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Chuck Norris passes away at 86, leaving legacy in martial arts and Hollywood

A six-time undefeated World Professional Middleweight Karate champion, Norris built a global legacy through his martial arts system and later tra

The Hindu Businessline 20 Mar 2026 9:45 pm

IIMB places 592 students placements for PG program; receives offers from 177 firms

Management Consulting emerged as the dominant career pathway, accounting for 45% of total offers, followed by Technology/Product Management and I

The Hindu Businessline 20 Mar 2026 9:33 pm

Iran threatens global tourist sites as US boosts forces amid escalating war

The United States has responded by deploying additional warships and around 2,500 Marines to the West Asia

The Hindu Businessline 20 Mar 2026 9:25 pm

RBI moves to prevent banks from mis-selling financial products: How will it protect customers?

The RBI directions to banks include obtaining the customers explicit consent, ensuring product suitability for the customer before it is marketed

Livemint 20 Mar 2026 9:09 pm

SBI Mutual Fund targets 13,000 crore IPO

SBI Fund Management aims for a valuation of around 1.3 lakh crore for the IPO, which would translate to a price-to-earnings ratio of approximatel

The Hindu Businessline 20 Mar 2026 9:06 pm

Aelea Commodities bulk deal: Ashish Kacholia bets Rs 9.3 crore on a microcap that is down 36% in a year

Ashish Kacholia bought shares worth Rs 9.3 crore in Aelea Commodities via a bulk deal as the stock trades below key averages after a sharp correc

The Economic Times 20 Mar 2026 8:58 pm

Accenture lifts IT sentiment; AI-driven transformation gains traction

Nifty IT index closed at 29,199.60 on Friday, up 2.17 per cent, while shares of Indian IT firms gained across the board

The Hindu Businessline 20 Mar 2026 8:54 pm

Rupee vaults well past 93 per USD mark, sinks 108 paise

The last time the Rupee fell by more than 100 paise was on June 4, 2024

The Hindu Businessline 20 Mar 2026 8:51 pm

Sasikalas new political outfit announces alliance with senior Ramadoss PMK

The alliance will work together to face the elections and implement people-centric policies

The Hindu Businessline 20 Mar 2026 8:47 pm

Certain approved pesticides also used in organic farming, says CropLife India

Releasing an explainer on pesticides, amid growing public debate on food residues, environmental risks and product safety, it said there are seve

The Hindu Businessline 20 Mar 2026 8:44 pm

Anti dumping duty suggested on spandex, raw material for foam imported from China, Vietnam

India's Directorate General of Trade Remedies has recommended anti-dumping duties for five years on spandex and flexible slabstock polyol imports

The Economic Times 20 Mar 2026 8:39 pm

Lower maize prices may see Indian farmers switch back to oilseeds, pulses this kharif

Growers received 30% lower than minimum support price for the hardy cereal during the kharif season

The Hindu Businessline 20 Mar 2026 8:33 pm

Government bonds face perfect storm as Iran war rattles Europe's central banks

Bond yields have surged as Europe's central banks grapple with new inflation fears. Government bonds face perfect storm as Iran war rattles Europ

India Vision 20 Mar 2026 8:33 pm

Super Micro shares tank 25% after employees charged with smuggling Nvidia chips to China

The U.S. government has been trying to crack down on illegal shipments of top-tier Nvidia artificial intelligence chips to China. Super Micro sha

India Vision 20 Mar 2026 8:32 pm

US stocks: Fed officials say Iran war obscuring economic, monetary policy outlook

Two Federal Reserve officials said on Friday the Iran war and its impact on energy markets were clouding the outlook for the economy and monetary

The Economic Times 20 Mar 2026 8:31 pm

Middle East conflict unlikely to hurt Indian economy's structural strength, says Radhika Rao of DBS Bank

Rao said escalating tensions in the Middle East and resultant risks from pipeline inflationary pressure indicated that the RBI's monetary policy

Livemint 20 Mar 2026 8:30 pm

Government launches 20,000 crore credit guarantee scheme for microfinance institutions

The move comes after bank funding to MFIs dropped nearly 70% between FY24 and FY26, severely impacting smaller players

The Hindu Businessline 20 Mar 2026 8:28 pm

Norges Bank sells 0.6% stake in Zee Entertainment for 44.4 crore

The sovereign wealth fund had held a 3.99% stake in December

The Hindu Businessline 20 Mar 2026 8:28 pm

Thomas Cook India to demerge resort business into Sterling Holiday

Thomas Cook India said the demerger will streamline its capital structure and will result in improved earning per share

The Hindu Businessline 20 Mar 2026 8:28 pm

RBI to conduct Rs 1 lakh cr overnight variable rate repo auction on Mar 23

The Reserve Bank of India on Friday said it will conduct an overnight variable rate repo (VRR) auction of Rs 1 lakh crore on March 23.

The Economic Times 20 Mar 2026 8:27 pm

Make life easier for taxpayers, use technology to check evasion: FM Sitharaman to IT officers

During a recent conference, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman highlighted the importance of easing tax payment processes for well-meaning citiz

The Economic Times 20 Mar 2026 8:14 pm

Chicken prices soar in India on bird mortality, reduced weight

Prices are ruling in the 270-340 per kg range in the retail markets

The Hindu Businessline 20 Mar 2026 8:11 pm

New Income Tax Act to be rooted in ethics: FM Sitharaman

The FM spoke as the Income Tax Department officially notified the new Income Tax Rules

The Hindu Businessline 20 Mar 2026 8:11 pm

Drops of relief: Kashmirs saffron industry finds its breath

Rain will help in the development of corms, which are crucial for the following years crop, as they determine the strength and productivity of th

The Hindu Businessline 20 Mar 2026 8:08 pm

As Iran war prolongs, Indian PMO asks Agriculture Ministry for measures to combat fertilizer, chemicals shortage

Industry moots focus on biologicals and bio-additives to overcome problems in short- and long-term

The Hindu Businessline 20 Mar 2026 8:00 pm

NDA finalises seat-sharing pact for 2026 Puducherry Assembly election

Under the agreement, the All India N.R. Congress will contest 16 seats, while the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will field candidates in 10 consti

The Hindu Businessline 20 Mar 2026 7:57 pm

US stocks: Super Micro shares plunge 27% as co-founder, 2 others charged with smuggling AI chips to China

Super Micro shares sank 27% on Friday after U.S. prosecutors charged three people linked with the company, including its co-founder, with helping

The Economic Times 20 Mar 2026 7:56 pm

PM Modi to inaugurate Noida International Airport on March 28

The next regulatory step involves approval of the Aerodrome Security Programme by BCAS, after which full-scale commercial operations can commence

The Hindu Businessline 20 Mar 2026 7:46 pm

EC tightens AI content rules, to set up polling booths in high-rise building communities

The EC also said that all political advertisements on electronic and social media must be approved by the Media Certification and Monitoring Comm

The Hindu Businessline 20 Mar 2026 7:45 pm

India calls for bidders to set up five rare earth magnet making plants under 7,280 cr scheme

India has launched a 7,280-crore incentive scheme to establish five rare-earth magnet manufacturing plants, aiming to achieve an annual capacity

Livemint 20 Mar 2026 7:45 pm

India plans LPG imports from Russia, Japan with shipments starting mid-April

Weekly imports from the West Asia fell to 89,000 tonnes by March 19, the lowest since January, while alternative regional shipments rose to 176,0

The Hindu Businessline 20 Mar 2026 7:43 pm

New Income Tax Act 2025 to prioritize simplicity and stakeholder engagement, says FM Nirmala Sitharaman

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced the Income Tax Act 2025, replacing the 1961 Act with a simpler, more concise framework effective Ap

The Economic Times 20 Mar 2026 7:40 pm

Defence tech firm Big Bang Boom Solutions launches new R&D centre in Chennai

SHAKTI,which stands for Solutions Hub for Advanced Knowledge, Technology & Innovation, will house the companys research and engineering teams acr

The Hindu Businessline 20 Mar 2026 7:40 pm

Zetwerk plans to confidentially file for IPO in 2 weeks: Sources

India's Zetwerk plans to confidentially file draft papers for an initial public offering within the next one to two weeks, aiming to raise up to

The Economic Times 20 Mar 2026 7:39 pm

Quality, innovation, and excellence more important now in the turbulent times, say industry titans

IFQM, established in 2023, has Biocon, Boeing, Tata Group, TVS Motor, Sun Pharma, and Motherson among its founding members

The Hindu Businessline 20 Mar 2026 7:36 pm

Electronics manufacturer Aimtron targets 1,000 crore revenue in 3 yrs

Aimtron currently operates manufacturing facilities in Vadodara and Bengaluru, as well as a recently acquired unit in the US

The Hindu Businessline 20 Mar 2026 7:35 pm

US stocks: FedEx shares jump 7% on resilient demand forecast amid geopolitical risks, surging fuel costs

FedEx shares surged about 7% in morning trading on Friday, after the package-delivery giant raised its full-year profit forecast and signaled ste

The Economic Times 20 Mar 2026 7:35 pm

Flipkart rolls out 105% bonus payout to employees for 2025

The CHRO noted that the Walmart-backed company has made significant strides in strengthening its core categories and scaling new engines of growt

The Hindu 20 Mar 2026 7:32 pm

WTO market access panel adopts outcome-tracking mechanism for trade concerns

India, too, is party to concerns raised on seven issues against other members, including the EUs controversial Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism

The Hindu Businessline 20 Mar 2026 7:28 pm

Aluminium prices recover as market weighs disruptions and weaker demand

Aluminium prices steadied on Friday as investors balanced the competing impacts of the Iran war and lower supply from disrupted operations in the

The Economic Times 20 Mar 2026 7:28 pm

US stocks: Fed's Bowman says penciled in three rate cuts for year: Report

Federal Reserve Vice Chair for Supervision Michelle Bowman said on Friday she's notably more in the way of interest rate cuts relative to her col

The Economic Times 20 Mar 2026 7:24 pm

Telangana FM presents 3.24 lakh crore Budget for FY27

Telangana restructures 25,612 Cr high-Interest loans to ease debt burden; States Debt Rises to 5.62 lakh crore; to borrow Rs 73,383 cr this year

The Hindu Businessline 20 Mar 2026 7:20 pm

As gold prices fall, Gudi Padwa and Ugadi boost jewellery sales in India

On Friday, gold prices fell further to 1,47,218 per 10 g against 1,47,889 on Thursday; in contrast, silver prices increased by 2,491 to 2,32,364

The Hindu Businessline 20 Mar 2026 7:18 pm

Index of eight core industries rises 2.3% in February 2026

While steel and cement saw growth of 7.2% and 9.3%, respectively, crude oil and natural gas production declined by 5.2% and 5.0%. Petroleum refin

The Hindu Businessline 20 Mar 2026 7:16 pm

Growth of eight core sectors halved to 2.3% in February, before West Asia crisis began

The data, released by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, shows that domestic production of oil, gas, and petroleum products had been shrinkin

The Hindu 20 Mar 2026 7:12 pm

Growth of eight core sectors halved to 2.3% in February, before West Asia crisis began

The data, released by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, shows that domestic production of oil, gas, and petroleum products had been shrinkin

The Hindu 20 Mar 2026 7:12 pm

Industrial diesel prices hiked by Rs 22/litre amid Gulf crisis; no change in retail fuel prices

Industrial diesel prices surged by Rs 22 per litre due to global oil spikes amid Middle East conflict, while regular petrol and diesel rates rema

The Times of India 20 Mar 2026 7:10 pm

US stocks today: US stocks open lower as Middle East turmoil clouds Fed outlook

Wall Street's main indexes opened lower on Friday as the Iran war approached its fourth week, roiling energy markets and prompting investors to a

The Economic Times 20 Mar 2026 7:04 pm

Never waste a good crisis: Zerodha's Nithin Kamath outlines alternative amid fuel shortage due to war in West Asia

Zerodha co-founder and CEO Nithin Kamath noted the country's dependence on energy imports from the Middle East, and consequent impact due to the

Livemint 20 Mar 2026 6:53 pm

Core sector output eased to a three-month low of 2.3% in February

India's core sector growth decelerated to a three-month low of 2.3% in February, impacted by weaker electricity generation and energy industry de

The Economic Times 20 Mar 2026 6:51 pm

Exchanges, clearing corporations issue joint SOP for closing auction session

The SOP, aligned with regulatory directions, details how settlement prices will be computed under different trading scenarios, with a shift towar

The Hindu Businessline 20 Mar 2026 6:45 pm

Telanganas way to generate revenues: Tap Centrally Sponsored Schemes, plug leakages, rationalise taxes where possible

Experts note heavy spending on revenue expenditure, including welfare schemes, and say that less capex spend limits space for asset creation

The Hindu Businessline 20 Mar 2026 6:45 pm

RBIs Central Board assesses emerging global and domestic economic scenario

Economists say the economy faces challenges on imported inflation via the energy route, possibility of widening current account deficit and risin

The Hindu Businessline 20 Mar 2026 6:38 pm

India's core sector growth slows to 2.3% in February

India's core sector growth has slowed down to 2.3% in February, from a revised 4.7% in January, government data released on Friday showed.

NewsBytes 20 Mar 2026 6:38 pm

Telangana Budget 2026: Life, health insurance scheme get big push

The Government will also be launching a cashless health security scheme for the govt employees and pensioners; the scheme will apply to employees

The Hindu Businessline 20 Mar 2026 6:36 pm

Pilot manufacturing plant of rare earth permanent magnets set up at ARCI, Hyderabad

Nd-Fe-B magnets are essential components in electric vehicles, renewable energy systems, electronics and advanced manufacturing technologies

The Hindu Businessline 20 Mar 2026 6:35 pm

India 10-year yield posts biggest weekly jump in 15 weeks on oil shock

India's benchmark 10-year bond yield logged its biggest weekly jump in 15 weeks on Friday, as surging oil prices sent the rupee plunging to recor

The Economic Times 20 Mar 2026 6:32 pm

Nifty stages modest rebound after Thursdays rout; Rupee hits fresh record low

Nifty 50 ended at 23,114.50, up 112.35 points or 0.49%, while the Sensex closed at 74,532.96, gaining 325.72 points or 0.44%; for the week, the N

The Hindu Businessline 20 Mar 2026 6:29 pm

RBI's bond purchases jump after Iran war

India's central bank has boosted its secondary-market government bond purchases significantly since the Iran war broke out, data showed on Friday

The Economic Times 20 Mar 2026 6:27 pm

Prozo opens new facility in Hyderabad

Across South India, its network now spans 26 fulfilment centres with a combined warehousing footprint of approximately 17 lakh sq. ft

The Hindu Businessline 20 Mar 2026 6:21 pm

Novartis bets $3 billion on experimental breast cancer drug

Swiss pharmaceutical giant Novartis has announced its intention to acquire an experimental breast cancer drug candidate, SNV4818, from US-based b

NewsBytes 20 Mar 2026 6:06 pm

Quote of the day by Warren Buffett: I make no attempt to forecast the marketmy efforts are devoted to finding undervalued securities.

Warren Buffett rejects market forecasting and instead focuses on identifying undervalued businesses. His philosophy emphasises fundamentals, rati

The Economic Times 20 Mar 2026 5:59 pm

More trouble brewing? HDFC Bank fires 3 executives for mis-selling bonds, says report

HDFC Bank fired three senior executives, including Sampath Kumar, over alleged mis-selling of Credit Suisse AT-1 bonds to NRIs. The controversy f

The Economic Times 20 Mar 2026 5:58 pm

Employee health risks rise as work patterns change, says study

Data from 77,000 insurance claims and 12,000 preventive screenings reveals early onset of metabolic issues such as pre-diabetes, hypertension, an

The Hindu Businessline 20 Mar 2026 5:54 pm

Consumer durables face price hikes as plastics, polymers and freight costs soar

Leading appliance makers have announced price hikes for air conditioners, washing machines, and refrigerators in April, ranging from 310%, depend

The Hindu Businessline 20 Mar 2026 5:42 pm

Indias refractory production faces risk as LPG shortages hit operations

The sector, a key enabler for steel, cement, copper, aluminium, and glass, relies on steady fuel for firing materials at temperatures above 1,200

The Hindu Businessline 20 Mar 2026 5:35 pm

Gainers & Losers: Firstcry, GMDC and Petronet LNG among 7 top movers on Friday

Indian markets closed higher Friday, led by IT gains. Top movers: GMDC, Firstcry, Vodafone Idea, Happiest Minds, HDFC Bank, Acme Solar, and Petro

The Economic Times 20 Mar 2026 5:33 pm

Indias forex kitty falls $7 billion to $709.76 billion

The Times of India 20 Mar 2026 5:30 pm

Centre classifies key energy data as national security; mandates real-time reporting from oil and gas firms

India is now treating vital energy data as a national security matter. All oil and gas companies must share detailed operational information. Thi

The Economic Times 20 Mar 2026 5:29 pm

Indias forex reserves fall $7.05 billion to $709.76 billion: RBI

The data highlights the ongoing moderation of Indias reserves after a record high of USD 725.727 billion in February.

The Hindu Businessline 20 Mar 2026 5:26 pm

Should you pause your SIP amid market volatility? Heres what experts advise

Continuing your SIP during market volatility helps build wealth through disciplined investing and rupee-cost averaging, ensuring long-term growth

Livemint 20 Mar 2026 5:22 pm

SBI Funds, Manipal Hospitals ready draft papers for $1B IPO

SBI Funds Management and Manipal Hospitals are gearing up to file their draft red herring prospectuses (DRHPs) for initial public offerings (IPOs

NewsBytes 20 Mar 2026 5:19 pm

As higher crude pushes up MMF prices, cotton may gain back demand

The prices of man made fibres have gone up substantially because of this war, which has resulted in higher crude prices

The Hindu Businessline 20 Mar 2026 5:16 pm

Stock markets recover on buying in IT, PSU bank stocks; Sensex climbs 325 points

Price of premium or higher-grade petrol on Friday (March 20, 2026) was increased by 2 per litre

The Hindu 20 Mar 2026 5:11 pm

India's core sector growth slows down to 2.3 per cent in February 2026

India's core industries saw slower growth in February, reaching 2.3 percent. This slowdown was mainly due to crude oil and petroleum refinery pro

The Economic Times 20 Mar 2026 5:10 pm

Max Estates aims Rs 3,000 crore revenue from new housing project in Noida

Realty firm Max Estates Ltd expects Rs 3,000 crore revenue from a new housing project in Noida.

The Economic Times 20 Mar 2026 5:07 pm

Indias forex reserves fall $7.05 billion to $709.76 billion as of March 13

India's foreign exchange reserves saw a significant drop. Reserves fell by $7.05 billion to $709.76 billion in the week ending March 13. This fol

The Economic Times 20 Mar 2026 5:05 pm

Paranjape Schemes to invest Rs 700cr to develop 1400 homes in Pune

Realty firm Paranjape Schemes Construction Ltd will invest Rs 700 crore to develop four projects in Pune as part of its expansion plan.

The Economic Times 20 Mar 2026 5:04 pm

Wall St futures slip as Iran war rages on, investors dial down rate cut bets

U.S. stock index futures slipped in choppy trading on Friday as the Iran war approached its fourth week, roiling energy markets and prompting inv

The Economic Times 20 Mar 2026 5:03 pm

CropLife India sounds alarm over pesticide industry risks from West Asia conflict

Ankur Aggarwal said on Friday that the disruptions may lead to shortage of certain crop protection products during a critical agriculture season,

The Hindu Businessline 20 Mar 2026 5:02 pm

Finance Ministry notifies new Income-Tax Rules 2026 Here's what changes for you from 1 April

The Finance Ministry on 20 March notified the Central Board of Direct Taxes' new Income-Tax Rules 2026. Here's what this means for taxpayers and

Livemint 20 Mar 2026 5:01 pm

West Asia crisis continue to hit orthodox tea market in Kochi auctions

The drop in prices is the highest in recent times as West Asia buyers turn selective

The Hindu Businessline 20 Mar 2026 4:59 pm

Salaried employees in Hyderabad can now claim HRA exemption of up to 50 pc

Hyderabad: Bringing significant tax relief to salaried employees, the Central Board of Direct Taxes on Friday, March 20, notified the rules for t

The Siasat Daily 20 Mar 2026 4:58 pm

Gold set for worst week in six years as war curbs rate-cut bets

Gold headed for the biggest weekly loss in six years, as war in the Middle East boosted energy prices and reduced expectations for interest-rate

The Economic Times 20 Mar 2026 4:58 pm

From frenzy to freeze: Retail investors slow down as IPO demand drops

SEBIs study shows a flipping trend, where investors sell a majority of IPO shares quickly after listing, with higher gains prompting faster sales

The Hindu Businessline 20 Mar 2026 4:54 pm