to Food Campaign

Some institutions are considering alternative fuels such as firewood or modifying menus due to irregular gas supply

The Hindu Businessline 17 Mar 2026 4:09 pm

Share Market Highlights: Sensex jumps 568 points, Nifty nears 23,600 in strong close

Sensex, Nifty updates on 17 March 2026: The Sensex climbed 567.99 points, or 0.75%, to close at 76,070.84, while the Nifty 50 advanced 172.35 poi

The Hindu Businessline 17 Mar 2026 4:02 pm

'Diversification is protection against ignorance': 7 timeless investment tips from Warren Buffett's shareholder letters

Warren Buffett's investment lessons highlight patience, value investing, and long-term thinking, helping investors navigate market volatility, av

Livemint 17 Mar 2026 3:52 pm

Makes no sense: Zerodhas Nithin Kamath says he doesnt use net banking apps, calls access to SMS, contacts invasive

Zerodha's Nithin Kamath has raised concerns over net banking apps demanding excessive permissions like SMS and contacts. He contrasted that with

Livemint 17 Mar 2026 3:50 pm

Gold lender Muthoot FinCorp said to plan nearly Rs 2,800 crore IPO

Muthoot FinCorp, a prominent gold loan lender, is reportedly planning an Initial Public Offering (IPO) that could raise up to $300 million. The c

The Economic Times 17 Mar 2026 3:48 pm

Pet food startup Zoomies secures 5 crore to expand D2C operations in India

Zoomies focuses on delivering complete pet meals made from 100 per cent real, human-grade meat, free from additives, preservatives and synthetic

The Hindu Businessline 17 Mar 2026 3:43 pm