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Andhra Pradesh milk contamination tragedy: 14 dead after consuming toxic milk
Laboratory tests confirmed that the victims died of multi-organ failure triggered by acute renal failure after consuming milk contaminated with e
India's electronics exports face $3B hit amid US-Iran war
India's booming mobile phone export sector, which generated $11 billion in revenue during the first half of the fiscal year, is likely to take a
Bonus issue alert: Why you should ignore the 50% plunge in eClerx Services shares
Shares of eClerx Services appeared to plunge 50% after turning ex-date for its 1:1 bonus issue, but the decline was only about 6% as the price ad
Muthoot Fincorp unveils Rs 600 crore retail bond issue
Muthoot FinCorp is raising up to Rs 600 crore by selling bonds to retail investors. The bonds offer yields between 8.70% and 9.10%. This fundrais
Japanese shares end lower as Middle East conflict spurs risk aversion
Japan's Nikkei closed lower on Friday and posted a second consecutive weekly decline of 3.2%, as escalating tensions in the Middle East fuelled i
Auto, metal, banking and PSU bank stocks reel under heavy selling pressure amid broad market decline
Nifty slides past 23,300 as metals bleed, options data signals caution
Nifty Metal sheds 3.56%
Maharashtra govt decides to make permits mandatory for commercial e-bikes, e-autos
Until now, electric rickshaws were not required to obtain a separate permit for passenger transport, Sarnaiks office said in a release
China consumption start to year seen as worst outside covid
Retail sales for the first two months of the year likely rose 2.1% compared with the same period of 2025, according to the median forecast of eco
Paytm to resume physical gold deliveries after 8-month hiatus
Paytm, a leading mobile payments company, has announced its plan to resume physical gold deliveries for digital gold investors from next month.
While seasonal demand remains critical, long summers and early rains push food and consumer goods makers to predict demand and schedule productio
Global oil markets are reeling from Middle East tensions, with the Strait of Hormuz facing disruptions. Nations like India are securing Russian c
Who's Shantanu Narayen? Inside life, career of outgoing Adobe CEO
Shantanu Narayen, the outgoing CEO of Adobe, will step down from his position after nearly two decades. He will continue to serve as the chair of
Nifty Auto tumbles 10% in worst week since 2020
The Nifty Auto index has witnessed a major setback this week, plummeting by 10%the worst performance since March 2020.
Japan bond yields rise as Middle East war fans inflation woes
Japanese government bond yields are rising across the board. Higher crude oil prices and a weaker yen are fueling inflation worries. The benchmar
Jefferies adds Groww, State Bank of India, 5 others to 23 buy ideas. Heres the full list
Jefferies has updated its analyst top ideas, adding seven new stock recommendations across various sectors. These picks include State Bank of Ind
US sees India as trusted partner in emerging 'Pax Silica' tech era: US Envoy to India Sergio Gor
While energy resources such as oil have historically shaped geopolitics, future strategic competition will increasingly revolve around advanced t
Nifty Bank falls 11% since start of Iran-Israel war: What lies ahead?
Escalating Middle East tensions and soaring crude oil prices are significantly impacting India's banking sector, pushing the Nifty Bank index dow
Conflict in West Asia remains a concern for auto industry: SIAM
But, positive sentiments in the Industry continues as sales grew for vehicles across categories in February Despite challenges, industry sentimen
Air cargo costs jump 70% amid US-Iran war
The ongoing US-Israel war on Iran has sent air cargo costs skyrocketing by as much as 70% on some routes.
Stay patient in this market; earnings may face near-term pressure: Amnish Aggarwal
Indian equity markets are experiencing significant volatility due to global uncertainties, rising crude oil prices, and consistent FII selling. M
India gold discounts hit near-decade high; Mideast tensions lift China demand
Gold imports attract a 6% import duty, while platinum-studded jewellery can be imported duty-free
Anthropic commits $100M for enterprise AI push amid Pentagon dispute
Artificial intelligence (AI) lab Anthropic has launched the Claude Partner Network, a program aimed at helping enterprises adopt its Claude AI mo
Nifty Auto index depreciated 10% so far this week
Maharashtra sets up district panels to ensure LPG supply amid IranIsrael tensions
The Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Protection Department said there is currently no shortage of domestic cooking gas but authorities have been
Don't predict the oil price; predict how long the pain lasts and hold cash: Nandan Chakraborty
The Hormuz Strait crisis poses a significant risk to India's energy and fertilizer supplies. DAM Capital's Nandan Chakraborty advises investors t
Passenger vehicle dispatches rise 10.6% in Feb to 4,17,705 units: SIAM
Strong demand lifts passenger vehicle shipments, but West Asia conflict clouds outlook
India bonds dip, facing sustained oil rise, macro risks
Indian government bonds are falling. Oil prices remain high, fueling inflation worries. This impacts India's economic growth and interest rate ex
Tirumala laddu row: SC refuses to entertain plea for action against those spreading 'misinformation'
The Supreme Court has declined a request to take action against those spreading misinformation about the Tirumala laddu controversy. A criminal c
West Asia crisis threatens rubber industry margins: AIRIA
Petrochemical feedstocks such as naphtha, ethylene and butadiene tend to become more expensive when crude prices rise, pushing up the cost of syn
Musks AI start-up loses more co-founders: What's happening at xAI?
Elon Musk's AI venture, xAI, is witnessing a mass exodus of its top executives. The latest to leave the company is Zihang Dai, who departed earli
SOPA revises upwards projections for soyameal exports for oil year 2025-26
Trade body also revised upwards the domestic consumption numbers
Bloomberg tells Dubai, Gulf staff they can temporarily leave region
A Bloomberg spokesperson confirmed that staff in the Gulf, including Dubai, have been given the choice to work temporarily from outside the regio
India's booming mobile phone exports are vulnerable as analysts project a $2 billion-3 billion loss due to the conflict in the Gulf region. EMS c
Panic buying cripples LPG booking system in Telangana
Since the delivery of LPG cylinders is based on OTP system, which is an all India based network for authentication across the country, there is t
Domestic passenger vehicle posts 10.6% growth in February: SIAM
Three-wheelers witnessed a strong growth of 29% while two-wheelers grew by 35.2% in February 2026
NSE IPO optimism lifts IFCI shares by 11%. What's the connection?
IFCI shares surged over 11% after the National Stock Exchange (NSE) appointed 20 merchant bankers and eight law firms for its upcoming IPO. IFCI
Rupee hits fresh intra-day low of 92.44 against US dollar
A stronger greenback, heavy FII outflows and sustained selling in the domestic equity markets further weighed on the rupee, according to forex tr
Key financial tasks to do before March 31 deadline
As the fiscal year 2025-26 comes to a close, taxpayers must finish some key financial tasks by March 31, 2026.
Bitcoin rebounds toward $72K as US Treasury comments ease oil inflation concerns
Bitcoin surged towards $72,000 after U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent addressed market concerns. Cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum
Rupee hits fresh intra-day low of 92.44 against U.S. dollar
A stronger greenback, heavy FII selling and weak sentiments in the domestic equity markets further weighed on the rupee, according to forex trade
Andhra Pradesh sets record with 6,160 MW thermal power generation in a day
Calling it the highest-ever output, Naidu said the achievement reflects the recovery and improved performance of the power sector during the NDA
US calls India a 'tough negotiator'; expects New Delhi, other partners to 'honour' trade deals
India is a tough negotiator in trade talks, according to US Ambassador Sergio Gor. He stated that the US expects countries to honor agreements. A
Software companies fight back against fears that AI will kill them
AI worries led to a nearly $1 trillion rout in software stocks last month after heavyweight AI startup Anthropic introduced AI plugins for its Cl
Temperatures rise! NTPC Green, Adani Power shares jump up to 7%; what lies ahead?
Soaring temperatures across India are fueling a surge in power demand, boosting shares of NTPC Green and Adani Power. Heatwave warnings are in ef
India and the US are set to deepen defence ties, exploring advanced engines, unmanned systems, and expanded MRO operations. A critical minerals a
Adobe's longtime CEO Shantanu Narayen to exit role amid AI disruption, shares fall
Adobes shares have fallen around 22% so far this year after declining over 21% in 2025, reflecting investor apprehension over the firms AI strate
Indias West Asia trade artery under strain with up to $4 billion in monthly exports at risk
The Gulf war is beginning to disrupt key maritime routes used for Indias exports, putting up to $4 billion of monthly shipments at risk if the si
Gold price prediction today: Gold prices are seeing intraday weakness and a sell on rise strategy makes sense, says Jateen Trivedi, VP Research A
Coal India shares turn volatile after hitting 52-week high, HSBC lifts target price
HSBC maintained a hold rating on the stock but raised its target price to 420, citing improved realisations in the near term
Coal India shares hit fresh record high, rise 19% in 2026 so far: What lies ahead?
Coal India shares hit a fresh 52-week high as rising temperatures and heatwave warnings raised expectations of strong summer power demand. Analys
With Iran war exit elusive, Trump aides vie to affect outcome
In the heart of the White House, tensions are flaring as a pivotal discussion on the Iran conflict unfolds. President Trump's rhetoric is evolvin
Why the governments latest Press Note 3 changes matter for FDI flows
Indias updated Press Note 3 framework aims to ease foreign investment restrictions from land-border countries by clarifying beneficial ownership
Oil, petrol, diesel: How crude becomes fuel. Explained
More than 6,000 everyday products rely on crude oil, meaning global tensions could affect far more than the cost of fuel
Friday the 13th, a date often associated with superstition, saw Indian markets open sharply lower, with the Sensex and Nifty experiencing signifi
Donald Trump issues new threat to Iran online; says their military 'being decimated'
Tensions escalate as US President Donald Trump issues new threats to Iran. Iran's new leader vows to continue fighting, promising more pain for G
Global Market: Strait of Hormuz standoff may keep oil volatile, cautions Seth R Freeman
Global energy markets face fresh uncertainty as Iran signals potential closure of the Strait of Hormuz. This critical chokepoint, through which a
LPG shortage forces around 40% of restaurants in Kerala to shut down
Apart from restaurants, caterers, hostels, canteens and crematoriums have also been affected by the LPG shortage following the conflict in West A
Balaji Amines stock falls over 4% as West Asia conflict disrupts ammonia supply
The stock opened lower at 999 compared with the previous close of 1,035 and extended losses to touch an intraday low of 989, marking a decline of
Sensex crashes over 900 points: What's behind today's decline?
Indian stock markets witnessed another crash today, with the Sensex and Nifty indices plummeting sharply.
Brent crude gains despite US issuing a 30-day licence for Russian oil purchases
At 9.58 am on Friday, March crude oil futures were trading at 8,862 on MCX during the initial hour of trading on Friday against the previous clos
Reliance Industries trades flat, brokerages see upside from refining and petrochemical strength
The stock traded at 1,396.10 on the NSE at 10.18 am, near its days high of 1,399.50. It opened at 1,385.20 from the previous close of 1,392.20
Zomato bets on high-protein meals with new brand Ritual
Zomato has launched a new cloud kitchen brand called 'Ritual,' focusing on high-protein and health-oriented meals.
Adani Total Gas shares extend rally, jumps 40% from 52-week low
Stock surges on government order prioritising domestic natural gas for CNG and PNG amid West Asia tensions
Jio IPO delay makes Jefferies cut RIL target price but says O2C benefiting amid disruption
Jefferies has cut Reliance Industries (RIL) target price to Rs 1,750, citing a delayed Jio tariff hike and likely Jio IPO postponement. However,
US issues licence for Russian oil sales through April 11 amid Iran conflict
Treasury move follows DOE announcement of 172 million barrel SPR release as part of IEAs 400 million barrel global effort to tame surging crude p
Gold prices rise as geopolitical tensions boost safe-haven demand
Gold prices rose on Friday, buoyed by a weaker US dollar and falling Treasury yields.
Anthropic invests $100 million into Claude AI programme
Anthropic, which is currently locked in a dispute with the Pentagon, unveiled its Claude Partner Network
Boiling crude pushed inflation forecast up to 4.5% for FY 27
Nomura said that the inflation reading reaffirms the broader trend of disinflation until February, but the energy price shock triggered by the Mi
Middle East conflict may accelerate BOJs rate-hike timeline as inflation risks rise
The escalating Middle East conflict is heightening Japans inflation risks, potentially accelerating the Bank of Japans rate-hike timeline. Rising
Rupee sinks to record low of 92.39 vs USD on energy supply worries
The Indian rupee hit a new all-time low against the dollar on Friday, driven by concerns over sustained high oil prices and the ongoing Middle Ea
Gas crisis, bank rally & summer power surge? Aditya Shah on where smart money is headed
India's manufacturing sector faces temporary gas supply issues. Investor Aditya Shah sees this as an opportunity. He highlights a banking upgrade
Explained: Why traders arent holding onto gold since Middle East war despite safe haven appeal
Despite the Middle East war and rising geopolitical tensions, gold prices have fallen, defying their safe-haven appeal. This counterintuitive tre
Global Market | S&P warns oil spike from Middle East war could test global credit stability
S&P Global Ratings said it will avoid immediate sovereign downgrades despite the escalating Middle East conflict, but warned that higher oil and
LPG Gas Crisis LIVE: Amid LPG crunch fears, India ramps up output and diversifies imports
In response to LPG disruptions caused by the West Asia crisis, India is increasing domestic production, diversifying imports, and utilising keros
Markets sink as oil fears, FII exodus batter Sensex, Nifty
The trigger for Fridays selloff came from Wall Street, where the Dow Jones Industrial Average plunged more than 700 points overnight, slipping be
Honda forecasts over $4B loss after scrapping EV plans
Honda has canceled the development and launch of three electric vehicles (EVs) in North America. The decision comes as part of a restructuring pl
Gold and silver prices opened lower on Friday due to soaring energy prices dampening expectations for near-term US interest rate cuts. Investors
Iran paying heavy price, situation moving along rapidly: Trump
Trump asserts the US militarys strength as tensions with Iran escalate, emphasizing long-term goals over immediate economic impacts
Indian stock markets experienced a sharp decline on Friday, with the Sensex and Nifty falling significantly, marking their biggest weekly drop in
Adobe CEO steps down after 18 years
Adobe's long-serving CEO, Shantanu Narayen (62), has announced his resignation amid investor concerns over the company's future in the artificial
Gas crisis impact: Maruti, M&M, other auto stocks tumble up to 16% in a month; what lies ahead?
Indian auto stocks have seen a significant drop. Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are impacting crude oil prices and causing gas shortage
Nepal ex-rapper's party wins election in landslide after Gen Z protests
Shahs Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) won 182 seats in the 275-member parliament, the Election Commission said on Thursday, the largest majority o
Asian Market | Morgan Stanley flags risks for Asian equities as oil uncertainty looms
Morgan Stanley warns investors about Asian stocks. Rising geopolitical risks and potential oil price shocks are key concerns. The firm suggests s
Induction stoves fly off shelves in India as gas shortage fears spark panic buying
The Middle East conflict has disrupted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and the Gulf, raising costs and tightening oil and gas supplies from
Stock market today: Continuing the down trend, Nifty50 and BSE Sensex opened in red on Friday as oil prices climbed and the Strait of Hormuz clos
Kaynes Technology India shares dropped over 2% to Rs 3,612 on Friday, mirroring a broader market selloff. This occurred despite BofA Securities a
Shares of HPCL, BPCL and IOC are likely to remain in focus as crude oil prices climbed above $100 per barrel again amid escalating Iran Israel US
ONGC and Oil India shares have surged this year, outperforming the Nifty Oil & Gas index despite a sector-wide decline. Experts anticipate furthe
Shares of Adani Total Gas soared 6% to extend gains for 4th straight session despite weak broader markets. The rally follows the governments Natu
