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Price pressures: On new series of Consumer Price Index, inflation

India must find sources of sustainable energy to curb inflation

The Hindu 14 Mar 2026 12:25 am

Given constraints in fuel availability plants running at a rationalised capacity: Jindal Stainless

Unlike conventional steel industry, which largely utilises blast furnace and coke oven gases as energy sources, the stainless steel industry foll

The Hindu 13 Mar 2026 11:13 pm

India reduces minimum public share float, paving way for NSE, Jio listings

The regulator last year proposed to halve the minimum amount of shares large companies had to offer in their IPOs, allowing those valued at above

The Economic Times 13 Mar 2026 11:04 pm

Trai plans extra fee, penalty on operators allowing robocalls, spam messages

Trais move is aimed at tightening accountability and discouraging the misuse of regular voice lines for mass spam calling

Livemint 13 Mar 2026 10:52 pm

India to receive two LPG cargoes via Strait of Hormuz soon

The move follows Prime Minister Narendra Modis call with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and ongoing discussions between External Affairs Min

The Hindu Businessline 13 Mar 2026 10:52 pm

Gujarat to provide immediate PNG connections in CGD areas

The decision follows a high-level review chaired by Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, which confirmed that PNG, LPG, petrol, and diesel stocks are

The Hindu Businessline 13 Mar 2026 10:39 pm

Will the new Income Tax Act be better for salaried taxpayers? Experts weigh in

The new Income Tax Act will come into force from 1 April 2026. Experts suggest that the new rules will be beneficial to salaried employees who op

Livemint 13 Mar 2026 10:13 pm

Sigma Advanced divests stake in Swiss pharma firm to sharpen focus on aerospace and defence business

The divestment forms part of Sigmas ongoing portfolio rationalisation strategy and transformation into a pure-play aerospace and defence platform

The Hindu 13 Mar 2026 10:11 pm

Iran allows two gas tankers to sail to India through Hormuz, sources say

A crude tanker is set to arrive in India on Saturday with Saudi oil after passing through the Strait around March 1

The Hindu Businessline 13 Mar 2026 9:49 pm

LPG Gas Crisis Highlights: Petrol, diesel supply adequate; LPG still concern amid West Asia crisis: Govt

The government on Friday assured that petrol and diesel remain adequately available across India despite global supply concerns triggered by tens

The Hindu Businessline 13 Mar 2026 9:41 pm

NHAI-backed Raajmarg Infra InvIT IPO subscribed 13.7 times

The portion for institutional investors received 19.14 times while non-institution portion received bids for 7.26 times

The Hindu Businessline 13 Mar 2026 9:40 pm

Sportstar Aces Awards celebrate womens cricket and honour athletes shaping Indian sports

The Sportstar Aces Awards celebrate Indian sports, honouring womens cricket pioneers and recognising outstanding athletes and contributions

The Hindu Businessline 13 Mar 2026 9:35 pm

Premiumisation fuels growth in Indias watch market

The Times of India 13 Mar 2026 9:34 pm

Rupee closes at new low at 92.46 against the US dollar, down 0.7% this week

The rupee hit a fresh closing low of 92.46 against the dollar on Friday, driven by concerns over rising crude oil prices and geopolitical worries

The Economic Times 13 Mar 2026 9:33 pm

Air India evaluates East Asia routes amid West Asia airspace disruptions

Airline activates contingency flight paths to Europe, US while assessing Osaka and Jakarta services

The Hindu Businessline 13 Mar 2026 9:33 pm

India to scrap bids for majority stake in IDBI Bank: Report

India is set to shelve the bids it received for a majority stake in its state-owned IDBI Bank , as the amounts were below the minimum price sough

The Economic Times 13 Mar 2026 9:30 pm

RBI injects Rs 50,000 crore via OMO; liquidity move comes ahead of advance tax, GST outflows

The Reserve Bank of India injected Rs 50,000 crore into the banking system via an open market operation to manage liquidity ahead of tax payments

The Economic Times 13 Mar 2026 9:30 pm

US Stocks: US consumer staple stocks lose sheen as lofty valuations meet gloomy earnings outlook

After a strong rally this year, U.S. consumer staples stocks are falling out of favor, with investors starting to question the high valuation as

The Economic Times 13 Mar 2026 9:28 pm

Most religious community kitchens functioning as usual

But concerns have been raised over prolonged LPG supply crisis

The Hindu Businessline 13 Mar 2026 9:26 pm

IndiGo tickets get costlier, airline levies fuel surcharge of 425-2,300

IndiGo is the second Indian carrier after Air India to impose the levy and joins growing list of airlines hiking fares

The Hindu Businessline 13 Mar 2026 9:22 pm

Coal Indias subsidiary CMPDIL to launch IPO on March 20

The public issue, entirely an offer-for-sale (OFS) of 10.71 crore shares by Coal India with no fresh issue component, is set to close on March 24

The Hindu Businessline 13 Mar 2026 9:19 pm

Rapidos Ownly launch signals food delivery push amid $600-million fundraise

Rapidos food delivery service, Ownly, is being positioned as a platform that works closely with restaurant partners while keeping commissions low

The Hindu Businessline 13 Mar 2026 9:08 pm

India steps up talks with Iran as govt grapples with re-prioritising LPG stocks

Iran says expect good news in near future, after PM Modi dials Iranian President

The Hindu Businessline 13 Mar 2026 9:08 pm

Iran's new supreme leader wounded, likely disfigured, Hegseth says

According to Hegseth, the new so-called not-so-supreme leader is wounded and likely disfigured. He issued a weak written statement yesterday, but

The Hindu Businessline 13 Mar 2026 9:05 pm

Sigma Advanced Systems divests stake in Extrovis for $15 million

This deal gives the company additional financial resources for the expansion of its aerospace and defence business, a company executive said

The Hindu Businessline 13 Mar 2026 9:04 pm

Why is the dollar profiting from Middle East war?

The surge in energy prices triggered by the conflict in the Middle East has significantly strengthened the dollar, paradoxically undermining US P

The Economic Times 13 Mar 2026 8:53 pm

KG Builders launches two plotted communities in Western Chennai; 400-crore GDV

The launch includes two plotted communities spread across 120 acres along the rapidly developing Valarpuram Thirumazhisai growth corridor

The Hindu Businessline 13 Mar 2026 8:53 pm

Hospitality industry urges swift allocation of LPG as players begin suspending operations

FHRAI says 30% of hotels and restaurants have temporarily suspended operations due to LPG shortage

The Hindu Businessline 13 Mar 2026 8:42 pm

Congress Odisha MLAs at centre of poaching row land in Karnataka ahead of Rajya Sabha polls

Rajya Sabha polls are scheduled on the 16th of this month and legislators are expected to fly back for the voting.

The Hindu Businessline 13 Mar 2026 8:22 pm

Gold loses sheen as dollar gains strength

The yellow metal dips for the second week in a row as investors bet on the greenback

The Hindu Businessline 13 Mar 2026 8:18 pm

Middle East crisis: Kerosene, coal makes comeback for domestic household use as LPG supply concerns rise

India is temporarily reviving kerosene and coal for cooking as Middle East disruptions strain LPG supply chains. The nation is vulnerable due to

The Times of India 13 Mar 2026 8:06 pm

What are Shahed drones and what makes them decisive in modern warfare?

Shahed drones are unmanned aircraft systems often called kamikaze drones. Like the Japanese kamikaze planes in WWII, these drones are not intende

The Hindu Businessline 13 Mar 2026 8:02 pm

IndiGo, Air India seek government support during Iran crisis, sources say

The airlines are lobbying the government to provide financial relief, specifically related to aviation-related taxes and charges

The Hindu Businessline 13 Mar 2026 8:02 pm

Crude shock for stock markets! Investors lose Rs 34 lakh crore since start of US-Iran war; where should they put money now?

The numbers are staggering: on February 27 the combined market capitalisation of BSE-listed companies was Rs 46,325,200.41 crore. As of March 13,

The Times of India 13 Mar 2026 8:00 pm

Luxury carmakers Mercedes, Audi plan fresh price hikes from April amid rupee slide

Mercedes-Benz India and Audi India said they will implement a price correction of around 2 per cent

The Hindu Businessline 13 Mar 2026 7:58 pm

Brokers call: Muthoot Finance (Hold)

Geojit Research

The Hindu Businessline 13 Mar 2026 7:54 pm

Oil spike may hurt India less this time: DBS

Improved macro buffers and diversified crude sourcing could cushion impact, says bank

The Hindu Businessline 13 Mar 2026 7:46 pm

US Stocks: US Fed's preferred inflation gauge edges down

The US Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge came in slightly lower than expected in January, registering 2.8 percent growth over a year ag

The Economic Times 13 Mar 2026 7:41 pm

Global Stocks: Echoes of 2022? Markets look back to Russia play book for Middle East conflict

World markets, rocked by a Middle East war that could trigger another inflationary shock, are looking back at the play book from Russia's invasio

The Economic Times 13 Mar 2026 7:36 pm

Brokers call: HDB Financial (Buy)

ICICI Securities

The Hindu Businessline 13 Mar 2026 7:33 pm

Heritage Foods inaugurates ice cream facility

The plant has an installed production capacity of approximately 24 million litres per annum, with scalability provisions to expand capacity in li

The Hindu Businessline 13 Mar 2026 7:31 pm

Industries in Gujarat get blanket nod to use alternative fuels amid gas crunch

The GPCB said the relaxation will remain valid for three months, after which the board will review the situation based on the availability

The Hindu Businessline 13 Mar 2026 7:30 pm

College campuses trim menus, use cooking alternatives to feed students

While some institutes have enough LPG cylinders to last them for some time, others turn to electric cooktops, firewood to navigate LPG supply cru

The Hindu Businessline 13 Mar 2026 7:28 pm

US Stocks: Adobe shares drop further as CEO exit casts doubts over AI strategy

Adobe's battered shares fell another 6% on Friday as news that the Photoshop maker's long-time CEO will step down cast fresh doubts over its stra

The Economic Times 13 Mar 2026 7:26 pm

U.S. opens unfair trade practices probe of 60 countries, including India, over forced labour

The list of 60 countries and economies includes some major U.S. trade partners and allies such as Australia, Canada, the EU, Britain, Israel, Ind

The Hindu 13 Mar 2026 7:25 pm

D-Street investors become poorer by Rs 33.68 lakh cr since beginning of West Asia conflict

Investors' wealth eroded by Rs 33.68 lakh crore since the beginning of the West Asia conflict, which has now entered its 14th day.

The Economic Times 13 Mar 2026 7:22 pm

After India, US allows others to purchase stranded Russian oil

Washington: Amid rising oil prices, the Trump administration has announced a temporary authorisation to other countries to purchase Russian oil c

The Siasat Daily 13 Mar 2026 7:19 pm

Domestic tractor sales jump 34% in Feb; exports rise 7%

The industry recorded domestic sales of 78,901 units in February 2026, compared with 58,797 units in February 2025

The Hindu Businessline 13 Mar 2026 7:15 pm

Iran has not closed the Strait of Hormuz, some ships are passing: Iran Supreme Leader's representative in India

Abdul Majid Hakeem Ilahi told ANI that world leaders should put pressure on US President Donald President Donald Trump to stop the war against Ir

The Hindu Businessline 13 Mar 2026 7:14 pm

Conflicts in Iran, Ukraine reshape medical study routes for Kashmiri students

However, conflicts, geopolitical tensions and political unrest in these countries have prompted thousands of students and their families to explo

The Hindu Businessline 13 Mar 2026 7:12 pm

A rivals listing, a possible advantage for BSE

If the current bear phase prolongs, NSE may wait for right time rather than hushing it through

The Hindu Businessline 13 Mar 2026 7:06 pm

US stocks today: US stocks mixed as investors weigh data, Middle East war

Wall Street's main stock indexes opened mixed on Friday, after sharp losses in the previous session, while investors assessed a set of economic d

The Economic Times 13 Mar 2026 7:04 pm

Dairy sector a safety net for farmers, says NABARD chairman

Its steady, counter-cyclical income acts as a financial buffer during crop failures, droughts, floods, and market volatility, says Shaji KV

The Hindu Businessline 13 Mar 2026 7:02 pm

SEBI caps MFs intraday borrowings to 20% of net assets

Borrowing allowed only for debt, equity oriented index and ETFs

The Hindu Businessline 13 Mar 2026 6:58 pm

CBI questions Anil Ambanis son Jai Anmol in 228 cr bank fraud case

He has been asked to come again for questioning on Saturday

The Hindu Businessline 13 Mar 2026 6:55 pm

Noida airport expects to handle four million passengers in CY 2026

NIA received an aerodrome licence from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation on March 6

The Hindu Businessline 13 Mar 2026 6:52 pm

Sebi imposes Rs 10 lakh fine on Anand Rathi for violation of stock brokers' norms

Indias market regulator Sebi fined Anand Rathi Share and Stock Brokers 10 lakh after inspections found multiple regulatory violations, including

The Economic Times 13 Mar 2026 6:38 pm

28 Indian vessels with LNG, LPG and crude stranded near Hormuz

The Strait of Hormuz, a vital global oil transit chokepoint, has now been assessed as a high-risk maritime security zone

The Hindu Businessline 13 Mar 2026 6:35 pm

Civic-run Samridhi@Kochi switches to firewood cooking amid LPG crisis

The hotel procured around 10 tonnes of firewood on Thursday, which officials estimate will last for about four days, considering the large scale

The Hindu Businessline 13 Mar 2026 6:29 pm

Markets log worst weekly rout in 15 months as war clouds darken

Sensex, Nifty down 2% each; Nifty Auto index plunges 10.5%

The Hindu Businessline 13 Mar 2026 6:25 pm

RBI net buys record $6.2 billion debt to shield bonds from war shockwaves

The Reserve Bank of India stepped up its government bond purchases from the secondary market to a record level in the week ended March 6, data sh

The Economic Times 13 Mar 2026 6:16 pm

CIS buying boosts orthodox tea prices in Kochi auctions

importers step up buying to meet year-end commitments

The Hindu Businessline 13 Mar 2026 6:15 pm

Technology adoption and improved seed varieties boost Indias wheat & rice production

These include development of high-yielding climate-resilient varieties, cost-effective and efficient pre and post-harvest technologies, says mini

The Hindu Businessline 13 Mar 2026 6:14 pm

KG Builders launches two plotted communities in Western Chennai; gross development value at 400 crore

The plotted communities are spread across 120 acres along the rapidly developing ValarpuramThirumazhisai growth corridor

The Hindu Businessline 13 Mar 2026 6:04 pm

Amazon adds dedicated air freight capacity to Guwahati

The weekly thrice service will make deliveries faster in the Northeast by five times, an Amazon executive said

The Hindu 13 Mar 2026 6:03 pm

K.V. Ramana Murthy to be new Whole Time Member of SEBI

Kompella Venkata Ramana Murthy appointed as new Whole Time Member of SEBI, replacing Ashwani Bhatia.

The Hindu 13 Mar 2026 5:38 pm

NABARD to issue over 3-year bonds: Bankers

India's National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) plans to raise 80 billion rupees ($866.12 million) through the sale of bonds

The Economic Times 13 Mar 2026 5:36 pm

Google Is Not Ruling Out Ads in Gemini

WIRED spoke with Nick Fox, Googles SVP of knowledge and information, about how AI is changing the companys advertising business. Google Is Not Ru

India Vision 13 Mar 2026 5:35 pm

India bonds pressured by oil surge; RBI likely shielding 10-yr bond as Iran war set to enter third week

Indian government bonds came under heavy selling pressure this week as oil prices soared, though the benchmark 10-year bond showed resilience, su

The Economic Times 13 Mar 2026 5:31 pm

Trump says US would escort ships in Strait of Hormuz 'if needed' -Fox News interview

Were going to be hitting them very hard over the next week, he added in the interview with Foxs Brian Kilmeade that aired in part on its Fox & Fr

The Hindu Businessline 13 Mar 2026 5:24 pm

Godrej Properties' promoters hike stake by 5% in FY26, buy public shares for Rs 2,674 cr

Godrej Properties Ltd's promoters have increased their stake in the company by 5 per cent this fiscal through purchases of public shares worth Rs

The Economic Times 13 Mar 2026 5:23 pm

Secured v/s unsecured loans: Key differences and facts

In India, personal loans are a popular option for meeting immediate financial needs.

NewsBytes 13 Mar 2026 5:21 pm

TN CM Stalin inaugurates Unit-1 of 2x660 MW Udangudi thermal power plant costing 13,077 crore

The electricity generated from this power plant will be connected to the power grid and distributed through a 400-kV gas-insulated substation

The Hindu Businessline 13 Mar 2026 5:20 pm

Crude oil futures rise 94 to 8,898 per barrel; Brent breaches $100

Analysts said oil prices rose as geopolitical tensions surrounding Iran and disruptions in shipping through the Strait of Hormuz have raised conc

The Hindu 13 Mar 2026 5:18 pm

As global cotton firms up and rupee weakens, CAI pares 2025-26 cotton import projections

Revises crop estimates marginally higher on improved yields in Maharashtra and other states

The Hindu Businessline 13 Mar 2026 5:16 pm