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Oil spike may hurt India less this time: DBS
Improved macro buffers and diversified crude sourcing could cushion impact, says bank
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
Effective April 1, the turnover threshold for registration will be increased from 12 lakh to 1.5 crore, and for State licensing up to 50 crore, w
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
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
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.
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
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
FM also assured the House that the revised expenditure for FY26 will not exceed the Budget Estimates
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
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
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
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
Energy shock jolts Asian equities as AI-led rally leaves South Korea most exposed
CBI questions Anil Ambanis son Jai Anmol in 228 cr bank fraud case
He has been asked to come again for questioning on Saturday
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
West Asia crisis leaves 23,000 Indian seafarers stranded across Gulf; 768 on 28 Indian ships
So far, 215 stranded seafarers have been evacuated from locations, including Muscat and Bahrain, the DGS said in its latest situation report
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
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
US GDP rises 0.7% in Q4 after sharp downgrade; full-year 2025 pace revised to 2.1%
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
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
CIS buying boosts orthodox tea prices in Kochi auctions
importers step up buying to meet year-end commitments
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
Kandla port crosses 150MT cargo milestone well ahead of fiscal year end
DPA, which has not been disclosing detailed cargo movements since the USIran war erupted, took to X on Friday to announce that it is gearing up t
The plotted communities are spread across 120 acres along the rapidly developing ValarpuramThirumazhisai growth corridor
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
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.
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
Indian government bonds came under heavy selling pressure this week as oil prices soared, though the benchmark 10-year bond showed resilience, su
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
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
Secured v/s unsecured loans: Key differences and facts
In India, personal loans are a popular option for meeting immediate financial needs.
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
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
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
Indias listed REIT market surges six-fold to 1,726 billion since FY20
CBRE India Research estimates that Indias SM REIT market could exceed $75 billion, supported by over 500 million sq. ft. of eligible office, logi
Innovisions IPO saw weak investor response, with overall subscription around 30% even after extending the bidding period and lowering the price b
Netflix cuts jobs in product and creative teams
Netflix has reportedly laid off several dozen employees from its global product team as part of an internal reorganization.
India's sugar mills caught in a five-way squeeze and farmers may pay the price: Praful Vithalani
India's sugar industry faces a crisis as policy shifts and frozen prices threaten its decade-long diversification into ethanol. Cooperative mills
Centre proposes life term for forced transgender conversion; moves to amend 2019 Act
The proposed legislation mandates life imprisonment and a minimum fine of 5 lakh for forcing children to undergo transgender conversion through m
US-Iran war rattles markets, but Zepto, PhonePe press IPO plans
Leading Indian consumer-tech companies Zepto and PhonePe have started engaging with foreign institutional investors (FIIs) for their upcoming ini
Partial flight resumptions restore some gold flows from key hub Dubai
Gold is transported by plane for security and insurance reasons related to its high value-to-weight ratio; FlightRadar24 indicated that Dubai fli
State aims for better-regulated passenger transport services, improved safety standards and more disciplined urban mobility systems in the state.
Coal India's arm CMPDIL to float IPO on March 20
The issue will be entirely an offer-for-sale of 10.71 crore shares by Coal India
Cut in gas supply puts many steel companies in the dock
Besides shortage of gas, the sharp rupee depreciation against dollar has also pushed up the cost of coking coal imports amid rising shipping and
Maharashtra to use AI to boost freshwater fisheries output; 1,024-crore scheme launched
Maharashtra has accorded agriculture status to fisheries sector
Trump crypto venture offers guaranteed direct access for $5 million
Investors in World Liberty Financial, the crypto venture co-founded by President Trump and his sons, have secured what the company described on i
Sensex settles at 74,563.92, down 1,470.50 points, or 1.93% lower; Nifty slides 488.05 points, or 2.06%, to end at 23,151.10
Rupee hits all-time low of 92.45 as oil surge, offshore dollar bids mount
The rupee weakened to 92.4750 per dollar, eclipsing its previous all-time low of 92.3575 hit on Thursday. It closed at 92.4550, down 0.7% on the
Lila Globals VLCC becomes 1st Indian-flagged vessel structured via GIFT City
The addition of the VLCC is expected to deepen the groups engagement with Indias PSU chartering market, where large tankers are typically deploye
IndiGo dominates pilot count, but SpiceJet stands out on pilot-to-aircraft ratio
Among Indian carriers, IndiGo has the largest pilot base at 5,200, with a pilot-to-aircraft ratio of 7:6
Silver sinks 2% to 2.62 lakh/kg in futures trade as inflation worries weigh
In the international market, silver futures on the Comex for the May contract slipped $2.21, or nearly 3%, to $82.89 per ounce
TCS, Infosys among 6 Sensex stocks that hit 52-week lows; slip up to 18% in a month
On Friday, the benchmark Sensex dropped 1,471 points, closing at 74,563. During the broader market sell-off, six stocks from the BSE Sensex index
Sasikala announces name of her political party, to face coming polls in alliance
Sasikala has named her political party the All India Puratchi Thalaivar Makkal Munnetra Kazhagam.
Retired and worried about volatile market? Heres how to withdraw without running out of money
With the three-bucket retirement strategy, you can meet your regular monthly expenses, keep a cushion for the medium term, and grow your wealth i
Global investors unwilling to let go of Adani bonds despite global uncertainty
Over 60% of bondholders decline APSEZs tender offer amid steady appetite for the groups debt
Rupee hits record low as oil risks, offshore dollar bids mount
The Indian rupee fell to a record low on Friday on concerns that the Iran war-induced surge in oil prices could disrupt the South Asian nation's
US-Iran war could push India's inflation above 5%
India's retail inflation, which stood at 3.2% in February, could rise sharply if the ongoing US-Iran war continues and higher energy prices start
Gold prices saw a significant dip on Friday, with futures trade closing at Rs 1.59 lakh per 10 grams. This decline was influenced by weaker inter
Coal India arm CMPDI to launch IPO on March 20. All you need to know
The consultancy arm of Coal India, Central Mine Planning and Design Institute (CMPDI), will open its IPO on March 20. The offer for sale of 10.71
India rebuts reports of pause in US trade talks
India and the United States continue discussions for a trade agreement. The commerce ministry denies reports of any halt in engagement. This come
Jefferies adds Wipro, Hyundai Motor India, Cipla to latest underperform list. Heres why
Jefferies has added Wipro, Hyundai Motor India and Cipla to its latest underperform list, citing weak growth outlook, rising competition and earn
Lok Sabha approves additional spending of Rs 2.01 lakh crore for FY 2025-26
The Lok Sabha has approved an additional Rs 2.01 lakh crore in spending for the current fiscal year through supplementary demands for grants. Fin
Russia says it doesn't see Iran crisis reducing US interest in Ukraine peace talks
Russia is expecting a new round of negotiations, but has nothing to announce yet on the timing
Lok Sabha approves supplementary demands for grants for additional 2.01 lakh cr spending in FY26
Through the second batch of supplementary demands, the Government has sought approval for spending 2.81 lakh crore extra in the current fiscal ye
India stands tall in shaky world economy as Fitch lifts FY26 growth view to 7.5%
India's economy is poised for robust growth, with Fitch Ratings projecting 7.5% expansion for the fiscal year ending March 2026, exceeding earlie
Trump claimed in G7 call that Iran is about to surrender, Axios reports
Trump said that obody knows who is the leader, so there is no one that can announce surrender, Axios reported
Fear levels of March 2020? Iran war gives Nifty its worst month since the dreaded Covid crash
Indian equities are suffering their worst month since the Covid crash as the Iran war, $100 crude and heavy FII selling hammer sentiment. Despite
NSE IPO opens door for thousands of shareholders to sell stock
The bourse will contact investors who have held NSE shares in the unlisted market for at least a year, allowing them to tender stock in the offer
Godrej Properties buys 44-acre land in Coimbatore, expects 450 cr revenue from sale of plots
Godrej Properties did not share the land cost
KCCI seeks SOP-based relief from NMPA over West Asia crisis impact
KCCI President Ahmed Mudassar requested the NMPA Chairman to consider extending concessions and relief measures to trade on a case-by-case basis,
Adobe shares plunge 9% in pre-market as CEO Shantanu Narayen's exit adds to AI-disruption concerns
Adobe's stock dropped significantly following the announcement of CEO Shantanu Narayen's retirement. This leadership change comes as the company
Dubais real estate market continues to boom despite Gulf tensions
Dubai's real estate market continues to thrive despite the ongoing conflict in the region.
Volatile markets: How to shield your retirement fund and ensure regular monthly withdrawals
With the three-bucket retirement strategy, you can meet your regular monthly expenses, keep a cushion for the medium term, and grow your wealth i
From cheering low gas cost to taking pride 'when oil prices go up': Donald Trumps evolving stance
President Trump's stance on rising oil prices has shifted, now framing them as beneficial for the US as a major oil producer. This change follows
Global Markets | European shares set for weekly loss as Mideast war fuels inflation fears
European shares fell on Friday and were headed for a second weekly loss, as escalating conflict in the Middle East and inflation worries dented r
China's ByteDance just secured access to top NVIDIA AI chips
ByteDance, the Chinese parent company of TikTok, is reportedly planning to set up an artificial intelligence (AI) data center in Malaysia.
West Asia crisis: EAM Jaishankar speaks to Iranian counterpart
The latest phone conversation came as India ramped up efforts to secure safe passage to the Indian-flagged merchant vessels through the strategic
Large explosion in Tehran square where demonstrations are happening: Iranian state television
A powerful blast shattered the tranquility of Ferdowsi Square in Tehran on Friday, amid the fervor of Quds Day marches. Israel's recent alerts ab
Crude may touch $150/barrel if Strait of Hormuz remains closed for 4-8 weeks: Nuvama
Global crude oil prices could surge to as high as USD 150 per barrel if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed for the next four to eight weeks, acc
Russian seaborne oil product exports in February fall 3.3% from month earlier, data shows
The oil product exports from Russia's Baltic ports Primorsk, Vysotsk, St. Petersburg and Ust-Luga - decreased 11.4% month-on-month to 4.7 millio
Sugar industry urges government to raise ethanol blending beyond 20%
Industry representatives raised the issue with Food Minister Pralhad Joshi, highlighting ethanols role in strengthening energy security, supporti
Finance Minister proposes economic stabilisation fund' to boost resilience against global headwinds
The proposed fund aims to strengthen Indias ability to manage external risks and maintain economic stability.
Tourists face jail in Dubai for filming Iranian missile strike
A British man has been indicted under cybercrime laws in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for filming and sharing content of Iranian attacks on the
Tesla's China sales climb in the first two months of 2026 while BYD numbers drop
Sales of Tesla's China-made electric vehicles rose in the first two months of 2026, from the year before, regaining lost ground to China's BYD. T
Asia-Pacific markets tumble as investors brace for a prolonged war in Middle East
Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei said in a late Thursday speech that the Strait of Hormuz, a vital artery for global oil trade, should
