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FPIs still in exit mode, dump record chunk of financial services
In a striking turn of events, early March witnessed foreign investors withdrawing an unprecedented sum from India's financial landscape. This wav
D-St breathes easy for a day as crude bucks rising trend
The Indian stock markets experienced a positive turn on Friday, bouncing back from a sharp drop earlier in the week, buoyed by decreasing oil pri
xAI sends engineers to lure corporate clients from rivals
Elon Musk's artificial intelligence (AI) company, xAI, is adopting a new strategy to win over corporate clients.
Exploring oil palms untapped carbon sequestration potential
The future lies not in choosing between agriculture and forests, but in designing systems where both can thrive together
Rupee on shaky ground touches fresh low of 93.73
In a dramatic turn of events, the Indian Rupee plunged sharply in a single trading session, marking its most significant drop since late 2022. Th
Beyond imports and subsidies: Reckoning with fertilisers, driven by domestic innovation
It is an opportunity for the emergence of India as the world leader in sustainable, biologically intelligent agriculture
US lifts sanctions on Iranian oil at sea for one month
The temporary measure will make available 140 million barrels of Iranian oil to global markets, says US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent
Iran war: How to rebalance your portfolio and manage risk in volatile markets
Before making any changes to their portfolio, investors should evaluate their financial goals, risk appetite, return expectations, and current as
Bank holiday today: Are banks open or closed on 21 March for Eid? All you need to know
Banks across several Indian cities will observe a holiday on March 21, 2026, for Eid-al-Fitr. The RBI calendar indicates 18 holidays in March, wi
Middle-East crisis: Why G-Secs and AAA bonds may shield your portfolio in uncertain times
In uncertain environments, investors tend to move up the credit curve rather than down it. This means preference shifts towards issuers such as p
'Bring almost 140 mn barrels to global markets': After Russian, US waives sanctions on Iranian oil
The US has granted a 30-day waiver on Iranian oil shipments currently at sea, aiming to stabilize global energy supplies amid escalating Middle E
Singed by Iran fire, Rupee drops 108 paise in single session, worst fall in 4 years
Kashmirs dry winter hits apple trade at the roots
Warm, rain-starved months delay planting across the Valley, leaving nurseries with unsold saplings and raising risks for future harvests.
Bank holiday today: Are banks closed on March 21, 2026 for Eid-ul-Fitr 2026? Check state-wise list
Jewellery retailers expand into mens, kids categories to unlock new demand
India's organized jewellery giants are expanding into the underserved men's and kids segments to drive growth. While these categories currently r
$44 billion acquisition: Elon Musk 'misled' Twitter shareholders in 2022, says US jury
A federal jury found Elon Musk liable for defrauding Twitter investors in 2022 by disparaging the company to secure a lower purchase price. Juror
UK allows US to use bases for strikes on Iranian missile sites
The move follows rising tensions, with Iran warning of retaliation and Britain urging de-escalation.
JP Morgan Chase settles SEBI case over FPI rule violations
The case relates to improper classification, licensing lapses, and delays in acting on material changes
US imposes sanctions on Hezbollah-linked global financial network
The action aims to disrupt the groups financing channels, block assets, and restrict transactions tied to its operations.
Iran war impact: Pesticide industry warns of price rise, spread of fake materials
The kharif season begins by the end of this month in most parts of the country
Oil jumps to highest settlement since July 2022 as more Mideast supply disrupted
Oil prices have surged to their highest in nearly four years. Iraq declared force majeure on oilfields. The U.S. is deploying more troops to the
Spice exporters brace for tough times as US buyers stay away
American buyers have stopped contacting Indian spice exporters. This is due to the Iran war. This trade disruption affects India's valuable farm
New I-T Act framework notified; taxpayer relief with stricter compliance from April 1
New Income Tax Act rules are now in effect from April 1. These rules offer relief to taxpayers with increased house rent allowance limits in majo
India's core growth eases to 2.3% in February on poor energy show
India's core sector growth decelerated to a three-month low of 2.3% in February, impacted by subdued electricity generation and declining energy
Core sector output slows to 2.3% in February; crude, gas and refinery drag weighs on momentum
My AI Agent Cofounder Conquered LinkedIn. Then It Got Banned
When social media is constantly pushing people to use AI, why not let AI agents participate? My AI Agent Cofounder Conquered LinkedIn. Then It Go
At Palantirs Developer Conference, AI Is Built to Win Wars
As business soars, Palantir is doubling down on a vision of AI built for battlefield advantageand attracting customers who agree. At Palantirs De
Kalshi Has Been Temporarily Banned in Nevada
A judge ordered Kalshi to immediately halt sports and election contracts in the state, intensifying a growing regulatory battle over prediction m
India's forex reserves drop $7 bn to $709.76 bn
In the previous reporting week, the overall reserves had dropped $11.683 billion to $716.81 billion. The kitty had expanded to an all-time high o
Govt clears Rs 20,000 crore credit guarantee scheme for MFIs; funding access in focus
ICARIVRI achieves breakthrough in Sahiwal breeding using advanced reproductive technologies
The technology involves ovum pick-up, in vitro fertilization, and embryo transfer. This opens new avenues for rapid genetic improvement of India'
The scheme offers 70-80% guarantee cover on loans to MFIs, aiming to restore lender confidence and improve credit access for underserved borrower
Price of premium petrol up 2 per litre, government says no impact on common man
Premium petrol only 5% of sales, says IndianOil; Congress slams government for increasing prices when people are troubled by the gas shortage; In
Goldman Sachs, ICICI Pru MF buy DLF shares worth Rs 231 crore via block deals
Goldman Sachs and ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund acquired significant stakes in DLF Limited via block deals worth Rs 231 crore, even as the stock l
Government amends guidelines for interest subvention support for export credit
As per the changes, interest subvention shall not be admissible from the date on which the loan account is classified as a non-performing asset (
Chuck Norris passes away at 86, leaving legacy in martial arts and Hollywood
A six-time undefeated World Professional Middleweight Karate champion, Norris built a global legacy through his martial arts system and later tra
Iran threatens global tourist sites as US boosts forces amid escalating war
The United States has responded by deploying additional warships and around 2,500 Marines to the West Asia
RBI moves to prevent banks from mis-selling financial products: How will it protect customers?
The RBI directions to banks include obtaining the customers explicit consent, ensuring product suitability for the customer before it is marketed
SBI Mutual Fund targets 13,000 crore IPO
SBI Fund Management aims for a valuation of around 1.3 lakh crore for the IPO, which would translate to a price-to-earnings ratio of approximatel
First in Motilal Oswal AMC investing series: QGLP principles for disciplined investing
Ashish Kacholia bought shares worth Rs 9.3 crore in Aelea Commodities via a bulk deal as the stock trades below key averages after a sharp correc
Accenture lifts IT sentiment; AI-driven transformation gains traction
Nifty IT index closed at 29,199.60 on Friday, up 2.17 per cent, while shares of Indian IT firms gained across the board
Rupee vaults well past 93 per USD mark, sinks 108 paise
The last time the Rupee fell by more than 100 paise was on June 4, 2024
Certain approved pesticides also used in organic farming, says CropLife India
Releasing an explainer on pesticides, amid growing public debate on food residues, environmental risks and product safety, it said there are seve
Anti dumping duty suggested on spandex, raw material for foam imported from China, Vietnam
India's Directorate General of Trade Remedies has recommended anti-dumping duties for five years on spandex and flexible slabstock polyol imports
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
Rao said escalating tensions in the Middle East and resultant risks from pipeline inflationary pressure indicated that the RBI's monetary policy
Norges Bank sells 0.6% stake in Zee Entertainment for 44.4 crore
The sovereign wealth fund had held a 3.99% stake in December
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
Chicken prices soar in India on bird mortality, reduced weight
Prices are ruling in the 270-340 per kg range in the retail markets
New Income Tax Act to be rooted in ethics: FM Sitharaman
The FM spoke as the Income Tax Department officially notified the new Income Tax Rules
Industry moots focus on biologicals and bio-additives to overcome problems in short- and long-term
NDA finalises seat-sharing pact for 2026 Puducherry Assembly election
Under the agreement, the All India N.R. Congress will contest 16 seats, while the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will field candidates in 10 consti
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
PM Modi to inaugurate Noida International Airport on March 28
The next regulatory step involves approval of the Aerodrome Security Programme by BCAS, after which full-scale commercial operations can commence
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 calls for bidders to set up five rare earth magnet making plants under 7,280 cr scheme
India has launched a 7,280-crore incentive scheme to establish five rare-earth magnet manufacturing plants, aiming to achieve an annual capacity
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
FedEx shares surged about 7% in morning trading on Friday, after the package-delivery giant raised its full-year profit forecast and signaled ste
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
