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Lower maize prices may see Indian farmers switch back to oilseeds, pulses this kharif
Growers received 30% lower than minimum support price for the hardy cereal during the kharif season
Government bonds face perfect storm as Iran war rattles Europe's central banks
Bond yields have surged as Europe's central banks grapple with new inflation fears. Government bonds face perfect storm as Iran war rattles Europ
USFDA closes inspection of Apitoria Pharmas facility with VAI
USFDA closes inspection of Apitoria Pharmas facility, classifying it as Voluntary Action Indicated after three observations.
Super Micro shares tank 25% after employees charged with smuggling Nvidia chips to China
The U.S. government has been trying to crack down on illegal shipments of top-tier Nvidia artificial intelligence chips to China. Super Micro sha
US stocks: Fed officials say Iran war obscuring economic, monetary policy outlook
Two Federal Reserve officials said on Friday the Iran war and its impact on energy markets were clouding the outlook for the economy and monetary
Government launches 20,000 crore credit guarantee scheme for microfinance institutions
The move comes after bank funding to MFIs dropped nearly 70% between FY24 and FY26, severely impacting smaller players
Thomas Cook India to demerge resort business into Sterling Holiday
Thomas Cook India said the demerger will streamline its capital structure and will result in improved earning per share
RBI to conduct Rs 1 lakh cr overnight variable rate repo auction on Mar 23
The Reserve Bank of India on Friday said it will conduct an overnight variable rate repo (VRR) auction of Rs 1 lakh crore on March 23.
Make life easier for taxpayers, use technology to check evasion: FM Sitharaman to IT officers
During a recent conference, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman highlighted the importance of easing tax payment processes for well-meaning citiz
Drops of relief: Kashmirs saffron industry finds its breath
Rain will help in the development of corms, which are crucial for the following years crop, as they determine the strength and productivity of th
Super Micro shares sank 27% on Friday after U.S. prosecutors charged three people linked with the company, including its co-founder, with helping
After six years halt, India-China trade via Lipulekh Pass set to restart
US Fed Governor Waller sounds alarm on inflation risk due to Iran war
US Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller on Friday said he was concerned about the impact of the US-Israel war on Iran on inflation due to
EC tightens AI content rules, to set up polling booths in high-rise building communities
The EC also said that all political advertisements on electronic and social media must be approved by the Media Certification and Monitoring Comm
India plans LPG imports from Russia, Japan with shipments starting mid-April
Weekly imports from the West Asia fell to 89,000 tonnes by March 19, the lowest since January, while alternative regional shipments rose to 176,0
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced the Income Tax Act 2025, replacing the 1961 Act with a simpler, more concise framework effective Ap
Defence tech firm Big Bang Boom Solutions launches new R&D centre in Chennai
SHAKTI,which stands for Solutions Hub for Advanced Knowledge, Technology & Innovation, will house the companys research and engineering teams acr
Zetwerk plans to confidentially file for IPO in 2 weeks: Sources
India's Zetwerk plans to confidentially file draft papers for an initial public offering within the next one to two weeks, aiming to raise up to
Telangana per capita at 4.19 lakh, 1.9x more than national average
Telanganas Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) at current prices stands at 17.82 lakh crore, reflecting a growth of 10.7% over the last years fig
Quality, innovation, and excellence more important now in the turbulent times, say industry titans
IFQM, established in 2023, has Biocon, Boeing, Tata Group, TVS Motor, Sun Pharma, and Motherson among its founding members
Electronics manufacturer Aimtron targets 1,000 crore revenue in 3 yrs
Aimtron currently operates manufacturing facilities in Vadodara and Bengaluru, as well as a recently acquired unit in the US
Flipkart rolls out 105% bonus payout to employees for 2025
The CHRO noted that the Walmart-backed company has made significant strides in strengthening its core categories and scaling new engines of growt
WTO market access panel adopts outcome-tracking mechanism for trade concerns
India, too, is party to concerns raised on seven issues against other members, including the EUs controversial Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism
Aluminium prices recover as market weighs disruptions and weaker demand
Aluminium prices steadied on Friday as investors balanced the competing impacts of the Iran war and lower supply from disrupted operations in the
US stocks: Fed's Bowman says penciled in three rate cuts for year: Report
Federal Reserve Vice Chair for Supervision Michelle Bowman said on Friday she's notably more in the way of interest rate cuts relative to her col
Telangana FM presents 3.24 lakh crore Budget for FY27
Telangana restructures 25,612 Cr high-Interest loans to ease debt burden; States Debt Rises to 5.62 lakh crore; to borrow Rs 73,383 cr this year
IFSCA issues 60 warnings in FY26 as capital market intermediaries breach compliance norms
These findings point to breaches of key provisions under the IFSCA Capital Market Intermediaries Regulations, 2025
As gold prices fall, Gudi Padwa and Ugadi boost jewellery sales in India
On Friday, gold prices fell further to 1,47,218 per 10 g against 1,47,889 on Thursday; in contrast, silver prices increased by 2,491 to 2,32,364
Index of eight core industries rises 2.3% in February 2026
While steel and cement saw growth of 7.2% and 9.3%, respectively, crude oil and natural gas production declined by 5.2% and 5.0%. Petroleum refin
Growth of eight core sectors halved to 2.3% in February, before West Asia crisis began
The data, released by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, shows that domestic production of oil, gas, and petroleum products had been shrinkin
Industrial diesel prices hiked by Rs 22/litre amid Gulf crisis; no change in retail fuel prices
Industrial diesel prices surged by Rs 22 per litre due to global oil spikes amid Middle East conflict, while regular petrol and diesel rates rema
US stocks today: US stocks open lower as Middle East turmoil clouds Fed outlook
Wall Street's main indexes opened lower on Friday as the Iran war approached its fourth week, roiling energy markets and prompting investors to a
Zerodha co-founder and CEO Nithin Kamath noted the country's dependence on energy imports from the Middle East, and consequent impact due to the
Core sector output eased to a three-month low of 2.3% in February
India's core sector growth decelerated to a three-month low of 2.3% in February, impacted by weaker electricity generation and energy industry de
Theatrics take centre-stage as Telangana FM presents State Budget
The two-hour speech itself was filled with qoutes of B.R. Ambedkar, Jyotirao Phule, Mahatama Gandhi, with no extra theatrics
Exchanges, clearing corporations issue joint SOP for closing auction session
The SOP, aligned with regulatory directions, details how settlement prices will be computed under different trading scenarios, with a shift towar
Experts note heavy spending on revenue expenditure, including welfare schemes, and say that less capex spend limits space for asset creation
India's core sector growth slows to 2.3% in February
India's core sector growth has slowed down to 2.3% in February, from a revised 4.7% in January, government data released on Friday showed.
Telangana Budget 2026: Life, health insurance scheme get big push
The Government will also be launching a cashless health security scheme for the govt employees and pensioners; the scheme will apply to employees
Pilot manufacturing plant of rare earth permanent magnets set up at ARCI, Hyderabad
Nd-Fe-B magnets are essential components in electric vehicles, renewable energy systems, electronics and advanced manufacturing technologies
India 10-year yield posts biggest weekly jump in 15 weeks on oil shock
India's benchmark 10-year bond yield logged its biggest weekly jump in 15 weeks on Friday, as surging oil prices sent the rupee plunging to recor
Nifty stages modest rebound after Thursdays rout; Rupee hits fresh record low
Nifty 50 ended at 23,114.50, up 112.35 points or 0.49%, while the Sensex closed at 74,532.96, gaining 325.72 points or 0.44%; for the week, the N
RBI's bond purchases jump after Iran war
India's central bank has boosted its secondary-market government bond purchases significantly since the Iran war broke out, data showed on Friday
Novartis bets $3 billion on experimental breast cancer drug
Swiss pharmaceutical giant Novartis has announced its intention to acquire an experimental breast cancer drug candidate, SNV4818, from US-based b
Warren Buffett rejects market forecasting and instead focuses on identifying undervalued businesses. His philosophy emphasises fundamentals, rati
More trouble brewing? HDFC Bank fires 3 executives for mis-selling bonds, says report
HDFC Bank fired three senior executives, including Sampath Kumar, over alleged mis-selling of Credit Suisse AT-1 bonds to NRIs. The controversy f
Employee health risks rise as work patterns change, says study
Data from 77,000 insurance claims and 12,000 preventive screenings reveals early onset of metabolic issues such as pre-diabetes, hypertension, an
Consumer durables face price hikes as plastics, polymers and freight costs soar
Leading appliance makers have announced price hikes for air conditioners, washing machines, and refrigerators in April, ranging from 310%, depend
Government unveils Rs 20000 crore credit guarantee plan for MFIs
The government has announced an ambitious Rs 20,000 crore credit guarantee scheme targeting microfinance institutions, a lifeline for those grapp
Indias refractory production faces risk as LPG shortages hit operations
The sector, a key enabler for steel, cement, copper, aluminium, and glass, relies on steady fuel for firing materials at temperatures above 1,200
Gainers & Losers: Firstcry, GMDC and Petronet LNG among 7 top movers on Friday
Indian markets closed higher Friday, led by IT gains. Top movers: GMDC, Firstcry, Vodafone Idea, Happiest Minds, HDFC Bank, Acme Solar, and Petro
India is now treating vital energy data as a national security matter. All oil and gas companies must share detailed operational information. Thi
Indias forex reserves fall $7.05 billion to $709.76 billion: RBI
The data highlights the ongoing moderation of Indias reserves after a record high of USD 725.727 billion in February.
Should you pause your SIP amid market volatility? Heres what experts advise
Continuing your SIP during market volatility helps build wealth through disciplined investing and rupee-cost averaging, ensuring long-term growth
SBI Funds, Manipal Hospitals ready draft papers for $1B IPO
SBI Funds Management and Manipal Hospitals are gearing up to file their draft red herring prospectuses (DRHPs) for initial public offerings (IPOs
As higher crude pushes up MMF prices, cotton may gain back demand
The prices of man made fibres have gone up substantially because of this war, which has resulted in higher crude prices
Telangana Budget: Rs 12,789 crore for transport, boost for TGSRTC, Hyderabad Metro
Hyderabad: Riding high on the Mahalakshmi Scheme, the Telangana government proposed an allocation of Rs 12,789 crore for the Transport, Roads, an
Stock markets recover on buying in IT, PSU bank stocks; Sensex climbs 325 points
Price of premium or higher-grade petrol on Friday (March 20, 2026) was increased by 2 per litre
India's core sector growth slows down to 2.3 per cent in February 2026
India's core industries saw slower growth in February, reaching 2.3 percent. This slowdown was mainly due to crude oil and petroleum refinery pro
Indias forex reserves fall $7.05 billion to $709.76 billion as of March 13
India's foreign exchange reserves saw a significant drop. Reserves fell by $7.05 billion to $709.76 billion in the week ending March 13. This fol
Paranjape Schemes to invest Rs 700cr to develop 1400 homes in Pune
Realty firm Paranjape Schemes Construction Ltd will invest Rs 700 crore to develop four projects in Pune as part of its expansion plan.
Wall St futures slip as Iran war rages on, investors dial down rate cut bets
U.S. stock index futures slipped in choppy trading on Friday as the Iran war approached its fourth week, roiling energy markets and prompting inv
CropLife India sounds alarm over pesticide industry risks from West Asia conflict
Ankur Aggarwal said on Friday that the disruptions may lead to shortage of certain crop protection products during a critical agriculture season,
Finance Ministry notifies new Income-Tax Rules 2026 Here's what changes for you from 1 April
The Finance Ministry on 20 March notified the Central Board of Direct Taxes' new Income-Tax Rules 2026. Here's what this means for taxpayers and
West Asia crisis continue to hit orthodox tea market in Kochi auctions
The drop in prices is the highest in recent times as West Asia buyers turn selective
Salaried employees in Hyderabad can now claim HRA exemption of up to 50 pc
Hyderabad: Bringing significant tax relief to salaried employees, the Central Board of Direct Taxes on Friday, March 20, notified the rules for t
Gold set for worst week in six years as war curbs rate-cut bets
Gold headed for the biggest weekly loss in six years, as war in the Middle East boosted energy prices and reduced expectations for interest-rate
CBSE announces assessment scheme for Class 10 West Asia students after exam cancellations
West Asia students results will be declared along with other students, and they will have the option to improve marks through second board exams,
SEA says edible oil sector at crucial juncture, urges balanced approach to navigate it
Among edible oil crops, mustards conditions remain largely normal across major states, with harvesting underway in several regions, which may lea
Tata Power among 7 stocks that hit 52-week high; rally up to 20% in a month
On Friday, the benchmark Sensex surged 325 points, closing at 74,532. During this broader market rally, seven BSE 1000 stocks reached 52-week hig
Income Tax Rules 2026 notified: What changes for you?
The Indian government has notified the Income Tax Rules, 2026, to implement the new Income Tax Act, 2025.
Share Market Highlights: Sensex, Nifty climb on IT rebound; rupee slips to 93.71/USD
Sensex, Nifty updates on 20 March 2026: BSE Sensex rose 326 pts to 74,533 and Nifty 50 gained 112 pts to 23,114, led by IT stocks, while the rupe
Rupee crashes 82 paise to settle at 93.71 against U.S. dollar
Forex traders said the Indian rupee is under tremendous pressure as surging crude oil prices and a shift toward risk-aversion dented investor sen
Indias nutraceutical market set for exponential growth; Synthite Industries eyes major expansion
NatXtra has also entered the fast-growing gummy supplements category with products focused on Ashwagandha, Gut Health, PCOS and Vitamin C
Rupee sinks past 93 per dollar to record low as Iran war risks deepen
The Indian rupee has hit a record low against the US dollar. This decline is driven by worries over global energy supply disruptions caused by th
Rupee crashes 82 paise to settle at 93.71 against US dollar
At the interbank foreign exchange, the local unit opened at 92.92 against the greenback and soon breached the 93-mark for the first time; It kept
Govt cracks down on illegal gambling, betting websites; 300 such sites, apps blocked
The blocked sites and apps are related to online sports betting platforms; online casinos offering slots, roulette, live dealer tables; betting e
Kawasakis popular big bike for the masses, the Z900, gets a substantial overhaul, stepping up its VFM quotient
India's installed energy storage capacity to hit 346 GWh by 2033: Industry paper
Over the past year alone, the sector has seen a surge of 69 new BESS tenders totalling 102 GWh, a 35% increase over 2024 and nearly double the an
Furniture rental start-up Rentomojo gears up for 1,200cr IPO
Furniture rental start-up Rentomojo is gearing up for an initial public offering (IPO) in the fiscal year 2027.
Premium petrol gets costlier by Rs 2, no change in regular petrol
New Delhi: Oil marketing companies on Friday, March 20, increased the price of premium petrol by around Rs 2 per litre, amid rising global crude
Bitcoin surprises as oasis of calm while Iran war jolts markets
Cryptocurrencies, led by Bitcoin, have shown remarkable resilience amid geopolitical turmoil, outperforming traditional assets like equities and
Zomato raises platform fee by 20% amid rising fuel costs
Zomato, the food delivery service owned by Eternal Ltd, has increased its platform fee from 12.5 to 14.9 per order.
Eternal shares jump 3% from lows as Zomato hikes platform fee by Rs 2.4 per order
Eternal shares surged 3% after Zomato increased its platform fee by Rs 2.40 per order, bringing it in line with rival Swiggy. This move follows a
