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SEBI proposes streamlined inheritance process for securities, higher claim limits
In a consultation paper released on Thursday, SEBI said the proposals aim to reduce the procedural burden on bereaved families while ensuring saf
Retail inflation rises to 3.21% in February as food prices climb
India's retail inflation climbed to 3.21% in February, primarily driven by a surge in food prices. While this rise is within the RBI's target, sp
Palantir is still using Anthropic's Claude as Pentagon blacklist plays out, CEO Karp says
The Pentagon officially designated Anthropic a supply-chain risk last week, but the DOD is still using Claude for the war in Iran. Palantir is st
Fears of 1970s-style stagflation arise with oil spike to $100. How big a threat is it?
High inflation and slow growth present a double threat, as measures like interest rate cuts and government spending only aggravate inflation. Fea
Strait of Hormuz must remain closed as 'tool to pressure enemy,' Iran's new supreme leader says
Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has said all U.S. military bases in the Middle East should close immediately as those bases will be at
Market Trading Guide: Buy NALCO and Tata Power on Friday for gains up to 15%
Nifty fell for the second consecutive day amid Iran-Israel/US tensions, dragging auto, consumer, and financial stocks. Commodity stocks saw selec
Bengaluru LPG shortage hits wedding kitchens; caterers scramble as black-market prices surge
This has pushed some caterers to temporarily avoid new orders
IIGC in talks with govt for a comprehensive creator economy policy
The organisation has, in collaboration with law firm Trilegal, come out with a standardised contract framework in creator-brand agreements, aimin
In a more pessimistic outlook outlined by Goldman Sachs, crude prices could climb back to around $100 per barrel and remain elevated. Such a deve
Oil companies assure Tamil Nadu residents of ample fuel supply, urge against panic buying
The OMCs including IOCL, BPCL and HPCL have also assured the public that they are closely working with Chief secretaries across States to monitor
US Stocks: US Fed to cut rates in June, economists say, despite war inflation risks
The U.S. Federal Reserve will cut interest rates for the first time this year in June, according to economists polled by Reuters who are clinging
Sebi proposes easier transmission of securities, higher limits and faster claims for heirs
Securities and Exchange Board of India has proposed simplifying transmission of securities to heirs by raising documentation thresholds, introduc
The parliamentary committee sought major changes to India's EV schemes. It seeks to include startups, incentivize electric four-wheelers, and ext
Govt boosts gas allocation to 80% for GCMMF; keeps Amul products flowing
Overall allocations to other industries in Gujarat have been cut to 50 per cent % of their average daily requirements, reflecting the broader str
ED attaches fresh 581 crore assets in case against Anil Ambani's Reliance Group
The properties worth 581.65 crore belong to Reliance Home Finance Limited (RHFL) and Reliance Commercial Finance Limited (RCFL), the agency said
Medical tourism from key West Asia market faces disruptions
Ever since the war broke out, there is a decline of more than 30% per cent in international footfall across all the cities, said Vinayak
President Donald Trump said that US gains from higher oil prices. However, his main focus is stopping Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons. He des
US Stocks: Bumble shares soar 40% as investors swipe right on AI-powered reboot
Bumble shares jumped more than 40% in early trading on Thursday after the company posted upbeat fourth-quarter revenue and unveiled an AI-driven
President Murmu calls for get greater role for women in decision making in farm sector
Inaugurating a three-day Global Conference on Women in Agri-Food Systems, she said the success case studies on women in agriculture should be pub
Oil tops $100 as fresh Iran attacks offset stockpiles release
Oil prices soared Thursday, briefly trading above $100, and stock markets extended losses as fresh attacks against Gulf energy targets offset the
Anatomy of the India LPG crisis and how to tackle it -- explained
Reports of LPG shortages have triggered panic buying by households and suspected hoarding by some distributors, further straining the available s
Shipping lines levy surcharge as bunker fuel prices surge
The surcharge will be $200 per TEU for long-haul trades and $100 per TEU for intra-regional services: Maersk
South Indian Bank enables EPF payments on net banking platform
South Indian Bank launches EPF payment services via net banking, simplifying contributions for employers through the EPFO portal.
Hospitality sector to get 20% of average monthly Commercial LPG requirement
Puri was responding to a special discussion on LPG based on notice given by Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi.
AP government requests Capgemini CEO to set up GCC in Vizag
Asks Capgemini to set up development centre, GCC
Wind equipment manufacturers body urges Oil Ministry for reliable LPG supply
The wind energy industrys apex body noted that manufacturers of key turbine components, like castings and towers, heavily depend on Propane/LPG f
Swan Defence promoters to part-sell stake next week, appoints I-banker
Hazel Infra, the promoter entity of shipbuilder Swan Defence and Heavy Industries, is looking to part sell their holding in the company through t
Major temples seek uninterrupted LPG supply
Tirumala has no immediate concern, but has asked for regular LPG supply
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Turkish firms continue to work on metro rail contracts despite Ministrys security directive
Operation Sindoor: Home Ministrys security directive on Turkish firms not enforced
Women borrowers show stronger repayment discipline: Study
Data from financial empowerment platform Zavo shows that women account for a disproportionately larger share of repayments relative to their pres
US Stocks: US weekly jobless claims edge down
The number of Americans filing new applications for jobless benefits fell last week, which could help to assuage fears of a labor market deterior
Power stocks surge as West Asia crisis reshapes Indias energy mix
Adani Power rose 7.89%, ATGL gained 7.51%, JSW Energy climbed 6.35%, and NTPC added 2.91%
Oil prices unlikely to hit $200 a barrel, US energy chief says
U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright said on Thursday global oil prices are unlikely to hit $200 a barrel even as crude tankers remained stalled in
8 Nifty200 stocks where promoters reduced pledges in Q3FY26
Several Nifty 200 companies including Apollo Hospitals Enterprise, JSW Steel and Asian Paints reported lower promoter pledges in the December qua
Amidst the reports of shortage of cooking gas supply, the central govt announced that 20% of the average monthly commercial LPG requirement will
Legendary investor Carl Icahn warns against two major pitfalls: rash decisions and complete inaction. He emphasizes that while hasty moves can be
Coal India among 4 stocks that hit 52-week highs & rallied up to 15% in a month
Despite the BSE Sensex falling 829 points to close at 76,034, four BSE 200 stocksAurobindo Pharma, Coal India, ABB India and NTPCscaled fresh 52-
India bonds fall as escalating Iran war pushes up oil
Indian government bonds fell on Thursday, snapping a two-session rally, as an escalating Middle East war kept oil prices elevated, pressuring the
Aurum PropTech sells two commercial buildings for Rs 112 cr in Navi Mumbai
Realty firm Aurum PropTech Ltd has sold two commercial buildings in Navi Mumbai for Rs 112 crore and will use funds to prepay debt and strengthen
Assotech Realty to invest Rs 200 cr to build hotel in Shirdi
Real estate company Assotech Realty will invest Rs 200 crore to develop a hotel in Shirdi, Maharashtra, and has tied up with hospitality chain At
CPI inflation rises to 10-month high of 3.2% in February 2026
Economists warn that the price hike of non-subsidised LPG cylinders and the ongoing increase in the prices of gold and silver will mean overall i
Tokenized assets: All about this popular investment option
Tokenized assets are becoming a popular investment opportunity in India, providing a digital alternative to traditional assets.
West Asia, Black Sea tensions create supply concerns for Indian edible oil market: SEA
Disruption in sunflower oil shipments from Russia and higher freight costs for palm oil have pushed up cooking oil prices
Food prices push India's inflation to 3.21% in February
Retail inflation climbed to 3.21% in February, primarily driven by a surge in food and beverage prices. This uptick, the second under the revised
Gainers & Losers: Tata Power, Adani Total Gas among 5 big movers on Thursday
Tata Power, Adani Total Gas, TTK Prestige and other top movers saw sharp gains and losses on Thursday as geopolitical tensions and seasonal deman
India asks China for urea as war-induced gas crunch hits plants
Indian officials have urged China to ease export restrictions as escalating conflict in West Asia disrupts liquefied natural gas supplies and lea
Raymond Realty eyes Rs 2,000 cr revenue from new housing project in Mumbai region
Raymond Realty on Thursday said it has launched a 9-acre housing project in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) with an expected revenue of Rs 2
Private bank stocks slump up to 21% in one month, but Gurmeet Chadha sees value. Here's why
Despite private banks lagging the Nifty 50 and BSE Sensex recently, market veteran Gurmeet Chadha sees strong value in banking stocks, citing att
Bank of Baroda raises USD 500 mn 5-yr syndicated loan; attracts strong participation from investors
Bank of Baroda on Thursday said it has raised USD 500 million five-year syndicated term loan facility through its IFSC Banking Unit in GIFT City,
India's inflation rises to 3.21% as oil price risks grow
India's retail inflation, as measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), increased to 3.21% in February from a revised 2.74% in January, governme
India's sunflower oil imports halve in February amid West Asia conflict, rising prices
The Solvent Extractors' Association of India (SEA) said average import price for crude sunflower oil rose 17 per cent to USD 1,420 per tonne in F
LPG crisis boosts induction sales: Stocks of these companies soar
Shares of household appliance companies have witnessed a major surge amid the ongoing LPG crisis.
Retail inflation rose to 3.21% in February
Retail inflation based on the Consumer Price Index rose to 3.21% in February from 2.74% in January, with rural inflation at 3.37% and urban at 3.
India begins probe into circumvention of countervailing duty on saccharin imports
India has launched an investigation into claims that saccharin imports from China are being rerouted through Thailand to avoid existing duties. T
West Asia crisis may hit Indias tyre exports: ATMA
Association urges govt to consider policy support to tackle emerging challenges
US spent $11.3B in 1st week of Iran war: Pentagon
The Pentagon has revealed that the US spent an estimated $11.3 billion in the first week of its war against Iran, dubbed Operation Epic Fury.
Advance tax final instalment deadline: Who must pay and what happens if you miss 15 March due date?
The final instalment of advance tax payment deadline for the financial year 2025-26 is March 15, 2026. Here's who much pay the tax and the penalt
Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices Highlights: Sensex ended 829.29 pts or 1.08% lower at 76,034.42, and Nifty 50 fell 227.70 pts or 0.95% to 23,639.15.
Zara founder to receive record $3.7B dividend this year
Amancio Ortega, the billionaire founder of fashion giant Zara, is set to receive a record dividend of 3.23 billion ($3.7 billion) from Inditex SA
LPG shortage singes hospitality sector across India
Iran conflict sparks LPG scare, hotels cut menus
India to launch $11B fund to boost chipmaking
India is gearing up to launch a massive 1 trillion ($10.8 billion) fund aimed at boosting domestic chipmaking. The move comes as part of the coun
Rupee trims losses after hitting record low, all eyes on oil prices
The Indian rupee plunged to a record low as Middle East tensions fueled a surge in crude oil prices. This significant rise in energy costs is exp
Rupee recovers from record lows, settles 16 paise down at 92.17 against US dollar
A stronger dollar and domestic equity market volatility pressured the rupee, which was already weak from significant foreign fund outflows, forex
Indias FDI tweak could unlock billions from global funds
India's proposed changes to the Press Note 3 (PN3) regulations could be a game changer for large institutional funds from the US and European Uni
Indias February retail inflation quickens to 3.21% before Iran war impact likely hits
India's retail inflation rose to 3.21% in February, driven by geopolitical tensions impacting global oil supplies. This marks the second reading
Direct periodic inspection of milk chillers to ensure proper storage temperature and necessary requirements are maintained at all times
Exporters seek priority allocation of LPG and natural gas for manufacturing units
Indian exporters face production challenges due to fuel disruptions. FIEO has requested the government for priority allocation of LPG and natural
Tencent signals renewed investment interest as India eases Press Note-3 rules
Experts say the decision allowing automatic route for sub-10% investments from border countries could revive stalled deals and reopen flows of Ch
Tile makers are facing production disruptions as the Iran Israel crisis triggers gas shortages in Morbi, forcing several plant shutdowns. While s
How Trump's Section 301 probe could impact India's exports
The US government has launched a trade investigation under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, targeting India and 15 other countries.
NSE selects 20 merchant bankers for proposed IPO
NSE on Thursday said that it has appointed 20 merchant banks to manage its upcoming IPO.
Cyberattack hits Stryker; pro-Iran group claims credit
Pro-Iranian digital activist group Handala claims credit for the incident, potentially marking the first known major cyber disruption of an Ameri
LPG crisis in India: State-wise impact of the Iran war and Strait of Hormuz disruption
Escalating West Asian conflict disrupts global energy supplies, triggering panic buying of LPG across India. Long queues at agencies and restaura
NABARD withdraws planned seven-year bond issue: Bankers
India's National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) withdrew its planned seven-year bond issue after bids came in higher than ex
India in talks with Iran to secure safe passage for tankers
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said in a post on X earlier this week that he had spoken with his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi on t
GSP Crop Science IPO to cut debt, dilute promoter stake to about 74%
The IPO, which will open on March 16 and close on March 18, has a price band of 304320 per share
Citigroup, Standard Chartered evacuate Dubai offices amid Iran-US war
Citigroup and Standard Chartered have evacuated their Dubai offices and asked employees to work from home.
US starts Section 301 probe against India, 15 other economies: An explainer
The probe covers sectors, including steel, aluminum, automobiles, batteries, electronics, chemicals, machinery, semiconductors, and solar modules
Old EPFO account? Check if your funds will be auto-credited
The Employees's Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) is launching a pilot project to automate the settlement of claims for small inoperative accoun
Russian shadow fleet tankers divert to India after US waiver on crude imports
Vessel-tracking data from UK-based maritime analytics firms Lloyds List Intelligence and Vortexa indicate that at least four tankers have already
Nifty Auto index falls over 3%, M&M, Maruti, Eicher, TMPV lead decline amid LPG supply fears
The sell-off comes amid rising geopolitical tensions in West Asia, raising fears of natural gas supply disruptions via the Strait of Hormuz.
UK home buyer sentiment hit by worries stemming from Middle East conflict, RICS says
Buyer demand in Britain's housing market has significantly weakened, with a sharp drop in new enquiries attributed to concerns over the Middle Ea
Telangana CM inaugurates Netflixs Eyeline Studios facility
Hyderabad: Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Thursday, March 12, inaugurated Netflix Eyeline Studios Global VFX and Virtual Production
Iran war unsettles India's packaged water makers as bottles, caps get pricey
Though retail prices are yet to feel the heat and bigger companies are absorbing the pain, about 2,000 smaller bottled water makers have increase
Arunachal tops Fiscal Health Index among NE-Himalayan states
The FHI evaluates states on five pillars, such as quality of expenditure, revenue mobilisation, fiscal prudence, debt index, and debt sustainabil
Income Tax: 7 major tax changes taking effect from 1 April explained
Income Tax: The Union Budget 2026 introduces amendments to the Income Tax Act that simplify compliance for taxpayers. Here is a list of crucial c
