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LPG cylinder rates rise: 60 domestic, 115 commercial from March 7

The government assured citizens that energy supplies are stable, and there is no shortage of fuel

The Hindu Businessline 7 Mar 2026 7:40 am

Morgan Stanley downgrades India to 'Equal Weight'

Morgan Stanley has lowered India's rating to 'equal weight'. This move is due to geopolitical uncertainties and oil supply concerns. The firm rem

The Economic Times 7 Mar 2026 7:39 am

RBI plans Rs 1 lakh-crore bond buys to boost liquidity

The Reserve Bank of India will purchase bonds worth one lakh crore rupees next week. This move aims to inject funds into the banking system. Thes

The Economic Times 7 Mar 2026 7:31 am

Fundamentals strong, can deal with oil surge: Finance ministry

India's strong foreign exchange reserves and low deficits provide a buffer against rising oil prices, ensuring energy security. However, a prolon

The Times of India 7 Mar 2026 7:29 am

Middle East tensions: Consider charges waiver for stranded ships, ports told

Indian ports are offering relief to cargo ships stranded due to West Asian conflict. The Shipping Ministry has directed major ports to consider r

The Times of India 7 Mar 2026 7:25 am

Stocks, rupee become casualty of war amid weak sentiment

Indian equities experienced their steepest weekly loss in over a year, with the Nifty and Sensex falling significantly due to escalating West Asi

The Economic Times 7 Mar 2026 7:20 am

IT's paradox: Many women in workforce, few rainmakers

While women constitute a significant portion of the IT workforce, a notable gap persists in their representation among top dealmakers. However, a

The Times of India 7 Mar 2026 7:15 am

India's medical tech sector set to get 1st dedicated fund of 1,000 crore

India's medtech sector is poised for growth with the launch of MedArtha Capital, a Rs 1,000 crore fund. Spearheaded by industry veterans, it aims

The Times of India 7 Mar 2026 7:09 am

Conditions apply: Digital fraud relief to be capped

RBI's 25K Compensation To Be Applicable Only For One Time Gross Loss Up To 50K

The Times of India 7 Mar 2026 7:04 am

Dalal Street Blues: Sensex falls 1,100 points, closes below 79,000 after 10 months

Indian stock markets experienced a significant downturn on Friday, with the Sensex plummeting nearly 1,100 points to close below 79,000 for the f

The Times of India 7 Mar 2026 7:00 am

Dow suffers worst week in nearly a year as oil spikes 12% and weak jobs data adds to anxiety

Wall Streets major indexes fell on Friday as weak US jobs data and a sharp rise in oil prices heightened concerns about the economic outlook. The

The Economic Times 7 Mar 2026 7:00 am

Bank holidays: Are banks closed today and tomorrow on 7-8 March for the weekend? Check full RBI calendar here

The RBI has listed a total of 18 public holidays for all banks in March 2026 for public and private lenders across India. This also includes the

Livemint 7 Mar 2026 6:53 am

Traders warn $100 oil is imminent if Iran war keeps raging

A week after a major disruption to global energy markets, oil prices remain below past crisis peaks but are rising fast as the conflict in the Gu

The Economic Times 7 Mar 2026 6:24 am

Dubais third most expensive apartment sale logs whopping Dh422 million despite US-Israel war on Iran

Dubai's luxury property market has achieved a significant milestone with a Dh422 million apartment sale. This record-breaking deal underscores th

The Times of India 7 Mar 2026 3:58 am

Use cooking fuel judiciously, consumers told

Hoteliers in Tamil Nadu fear distributors may cite shortages to divert supplies to the black market or increase prices, raising operating costs f

The Hindu 7 Mar 2026 1:33 am

RBI asks banks to give client info on forex deals, positions

The Reserve Bank of India is gathering information on foreign exchange deals from banks. This move aims to understand if significant bets are bei

The Economic Times 7 Mar 2026 12:49 am

'Allowing India to take Russian oil already on ships': US clarifies on 30-day waiver

The US has granted India a temporary waiver to buy Russian oil, aiming to stabilize global prices amid Middle East supply disruptions. This short

The Times of India 6 Mar 2026 11:45 pm

Iranian warship IRIS Lavan docks at Cochin Port for repairs after technical issues

Authorities have emphasized that the docking was solely for repairs, but the presence of the vessel underscores ongoing maritime security dynamic

The Hindu Businessline 6 Mar 2026 11:38 pm

Planning an FD? Check latest interest rates of SBI, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, and other top lenders in India

Fixed deposits provide guaranteed returns with higher interest rates than savings accounts, appealing to risk-averse investors. Here's a comparis

Livemint 6 Mar 2026 11:16 pm

Meta cautions Karnataka over under-16s' social media ban: Curbs may 'push teens toward less safe, unregulated sites'

Meta Platforms stated that it will follow domestic regulations but noted that, with teens using roughly 40 apps weekly, focusing on a few compani

Livemint 6 Mar 2026 11:03 pm

Scientists grow chickpeas in simulated moon soil for future lunar farms

The experiment used Myles chickpeas planted in a mixture of moon-like soil and nutrient-rich vermicompost, with seeds coated in beneficial fungi

The Hindu Businessline 6 Mar 2026 10:41 pm

Airbus opens 5,000 seater technology centre near Bengaluru

Critical technologies in every Airbus aircraft and helicopter will be designed and developed by Indian engineers at this centre in Bengaluru whic

The Hindu 6 Mar 2026 10:23 pm

RBI proposes stronger safeguards for customers in digital banking frauds

Mumbai: The Reserve Bank of India on Friday, March 6, issued draft amendment directions to strengthen the framework governing customer liability

The Siasat Daily 6 Mar 2026 10:14 pm

Uber announces lunch of Intercity Bus ticketing on its app

Bengaluru: Ride-hailing platform Uber on Friday, March 6, announced the launch of Intercity Bus ticketing on its app, with India becoming its fir

The Siasat Daily 6 Mar 2026 9:57 pm

Merchant ships continue to be stranded upstream of Strait of Hormuz

Insurance companies are seeking to renegotiate their coverage of ships serving the Persian Gulf

The Hindu 6 Mar 2026 9:56 pm

Mia by Tanishq opens its 275th store in Bengaluru

The store has about 1,200 square feet of space

The Hindu Businessline 6 Mar 2026 9:46 pm

Noida airport update: Jewar airport gets DGCA aerodrome licence, what you need to know

Noida International Airport in Jewar has secured its aerodrome licence from the DGCA. This crucial step brings the airport closer to commencing f

The Times of India 6 Mar 2026 9:40 pm

TN government notifies Parandur airport under special projects act

This status enables faster land consolidation, streamlined acquisition, and quicker approvals for large-scale infrastructure projects

The Hindu Businessline 6 Mar 2026 9:39 pm

Airbus launches India Tech Centre in Bengaluru

The facility is Airbus second-largest digital centre and its third innovation centre globally

The Hindu Businessline 6 Mar 2026 9:37 pm

Parandur greenfield airport gets Special Project status

The Tamil Nadu government has already acquired more than 1,500 acres out of the total 5,746 acres required for the proposed second airport for Ch

The Hindu Businessline 6 Mar 2026 9:36 pm

SEBI introduces voluntary folio lock to boost mutual fund security

In the first phase, the Registrar and Transfer Agents will enable this facility through the MF Central platform

The Hindu Businessline 6 Mar 2026 9:35 pm

US-Iran war: Gold being sold at steep cuts in Dubai; available at $30 an ounce discount

The United Arab Emirates, particularly Dubai, serves as a major hub for refining and exporting gold to buyers across Asia. It also acts as a tran

The Times of India 6 Mar 2026 9:31 pm

Govt will use all policy tools to help exporters tackle West Asia crisis: Goyal

Government stands with industry and will continue to ensure all international commitments are met, said the Commerce & Industry Minister

The Hindu Businessline 6 Mar 2026 9:23 pm

Karnataka Budget announces healthcare, scholarship initiatives with Azim Premji Foundation

The latest announcements build on the foundations ongoing engagement with the Karnataka government across sectors such as education and social we

The Hindu Businessline 6 Mar 2026 9:19 pm

Politico owner Axel Springer to buy UKs Telegraph in 575 million deal pending regulatory approval

German media conglomerate Axel Springer has announced its intention to acquire the UK's Telegraph Media Group for 575 million, a deal subject to

The Times of India 6 Mar 2026 9:19 pm

Will expose BJP-EC conspiracy to disenfranchise Bengali voters, says Mamata Banerjee

Banerjee vowed to present all those voters that have been declared dead by the Election Commission of India during the Special Intensive Revision

The Hindu Businessline 6 Mar 2026 9:18 pm

Govt says it has ample stocks of fertilisers to meet kharif demand

It is also making efforts to ensure adequate availability in the upcoming kharif season

The Hindu Businessline 6 Mar 2026 9:11 pm

US Stocks: US retail sales decline as consumer pullback deepens

US retail sales declined by 0.2 percent in January, according to delayed government data released on Friday, missing some analysts' expectations

The Economic Times 6 Mar 2026 9:03 pm

Karnataka proposes to ban social media for children under 16

industry flags concern on teenagers using unregulated corners of internet

The Hindu Businessline 6 Mar 2026 8:58 pm

50 Israeli jets dismantle bunker under Tehran leadership compound

Separately, Qatar intercepted a drone aimed at Al-Udeid Air Base, a key US military hub

The Hindu Businessline 6 Mar 2026 8:57 pm

West Asia conflict: Rupee ends week 77 paise weaker

Rising oil prices increase pressure on rupee

The Hindu Businessline 6 Mar 2026 8:57 pm

GNFC flags neem urea output risk as RLNG supply cut to 60% amid LNG disruption

Natural gas is a key feedstock for urea manufacturing, making fertiliser producers vulnerable to LNG supply disruptions

The Hindu Businessline 6 Mar 2026 8:43 pm

SAT gives partial relief to Kotak AMC in Sebi case on fixed maturity plan payouts

The Securities Appellate Tribunal granted partial relief to Kotak Mahindra AMC in the fixed maturity plan case by setting aside Sebis fee disgorg

The Economic Times 6 Mar 2026 8:32 pm

Karnataka unveils AIB-based excise regime, fewer duty slabs; industry warns of possible price rise

During the Budget speech, he announced that the State will introduce an AIBbased excise duty structure from April 2026, a taxation framework wide

The Hindu Businessline 6 Mar 2026 8:31 pm

Implications of US-Israel-Iran conflict for India significant, says Finmin report

The report warns that should the crisis persist, it could have material implications for the exchange rate and current account deficit and stoke

The Hindu Businessline 6 Mar 2026 8:29 pm

US Stocks: Fed rate cut bets rise after weak jobs data

New signs of labor weakness and oil-driven inflation concerns may saddle U.S. Federal Reserve officials with a choice they'd hoped to avoid betwe

The Economic Times 6 Mar 2026 8:25 pm

Govt directs BARC to suspend TRP ratings of news channels for 4 weeks over coverage of US-Israel-Iran conflict

The ministry has cautioned that such sensational content can potentially create panic among the public

The Hindu Businessline 6 Mar 2026 8:16 pm

India may end 2,700 crore rice fortification programme

The programme to distribute vitamin-fortified rice may be discontinued due to lack of technolocy to increase the grains shelf life

The Hindu Businessline 6 Mar 2026 8:16 pm

US Stocks: US nonfarm payrolls decline in February; unemployment rate rises to 4.4%

The U.S. economy unexpectedly shed jobs in February amid a strike by healthcare workers and harsh winter weather, while the unemployment rate inc

The Economic Times 6 Mar 2026 8:12 pm

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiahs 17th budget pegs spending at 4.49 lakh cr, revenue deficit at 22,957 cr

The 4.49 lakh crore budget for 202627, about 10 per cent % higher than the previous year, attempts to strike a balance between the Congress gover

The Hindu Businessline 6 Mar 2026 8:10 pm

High war-risk premiums for airline insurance to push up airfares

Extra premiums range from 0.075% to 0.1% of aircraft value for each return flight, translating to fare hikes of about 20,000 on Gulf routes; risi

The Hindu 6 Mar 2026 8:10 pm

Uber opens intercity bus ticketing for pan-India travel, ropes in AbhiBus

Seeing strong momentum for digital on trusted platforms, said Prabhjeet Singh, President, Uber India and South Asia

The Hindu 6 Mar 2026 8:08 pm

Global Stocks: Big bond markets left battered and bruised as Middle East war stokes inflation angst

The world's biggest bond markets were headed for their worst week since at least last April as concerns that war in the Middle East will renew up

The Economic Times 6 Mar 2026 8:06 pm

US stocks today: Dow Jones crashes 800 points, S&P 500, Nasdaq plummet over 1% as Mideast turmoil, weak jobs report weigh

Wall Street's main indexes opened lower on Friday as the conflict raging in the Middle East threatened to fuel inflation through higher energy co

The Economic Times 6 Mar 2026 8:05 pm

Karnataka announces new scheme to boost farmers income

To promote AWD in paddy cultivation to improve water use efficiency

The Hindu Businessline 6 Mar 2026 8:04 pm

Corteva creates awareness on IPM to control black thrips in chilli

The company has established five crucial model plots where the diesease has been rigorously studied and cutting-edge management protocols have be

The Hindu Businessline 6 Mar 2026 8:01 pm

ICICI Prudential AIF acquires Pune IT park asset to expand yield-focused office portfolio

An investment fund managed by ICICI Prudential Asset Management has bought a large office space in Pune. This acquisition is part of a strategy t

The Economic Times 6 Mar 2026 7:57 pm

Essential Commodities Act: When and why did Centre invoke it last?

The Essential Commodities Act, 1955(ESA)has been a tool used by the government through the years to offset rising food prices,prevent hoardingand

The Hindu 6 Mar 2026 7:51 pm

Brent oil price tops $90 as Mideast war escalates

Oil prices jumped further on Friday after US President Donald Trump said only unconditional surrender of Iran will end the Middle East war, as fr

The Economic Times 6 Mar 2026 7:47 pm

Indias forex reserves jump to record $728.49 billion on rise in gold holdings

The increase was largely driven by a sharp rise in gold reserves, which jumped $4.141 billion to $131.63 billion.

The Hindu Businessline 6 Mar 2026 7:45 pm

Trump says there will be no deal with Iran except 'unconditional surrender'

US to work to bring back Iran from brink of destruction after the countrys surrender and selection of new leaders, says Trump

The Hindu Businessline 6 Mar 2026 7:43 pm

Scammed? RBI will pay you back, but only once in a lifetime

RBI has proposed a one-time policy to reimburse victims of small-value digital fraud, even in cases of customer negligence. The cost-sharing mode

Livemint 6 Mar 2026 7:42 pm

Over 10 million barrels bought! Indian refiners buy Russian crude to counter Middle East oil supply shock; US gives 30-day waiver

Shipping data compiled by Bloomberg shows that roughly 15 million barrels of Russian oil are currently held on tankers in the Arabian Sea and the

The Times of India 6 Mar 2026 7:40 pm

Flipkart cuts nearly 300 jobs in annual performance review

The job cuts come as the firm continues senior-level hiring ahead of its planned IPO

The Hindu 6 Mar 2026 7:33 pm

Call to unlock Indias seaweed potential for climate, coastal livelihood growth

Indias seaweed industry could boost climate resilience and coastal livelihoods, says KUFOSs B. Madhusoodana Kurup

The Hindu Businessline 6 Mar 2026 7:33 pm

RBI to buy 1 lakh crore in bonds to ease liquidity stress in banking system

RBI intends to buy seven G-Secs at the March 9 OMO purchase auction

The Hindu Businessline 6 Mar 2026 7:31 pm

PB Fintech: Goldman Sachs, Tata Mutual Fund buy stake in Rs 695 crore block deal

PB Fintech shares witnessed block deals worth Rs 695 crore, with Goldman Sachs, mutual funds, and foreign investors acquiring shares from Tencent

The Economic Times 6 Mar 2026 7:30 pm

Gold ETF inflows plunge 77% in February as price fall shakes investor sentiment

Gold prices had been rising for months due to geopolitical tensions and global trade uncertainties, reaching a peak after the US imposed higher t

The Hindu Businessline 6 Mar 2026 7:27 pm

No shortage of energy in India: Minister Hardeep Puri

Indian Oil Corporation rubbished reports on social media suggesting a shortage of petrol and diesel, and termed them as baseless

The Hindu 6 Mar 2026 7:27 pm

Sebi approves 3 IPOs including Eastman Auto and Milestone Gears

Sebi has cleared IPOs for Bonbloc Technologies, Eastman Auto and Power, and Milestone Gears. The companies plan fresh equity and offers for sale,

The Economic Times 6 Mar 2026 7:25 pm

Mobile soil testing vans help farmers improve soil health across eastern India: Matix

The van conducts scientific testing of soil samples for multiple parameters and generates soil health report cards, enabling farmers to adopt bal

The Hindu Businessline 6 Mar 2026 7:15 pm

German media group Axel Springer to buy publisher of UK's Daily Telegraph for $766 million

The deal ends a long saga over ownership of the Telegraph Media Group, which publishes the 171-year-old Daily Telegraph and its Sunday sister pap

Livemint 6 Mar 2026 7:05 pm

India plans 3 lakh crore investment to boost shipbuilding under Maritime Vision 2030

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh warned that the USIsraelIran war could disrupt global oil and gas supplies due to supply chain disturbances

The Hindu Businessline 6 Mar 2026 7:05 pm

Restrictions tightened in Kashmir ahead of Friday prayers after protests

Authorities imposed restrictions in a number of localities and throttled mobile internet speeds in an effort to prevent further gatherings.

The Hindu Businessline 6 Mar 2026 7:05 pm

Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin lays down Vision 2030 for the poll-bound State

Interestingly, the various 2030 goals for TN highlighted by the CM also includes a plan to develop a Large Language Model (LLM) specifically for

The Hindu Businessline 6 Mar 2026 6:53 pm

Sedemac Mechatronics IPO subscribed 2.68 times

The 1,087-crore IPO got bids for 1,51,11,151 shares against 56,32,899 shares on offer

The Hindu Businessline 6 Mar 2026 6:50 pm

Oil marketing companies, paint stocks decline amid surging crude oil prices

Shares of oil marketing companies ended lower on Friday after a day's breather amid surging crude oil prices due to the deepening conflict in Wes

The Economic Times 6 Mar 2026 6:48 pm

Global Stocks: Gulf sovereign wealth funds were built for a rainy day. This may be it

For decades, the Gulf's sovereign wealth funds have preserved and amplified the riches from oil and gas, investing in overseas assets and interna

The Economic Times 6 Mar 2026 6:42 pm

Nithin Kamath says offshore betting apps mushrooming after real money gaming ban

Following Indias ban on real-money online gaming, offshore betting apps are rapidly growing. Nithin Kamath warns they target Indian users, raise

The Economic Times 6 Mar 2026 6:37 pm

Brokers Call: Hyundai Motor India (Reduce)

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The Hindu Businessline 6 Mar 2026 6:37 pm

Sensex, Nifty log worst weekly fall in over a year as war worries weigh heavily on D-Street

India VIX, the markets fear gauge, surges over 11%, signalling a sharp rise in investor anxiety

The Hindu Businessline 6 Mar 2026 6:33 pm