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Bank holiday today: Are banks open or closed on Saturday, March 14? Check RBI calendar here
On 14 March, banks across India will be closed for the second Saturday of the month. Customers can still access online banking services for trans
Governments worldwide act to shield consumers from rising fuel and food prices
Countries are using subsidies, price caps, tax relief, and emergency commodity releases to cushion consumers from higher bill
Iran allows two Indiaflagged LPG carriers to transit Strait of Hormuz amid conflict
Iran has granted safe passage to two India-flagged LPG carriers through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical energy route. This assurance comes from
Trump administration set to receive $10 billion fee for brokering TikTok deal, WSJ reports
Tecumseh Products plans to bring new compressor platforms to India
The company eyes higher double digit growth over five years
Trump says US will soon escort ships through Strait of Hormuz amid rising oil prices
The move comes as Iran has targeted vessels in the strategic waterway, through which a fifth of the worlds oil flows, causing global crude prices
iD Fresh Foods new plant in Hyderabad on stream, plans facilities in Indore, Ahmedabad
Price pressures: On new series of Consumer Price Index, inflation
India must find sources of sustainable energy to curb inflation
China urea shipments to India hit 3-year high; Russian supplies also rise this fiscal
Retirement planning can benefit from PPF, EPF, and VPF, which offer high interest rates and tax exemptions. PPF provides guaranteed returns at 7.
Given constraints in fuel availability plants running at a rationalised capacity: Jindal Stainless
Unlike conventional steel industry, which largely utilises blast furnace and coke oven gases as energy sources, the stainless steel industry foll
Indias forex reserves fall $11.68 bn to $716.81 bn as foreign currency assets slide
Trai plans extra fee, penalty on operators allowing robocalls, spam messages
Trais move is aimed at tightening accountability and discouraging the misuse of regular voice lines for mass spam calling
India to receive two LPG cargoes via Strait of Hormuz soon
The move follows Prime Minister Narendra Modis call with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and ongoing discussions between External Affairs Min
Gujarat to provide immediate PNG connections in CGD areas
The decision follows a high-level review chaired by Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, which confirmed that PNG, LPG, petrol, and diesel stocks are
Will the new Income Tax Act be better for salaried taxpayers? Experts weigh in
The new Income Tax Act will come into force from 1 April 2026. Experts suggest that the new rules will be beneficial to salaried employees who op
Sigma Advanced divests stake in Swiss pharma firm to sharpen focus on aerospace and defence business
The divestment forms part of Sigmas ongoing portfolio rationalisation strategy and transformation into a pure-play aerospace and defence platform
US stocks today: S&P 500, Nasdaq slip as investors assess data, Iran war fallout
US stocks experienced a downturn on Friday, with major indices set to end the week lower amid mixed economic data and escalating Middle East conf
Iran allows two gas tankers to sail to India through Hormuz, sources say
A crude tanker is set to arrive in India on Saturday with Saudi oil after passing through the Strait around March 1
The government on Friday assured that petrol and diesel remain adequately available across India despite global supply concerns triggered by tens
NHAI-backed Raajmarg Infra InvIT IPO subscribed 13.7 times
The portion for institutional investors received 19.14 times while non-institution portion received bids for 7.26 times
Sportstar Aces Awards celebrate womens cricket and honour athletes shaping Indian sports
The Sportstar Aces Awards celebrate Indian sports, honouring womens cricket pioneers and recognising outstanding athletes and contributions
NMDC becomes 1st mining co in India to cross 50 million tonnes of iron ore production in a single FY
Rupee closes at new low at 92.46 against the US dollar, down 0.7% this week
The rupee hit a fresh closing low of 92.46 against the dollar on Friday, driven by concerns over rising crude oil prices and geopolitical worries
India to scrap bids for majority stake in IDBI Bank: Report
India is set to shelve the bids it received for a majority stake in its state-owned IDBI Bank , as the amounts were below the minimum price sough
RBI injects Rs 50,000 crore via OMO; liquidity move comes ahead of advance tax, GST outflows
The Reserve Bank of India injected Rs 50,000 crore into the banking system via an open market operation to manage liquidity ahead of tax payments
US Stocks: US consumer staple stocks lose sheen as lofty valuations meet gloomy earnings outlook
After a strong rally this year, U.S. consumer staples stocks are falling out of favor, with investors starting to question the high valuation as
Most religious community kitchens functioning as usual
But concerns have been raised over prolonged LPG supply crisis
IndiGo tickets get costlier, airline levies fuel surcharge of 425-2,300
IndiGo is the second Indian carrier after Air India to impose the levy and joins growing list of airlines hiking fares
Coal Indias subsidiary CMPDIL to launch IPO on March 20
The public issue, entirely an offer-for-sale (OFS) of 10.71 crore shares by Coal India with no fresh issue component, is set to close on March 24
A Fertiliser Supply Security Fund be set up to maintain strategic buffer stocks of DAP, MOP, rock phosphate and phosphoric acid, panel suggests
Rapidos Ownly launch signals food delivery push amid $600-million fundraise
Rapidos food delivery service, Ownly, is being positioned as a platform that works closely with restaurant partners while keeping commissions low
Iran's new supreme leader wounded, likely disfigured, Hegseth says
According to Hegseth, the new so-called not-so-supreme leader is wounded and likely disfigured. He issued a weak written statement yesterday, but
Sigma Advanced Systems divests stake in Extrovis for $15 million
This deal gives the company additional financial resources for the expansion of its aerospace and defence business, a company executive said
Why is the dollar profiting from Middle East war?
The surge in energy prices triggered by the conflict in the Middle East has significantly strengthened the dollar, paradoxically undermining US P
KG Builders launches two plotted communities in Western Chennai; 400-crore GDV
The launch includes two plotted communities spread across 120 acres along the rapidly developing Valarpuram Thirumazhisai growth corridor
Hospitality industry urges swift allocation of LPG as players begin suspending operations
FHRAI says 30% of hotels and restaurants have temporarily suspended operations due to LPG shortage
Radhakishan Damani sells 16 lakh shares in Tata Motors PV via block deal
Radhakishan Damani sold 16 lakh shares worth 52 crore in Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles through a block deal with Derive Trading and Resorts Priv
Congress Odisha MLAs at centre of poaching row land in Karnataka ahead of Rajya Sabha polls
Rajya Sabha polls are scheduled on the 16th of this month and legislators are expected to fly back for the voting.
India reviews US Section 301 investigations on partners; decision to follow detailed assessment
India is temporarily reviving kerosene and coal for cooking as Middle East disruptions strain LPG supply chains. The nation is vulnerable due to
What are Shahed drones and what makes them decisive in modern warfare?
Shahed drones are unmanned aircraft systems often called kamikaze drones. Like the Japanese kamikaze planes in WWII, these drones are not intende
IndiGo, Air India seek government support during Iran crisis, sources say
The airlines are lobbying the government to provide financial relief, specifically related to aviation-related taxes and charges
The numbers are staggering: on February 27 the combined market capitalisation of BSE-listed companies was Rs 46,325,200.41 crore. As of March 13,
Luxury carmakers Mercedes, Audi plan fresh price hikes from April amid rupee slide
Mercedes-Benz India and Audi India said they will implement a price correction of around 2 per cent
India's forex reserves fall most in over a year on central bank's rupee defence
The $11.68 billion decline in reserves last week came amid heavy dollar sales by the central bank to support the rupee against pressure stemming
Oil spike may hurt India less this time: DBS
Improved macro buffers and diversified crude sourcing could cushion impact, says bank
US Stocks: US Fed's preferred inflation gauge edges down
The US Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge came in slightly lower than expected in January, registering 2.8 percent growth over a year ag
Global Stocks: Echoes of 2022? Markets look back to Russia play book for Middle East conflict
World markets, rocked by a Middle East war that could trigger another inflationary shock, are looking back at the play book from Russia's invasio
Heritage Foods inaugurates ice cream facility
The plant has an installed production capacity of approximately 24 million litres per annum, with scalability provisions to expand capacity in li
Effective April 1, the turnover threshold for registration will be increased from 12 lakh to 1.5 crore, and for State licensing up to 50 crore, w
Industries in Gujarat get blanket nod to use alternative fuels amid gas crunch
The GPCB said the relaxation will remain valid for three months, after which the board will review the situation based on the availability
US Stocks: Adobe shares drop further as CEO exit casts doubts over AI strategy
Adobe's battered shares fell another 6% on Friday as news that the Photoshop maker's long-time CEO will step down cast fresh doubts over its stra
U.S. opens unfair trade practices probe of 60 countries, including India, over forced labour
The list of 60 countries and economies includes some major U.S. trade partners and allies such as Australia, Canada, the EU, Britain, Israel, Ind
D-Street investors become poorer by Rs 33.68 lakh cr since beginning of West Asia conflict
Investors' wealth eroded by Rs 33.68 lakh crore since the beginning of the West Asia conflict, which has now entered its 14th day.
After India, US allows others to purchase stranded Russian oil
Washington: Amid rising oil prices, the Trump administration has announced a temporary authorisation to other countries to purchase Russian oil c
Domestic tractor sales jump 34% in Feb; exports rise 7%
The industry recorded domestic sales of 78,901 units in February 2026, compared with 58,797 units in February 2025
Abdul Majid Hakeem Ilahi told ANI that world leaders should put pressure on US President Donald President Donald Trump to stop the war against Ir
FM also assured the House that the revised expenditure for FY26 will not exceed the Budget Estimates
Conflicts in Iran, Ukraine reshape medical study routes for Kashmiri students
However, conflicts, geopolitical tensions and political unrest in these countries have prompted thousands of students and their families to explo
US stocks today: US stocks mixed as investors weigh data, Middle East war
Wall Street's main stock indexes opened mixed on Friday, after sharp losses in the previous session, while investors assessed a set of economic d
Dairy sector a safety net for farmers, says NABARD chairman
Its steady, counter-cyclical income acts as a financial buffer during crop failures, droughts, floods, and market volatility, says Shaji KV
SEBI caps MFs intraday borrowings to 20% of net assets
Borrowing allowed only for debt, equity oriented index and ETFs
Energy shock jolts Asian equities as AI-led rally leaves South Korea most exposed
CBI questions Anil Ambanis son Jai Anmol in 228 cr bank fraud case
He has been asked to come again for questioning on Saturday
Noida airport expects to handle four million passengers in CY 2026
NIA received an aerodrome licence from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation on March 6
West Asia crisis leaves 23,000 Indian seafarers stranded across Gulf; 768 on 28 Indian ships
So far, 215 stranded seafarers have been evacuated from locations, including Muscat and Bahrain, the DGS said in its latest situation report
Sebi imposes Rs 10 lakh fine on Anand Rathi for violation of stock brokers' norms
Indias market regulator Sebi fined Anand Rathi Share and Stock Brokers 10 lakh after inspections found multiple regulatory violations, including
US GDP rises 0.7% in Q4 after sharp downgrade; full-year 2025 pace revised to 2.1%
Civic-run Samridhi@Kochi switches to firewood cooking amid LPG crisis
The hotel procured around 10 tonnes of firewood on Thursday, which officials estimate will last for about four days, considering the large scale
Markets log worst weekly rout in 15 months as war clouds darken
Sensex, Nifty down 2% each; Nifty Auto index plunges 10.5%
RBI net buys record $6.2 billion debt to shield bonds from war shockwaves
The Reserve Bank of India stepped up its government bond purchases from the secondary market to a record level in the week ended March 6, data sh
CIS buying boosts orthodox tea prices in Kochi auctions
importers step up buying to meet year-end commitments
Technology adoption and improved seed varieties boost Indias wheat & rice production
These include development of high-yielding climate-resilient varieties, cost-effective and efficient pre and post-harvest technologies, says mini
Kandla port crosses 150MT cargo milestone well ahead of fiscal year end
DPA, which has not been disclosing detailed cargo movements since the USIran war erupted, took to X on Friday to announce that it is gearing up t
The plotted communities are spread across 120 acres along the rapidly developing ValarpuramThirumazhisai growth corridor
Amazon adds dedicated air freight capacity to Guwahati
The weekly thrice service will make deliveries faster in the Northeast by five times, an Amazon executive said
K.V. Ramana Murthy to be new Whole Time Member of SEBI
Kompella Venkata Ramana Murthy appointed as new Whole Time Member of SEBI, replacing Ashwani Bhatia.
NABARD to issue over 3-year bonds: Bankers
India's National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) plans to raise 80 billion rupees ($866.12 million) through the sale of bonds
Google Is Not Ruling Out Ads in Gemini
WIRED spoke with Nick Fox, Googles SVP of knowledge and information, about how AI is changing the companys advertising business. Google Is Not Ru
