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13 midcap stocks where FPIs steadily increased holdings for four quarters

Despite persistent selling, FPIs have shown sustained interest in just 43 stocks within a universe of 750 across the mid-, large-, small-, and mi

The Hindu Businessline 12 Mar 2026 1:43 pm

Crisil warns of 50 bps margin squeeze for India, Inc. in FY27; airlines, paints and chemicals face worst hit

Corporate India faces a margin headwind in FY27, with Crisil Intelligence forecasting a 50 basis point shrinkage due to rising crude and gas pric

The Economic Times 12 Mar 2026 1:42 pm

AI coding start-up Replit raises $400M, triples valuation to $9B

Replit, an AI platform for writing and sharing code in multiple programming languages, has raised $400 million in its latest funding round at a v

NewsBytes 12 Mar 2026 1:34 pm

Valve to contest lawsuit accusing it of promoting illegal gambling

Valve, the gaming giant behind popular titles like Counter-Strike 2 and Dota 2, has announced its intention to contest a lawsuit filed by New Yor

NewsBytes 12 Mar 2026 1:26 pm

ACME Solar seals 450 MW battery-backed power deal with SJVN

The projects will connect to Inter-State Transmission System (ISTS) substations and leverage the companys existing night-time connectivity in hig

The Hindu Businessline 12 Mar 2026 1:24 pm

Furniture rentals are booming. Heres when renting worksand when it doesnt

Renting furniture and appliances is gaining popularity among urban professionals seeking flexibility and lower upfront costsbut hidden charges an

Livemint 12 Mar 2026 1:23 pm

Nifty recovers from days low but stays in red; auto drags, energy lifts

The partial recovery notwithstanding, the broader market mood remained cautious

The Hindu Businessline 12 Mar 2026 1:18 pm

SIFs explained: Where these new funds fit in an investors portfolio

SIFs sit between mutual funds and PMS, offering advanced strategies like longshort equity and derivatives exposurebut investors must understand t

Livemint 12 Mar 2026 1:09 pm

US Stock Market | Tech Turnaround: Software shares recover after deep selloff

After a deep AI-driven selloff, US software stocks are showing signs of recovery. The S&P 500 Software Index posted its strongest weekly gain sin

The Economic Times 12 Mar 2026 1:06 pm

Bengaluru airport reports 28 flight cancellations amid West Asia conflict

Affected routes include services connecting Bengaluru with cities in the Gulf region such as Abu Dhabi, Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam, Dubai and Doha

The Hindu Businessline 12 Mar 2026 1:06 pm

Gas crisis: JM Financial sees sustaining LPG import disruptions impacting these two stocks

The ongoing Iran-Israel conflict has disrupted LPG supplies through the Strait of Hormuz, impacting India's imports and leading to long queues fo

The Economic Times 12 Mar 2026 1:03 pm

India plans sops to cut import dependence in construction equipment

The Centre plans to introduce a 12-16% incentive for investments in construction equipment manufacturing such as cranes, tunnelling machines. Wil

Livemint 12 Mar 2026 1:02 pm

Pune small industries face production hit amid LPG and industrial gas supply disruptions

Industry bodies say nearly 50,000 MSMEs have been impacted, with many units struggling to maintain production levels due to shortages of gas used

The Hindu Businessline 12 Mar 2026 12:55 pm

Petrol, Diesel prices today: Check city-wise fuel rates in Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai, Hyderabad, Bengaluru

Government confirms that 30% of Indias crude requirements remain disrupted due to Strait of Hormuz blockage

The Hindu Businessline 12 Mar 2026 12:55 pm

NDR launches 250-crore warehousing facility near Kochi to boost logistics infrastructure

The facility is designed to cater to sectors such as FMCG, e-commerce, pharmaceuticals and third-party logistics providers

The Hindu Businessline 12 Mar 2026 12:47 pm

Not just oil and gas: How the Iran war is disrupting six other key global commodities

Escalating conflict in the Middle East has disrupted global commodity markets beyond oil and gas, impacting aluminium, fertilisers, ethanol, and

The Times of India 12 Mar 2026 12:46 pm

Grammarly sued over its 'Expert Review' AI feature

Grammarly is facing a class-action lawsuit after it was revealed that the company had been using real people's identities for its Expert Review A

NewsBytes 12 Mar 2026 12:43 pm

Cotton procurement at MSP expands 4% to top 104 crore bales

Telangana tops the list of states with maximum purchases by CCI, followed by Maharashtra and Gujarat

The Hindu Businessline 12 Mar 2026 12:42 pm

GSP Crop Sciences Rs 400 crore IPO opens on March 16. Check price band, other key details

GSP Crop Science has set its IPO price band at Rs 304-Rs 320 per share, aiming to raise Rs 400 crore. The subscription opens on March 16, 2026, a

The Economic Times 12 Mar 2026 12:38 pm

Goldman Sachs delays Fed rate-cut call as Middle East war lifts inflation risks

Global financial markets have been under pressure as the US-Iran war stoked fears of an oil supply shock, elevated inflation and an uncertain eco

The Hindu Businessline 12 Mar 2026 12:31 pm

Gas panic spreads across Maharashtra as US-Iran tensions trigger supply concerns

As government prioritises domestic supply, industries and restaurants struggle with shortage

The Hindu Businessline 12 Mar 2026 12:29 pm

Global Markets | Australian shares slide as Middle East oil shock fans rate hike fears

Australian shares dropped over 1% as rising oil prices, fueled by Middle East attacks, heightened inflation concerns and increased the likelihood

The Economic Times 12 Mar 2026 12:26 pm

Iran warns of attack on ports in West Asia if its ports are targeted by US-Israel forces: State Media

Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps intensifies its maritime blockade in Persian Gulf

The Hindu Businessline 12 Mar 2026 12:19 pm

MSME fintech Progcap facilitates stronger credit profiles for women entrepreneurs

Progcap said it has enabled more than 10,000 crore of credit to women entrepreneurs through the ProgShakti initiative

The Hindu 12 Mar 2026 12:16 pm

Why Adani Total Gas shares surged 40% in 2 days

Adani Total Gas's shares have witnessed a massive surge, rising up to 14.2% on Thursday to hit an intraday high of 650 on the BSE.

NewsBytes 12 Mar 2026 12:16 pm

Gold falls on firmer dollar, dimming US rate cut hopes

The US dollar firmed 0.2%, making dollar-priced bullion more expensive for holders of other currencies

The Hindu Businessline 12 Mar 2026 12:12 pm

US 'unfair trade' probe on India, China and 14 others: What Washington is looking into

Following a Supreme Court setback on tariffs, the Trump administration has launched new Section 301 investigations into alleged unfair trade prac

The Times of India 12 Mar 2026 12:10 pm

Are Indian techies losing jobs due to AI? CLSA analysts make a strong argument

Despite fears of AI-driven layoffs in Indias IT sector, CLSA analysts say hiring remains steady, and revenue per employee is rising. IT giants li

The Economic Times 12 Mar 2026 12:06 pm

Tamil Nadu sees widespread panic buying of fuel amid shortage fears

Residents in Chennai, Coimbatore and Madurai report waiting for over 45 minutes to fill their vehicle tanks, with some carrying additional contai

The Hindu Businessline 12 Mar 2026 12:05 pm

Stay invested, deploy money gradually amid market volatility: Prateek Agarwal

Geopolitical tensions and trade route disruptions are making investors cautious, despite attractive stock valuations. Market participants are clo

The Economic Times 12 Mar 2026 12:04 pm

Swiggy, Eternal shares tank as LPG crisis hits restaurants

The shares of Eternal (Zomato's parent company) and Swiggy, two major players in the food delivery and quick commerce sectors, have witnessed a d

NewsBytes 12 Mar 2026 11:59 am

Asia LNG scramble pulls cargoes from Europe; one US shipment switches destination to China

China suspended a 24% top-up tariff on U.S. goods for one year but retained a base 10% imposed in November. Tariffs on US energy goods, including

The Hindu Businessline 12 Mar 2026 11:59 am

PM Modi inaugurates 5,650 cr projects; says Centre fully committed to TN's growth

On the occasion, Modi inaugurated 89 rural roads spanning 370 km in Tamil Nadu, under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana, that would significan

The Hindu Businessline 12 Mar 2026 11:52 am

Amid market volatility, Neeraj Dewan sees opportunities in these three sectors

Indian stock markets face volatility due to geopolitical tensions and rising energy prices, disrupting recent stability. Despite caution, market

The Economic Times 12 Mar 2026 11:42 am

Atlassian to cut roughly 10% jobs in pivot to AI

The company expects to incur about $225 million to $236 million in charges related to the layoffs and office space reductions, according to a reg

The Hindu 12 Mar 2026 11:38 am

Meta Is Developing 4 New Chips to Power Its AI and Recommendation Systems

The MTIA processors are the tech giants latest attempt to build its own AI hardware, even as it continues spending billions on gear from industry

India Vision 12 Mar 2026 11:35 am

Nvidia Will Spend $26 Billion to Build Open-Weight AI Models, Filings Show

The move could position the AI infrastructure powerhouse to quickly compete with OpenAI, Anthropic, and DeepSeek. Nvidia Will Spend $26 Billion t

India Vision 12 Mar 2026 11:34 am

Bitcoin consolidates near $70,000 as macro uncertainty offsets institutional demand

Bitcoin consolidated near $70,000 despite positive institutional demand, as macro uncertainty persisted. While Spot Bitcoin ETFs saw significant

The Economic Times 12 Mar 2026 11:34 am

Stock to buy: Jefferies lists 10 reasons to buy its top CRDMO pick Sai Life Sciences

Jefferies has initiated coverage on Sai Life Sciences with a 'Buy' rating and a Rs 1,300 target price, citing its integrated 'follow-the-molecule

The Economic Times 12 Mar 2026 11:25 am

Crude-sensitive stocks slide in early trade as oil price surge weighs on OMCs, aviation, paint and chemical stocks

Among OMCs, Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) fell 4 per cent in early trade to 154.06 from its previous close of 160.63

The Hindu Businessline 12 Mar 2026 11:24 am

Crude jumps to $100 despite biggest oil reserve release ever

Oil prices have spiked by over 8% on Thursday, with West Texas Intermediate (WTI) climbing 8.8% to $95 a barrel and Brent rising 8.88% to $100.

NewsBytes 12 Mar 2026 11:23 am

Rupee opens 21 paise weaker at 92.25 per US dollar

The drop comes as crude oil tops $100 a barrel due to West Asia crisis

The Hindu Businessline 12 Mar 2026 11:22 am

AI to disrupt banking? Nomura initiates coverage on 3 NBFC stocks that can beat banks for next 15 years

Nomura has initiated coverage on Tata Capital, L&T Finance and Piramal Finance with Buy ratings, citing their expanding product portfolios and ra

The Economic Times 12 Mar 2026 11:22 am

US launches Section 301 probe into India, 15 others over excess capacity

Investigation to examine sectors including textiles, autos, solar modules, petrochemicals and steel

The Hindu Businessline 12 Mar 2026 11:13 am

India bonds slip as Brent tops $100 per barrel

Indian government bonds declined early Thursday, reversing prior gains due to a surge in oil prices and a slump in U.S. Treasuries. Traders antic

The Economic Times 12 Mar 2026 11:02 am

Russia's Dmitriev says he discussed global energy crisis with US counterparts

Nearly 20 million barrels per day (bpd) of supply roughly a fifth of global output have been trapped inside the Gulf since the effective closur

The Hindu Businessline 12 Mar 2026 10:59 am

No alliance talks held with TVK, says AIADMK chief Palaniswami

We have not started the seat-sharing negotiations with our allies. We will inform once the process starts, Palaniswami added

The Hindu Businessline 12 Mar 2026 10:47 am

Cashew apple can boost farmers income through value addition, say experts

DCR has developed technologies for the preparation clarified cashew apple juice, pasteurised cashew apple juice, cashew apple liquid sweetener, a

The Hindu Businessline 12 Mar 2026 10:43 am

Petrol, Diesel & LPG Crisis LIVE: Brent crosses $100 as Hormuz disruption fears grip energy markets

Global oil markets surged on Thursday as Brent crude crossed the $100-a-barrel mark after an attack on two oil tankers in Iraqi waters, heighteni

The Hindu Businessline 12 Mar 2026 10:41 am

Global Market | Anurag Singh on what could decide the markets next move

Rising oil prices and West Asian tensions are creating market volatility, with investors watching energy flows and geopolitical strategy. Market

The Economic Times 12 Mar 2026 10:40 am

China orders immediate ban on March fuel exports, sources say

The Hindu Businessline 12 Mar 2026 10:39 am

Trust, trade and the slow architecture of India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor

Launched in 2024, the Indo-Mediterranean Initiative, embodied by the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC), is evolving as a strategi

The Economic Times 12 Mar 2026 10:38 am

Adani Total Gas extends rally, Gujarat Gas, MGL shares zoom on LPG supply push

Adani Total Gas surges as much as 15% in early trade to 651

The Hindu Businessline 12 Mar 2026 10:37 am

US initiates probe against trading partners including India, China to look into 'unfair foreign practices'

The economies subject to these investigations are Bangladesh, Cambodia, China, the European Union, India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Mexi

The Hindu Businessline 12 Mar 2026 10:33 am

Iran-US conflict puts India's $7 billion ceramic hub in Gujarat at risk: 'If the war doesn't end, we'll have to shut'

Morbi, India's ceramic hub, is on the brink of closure due to disrupted gas supplies from West Asia. With 400 factories at risk and thousands of

Livemint 12 Mar 2026 10:27 am

Goldman Sachs pushes back Fed rate cut forecast amid Mideast conflict

Goldman Sachs has pushed back its forecast for U.S. Federal Reserve rate cuts, now anticipating quarter-point reductions in September and Decembe

The Economic Times 12 Mar 2026 10:26 am

When war creates panic, smart investors look for opportunities

When conflict rattles markets, fear dominates, but smart investors see beyond the headlines.

Livemint 12 Mar 2026 10:25 am

Oil tops $100 amid Iran-Israel tensions; Asian Paints, IndiGo and other crude-sensitive stocks fall up to 4%

Crude oil prices surged past $100 per barrel due to escalating Middle East tensions. This development impacted shares of paint, tyre, and airline

The Economic Times 12 Mar 2026 10:25 am

Jio IPO delay among 2 reasons why Jefferies cuts Bharti Airtels target price

Jefferies has cut its target price on Bharti Airtel to Rs 2,250 from Rs 2,575, citing a potential delay in the Reliance Jio IPO and concerns over

The Economic Times 12 Mar 2026 10:22 am

HPCL, other OMC stocks tumble 4% as oil surges back above $100; Iran warns prices can hit $200

Oil marketing company shares tumbled as crude prices surged past $100 per barrel following Iran's attacks on Middle Eastern oil tankers. Iran war

The Economic Times 12 Mar 2026 10:16 am

Stock markets tumble in early trade on boiling crude oil prices, weak global trends

Mumbai, Mar 12 (PTI) Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty tumbled in early trade on Thursday as a sharp jump in crude oil prices due to the

The Sen Times 12 Mar 2026 10:15 am

F&O Radar: Bull Call Spread strategy for Astral

Astral shares are showing strong bullish momentum after rallying nearly 24% since February and hitting fresh 52 week highs. The stock has broken

The Economic Times 12 Mar 2026 10:15 am

Adani Total Gas shares soar nearly 40% in just 2 days! Whats triggering the rally despite weak market?

Shares of Adani Total Gas surged up to 14% and extended a two-day rally to nearly 39% after the government issued the Natural Gas (Supply Regulat

The Economic Times 12 Mar 2026 10:10 am

Sensex crashes over 900 points, Nifty50 falls below 23,600

The Indian stock market witnessed another decline today, with the BSE Sensex and Nifty both opening sharply lower. The fall comes amid the ongoin

NewsBytes 12 Mar 2026 10:05 am

Indian National Killed In Attack By Iran Against US-Owned Oil Tanker Safesea Vishnu In Iraqi Waters

New York, Mar 12: An Indian national has reportedly been killed in an attack carried out by Iran using a suicide boat against a US-owned oil tank

Daily Excelsior 12 Mar 2026 10:01 am

Spooked by Iran war? 7 stocks that are predicted to double investor wealth over next 12 months

Analysts predict significant gains for seven Indian stocks in the next year. Allcargo Logistics, Tarsons Products, Ugro Capital, Awfis Space Solu

The Economic Times 12 Mar 2026 9:59 am

Rupee falls 31 paise to 92.32 against U.S. dollar

A weak start to the session at the domestic equity markets further weighed on the local unit, according to traders

The Hindu 12 Mar 2026 9:59 am

Sunil Subramaniam on why private bank stocks keep falling and what investors should buy right now

Indian private banking stocks face selling pressure. Foreign institutional investors are driving this trend through ETF outflows, short positions

The Economic Times 12 Mar 2026 9:58 am

Crude shock drags Sensex, Nifty to multi-month lows as FIIs extend selling streak

Brent crude surges to $100 a barrel while US crude climbs to $95, after commercial vessels were attacked off Irans coast, severely disrupting tan

The Hindu Businessline 12 Mar 2026 9:57 am

Avio Smart Market Stack inks pact with climate, agri-tech firms

Partnerships with Kosher Climate India, Enrich Power and Water Technologies, Ecoveda Climate and Pranadhaara Agri Smart Solutions aim to support

The Hindu Businessline 12 Mar 2026 9:57 am

Pentagon opens door to exempt Anthropic use beyond 6-month ramp-down, memo says

The memo is dated March 6 and signed by Pentagon Chief Information Officer Kirsten Davies

The Hindu 12 Mar 2026 9:53 am

Trump launches 'unfair trade' probe targeting India and 15 others

The administration of US President Donald Trump has launched a new trade investigation into excess industrial capacity among 16 major trading par

NewsBytes 12 Mar 2026 9:51 am

US Stock Market | Inflation stays cool, oil heats up: US markets brace for fallout from Iran tensions

America's inflation stayed steady in February. This was before conflicts involving Iran began. Now, oil prices are surging. This has revived worr

The Economic Times 12 Mar 2026 9:51 am

Brent crude oil tops $100 a barrel as Iran attacks on shipping worsen supply concerns

BANGKOK, March 12, 2026 (AP) The price of a barrel of Brent crude oil, the international standard, topped $100 a barrel early Thursday, just day

The Sen Times 12 Mar 2026 9:48 am

India's most trusted stock wipes out nearly Rs 3 lakh crore this year. Is RIL still a value bet?

Reliance Industries, a major Indian conglomerate, has seen its market value drop by nearly Rs 3 lakh crore this year. This decline is attributed

The Economic Times 12 Mar 2026 9:47 am

Rupee falls 31 paise to 92.32 against US dollar in early trade

At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened at 92.25 against the US dollar and slipped further to 92.32, down 31 paise from its previous

The Hindu Businessline 12 Mar 2026 9:47 am

Rupee hits record low of 92.35 vs dollar as oil surge pummels Asian assets

The Indian rupee hit a new lifetime low against the dollar on Thursday, driven by surging oil prices due to energy supply disruptions. This econo

The Economic Times 12 Mar 2026 9:45 am

Wipro shares flat after securing multi-year modernisation deal with TruStage

The stock was quoted at 201.19 on the NSE, reflecting a muted market reaction despite the strategic nature of the deal.

The Hindu Businessline 12 Mar 2026 9:43 am

Netflix paying $600M for Ben Affleck's AI filmmaking start-up

Streaming giant Netflix has acquired InterPositive, an artificial intelligence (AI) filmmaking company co-founded by Oscar-winning actor and dire

NewsBytes 12 Mar 2026 9:40 am

Brent crude crosses $100 after Iran tanker attack in Iraqi waters

The attack comes amid escalating tensions around the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial shipping route for global oil trade.

The Hindu Businessline 12 Mar 2026 9:39 am

Bahrain warns residents to stay indoors after Iranian strike on Muharraq fuel tanks

The directives serve as a precaution against potential effects of smoke resulting from the inferno

The Hindu Businessline 12 Mar 2026 9:38 am

Global Market | Chinese exporters rush to hedge currency risks as Yuan strengthens

Chinese exporters are now actively managing currency risks. They are using financial tools like forward contracts to protect profits from yuan's

The Economic Times 12 Mar 2026 9:34 am

Iran's Navy Chief says vessels seeking to sail through Strait of Hormuz needs Iran's approval or could be targeted

More than 20 million barrels of crude oil pass daily through the narrow channel separating the Iranian coast from Oman

The Hindu Businessline 12 Mar 2026 9:33 am

Rs 5 lakh crore wiped out in minutes as Sensex plunges 1,000 points; Nifty below 23,600. 5 reasons behind todays market crash

Indian stock markets experienced a sharp selloff on Thursday, with Sensex and Nifty 50 declining significantly. Escalating Iran-Israel tensions,

The Economic Times 12 Mar 2026 9:32 am

Coimbatore Police launch Kovai Digi Cop WhatsApp chatbot for public services

The chatbot offers nine service categories, including payment of traffic challans, cybercrime assistance, mobile phone verification and blocking

The Hindu Businessline 12 Mar 2026 9:24 am

Stock market crash today (March 12, 2026): Nifty50 opens below 23,600; BSE Sensex down over 900 points on continuing US-Iran war

Stock market crash today: Continuing the down trend, Nifty50 and BSE Sensex, crashed in opening trade on Thursday with the US-Iran war showing no

The Times of India 12 Mar 2026 9:18 am

MHA activates 24x7 control room, briefs states on LPG supply amid West Asia concerns

Officials clarified that restrictions have been imposed on the distribution of LPG cylinders to commercial establishments such as hotels and rest

The Hindu Businessline 12 Mar 2026 9:13 am

Iran says war can end only if its rights are recognised, seeks guarantees against attacks

Irans IRGC said it carried out the 40th wave of its retaliatory Operation True Promise 4, launching missiles including Qadr, Emad, Kheibar Shekan

The Hindu Businessline 12 Mar 2026 9:07 am