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Premium petrol up Rs 2 per litre amid global oil spike

The Times of India 21 Mar 2026 5:02 am

$44 billion acquisition: Elon Musk 'misled' Twitter shareholders in 2022, says US jury

A federal jury found Elon Musk liable for defrauding Twitter investors in 2022 by disparaging the company to secure a lower purchase price. Juror

The Times of India 21 Mar 2026 4:01 am

Maldives boat accident: Gautam Singhania safe, search on for missing Indians

Gautam Singhania was rescued with minor injuries, while two Indian men remain missing as search operations continue.

The Hindu Businessline 21 Mar 2026 3:57 am

UK allows US to use bases for strikes on Iranian missile sites

The move follows rising tensions, with Iran warning of retaliation and Britain urging de-escalation.

The Hindu Businessline 21 Mar 2026 3:52 am

JP Morgan Chase settles SEBI case over FPI rule violations

The case relates to improper classification, licensing lapses, and delays in acting on material changes

The Hindu Businessline 21 Mar 2026 3:46 am

US imposes sanctions on Hezbollah-linked global financial network

The action aims to disrupt the groups financing channels, block assets, and restrict transactions tied to its operations.

The Hindu Businessline 21 Mar 2026 3:38 am

Oil jumps to highest settlement since July 2022 as more Mideast supply disrupted

Oil prices have surged to their highest in nearly four years. Iraq declared force majeure on oilfields. The U.S. is deploying more troops to the

The Economic Times 21 Mar 2026 1:27 am

Spice exporters brace for tough times as US buyers stay away

American buyers have stopped contacting Indian spice exporters. This is due to the Iran war. This trade disruption affects India's valuable farm

The Economic Times 21 Mar 2026 12:58 am

New I-T Act framework notified; taxpayer relief with stricter compliance from April 1

New Income Tax Act rules are now in effect from April 1. These rules offer relief to taxpayers with increased house rent allowance limits in majo

The Economic Times 21 Mar 2026 12:36 am

India's core growth eases to 2.3% in February on poor energy show

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

The Economic Times 21 Mar 2026 12:33 am

Govt amends norms for exporters availing the interest subvention support

New rules for export credit interest subvention are now in effect from January 2. Exporters will not receive benefits if their loan becomes a Non

The Economic Times 20 Mar 2026 11:45 pm

My AI Agent Cofounder Conquered LinkedIn. Then It Got Banned

When social media is constantly pushing people to use AI, why not let AI agents participate? My AI Agent Cofounder Conquered LinkedIn. Then It Go

India Vision 20 Mar 2026 11:35 pm

At Palantirs Developer Conference, AI Is Built to Win Wars

As business soars, Palantir is doubling down on a vision of AI built for battlefield advantageand attracting customers who agree. At Palantirs De

India Vision 20 Mar 2026 11:34 pm

India's forex reserves drop $7 bn to $709.76 bn

In the previous reporting week, the overall reserves had dropped $11.683 billion to $716.81 billion. The kitty had expanded to an all-time high o

The Hindu 20 Mar 2026 11:24 pm

ICARIVRI achieves breakthrough in Sahiwal breeding using advanced reproductive technologies

The technology involves ovum pick-up, in vitro fertilization, and embryo transfer. This opens new avenues for rapid genetic improvement of India'

The Economic Times 20 Mar 2026 10:59 pm

Govt. launches 20,000 crore credit guarantee scheme to boost microfinance lending amid liquidity crunch

The scheme offers 70-80% guarantee cover on loans to MFIs, aiming to restore lender confidence and improve credit access for underserved borrower

Livemint 20 Mar 2026 10:53 pm

India-China border trade via Lipulekh Pass to resume after six years

Border trade between India and China via Lipulekh Pass in Pithoragarh is set to resume. Preparations are underway for the trade session, typicall

The Economic Times 20 Mar 2026 10:49 pm

Price of premium petrol up 2 per litre, government says no impact on common man

Premium petrol only 5% of sales, says IndianOil; Congress slams government for increasing prices when people are troubled by the gas shortage; In

The Hindu 20 Mar 2026 10:24 pm

Goldman Sachs, ICICI Pru MF buy DLF shares worth Rs 231 crore via block deals

Goldman Sachs and ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund acquired significant stakes in DLF Limited via block deals worth Rs 231 crore, even as the stock l

The Economic Times 20 Mar 2026 10:04 pm

Government amends guidelines for interest subvention support for export credit

As per the changes, interest subvention shall not be admissible from the date on which the loan account is classified as a non-performing asset (

The Economic Times 20 Mar 2026 9:47 pm

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

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

USFDA closes inspection of Apitoria Pharmas facility with VAI

USFDA closes inspection of Apitoria Pharmas facility, classifying it as Voluntary Action Indicated after three observations.

The Hindu Businessline 20 Mar 2026 8:32 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

US Fed Governor Waller sounds alarm on inflation risk due to Iran war

US Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller on Friday said he was concerned about the impact of the US-Israel war on Iran on inflation due to

The Economic Times 20 Mar 2026 7:51 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

Telangana per capita at 4.19 lakh, 1.9x more than national average

Telanganas Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) at current prices stands at 17.82 lakh crore, reflecting a growth of 10.7% over the last years fig

The Hindu Businessline 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

IFSCA issues 60 warnings in FY26 as capital market intermediaries breach compliance norms

These findings point to breaches of key provisions under the IFSCA Capital Market Intermediaries Regulations, 2025

The Hindu Businessline 20 Mar 2026 7:19 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

Theatrics take centre-stage as Telangana FM presents State Budget

The two-hour speech itself was filled with qoutes of B.R. Ambedkar, Jyotirao Phule, Mahatama Gandhi, with no extra theatrics

The Hindu Businessline 20 Mar 2026 6:49 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