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DA hike: These state employees to get 58% dearness allowance from April 2026
MRPL refutes declaring any force-majeure on exports
MRPL exports about 40% of their refined products.
Indigenous MRI maker Voxelgrids order book swells despite wartime sourcing nightmare
Voxelgrids is stabilising manufacturing, says founder Arjun Arunachalam
Rupee makes smart recovery from previous days lows
Despite the Rupee strengthening against the Dollar, it continues to be remain under pressure due to ripple impact from the West Asia war
Ahead of Market: 10 things that will decide stock market action on Friday
Indian equities rebounded sharply as the BSE Sensex surged 900 points to 80,015 and the NSE Nifty 50 rose 285 points, tracking a recovery in glob
Maharashtra remains Indias largest economy but posts slowest growth among top four states
Beyond oil, its important to note that West Asia plays an important role in supplying India with essential commodities. In 2025, Indias imports f
Remembering Matua matriarch Binapani Devi, popularly known as Baroma, on her death anniversary, Banerjee alleged that SIR is deliberately excludi
US Stocks: Fed's Tom Barkin says sticky inflation, better jobs data could shift the risk outlook
Richmond Fed president Tom Barkin said still high inflation and stronger recent jobs numbers may shift the Fed's risk outlook at a time when the
Defending Niti Aayogs report, the bodies said it reflects a pragmatic, technology-inclusive and India-centric approach aligned with national deve
Men power next wave of growth in online beauty and grooming
Executives say the rising engagement from men is partly being driven by younger consumers who are discovering skincare through social media and i
US Stocks: Broadcom shares rise as $100 billion AI forecast signals gains in Nvidia-dominated market
Broadcom shares rose nearly 3% on Thursday after the company predicted over $100 billion in AI chip sales next year, signaling rapid share gains
Amit Shah soft launches digital tools and mascots for Census-2027
The first phase of the enumeration exercise is scheduled to begin on April 1
CCRS conducts statutory inspection of MRTS Velachery-St Thomas Mount section
During the inspection, the CCRS carried out a detailed examination of the Up and Down lines across the entire stretch, including verification of
India formally condoles Khameneis death after his killing on Feb 28
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri signs condolence book at Iranian Embassy as Jaishankar speaks with Tehran amid criticism over delayed response
AP mulls financial incentive for couples with more than one child
A first-of-its-kind initiative by a state government to proactively address falling fertility levels
US stocks today: US stocks open lower as investors weigh Middle East war risks
Wall Street's main indexes opened lower on Thursday as the Middle East conflict entered its sixth day, raising concerns of fresh inflation pressu
Irans olive branch sparks Sensex surge; index reclaims 80,000
Sensex surged 899.71 points to close at 80,015.90, while Nifty gained 285.40 points to settle at 24,765.90
The ePlane Company to use solutions from HENSOLDT avionics in its eVTOL aircrafts
Through the partnership the company will integrate HENSOLDTs advanced avionics suite, into its e200x series of aircrafts improving its safety, si
West Asia travel plans on hold as conflict rages on
Domestic and foreign carriers are operating a limited number of flights to West Asia primarily to support stranded passengers
India seeks US marine cover for West Asia energy cargoes, source says
India, the worlds third biggest oil importer, relies on West Asia for about 40% of its oil imports and about 85-90% of LPG imports
Storage in Indias key reservoirs drops further as level in South slips below 50%
Over 70 per cent of the country received deficient rainfall since the beginning of the year
Auto component industry to grow 810% in FY27 faster than auto sectors 58%: India Ratings
The agency maintains a neutral outlook for both sectors but highlights stronger export prospects, localisation efforts and premiumisation trends
Nayanthara buys luxury duplex in Chennais Poes Garden for 31.5 crore
The apartment is located in the Legacy residential project at Poes Garden, one of the citys most premium residential areas
AP govt to set ship building and heavy Industries park at Dugarajapatnam
It will be a new SPV with 50:50 equity between APMB, VPA
Rising petcoke prices threaten cement companies profit margins
Ongoing war in West Asia is expected to push up operational costs of cement firms
BoB raises 10,000 crore via Green Infra Bonds
With this BoB has becomefirst bank in India to issue a domestic Green Infrastructure Bond
MAKEMYTRIP acquires majority stake in flamingo transworld
Besides, the statement cited that MakeMyTrip has taken a calibrated approach to inorganic growth, steadily strengthening its presence across key
AI disruption, West Asia conflict fuelling market turbulence, uncertainty: Raghuram Rajan
Escalating geopolitical shocks and accelerating AI upheaval could unleash deeper volatility across global markets, says former RBI Governor
Commercial vehicle sales up 29% in February; Tata Motors retains lead
The increase reflects steady freight activity and improved fleet utilisation
Indias industrial and warehousing market rose 29% YoY in 2025: Knight Frank
The industry records 72.5 mn sq ft in transaction; E-commerce players resume growth path with transactions increasing by 56 per cent YoY in 2025
Indias tea exports to UAE, Iran and Iraq face risk amid Strait of Hormuz disruptions
UP proves how improved law and order, good policies can yield handsome results: Arvind Panagariya
Uttar Pradeshs average growth in the last three years ending FY25 has been 8.3%, the highest rate among the large states, says Arvind Panagariya,
US wont make the same mistake with India that it did with China: Landau
Deputy Secretary of State says India-US trade deal nearing `finish line and will unlock limitless potential for both countries
Heat, rainfall deficit hit Kashmirs 100-crore nursery industry
The unusual weather has disrupted the planting season, particularly for apple orchards, a key part of the regions horticulture economy.
Wealth Company MF launches Small Cap NFO
The fund is structured to identify and invest in high-growth businesses within the small-cap universe
The Central Information Commission has urged the Income Tax Department to create a taxpayer-friendly mechanism to address grievances, noting that
Data Patterns among 6 stocks that hit 52-week highs & rallied up to 33% in a month
The BSE Sensex surged 900 points to close above 80,000, pushing several stocks to fresh yearly highs. Companies including Data Patterns (India),
Embassy REIT raises 1,400 cr via 10-Year NCDs, doubles fixed-rate debt duration in FY2025
With this issuance, the REIT has cumulatively raised 3,400 crore through 10-year NCDs this financial year, effectively doubling the duration of i
Embassy REIT raises Rs 1,400 cr via issue of debentures
Realty firm Embassy Office Parks REIT has raised Rs 1,400 crore through the issue of debentures.
Despite the rising tensions in West Asia, India remains confident in its energy supply, undertaking daily assessments and maintaining a strong in
No significant upside to $63/bbl Brent price estimates for 2026: Fitch
Brent crude prices have already risen to $82-84 per barrel from an average of $66-67 in January-February 2026
Axis AMC elevates R Sivakumar as CIO
Sivakumar to drive Axis AMCs investment strategy
Ramky Infrastructure bags 1401 cr contract from Maharashtra Industrial Township
MITL is a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) formed with the equity participation of the Government of India and the Maharashtra State Government for
Why BEL, HAL and Mazagon Dock surged today
Shares of several defense companies, including Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited, and Hindustan Aeronautics Lim
Rupee rebounds from lowest level to settle 45 paise higher at 91.60 against U.S. dollar
Rupee opened at 92.16 and touched an intraday high of 91.30 against the dollar
US Stocks: US bonds tumble as oil price surge kindles inflation fears
A steep selloff in U.S. Treasuries continued for a fourth day on Thursday, as investors fretted that surging energy prices from the war in the Mi
US aims to end Iran nuclear 'blackmail', offers India energy: US Deputy Secy Landau
The Deputy Secretary of State clarified that the Trump administration's current stance was not the initial preference but a result of failed dipl
Amazon cuts 100+ jobs in robotics division
Amazon has laid off more than 100 employees from its robotics division, as part of a major restructuring effort.
India's balance of payments outlook faces risks from West Asia crisis
India's external sector outlook remains broadly manageable but faces rising risks from geopolitical developments in West Asia that could push up
Stock markets rebound tracking rally in global peers; Sensex rallies 899 points
The 50-share NSE Nifty climbed 285.40 points or 1.17% to end at 24,765.90, ending its three-day falling streak
India VIX cools 17% after 52% spike amid US-Iran war
India's volatility index (VIX), the barometer of stock market fear, has witnessed a major correction on Thursday.
Grocery start-up FirstClub in talks to raise $60M
FirstClub, a Bengaluru-based premium retail grocery start-up, is in advanced talks to raise $50-60 million (around 450-550 crore) from Peak XV Pa
Invest like a woman: Five fund managers on money, risk and confidence
Women often run household budgets but remain underrepresented in investment decisions. Five fund managers share how they built credibility in fin
Rupee ends higher, Middle East conflict to keep RBI support in play
The Indian rupee logged its biggest one-day gain in a month on Thursday after the Reserve Bank of India stepped in aggressively to shore up the c
Rupee rebounds from lowest level to settle 45 paise higher at 91.60 per $
A firm dollar, rising crude oil prices and intense withdrawal of foreign funds kept the rupee under pressure
Middle East heat may ripple across India's energy supply chain, flags Goldman Sachs
Tensions in the Middle East are raising concerns over disruptions to the Strait of Hormuz, a vital energy shipping route. Goldman Sachs reports e
Sebi issues guidelines for custodians
The regulator also allowed custodians to share manpower, infrastructure and systems across financial service activities, provided adequate safegu
Palantir faces tough task of severing ties with Anthropic
Palantir, a leading tech company, is facing the tough task of severing its ties with Anthropic. This comes after a dispute between the AI lab and
MUMBAI, Mar 5: Indias clean energy technology industry has emerged as one of the fastest-growing talent markets, with recruitment surging 56.6 pe
Iran vows to avenge US sinking of warship in Indias Backyard
Irans Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi called the attack an atrocity that the US will come to bitterly regret.
SpiceJet to operate 13 special flights from UAE on Thursday
On Tuesday and Wednesday, the airline said it operated 12 special flights from Fujairah to Delhi, Mumbai and Kochi
Zelenskyy says Russia-Ukraine talks on ice as countries in Mideast seek Kyiv's drone expertise
Ukrainian assistance, he said, will be provided only if it does not weaken Ukraine's own defences and if it adds leverage to Kyiv's diplomatic ef
OpenAI's annualized revenue surpasses $25B mark
OpenAI has crossed the $25 billion mark in annualized revenue, The Information reported on Wednesday.
Global economy faces inflation and growth test amid escalating conflict in Iran - Goldman
Under its baseline forecast, Goldman expects oil prices to increase a bit further before moderating to $76 per barrel on average in the first qua
India currently offers two parallel tax systems for individuals - Old Personal Tax Regime and New Personal Tax Regime. While the new regime is no
West Asia conflict poses near-term challenges to Indian economy: RBI MPC member
Going forward, there is a need for fiscal and monetary policies to work in a coordinated manner to push GDP growth to a higher trajectory, Nagesh
Global Markets | European shares fall as Middle East war, tepid earnings weigh
European shares edged lower on Thursday as an expanding Middle East conflict weighed on market sentiment, while a string of patchy corporate earn
Sergey Brin joins Bezos, Zuckerberg in Miami with $51M mansion
Google co-founder Sergey Brin is reportedly the new owner of a $51 million waterfront mansion in Miami.
Iran warns US after frigate sunk, Sri Lanka says trying to safeguard lives on second Iranian ship
Sri Lanka sends freezers for bodies recovered from IRIS Dena sunk by US
US-Iran war: Why investors are dumping silver and buying gold
The ongoing conflict in the Middle East, pitting the US and Israel against Iran, has triggered a global risk-off sentiment.
Force Motors shares fall 4% as SEBI seeks additional information on Q2 FY25 results
Force Motors shares dropped up to 4% after the company disclosed that SEBI has sought additional information related to its Q2 FY25 financial res
MRPL shuts refining units due to crude oil shortage
One crude unit and certain secondary units at 300,000 bpd plant shut, sources say
Iran war may hurt Indias growth more than inflation, RBI expected to hold steady
As tensions rise in Iran due to US and Israeli interventions, India's economy finds itself at a crossroads. Unlike direct price hikes, the real c
Under the expanded arrangement, the Mumbai-based specialty chemicals maker will set up a new plant at its existing facility in Dahej SEZ, Gujarat
China sets lowest GDP growth target in 35 years
China has set its annual economic growth target for 2026 at a range of 4.5% to 5%, the lowest since 1991.
Maharashtra economy to grow 7.9% in FY26: Economic Survey
Per capita income seen at 3.47 lakh
Nitish Kumar to quit as Bihar CM, contest Rajya Sabha polls
In a post on X, Kumar expressed gratitude to the people of Bihar for their continued support over the past two decades
Smallcap comeback: 14 stocks that crashed over 35% in FY25 rallied up to 500% in FY26
Indias volatile equity market still delivered strong smallcap rebounds. About 14 stocks that fell over 35% in FY25 surged 50%500% in FY26, turnin
Platinum deficit poised to continue for 4th year in a row, shortage may shrink 75%
Investment demand likely to slip 65% in 2026, while jewellery offtake may decline bt 12%, says WPIC
Investors poured billions into private credit. Now many want their money back
Recent redemptions in private credit expose the tensions between high returns and retail liquidity. Investors poured billions into private credit
China sets its lowest annual growth target on record at 4.5% to 5% as deflation and tariffs bite
That marks a slight downgrade from the around 5% target set in the past three years. China sets its lowest annual growth target on record at 4.5%
European markets open lower as Iran war unsettles traders
European stocks opened in the red on Thursday as markets followed unsettling geopolitical developments in the Middle East. European markets open
NHAI-backed Raajmarg Infra Investment Trust's Rs 6,000-crore IPO to open on March 11
State-owned NHAI-sponsored Raajmarg Infra Investment Trust (RIIT) on Thursday fixed a price band of Rs 99 to Rs 100 per unit for its upcoming Rs
Innovision sets price band for Rs 1,300-crore IPO; issue to open on March 10
Manpower and toll plaza management services provider Innovision Ltd on Thursday said its Rs 323-crore initial share-sale will open for public sub
No Issue Can Be Resolved Through Military Conflict: PM Modi
Modi made the remarks after holding wide-ranging talks with Finnish President Alexander Stubb
Morgan Stanley cuts 2,500 jobs globally despite strong financial performance
Morgan Stanley has laid off around 2,500 employees worldwide, according to The Wall Street Journal.
