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ICICI Prudential Life Insurance gets 391 crore demand order from I-T
The company said it will file an appeal against the order
Pasupati Acrylon temporarily shuts plant after war delays raw material supplies
The company said the reopening of the plan will depend on the arrival of vessel of raw materials
NHAI-sponsored InvIT gets listed on the BSE
The public InvIT, regulated by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), is aimed at widening investor participation in the countrys hig
Gujarat passes Uniform Civil Code bill, second state after Uttarakhand
Key provisions include standardised grounds for divorce, monogamy enforcement, a succession framework, and registration for live-in relationships
Rajeev Chandrasekhars nomination cleared amid Congress allegations
BJP state presidents papers accepted as authorities reject claims of asset non-disclosure
Twenty20-NDA tie-up aims to rewrite Keralas electoral playbook
Business-backed outfit aims to leverage local governance success for broader electoral breakthrough in state
State-owned general insurer New India Assurance gets 189.37 crore I-T demand order
The order for 1,89,37,08,470 is for assessment year 2023-24 and issued by the National Faceless e Assessment Centre disallowing certain expenses,
Officials say that India holds the capacity to add 15 lakh new PNG connections over the next two weeks
Truckers invoke force majeure amid fuel shortage, decline in cargo movement
The industry body also called for immediate clearance of overdue payments and ad hoc financial support to ease a mounting liquidity crunch among
TN Assembly elections: AIADMK unveils 297 poll promises
All rice card holders would be provided with refrigerators to ease the workload of housewives, said Edappadi K Palaniswami
New I-T rules: There are a couple of crucial changes taxpayers will see from next month. The changes include the requirement for a CA's certifica
War induced plastic shortage mounts for AC makers reeling under tepid FY26 sales
Unfair Chinese imports hurts domestic uPVC manufacturers: AIUPMA
Domestic manufacturers market share falls below 50 per cent as imports hit 1.6 lakh tonnes in 2025
Kamal Haasans MNM opts out of race, DMK allocates 10 seats to DMDK
MNMs move comes at a time as the DMK has been busy stitching up the alliance for the upcoming April 23 Polls
CM Naidu tells officials to reduce cost of power purchase
According to the officials,the cost could be reduced by 1.32 per unit through ongoing reforms with a target of reaching 4.10 per unit by 202829
Bhabanipur braces for high-stakes Banerjee-Adhikari showdown
Banerjee is set to face her arch-rival Suvendu Adhikari, the Leader of Opposition, who has chosen to contest from Bhabanipur, the Chief Ministers
Trump, Modi discuss Strait of Hormuz, West Asia situation
India supports de-escalation and restoration of peace at the earliest, Modi said
Temasek-backed Manipal Health files DRHP with SEBI to raise 8,000-cr. viaIPO
Tech entrepreneur Kal Somani-led consortium set to acquire Rajasthan Royals for $1.63 billion
The deal will require an approval from the BCCI
Railways introduces new reforms to tackle black tickets and Tatkal issues
For cancellation made between 72 hours and 24 hours, 25 per cent of the fare will be deducted, subject to the minimum charge
Rupee slumps 23 paise to hit an all-time low against U.S. dollar
Foreign fund outflows amid uncertainties over the West Asia crisis further weighed on the local unit, Forex traders said
BEL signs MoU with RRP Group to boost indigenous defence technologies
The RRP Group of companies -- RRP Electronics Ltd and RRP Defense Limited -- which inked the MoU specialise in semiconductor manufacturing and ae
Gen Anil Chauhan tells industry to stick to delivery timelines
Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan encouraged the domestic industry to actively leverage emerging export opportunities arising from the
AC industry sees a 5% decline in volumes in 2025-26
Too early to say whether 2026-27 summer is good or bad: Blue Star
AI drives surge in data, cloud, cyber spends despite tight tech budgets
Momentum doesnt mean a notable increase in technology budgets just yet
Indias tech sector shifts focus to lateral hiring amid demand for skills
After enforcing opposing strategies for the past quarters, Indias tech giants and mid-sized firms have arrived at a common strategy of lateral hi
US paper questions core WTO principles ahead of Ministerial Conference
Push for reciprocity, plurilateral deals seen raising pressure on India; experts warn of erosion of multilateral norms
Chasing every vote, Kerala parties eye charter flights to bring Gulf NRIs to the ballot boxes
There are 2.23 lakh overseas voters in the State; many unable to return due to soaring airfares
Return of migrant workers signals economic revival in Kashmir Valley
After Pahalgam tensions, labourers return as construction, farms, businesses regain momentum
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge writes a letter seeking that the government convene an all-party meeting on women reservation and also circ
UoH, Directorate of Census Operations set up research facility
New facility at School of Economics to enable secure access to anonymised Census data for researchers
Unincorporated sector units grew by 8% in 2025
The sector employed about 12.81 crore workers during January-December 2025, adding more than 74.52 lakh jobs from 2023-24, per the survey
PM unveils war-time measures to safeguard fuel, fertilizer supplies
Seven empowered groups formed as government switches to crisis mode
How can a 2-crore BMW i7 draws same 8,000 tax as 12-lakh Punch.ev
At the heart of it is a deceptively simple rule: under the revised framework, a 2 crore BMW i7 now carries the same taxable perquisite value as a
Telangana Govt staff to get 20% discount on EVs
In a first in the country, State Govt ties up EV makers to push EV adoption
TN CM MK Stalin calls for fair delimitation and special Parliament session post Assembly Polls
Tamil Nadu CM calls for special Parliament session in June amid concerns over timing and state representation
Indian chilli turns hot on strong domestic demand, lower crop despite exports falling
Beijings purchase over the past three months is almost 400 times lower than what it bought last year
From royal legacy to urban surge: Mapping BJPs electoral climb in Kerala Capital
All three fronts are caught in a tight, multi-cornered contests with each fielding star candidates
Steel cos gear up for further hike in prices
Slowing demand may force steel cos to trim production
We are set to create a new Kerala: Chennithala
Says the anti-incumbency of the government is definitely going to be favourable for the UDF
SC concludes only Hindus, Sikhs, Buddhists can claim Scheduled Caste status
Conversion would lead to loss of reserved status
Retiring soon? 5 practical steps to help ensure long-term financial security
Plan your retirement wisely with key financial moves that protect your savings, manage expenses, and secure a comfortable, stress-free future whi
China rejects 3 Indian rice shipments, alleging presence of GMOs
The rejection comes despite prior-shipment certification by a Chinese agency and India not growing any GM food crop
Delhi presented its first Green Budget, with 1 out of every 5 to be spent on green efforts
The total budget allocation for Environment and Forests has been increased from 505 crore last year to 822 crore this year
Supreme Court ruling affirms womens right to equal career opportunities and permanent commission in the Armed Forces, addressing systemic biases.
West Asia tensions squeeze Indias alcobev sector as input costs surge
The prices of glass bottles have risen by approximately 20 per cent, paper cartons by almost 100 per cent, and other materials such as adhesives
Adani Powers supply to Gujarat falls 15% in 2025 even as demand rises in the State
Adani Power supplied 13,203 million units (MUs) of electricity in 2025, down from 15,491 MUs in 2024
Where does the India-U.S. trade deal stand? | Explained
After the U.S. Supreme Court struck down the tariffs imposed by Donald Trump on countries across the world, how did the American President react?
US trade deal to increase agricultural exports in Indias areas of strength: Jitin Prasada
Prasada said the agreement will provide opportunities to Indian farmers and fishermen to enhance their exports in marine products, basmati rice,
Stock markets jump nearly 2% as Trump halts strikes on Iran's energy infrastructure
Mr. Trump said on social media that he has extended the deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, the strategically located shipping lane
AI voice cloning scams: How they trick victims and 6 ways to protect your money and privacy
AI voice cloning scams use realistic voices to trick victims into sharing sensitive information, causing financial loss, highlighting the urgent
Iran war brings coal back to the fore as an alternative energy source
With the massive disruptions in oil and natural gas supplies, India will lean more towards coal for its energy needs
LPG crisis squeezes lives, livelihoods across India; consumer durables sector feels the heat
Migrant workers from Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Jharkhand are leaving Maharashtra for their home states, where biomass cooking remains accessible
Bagmane Prime Office REIT defers 4,000-cr IPO amid market volatility
The Bagmane Prime Office portfolio includes around 20 million sq. ft of Grade A office space, of which 16 million sq. ft is completed, across six
Coal Indias Central Mine IPO booked 72% so far on final day
Strong institutional interest drives 2.21x QIB subscription; retail and non-institutional participation lag
Highness Microelectronics Rs 21.67-crore IPO opens. Check price band, GMP, other key details
Highness Microelectronics' Rs 21.67 crore IPO opened on Tuesday, aiming to list on the BSE SME platform. With a grey market premium of Rs 20, the
DeHaat rolls out NHB supported grape cluster development program in Nashik
Global grape markets are increasingly moving toward premium, licensed varieties, while India remains largely dominated by traditional open variet
Sugar, grain lobbies next push for ethanol cook stoves as Iran war continues to squeeze LPG supplies
Ethanol lobby groups in India are advocating for ethanol-based cooktops amid domestic cooking gas supply disruptions due to the West Asia war. Th
Mutual Funds cut exposure to 9 stocks in February; 5 already down 2030%
Mutual funds are reportedly trimming their stock holdings, with over 10 schemes reducing exposure to nine specific stocks in February 2026 compar
Dwindling RBI support for Indian rupee, bonds spooks markets
The rupee, which hit a record low of nearly 94 per dollar on Monday, recovered slightly on Tuesday but bankers worry about further losses from a
DSP Mutual Fund drops conservative stance on stocks after 2 years, citing 9 reasons
DSP Mutual Fund has shifted to an optimistic 'buy' stance on equities after two years of caution, citing nine signals indicating a compelling opp
Goldman Sachs slashes Indias growth forecast for CY26 by 60 bps to 5.9%
Forecast trimmed for the second time this month amid worsening external environment
Despite near-term pain from the West Asia war and oil shock, high-quality Indian stocks are now offering genuine value after six years of a bull
Global Markets | European shares rise as investors assess mixed signals on Middle East war
European shares edged higher from multi-month lows on Tuesday as investors digested conflicting signals from the ongoing war in the Middle East,
Suspicious trades worth billions in S&P 500 and oil futures placed minutes before Trumps Iran talks announcement have sparked insider trading con
Commodity Radar: Explained: Why golds safe-haven appeal is weakening and how to ride the volatility
Gold prices are trading with significant volatility. The precious metal has seen sharp corrections from its peak. Geopolitical tensions and de-es
Corporate fixed deposit rates in March 2026 offer competitive returns from leading NBFCs, with varied tenures, senior-citizen benefits, and key s
Trumps delay fails to calm jitters over war as funds trim risk
President Trump's delay of air strikes against Iran's energy assets triggered a market rebound, with equities jumping and oil sliding. However, m
HDFC Bank shares up 3% today: Here we decode why
HDFC Bank's shares have seen a significant surge of 3.2% in today's trading session, putting an end to a four-day losing streak.
Manipal Health wants to raise $852M via IPO in India
Manipal Health Enterprises, a leading Indian hospital chain backed by Temasek, has filed for an initial public offering (IPO) to raise $852.24 mi
Goldman Sachs lowers India's 2026 growth forecast to 5.9%
Goldman Sachs has revised its growth forecast for India in 2026, now projecting a 5.9% expansion instead of the earlier estimate of 7%.
Govt trying to procure gas, crude oil from all possible sources: PM Modi
In a statement in the Rajya Sabha, Modi said the war in West Asia is a cause of concern, and India wants peace in the region through dialogue and
Silver Price Today March 24: Latest rates in Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai & Bengaluru
1 kg Silver price as reported today, March 24, 2026 across Indian cities
Global Markets | Australian shares rebound but trim gains as Iran denies US talks
Australian shares closed higher on Tuesday, underpinned by miners, but trimmed early gains after Iran denied reports of any negotiations with Was
Internal buyers, blenders push tea sales in Coonoor Auctions
Global Tea Auctioneer said that the offered quantity in leaf was 9,64,835 kg, with a 78 per cent sales, while for dust, it was 2,86,009 kg with a
Global Markets | Japanese shares pare gains on doubts over Trump's Iran remarks
Japanese shares pared gains on Tuesday as investors remained unconvinced that U.S. President Donald Trump's comments about holding off on targeti
How billionaire investor Ray Dalio built all-weather portfolio for his family
Ray Dalio shared insights on building an all-weather portfolio amid global market volatility triggered by rising oil prices and geopolitical tens
Soaring offshore FX swaps signal anxiety over Indian rupee outlook
The one-year dollar/rupee non-deliverable currency swap, which factors in the cost of hedging rupee exposure, has jumped more than 90 bps, reflec
Israeli Media report claims Mojtaba Khamenei ready to negotiate with US
The key development comes after United States President Donald Trump on Monday said the Strait of Hormuz, a vital global shipping route, will be
Dharmesh Shah on 3 sectors to watch out for amid market volatility
Indian equity markets showed early gains on Tuesday, climbing around 250 points, but experts advise caution, suggesting the rally may not signal
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman exits Helion Energy's board as firms explore partnership
Helion was founded in 2013 by Kirtley, along with John Slough, Chris Pihl, and George Votroubek
India's iron ore imports set to hit 7-year high in 20252026
Overall imports are likely to reach 12 million to 14 million metric tons in 2025-26, more than doubling from a year earlier
OpenAI sweetens private equity pitch amid enterprise turf war with Anthropic, sources say
OpenAI is offering private-equity firms preferred equity stakes with a guaranteed minimum return of 17.5%, significantly higher than typical pref
How long can India survive a crude shortage? Minister responds amid Middle East crisis
India's strategic oil reserves can cover approximately 9.5 days of supply during disruptions, with current reserves at two-thirds capacity. This
Govt plans to redirect 90 lakh tonne FCI broken rice to ethanol industry from next year: Food Sec
The government is now looking beyond supply and focusing on getting more ethanol into the market
Nikhil Kamath, Quant MF back Swan Defences Offer For Sale
The OFS was oversubscribed 1.2 times, with demand largely driven by long-term institutional investors
