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Amidst the backdrop of international political unrest, Indian markets showcase an impressive ability to weather the storm. Recent analyses highli
Rent a Tree, an agri-startup from Kochi, provides mango trees for lease across India
Rent a Tree manages 250 acres of Alphonso mango farms in Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala, catering to over 160 customers with rentals startin
Does international law still matter? The strike on the girls school in Iran shows why we need it
Videos verified by international media show rescue workers digging through collapsed concrete, school bags being pulled from the debris, and scor
Crude oil prices may surge above $100 per barrel amid West Asia conflict: ICICI Bank report
Geopolitical tensions escalate as US and Israel strike Iran, raising concerns over global energy supply
Rs 11 lakh crore gone in 2 days as missiles make Nifty bulls run for cover. Big crash ahead?
Indian stock markets experienced a sharp downturn as geopolitical tensions escalated, with Sensex and Nifty seeing significant drops. Analysts an
Holi: NSE, BSE shut on Tuesday, MCX to resume evening session, Asian markets under pressure
Domestic equity benchmarks experienced a significant sell-off on Monday, 2 March, as escalating military tensions between the US, Israel, and Ira
True diversification isn't about chasing trends but building a structured portfolio balancing growth with defence, according to DSP Mutual Fund's
GLP-1 boom, infra buying opportunity, and why gold is for traders: Ramesh Damanis big market calls
Veteran investor Ramesh Damani sees immense opportunities in pharmaceuticals, infrastructure, and domestic manufacturing, despite global uncertai
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JGB yields jump as Iran war raises inflation fears
Japanese government bond yields surged Tuesday. Fears of a prolonged war involving Iran, the US, and Israel are driving up energy prices. This is
Airline stocks remain under pressure; Asian carriers see surge in demand, prices jump
Asian airlines faced pressure Tuesday as Middle East conflict escalated. Fuel price spikes are a concern for carriers. However, some airlines are
Amazon says drone strikes damaged 3 facilities in UAE and Bahrain
Amazon Web Services warned that instability is likely to continue in the Middle East, making operations unpredictable. Amazon says drone strikes
Blackstone's $82 billion private credit fund sees net outflows
Blackstone, a major asset manager, will increase investor payouts from its private credit fund. This move follows significant withdrawal requests
Most Asia-Pacific markets drop as Iran conflict rages on; oil prices rise
Oil prices continue to rise Iran's Revolutionary Guard says it has closed the Strait of Hormuz Most Asia-Pacific markets drop as Iran conflict ra
Berkshire Hathaway shares slide after earnings, CEO letter
Berkshire Hathaway shares experienced their largest drop since Warren Buffett's CEO succession announcement, as financial results missed analyst
Sensex falls 1,048 pts on war in West Asia, fear index up 25%
Dalal Street investors lost Rs 6.6 lakh crore as escalating West Asian war triggered a sharp fall in stock markets. The Sensex closed 1.3% lower
S&P may cut Berkshire-owned PacifiCorp utility to junk because of wildfires
PacifiCorp, owned by Berkshire Hathaway, faces a potential credit rating downgrade to junk status due to mounting liabilities from 2020 Oregon wi
Oil rises as expanding US-Israeli conflict with Iran elevates supply risks
Oil prices are climbing for a third day. The conflict between the U.S. and Israel with Iran is intensifying. Threats to shipping through the Stra
Gold extends gains as Middle East war boosts safe-haven demand
Gold prices surged for a fifth consecutive session, reaching a four-week high as investors sought safe-haven assets amid escalating U.S. and Isra
NSE Holidays for Holi 2026: Domestic stock exchanges BSE and the NSE will remain closed today on account of the Holi holiday. India's largest agr
View: For India, much more at stake than just oil this time
Iran war: The recent turmoil in the Middle East could have serious economic repercussions for India. With more than just oil at stake, the potent
Yen, euro under pressure as Middle East conflict stokes energy concerns
The yen and euro weakened Tuesday as the escalating Middle East conflict heightened concerns over energy import costs and central bank responses
US Stock Market | Wall Street ends narrowly mixed, trading volatile after air strikes on Iran
Gains in energy, tech and defense stocks offset losses in other sectors. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.15% to 48,904.78 points, while t
Global Market Today | Asian stocks drop as inflation concerns sink bonds
Asian markets dipped Tuesday as soaring oil prices, driven by Middle East tensions, ignited inflation fears. This surge prompted investors to dia
Gold zooms as safe-haven asset scores in uncertain times
Gold and silver prices have seen a significant rally. This surge is driven by rising geopolitical tensions in West Asia. Experts suggest prices c
Rs 6.35 lakh crore wiped out as oil spike and war fears grip markets
Indian markets plunged and the rupee weakened as conflict between the US and Iran escalated, causing oil prices to surge nearly 8%. Investors are
Capacity expansion, new launches to support Navin Fluorine's growth
Navin Fluorine International's shares have seen a significant rise, fueled by newly commissioned capacities and a robust specialty chemicals pipe
Oil & gas surge as Iran war disrupts West Asian output
Oil and gas prices surged Monday following Israeli and U.S. strikes on Iran and retaliatory actions by Tehran. These events led to facility shutd
West Asia tensions rattle Dalal Street; pharma and metals buck the trend
West Asian conflict's spillover to India fueled investor uncertainty, impacting sectoral indices except pharmaceuticals and metals. Export-facing
Private sector may commit a record 1 trillion to highways construction in FY27
Private investors' commitment potentially marks the highest-ever annual commitment from the private sector in Indias roads sector. The push signa
India is preparing for potential fuel shortages. The govt is exploring options like limiting fuel exports and increasing Russian crude imports. D
Russia remains largest supplier of crude to India in February, Saudi Arabia close second
Saudi Arabia significantly boosted crude oil supplies to India in February, nearly matching Russia's top position. This surge, the highest in six
Missile Attacks Are Overwhelming the Gulf. Delivery Drivers Are Still on the Roads
Missile and drone attacks have disrupted daily life, but delivery drivers are still diligently navigating streets to drop off orders across the r
West Asia conflict: Govt may ask companies to cut exports, increase auto fuel, LPG supplies
Iranian Ayatollah Khameneis Death Sparks Revolt Among Kalshi Customers
How Kalshi decided to settle a market tied to Irans supreme leader prompted anger among traders who felt the rules werent clear.
Govt reviews impact with exporters, assures help to mitigate disruptions
India's government is actively addressing the trade impact of the West Asia conflict. Discussions with exporters and logistics firms are underway
Gulf investors hold their breath amid shifting sands
Dubai and Abu Dhabi markets are closed due to Iranian strikes. Airports are resuming partial operations. Investors are assessing supply chain dis
Boardroom gaps widen across state-run corporate giants
Public sector enterprises are experiencing a concerning omission in governance, with an insufficient number of independent directors being appoin
India, US continue to work on agreement for enhanced market access: USTR
India and the US are progressing towards a trade agreement. Both nations are working to improve market access and lower trade barriers. An interi
No cultural taboo: The rich go for gold loan as metal soars
India's gold loan sector is evolving rapidly and redefining the way wealth is perceived and leveraged. Historically seen as a specialty service,
IndiGo to launch daily direct Kolkata-Shanghai flights from March 29
The service will use A320 aircraft and follows the restart of Guangzhou flights, underscoring IndiGos push to expand India-China connectivity
Dubai, Abu Dhabi airports see partial resumption of flights
85 flights cancelled at Chennai, Bengaluru
PF Board recommends retaining interest rate at 8.25%
The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO), in 2024, increased the interest rate marginally to 8.25% for 2023-24, from 8.15% in 2022-23
Pump prices for petrol and diesel have remained unchanged since April 2022. Domestic fuel prices have stayed steady even when global fuel rates c
Pine Labs to launch stablecoin payments outside India
Pine Labs does not plan to launch the product in India or China
QatarEnergy halting LNG production may impact Indias gas consumption
The development also assumes importance as the majority of QatarEnergys clients are Asian economies, including India
South Western Railway posts 8,550 crore revenue, up 14.31% in FY26
Freight revenue remained the key driver, rising 18.27% to 4,876 crore, while passenger revenue grew 9.25% to 3,154 crore
Air India Express MD Aloke Singh to step down later this month
COO Capt. Hamish Maxwell to become new Accountable Manager
How to invest in infrastructure trusts
Investing in Indian infrastructure trusts can be a lucrative opportunity for those looking to diversify their portfolios.
Captive, commercial coal mines produce 20.49 mt in February
For the financial year 202526 up to February, cumulative coal production rose 11.58 per cent year-on-year to 187.16 mt
Rupee's worst day in a month, ends at 91.48/$1 amid US-Israel and Iran war
The rupee, which has lost 6.4% against the US dollar so far in FY26, had closed at 90.98/$1 Friday (February 27), while sovereign bond yields rem
Middle East oil shock risks: How much do China, India, Japan depend on Middle Eastern crude, gas?
How much are China, Japan, India, and South Korea exposed to Middle East oil supply disruption risks? Where do their strategic oil reserves stand
No ship movement in Strait of Hormuz skyrockets oil prices
Frankfurt: Oil prices rose sharply on Monday, March 2, as disruptions to tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz chokepoint raised uncertaint
Stocks drop, volatility spikes as traders weigh Iran war risks
The S&P 500 opened 0.7% lower on Monday, led by the consumer discretionary and communication services sectors
The 'big wave' in war with Iran is yet to come: Trump
We havent even started hitting them hard, the big wave hasnt even happened; The big one is coming soon, Trump said
Japan, South Korea raise concerns about Indias steel import restrictions
Japan and South Korea have voiced concerns over delayed Indian import clearances, citing regulatory issues like quality control orders and safegu
FSSAI to States: Strengthen food safety workforce, sharpen focus on high-risk food categories
FSSAI CEO directed States and UTs to ensure time-bound resolution of food safety complaints and conduct periodic high-level reviews
India, Canada forge CAD $2.6 billion uranium deal; target year-end trade pact
Modi, Carney agree on stepping up cooperation in critical minerals, energy trade, digital and AI initiatives, defence; double bilateral trade to
Clean Max Enviro Energy bulk deal: Citigroup sells 8.3 lakh shares worth Rs 70 crore
Citigroup offloaded 70 crore worth shares in Clean Max Enviro Energy Solutions at a 20% discount to its IPO price after a weak debut on National
Vedanta declared preferred bidder for Karnapodikonda bauxite block in Odisha
The block is at the G2 level of exploration and spans 532.747 hectares
Trump's SEC gave companies more power over investors. Lawsuits pushed them back
The change has prompted at least three investor lawsuits - against AT&T, Axon Enterprises and PepsiCo - and potentially more to follow. By steppi
US manufacturing grows steadily in February, input prices surge
The United States and Israel launched their most ambitious attacks on Iran in decades on Saturday, killing Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Travel stocks tumble as US-Iran conflict sparks worst disruption since pandemic
Dubai, the world's busiest international hub, and Doha remained shut for a third day, leaving tens of thousands of passengers stranded as aviatio
Wall Street Opens Lower: US-Israeli strikes on Iran hit stocks; oil surges 8% amid inflation fears
Elevated crude oil prices will directly increase packaging, freight, fuel and other input costs, compressing margins
Indias Jan tea production down 15% to 14.5 m kg on sharp dip in TN output
Frost and prolonged chilly weather drag production with output down 35% in Tamil Nadu
PM Modi emphasises on dialogue, diplomacy to resolve West Asia conflict
As the situation deteriorates following new Iranian strikes in Saudi Arabia and Qatar, India is constantly monitoring the developments primarily
Rupee declines 52 paise vs dollar amid US-Israel joint attacks on Iran
The Indian unit was weighed down by FPI selling in the equity markets amid risk-off sentiment setting in, prompting investors to invest in safe-h
PPF v/s FD: Which is better for tax savings?
Public Provident Fund (PPF) and Fixed Deposits (FDs) are two popular investment options in India. Both offer different benefits when it comes to
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman met Zou Jiayi, the new President of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), here in the nation
Emcure in pact with Roche to distribute select nephrology and transplant medicines
The agreement would help expand access to therapies in chronic kidney disease (CKD), anemia management, and transplant care across India, the com
Indias current account deficit widens to $13.2 b in Q3FY26
The CAD in the reporting quarter was also wider than preceding quarters $12.3 billion
University of Western Australia to invite applications for Chennai campus in two weeks
For the first year, UWA is expecting to admit a cohort of as many as 500 students and 100 faculty members
RBI says 98.44% of withdrawn Rs 2,000 banknotes returned
The Reserve Bank of India reports nearly all Rs 2,000 banknotes have been returned. Since May 2023, the central bank announced their withdrawal.
Extended closure of Strait of Hormuz to push India towards floating Russian crude at sea
Supplies from the US, South America and West Africa will take anywhere between 30 and 45 days, which can be an issue if this war extends further,
Physical and cyber security moves up the agenda for Data Centres amid growing geopolitical risks
Consulting firms that help operators set up DCs note that in addition to hard and physically resilient exteriors, one should also consider measur
India, Canada launch negotiations for free trade pact
India and Canada have officially begun talks for a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement. This pact aims to boost economic ties between th
India, Canada reset military ties
Now, both countries have appointed their respective Defence Attachs to enhance communication and ensure more effective coordination and execution
Many Maharatna, Navratna PSUs face board governance gaps: Survey
36 Maharatna and Navratna firms are short of independent directors; 17 lack a woman director
US stocks today: Nasdaq drops over 1% on fears of protracted Middle East conflict
Wall Street's main indexes opened lower on Monday as investors braced for a prolonged Middle East conflict that threatened to disrupt global trad
India's current account deficit widens in third quarter
India's current account deficit widened to $13.2 billion in Q3, primarily due to a larger merchandise trade deficit. However, this was an improve
MedGenome invests in Mumbais Medcare Diagnostics to expand across western India
The company offers advanced imaging services, including PET-CT, CT, Mammography, Nuclear Medicine Scans, and theragnostic facilities.
