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Kerala govt to acquire 230 acres of land for Vizhinjam port-related development
Land to be acquired in Kottukal, Maranallur and Amaravila areas, under the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehab
Global sugar prices fall amid surplus supply from Brazil: ICRA
The report noted that international sugar prices in SY2026 have remained lower than the current cost of sugar production and prevailing domestic
BSE, NSE organise mock trading session today: Check timing, purpose, other details
BSE and National Stock Exchange of India are conducting a mock trading session on Saturday across equity, commodity and currency derivatives segm
Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) sold Indian equities worth Rs 52,704 crore in the first half of March, with the biggest single-day outflow of
After 18 years, VelacherySt Thomas Mount link completes Chennais 23-km MRTS corridor
The extended corridor is expected to benefit commuters from densely populated neighbourhoods such as Nanganallur, Puzhuthivakkam and Adambakkam,
Ashish Kacholia's picks: 6 stocks rally up to 120%, 4 drop up to 50% in FY26; 2 new Q3 bets revealed
Ace investor Ashish Kacholias portfolio saw mixed performance in FY26, with six stocks rallying up to 119% while several others declined as much
Concurrent Losers: 12 smallcap stocks decline for 5 consecutive sessions
Twelve small-cap stocks, including Aqylon Nexus, Silver Touch, and Sapphire Foods India, fell 1023% over five consecutive sessions amid a 5.5% Se
IPO Calendar: Coal India subsidiary among 3 IPOs scheduled for next week
Indias primary market will see three IPOs, including two mainboard issues and one SME offering in the upcoming week. GSP Crop Science and CMPDI,
Summer travel to get costlier: Jet fuel prices jump amid Middle East conflict
Get ready for pricier flights as Middle East tensions escalate, driving up jet fuel costs significantly. Experts warn of inevitable fare hikes, e
Jefferies picks 7 stocks with up to 117% upside potential. How many do you have?
Jefferies seven top picks, including Eternal, JSW Steel, Bharat Forge, SBI, and Max Healthcare, offer 20117% upside across banking, auto, steel,
Global markets face uncertainty. Canadian investor Franois Rochon suggests treating investing as an art, not a science. He emphasizes rational, d
Crude futures turn positive on continued Hormuz closure
Oil prices are rising as the Strait of Hormuz remains shut. Analysts are watching for weekend developments in the ongoing war. The US has issued
Global Markets | European shares log second week of losses as Mideast war fuels inflation fears
European markets tumbled for a second week as Middle East tensions and inflation fears rattled investors. Industrial and mining stocks led the de
Crude oil prices may surge to USD 120 per barrel soon. Extended conflict in West Asia could push prices to USD 150. Supply disruptions in the Str
D-St in Bear Trap: Sensex, Nifty log steepes drop of wartime, down 2% on oil woes
On Friday, Indian stock markets took a dramatic plunge, marking the worst single-day drop since the onset of the Gulf war. In the last fortnight,
SEBI introduces Life Cycle Funds: How will they help in building your retirement portfolio
An individual can choose a life cycle fund that aligns with their financial goal date. The fund has a diversified portfolio, starts with a higher
India, US engaged in talks on bilateral trade pact: Commerce ministry
Commerce ministry denies reports about a hold-off on bilateral engagement
Dollar rises broadly as investors weigh Middle East risks
The US dollar strengthened globally on Friday, driven by Middle East conflict and investor flight to safety. Rising oil prices, fueled by geopoli
Barclays raises 2026 Brent forecast to $85 a barrel on Strait of Hormuz disruption
The bank said oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz route have fallen to a trickle and production shut-ins in Gulf countries have climbed to mor
India, UK trade pact may come into effect in one month from now: Goyal
The pact needs approval from the UK parliament before it is implemented
Stock impact: 13 biggest losers in energy crisis amid raging Iran-Israel war
Rising oil prices and gas supply disruptions amid the IranIsrael war have hammered OMCs, RAC makers, fertiliser producers, and airlines, while fo
Fuel shortages from West Asia conflict begin to threaten global food supply
2 weeks into the US-Israeli war with Iran, flows of crude oil, LNG and fertilizer have been choked by attacks on energy infrastructure across Wes
Tata, Parle, M&M canteens feel LPG squeeze; India Inc redesigns menu less tea, no samosas or dosas
India's industrial sector faces disruption as commercial LPG shortages impact factory operations. Manufacturers report production hurdles, partic
Crude oil prices surge over 40% in 15 days since US-Israel-Iran conflict began
Crude oil prices in the international market have surged by more than 40 per cent in just 15 days amid the ongoing war involving the United State
US begins emergency oil reserve release of 86 million barrels
The war has brought shipping traffic to a virtual standstill in the Strait of Hormuz, through which roughly a fifth of the worlds oil flows
Middle East conflict: India grants one-month visa extension to stranded foreigners
India is extending visas for foreign nationals affected by the Middle East conflict. Overstay penalties will be waived for those delayed until Fe
Global crude oil prices may hit $120/barrel in short term: Kotak's Chainwala
She explained that the ongoing turbulence in the Strait of Hormuz and the state of Hormuz situation has already caused losses of approximately 10
Vedanta raises Rs 2,575 crore via 3-year bond to refinance existing debt
Vedanta Limited has made headlines by securing 2,575 crore via a three-year bond sale, locking in a coupon of roughly 8.95%. This funding initiat
Rupee touches a record low as West Asia crisis raises oil risk
In a troubling development, the Indian Rupee has plummeted to a record low against the US Dollar. The spike in crude oil prices, coupled with ris
Stock markets and geopolitical tensions: A 3-stage analysis of last 7 crashes
WhiteOak Capital Mutual Fund highlights that geopolitical crises, including the IranIsrael war, mainly trigger short-term panic. Historical data
Muthoot FinCorp eyes Rs 600 crore via issuance of retail bonds
Get ready for an exciting investment opportunity! Muthoot FinCorp is rolling out a bond issue, aiming to gather as much as 600 crore to bolster b
RBI Injects 50,000 cr Liquidity Through OMOs to Meet Tax Demand
In a strategic maneuver to bolster market liquidity, the Reserve Bank of India has infused a significant fifty thousand crore rupees into the ban
US strikes on Iran oil hub raises risk of further disruptions to supply
An escalation that could impact those flows would further rattle oil markets, after the effective shut-in of Persian Gulf supplies through the St
India announces 30-day visa extension to foreigners in country amid West Asia Conflict
India offers relief to foreigners affected by the West Asia conflict. Visas and e-Visas expiring soon will be extended for one month free of char
Wall Street Week Ahead: Investors await Fed rate outlook as Iran war keeps markets on edge
Global markets are keenly watching the US Federal Reserve this week for insights into interest rate cut timelines, as the Middle East conflict fu
US Stocks | US stocks end lower, post weekly loss as war on Iran fuels inflation worries
Indian markets mirrored global trends as US stocks closed lower. Volatile crude oil prices, influenced by the Iran conflict, impacted equities. I
Nifty down 2%: Deepak Gupta's sector-by-sector playbook for what to buy, hold, and trim
Market expert Deepak Gupta urges investors to stay invested during the current market downturn. He advises continuing Systematic Investment Plans
How biofertilisers are changing farmer practices in India
The future of Indian agriculture will be defined by how intelligently biologicals will be integrated into the farming system
IndiaSouth Korea trade ties: Piyush Goyal meets Korean minister Yeo Han-Koo
Union Minister Piyush Goyal met with South Korean Trade Minister Yeo Han-Koo to bolster economic ties, boost investments, and deepen supply-chain
Maharashtras cashew advantage in the era of natural farming
Positioning cashew as the anchor crop for natural farming could strengthen farmer incomes, improve ecological resilience in the Konkan region
Good practices for women FPOs for transforming rural economies
With adequate institutional support, infrastructure, capacity building, technology adoption, and market facilitation, women FPOs can become vibra
LPG and oil crisis LIVE: Indian LPG carrier crosses Strait of Hormuz: marine traffic website
The Shivaliks 55,000 tonnes of cargo could amount to nearly one day of Indias LPG imports.
Sugar mills to report 5-8% revenue growth in FY26 on better cane supply: ICRA Report
However, margins are likely to remain broadly stable as cane prices have increased, while ethanol prices have remained largely stagnant, rating a
Govt ready with Rs 1 lakh crore fund to tackle global headwinds
Centres MSME greening scheme sees just 3.7% disbursal
The scheme's target was to provide interest subvention worth 350 crore on loans worth 5,800 crore to 5,800 businesses
Bank holiday today: Are banks open or closed on Saturday, March 14? Check RBI calendar here
On 14 March, banks across India will be closed for the second Saturday of the month. Customers can still access online banking services for trans
Governments worldwide act to shield consumers from rising fuel and food prices
Countries are using subsidies, price caps, tax relief, and emergency commodity releases to cushion consumers from higher bill
Iran allows two Indiaflagged LPG carriers to transit Strait of Hormuz amid conflict
Iran has granted safe passage to two India-flagged LPG carriers through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical energy route. This assurance comes from
Trump administration set to receive $10 billion fee for brokering TikTok deal, WSJ reports
Tecumseh Products plans to bring new compressor platforms to India
The company eyes higher double digit growth over five years
Amidst escalating Iran vs US-Israel war, Standard Chartered clarified reports of a Dubai office evacuation, stating it extended existing work-fro
iD Fresh Foods new plant in Hyderabad on stream, plans facilities in Indore, Ahmedabad
NARCL to buy Kurukshetra e-way debt
Banks are in the process of signing final documents in the KEPL case, while in the case of BLA, too, there was no one who turned up in the Swiss
Price pressures: On new series of Consumer Price Index, inflation
India must find sources of sustainable energy to curb inflation
Forex reserves decline by $12 billion as volatility hits asset valuations
The movement in reserves comes at a time when the Indian rupee has been experiencing heightened volatility, with the currency recently touching r
Retirement planning can benefit from PPF, EPF, and VPF, which offer high interest rates and tax exemptions. PPF provides guaranteed returns at 7.
Given constraints in fuel availability plants running at a rationalised capacity: Jindal Stainless
Unlike conventional steel industry, which largely utilises blast furnace and coke oven gases as energy sources, the stainless steel industry foll
India reduces minimum public share float, paving way for NSE, Jio listings
The regulator last year proposed to halve the minimum amount of shares large companies had to offer in their IPOs, allowing those valued at above
Indias forex reserves fall $11.68 bn to $716.81 bn as foreign currency assets slide
Trai plans extra fee, penalty on operators allowing robocalls, spam messages
Trais move is aimed at tightening accountability and discouraging the misuse of regular voice lines for mass spam calling
India to receive two LPG cargoes via Strait of Hormuz soon
The move follows Prime Minister Narendra Modis call with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and ongoing discussions between External Affairs Min
Gujarat to provide immediate PNG connections in CGD areas
The decision follows a high-level review chaired by Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, which confirmed that PNG, LPG, petrol, and diesel stocks are
Will the new Income Tax Act be better for salaried taxpayers? Experts weigh in
The new Income Tax Act will come into force from 1 April 2026. Experts suggest that the new rules will be beneficial to salaried employees who op
US stocks today: S&P 500, Nasdaq slip as investors assess data, Iran war fallout
US stocks experienced a downturn on Friday, with major indices set to end the week lower amid mixed economic data and escalating Middle East conf
Iran allows two India-bound LPG vessels to pass through Strait of Hormuz: Report
Iran allows two gas tankers to sail to India through Hormuz, sources say
A crude tanker is set to arrive in India on Saturday with Saudi oil after passing through the Strait around March 1
The government on Friday assured that petrol and diesel remain adequately available across India despite global supply concerns triggered by tens
NHAI-backed Raajmarg Infra InvIT IPO subscribed 13.7 times
The portion for institutional investors received 19.14 times while non-institution portion received bids for 7.26 times
Sportstar Aces Awards celebrate womens cricket and honour athletes shaping Indian sports
The Sportstar Aces Awards celebrate Indian sports, honouring womens cricket pioneers and recognising outstanding athletes and contributions
NMDC becomes 1st mining co in India to cross 50 million tonnes of iron ore production in a single FY
Rupee closes at new low at 92.46 against the US dollar, down 0.7% this week
The rupee hit a fresh closing low of 92.46 against the dollar on Friday, driven by concerns over rising crude oil prices and geopolitical worries
Air India evaluates East Asia routes amid West Asia airspace disruptions
Airline activates contingency flight paths to Europe, US while assessing Osaka and Jakarta services
