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Gold price slides below $5,000, drops to over one-month low
Spot gold dropped to a one-month low following the Federal Reserve's decision to hold interest rates steady, with expectations of higher rates fo
New national highway Rules: Skip toll payment, pay double after 72 hours
Net direct tax mop-up up 7.2% on corporate inflows
As of March 17, direct tax collections have surged by 7.2%, totaling 22.80 lakh crore. This upward trend is largely fueled by impressive corporat
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West Asia in turmoil, govt looks to clear trade routes to South Asia
India is focusing on increasing exports to South Asian nations like Bangladesh, Nepal, and Sri Lanka. This strategic shift comes as exports to We
HDFC Bank chairman Atanu Chakraborty resigns on ethical ground
Keki Mistry appointed as interim part time Chairman for three months
HDFC Bank chair Atanu Chakraborty resigns citing certain practices incongruent with his values
HDFC group veteran Keki Mistry to be part-time chairman at India's largest private lender for three months starting 9 March.
Trade Desk shares dropped significantly after French advertising giant Publicis Groupe advised clients to avoid the platform. An independent audi
US Stocks: Unilever shares fall on investor concerns about food business spin-off
Unilever shares dropped as investors worried about a potential food business split. This comes soon after the company separated its ice cream bra
Experts had said that fears of oil prices stoking inflation were unlikely to push the Federal Reserve toward raising interest rates at this weeks
US Federal Reserve keeps rates unchanged as policymakers balance Iran war and macro data
The US Federal Reserve held interest rates steady, balancing moderating economic growth with rising geopolitical tensions and persistent inflatio
Direct tax collections rise 7.1% to Rs 22.8 lakh crore till March 17; corporate tax drives growth
Coal India arm CMPDIL mobilises 470 crore; IPO opens March 20
Backed by strong institutional participation, including LIC and global financial firms, the IPO values CMPDIL at around Rs 12,280 crore.
Chief Economic Advisor V Anantha Nageswaran urged for enhanced intra-state coordination, advocating for an entrepreneurial state to navigate glob
Five working groups of hospitals, insurers proposed on health insurance
The aim is to improve insurance penetration, transparency and the overall patient experience by addressing long-standing operational gaps and coo
Plastic product prices likely to rise 50-60% as polymer prices shoot up
The cost of a small water bottle is about 2 and if prices rises it would cost more than 3, industry officials said
Advance tax collections rise 6% in FY26 despite fall in non-corporate taxes
Overall direct tax collections rose more than 7%, keeping the government on track to meet its 24.2 lakh crore target.
US eases Venezuela oil sanctions amid Iran war; Trump administration moves to boost global supply
Gulf Air, Jazeera Airways launch India flights via Saudi amid Gulf disruption
Airlines are arranging transit support, including transport and visas, while IndiGo has also resumed limited flights to Dubai, signalling gradual
IPO bound Coal India arm CMPDIL garners Rs 470 crore from anchor investors
Central Mine Planning and Design Institute (CMPDIL) has raised Rs 470 crore from anchor investors, including LIC and several mutual funds, ahead
Crypto exchange Kraken freezes IPO plans, CoinDesk reports
Cryptocurrency exchange Kraken has put its multibillion-dollar initial public offering plan on hold, CoinDesk reported on Wednesday, citing two p
US Stocks: Microsoft considers legal action over $50 billion Amazon-OpenAI cloud deal: Report
Microsoft is considering legal action against its partner OpenAI and Amazon over a $50 billion deal that could violate its exclusive cloud agreem
Ahead of Market: 10 things that will decide stock market action on Thursday
Indian markets rallied for a third day, led by auto, IT and financial stocks, while easing volatility supported sentiment. Technical indicators s
All eyes on Dhurandhar 2, with strong advance bookings
However, paid preview shows on Wednesday witnessed glitches with cancellations and delays
Centre sets stage for Bhavya plug-and-play industrial parks
The Bhavya parks will range from 100 to 1,000 acres, and receive financial support of up to 1 crore per acre provided for core, value-added and s
Market Trading Guide: Buy BSE and Atlanta Electricals on Thursday for gains up to 13%
Nifty rose sharply for a third session, driven by auto, IT and consumer stocks. Technical indicators signal bullish momentum, with analysts proje
Indias tax coffers swell as direct tax collections cross 22.8 lakh crore, up 7.2%
India's tax landscape has experienced a remarkable upturn, with net collections reaching an impressive 22.80 lakh crore as of March 17, 2026, mar
BEW Engineering bulk deal: Ashish Kacholia exits SME company as stock slumps 44% in a year
Ace investor Ashish Kacholia exited BEW Engineering entirely through a bulk deal, amid prolonged stock underperformance and declining prices, rai
Blame game over CAFE-2 dues stalls rollout of new fuel norms
PMO raps ministries over CAFE-2 failures, seeks clarity before CAFE-3 rollout
PNG push gains pace with 1.2 lakh new connections; States lift 7,200 tonnes LPG
While domestic LPG production has increased and supplies remain stable, commercial users are being encouraged to shift to PNG
Govt sends additional warships to Strait of Hormuz to ensure safe passage of Indian vessels: Report
India has deployed additional naval assets in the Arabian Sea and Gulf of Oman to ensure safe passage for its fuel-carrying vessels amid escalati
The order, expected to take effect from June 1 2028, mandates that ingots and wafers used in major government-linked solar projects must be sourc
Trump suspends Jones Act for 60 days as Iran war drives up US fuel costs - what it means
In a bid to curb soaring energy costs, President Trump has temporarily waived the Jones Act for 60 days. This move permits foreign ships to trans
No drop in yield from shifting to natural farming, it rises in some cases, says Shivraj Chouhan
The government has urged farmers to allocate 20 per cent of their land, rather than their entire holdings, to natural farming
US PPI data: Wholesale inflation jumps to 3.4% in February; food costs drive biggest rise in a year
Crude prices, which are near $108 per barrel due to the ongoing Middle East conflict, are bound to adversely affect global markets and personal f
Iran threatens strikes on oil and gas facilities in Qatar, Saudi Arabia, UAE
The warning follows reported attacks on Irans South Pars gas field, raising concerns over energy security and potential disruptions in global oil
India to stay focussed on food stockholding solution as WTO draft sidesteps key issues
Discussions on agriculture may get tricky at Yaounde Ministerial meet as many developing countries wary of US attempt to bring in `new approach
Decision Day Guide: US Fed expected to hold rates, weigh oil shock
Investors await Powells signals as the Federal Reserve weighs rates steady amid US-Israeli strikes on Iran, balancing persistent inflation agains
Nazara Technologies to acquire Bluetile Games for $100.3 million
Nazara Technologies will acquire Bluetile Games for $100.3 million to enhance its global AI-driven gaming presence.
US stock markets today (March 18, 2026): Dow, S&P 500 fall as oil surge stokes inflation fears
ideaForge secures first US order for school surveillance drones
The order is from the Lamar Consolidated Independent School District Police Department.
Want job in government banks? You need healthy credit score
A new requirement under the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS), requires job aspirants to ensure a healthy credit history at the tim
SpiceJet gets 4 weeks to deposit 145cr in arbitration dispute
The Delhi High Court has given low-cost carrier SpiceJet four weeks to deposit 144.5 crore in its arbitration dispute with Kalanithi Maran and KA
CAT issues notice to Centre, ESIC over alleged bias in nursing officer postings
Petitioners claim meritorious SC and OBC candidates were denied preferred postings despite policy provisions, raising concerns over fairness, tra
Indian gold jewellery sales may jump 40% during festive season of Gudi Padwa, Ugadi
Industry expects recent fall in gold prices to boost demand for light-weight jewellery
RFT AviationCharlie Foxtrot consortium to set up flying training school in Kovilpatti
Once operational, this will become Tamil Nadus second FTO after the EKVI Aircraft Training Organisation facility in Salem, which was cleared by t
Election Commission reports seizures of 42.65 crore in first 3 days of monitoring
This includes cash, liquor, drugs, precious metals worth 16.42 crore and other items worth 20.8 crore
US Stocks: Macy's forecasts weak 2026, says tariff hit to ease later this year
Macy's said it was taking a prudent approach to its outlook, as it forecast a fall in annual revenue and profit, citing macroeconomic and geopoli
US-Iran war: Is Indias Gulf remittance lifeline at risk? Billions at stake!
India continues to be the largest recipient of remittances in the world. Indias share in the world remittances stood at 14% in 2024. What does th
JBM Auto, Olectra Greentech, Ather Energy, Ola Electric shares zoom on optimistic EV growth outlook
JBM Auto settled 19 per cent higher at 585.30on the BSE. Olectra rallied over 17 per cent to 1058.15. Ather Energy and Ola Electrict settled 4-5
LPG crunch: Amazon sees 15 pc demand growth on packaged foods
New Delhi: E-commerce major Amazon India has witnessed a significant surge in demand for convenient, ready-to-consume meals, with categories such
Wall Street's main indexes opened lower on Wednesday after data showed producer prices rose more than expected in February, prompting investors t
Indian crude oil tanker Jag Laadki docks at Mundra with UAE shipment
This delivery comes amid heightened tensions in the Middle East, especially near the Strait of Hormuz, a critical route for global oil shipments.
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London High Court reserves judgement over fugitive Nirav Modis plea against his extradition
Modis lawyers expressed fear in their arguments before Lord Jeremy Stuart-Smith and Justice Robert Jay that his client faces a real risk of tortu
Centre promises 10% more LPG to States that expedite piped gas rollout
Online bookings have increased to 93%, but consumers continue to queue up at dealerships
Maharashtra to set up tribunal for IT employees grievances
This comes amid allegations of forced lay-offs by tech companies
Indias high-net-worth women take charge of family investments, survey finds
The survey highlights a sharp rise in equity participation, growing financial literacy, and risk-aware investment behaviour.
2 lakh MT LPG, 16.7 lakh MT crude stuck in India-flagged vessels in Strait of Hormuz: Officials
In addition to this,vessels inthe western part of the Straitarecarrying3.2 lakh metric tonnes(LMT)of LPG.
Markets enter stabilisation phase with cautious optimism despite rupee slide
IT stocks led the rally, while auto and broader markets also saw strong participation.
BSE Index Services launches four new indices to enable hedging strategies
The long-short indices follow an 80:20 allocation strategy, combining exposure to the BSE 500 with inverse positions in the BSE 200 or BSE 150 Mi
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Cabinet approves 1,718 crore MSP support for cotton farmers for 202324 season
The move aims to protect farmers from price fluctuations by ensuring procurement when market rates fall below MSP
Election commission issues voter guidelines for TN Assembly elections
The agency also added that it will issue Voter Information Slip to the voters in place of Photo Voter Slip.
Crude oil supply stable, LPG remains a concern amid West Asia tensions: Government
Despite a 40% rise in domestic LPG production and no reported stockouts, long queues persist at distributors, prompting authorities to urge consu
Sensex jumps 2,700 points in 3 days: Bull run ahead?
The Indian stock market has witnessed a major rally this week, with the benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty surging over 2,700 points and 3.5%, re
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West Asia conflict fuels polymer spike; plastic prices set to climb
Industry leaders warn that prolonged disruption could worsen the situation, even as demand has slowed by 2530% in key sectors like automotive and
Sussanne Khan joins Ekatra Retail Ventures as design director, debuts lab-grown diamond collection
The women-led venture, co-founded by Pavitra Gandhi and team, unveiled its flagship collection, Shristi Ratna, featuring a proprietary 108-facet
Gold prices dipped across major Indian cities on Wednesday, mirroring a decline in domestic futures. This cautious sentiment stems from anticipat
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Cabinet nod to Rs 1,718 cr MSP funding to Cotton Corp
The government has approved Rs 1,718.56 crore for Minimum Support Price funding to the Cotton Corporation of India for the 2023-24 cotton season.
Australia's Rest to invest up to $250 million in US retail property fund
Australian superannuation fund Rest said on Wednesday it will invest up to $250 million in a U.S. retail property fund managed by Nuveen Real Est
Morgan Stanley expects Venezuela's bonds to soar in restructuring
The value of Venezuela's government and state oil firm bonds could surge when they are eventually restructured, analysts at Wall Street investmen
Indian Bank, NaBFID to raise Rs 8 crore via bonds by March
Indian Bank and National Bank for Financing Infrastructure and Development plan to raise a combined 80 billion rupees ($864.10 million) from the
Waaree Energies signs as title sponsor for Rajasthan Royals in IPL
Waarees stock closed at 3,184.80 on the NSE on March 18 up 10.46 per cent from its previous close of 2,883.10, touching an intraday high of 3,22
Oil shock fuels shift to electric cooking in India
Rising global crude prices and LPG shortages are accelerating adoption of induction and electric stoves, offering households a cheaper and more e
CCEA approves Rs 1,718.56 crore funding to CCI for cotton procurement operations
The government has approved Rs 1,718.56 crore for cotton procurement. This funding will support cotton farmers across India. The Cotton Corporati
Print continues to command trust, deep engagement over TV, digital: Survey
Even as the rapid rise of internet penetration raise doubts on the future of print, the results of a survey conducted across metros and Hindi-spe
NMPA announces measures for cargo affected by West Asia crisis
Ground rent waivers, emergency handling and added storage capacity offered
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Rupee crashes 23 paise to close at record low of 92.63 against U.S. dollar
The Sensex settled higher by 633.29 points, or 0.83%, to 76,704.13, while the Nifty also rose sharply by 196.65 points, or 0.83%, to 23,777.80
