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Govt. strategies creating demand for IT products: Mitsumi Distribution
Company focuses on Tier 2, Tier 3 markets to harness untapped potential
Why climate-resilient farming must become a priority for marginal farmers
Partnerships and investments in marginal farming will be crucial in determining the sustainability of the future of Indian agriculture
Gold investment taxation explained: Jewellery, gold ETF vs sovereign gold bonds
The investments in gold products of this category are treated as capital asset under the income tax laws so any gains realised over its acquisiti
Bank holidays next week, March 16-22: Banks across India will be closed for five days in the upcoming week, as per RBI's holiday list. Full list
Indias gas crisis: How Iran war poses an outsized threatexplained in charts
India is highly dependent on gas imports, particularly from Qatar. The country is already facing a crisis from supply disruptions, and a prolonge
The Netherlands new tax experimentand why investors should worry
The Netherlands plans to tax unrealized investment gains from 2028. Indias experience with punitive wealth and income taxes in the 1970s shows wh
Iran warns UAE ports of attack as US-Israel war enters third week
While no direct strike followed the warning, debris from an intercepted Iranian drone sparked a fire at Fujairah port
What is the Essential Commodities Act? | Explained
Why has the government invoked it? How will it help solve Indias gas crisis? Which sectors will the order affect?
Trump says several countries will send warships to keep Strait of Hormuz open
While he did not confirm which nations had agreed, Trump expressed hope that countries such as China, France, Japan, South Korea and Britain woul
Captive power generation rules amended
Verification of captive status will now be undertaken for the entire financial year to ensure clarity and uniformity in implementation
India bars PNG users from keeping or refilling LPG cylinders
Under the new rule, consumers who have PNG connections must surrender their domestic LPG cylinders and will be barred from getting new LPG connec
Star Health Insurance sees bigger role for AI in claim settlement, to invest more on tech
Barring complicated cases requiring human intervention, most of the claims can be solved through AI, he said, adding today 20% of our claims are
Iran threatens to target US company facilities in region if its energy sites are hit
India intensifies dialogue with Iran as tankers carrying LPG, LNG await passage via Hormuz
Two Indian-flagged LPG carriers, Shivalik and Nanda Devi, already crossed the SoH early Saturday and are scheduled for Mundra Port and Kandla Por
War may slow economy briefly, exporters to get more support, says Piyush Goyal
Addressing concerns about the weakening rupee, Goyal said the pressure largely reflected global investor risk aversion during periods of conflict
CA Nithin Kaushik warns that the obsession with looking rich and faking wealth is the fastest way to stay broke. Feels real financial independenc
PSU mutual funds defy market slump in 2026 with strong three- and five-year returns
Mutual Funds, which deploy money exclusively in shares of PSUs, are among the only three equity fund categories that have given positive returns
The minister told newspersons that since 2024 the ministry has been working on reimagining TIDCOs role in the Department of Industries
Gaurs Group pre-sales up 12% to 5,347 cr in Apr-Dec on strong housing demand
During the first three quarters of 2025-26 fiscal, Gaurs group sold about 5.92 million square feet of area across 2,578 units
PM Modi inaugurates APSEZs fully automated Haldia bulk terminal
With an annual capacity of 4 million metric tonnes, the terminal is Indias first fully automated dry bulk facility on the Hooghly river
The Public Provident Fund is a low-risk savings scheme with a fixed interest rate of 7.1%, suitable for retirement planning and tax benefits. Her
Adani to spend 2L crore on greenfield infrastructure projects annually
The Adani Group has announced plans to invest 2 lakh crore annually in greenfield infrastructure projects over the next five years.
Iran war leads to food inflation in the Gulf region on shortage, soaring freight charges
Prices of vegetables and fruits have doubled, while stocks of foodgrains, mainly rice, are thinning
Markets must function smoothly despite global volatility: SEBI chief
Pandey says the best strategy for retail investors during such a period of uncertainty is to remain patient
Two Indian vessels carrying LPG cross Strait of Hormuz safely: Shipping Min official
LPG carriers Shivalik and Nanda Devi are now headed to Mundra and Kandla ports in Gujarat, Rajesh Kumar Sinha, Special Secretary in Ministry of S
TIDCO to invest 25 crore each in Raptee Energy and AgniKul Cosmos
These investments mark the first deployments under the policy and signal the Government of Tamil Nadu's decision to directly support high-potenti
Centre revokes NSA detention of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk
In a statement, the Ministry of Home Affairs said the decision to revoke Wangchuks detention was taken after due consideration to create conditio
Akasa Air implements fuel surcharge on flights amid US-Iran war
Akasa Air has announced a fuel surcharge of 199-1,300 on domestic and international flights starting March 15.
Kochi Metro submits nationwide water metro feasibility report
Encouraged by the success, the government has entrusted KMRL with studying the feasibility of replicating the water metro model in several cities
Demand for coal rises in Jaipur as small eateries cope with cylinder shortage
Coal traders said the demand has risen sharply over the last few days as restaurant owners struggle to procure commercial LPG cylinders
Adobe to pay $150M to settle 'unethical' subscription practices lawsuit
Adobe has agreed to pay a whopping $75 million to settle a US government lawsuit.
Foreign portfolio investors sales up to March 13 touches $5.9bn
Iran has allowed some Indian vessels to pass the Strait of Hormuz, envoy says
Fathali did not confirm the number of vessels that have been provided safe passage
War fears spark market panic, but correction may be opening buying opportunities: Sunny Agrawal
Sharp market selloff amid geopolitical tensions may offer selective long-term buying opportunities, says Sunny Agrawal. He highlights robust orde
US-Iran war wipes 34L crore off Indian markets
The ongoing conflict in West Asia has triggered a massive sell-off in Indian stock markets, wiping out an estimated 34 lakh crore of investor wea
France ready to facilitate ceasefire discussions between Israel and Lebanon, says Macron
He stated that Lebanese leadership is open to direct talks with Israel and urged Israel to seize this opportunity for ceasefire discussions, find
Karnataka government approves 4,824 cr industrial investments, to create 14,525 jobs: Minister Patil
Some of the major approved projects include: Bagmane Constructions Private Limited for IT infrastructure development worth 494.65 crore
Nifty fell over 5% weekly amid Iran-Israel/US tensions, with Bank Nifty and Auto leading declines. Sudeep Shah highlights key support-resistance
TN govt announces 2 per unit power subsidy to eateries switching to induction stoves
Electricity consumption by hoteliers and restaurants has increased, with demand rising by about 50 MW above the average in the recent days
Roll out of Haryana model fertiliser sales in other States to take time, says government
Sale of subsidised fertilisers is presently carried out on a no-denial basis across the country, except Haryana, where it is linked to beneficiar
Akasa Air to levy fuel surcharge on flight tickets from March 15
Air India, Air India Express and IndiGo have started levying similar charges on domestic and international flight tickets
Indias growth outlook resilient despite global challenges, supported by favourable rates: HSBC
India's economy shows strong resilience against global headwinds. Favorable interest rates and liquidity conditions are set to boost growth. The
Why is gold prices falling despite US-Iran war tensions and oil above $100? Heres what experts say
After IndiGo and Air India, now Akasa Air to levy fuel surcharge - check details
Indian airlines are increasing ticket prices due to soaring aviation fuel costs, driven by Middle East geopolitical tensions. Akasa Air, followin
Housing sales in 50 cities dip 3% to 6.14 lakh units, up 16% in value to Rs 8.4 lakh crore: CREDAI
Indian housing sales saw a slight dip in units last year but a significant rise in value. Demand for homes above Rs 1 crore drove this growth. Ti
Gas shortage fears in Bengal lead to long queues outside distribution centres
Crowds were seen outside distribution centres since early morning at various places in Kolkata, South 24 Parganas and North 24 Parganas districts
Stay patient, volatility temporary, says Sebi Chairman as Iran-Israel war ruffles global markets
Sebi Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey reassured investors that market volatility, fueled by geopolitical tensions like the Iran-Israel/US conflict, is
Volatility likely to persist in Indian equities, large caps preferred over mid, small caps: SBI
The report noted that the recent geopolitical developments have added an additional layer of risk to the overall macro environment, particularly
Surviving loan by loan: Pakistans wallet could take another hit from soaring oil prices
Pakistan grapples with an escalating economic crisis as Middle East conflict disrupts vital oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz. Soaring f
BSE, NSE conducted mock trading session today: What's the reason?
The Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) conducted a mock trading session today across equity, commodity, and c
JSW wants to acquire a stake in Vodafone Idea
Vodafone Idea (Vi) is in talks with a number of investors, including Singapore's ST Telemedia and India's JSW Group, for a possible equity partne
Vedanta has raised 2,575cr via bond sale
Vedanta Limited has raised 2,575 crore through a three-year bond sale. The bonds were sold at a coupon rate of around 8.95%.
Smallcaps cheaper but not cheap yet: Sonam Srivastava urges selective investing
Smallcap stocks have corrected sharply but are still not cheap, says Sonam Srivastava of Wright Research, urging investors to stay selective. She
Why US is releasing 86M barrels from emergency oil reserve
The Donald Trump administration has initiated a major drawdown of the US emergency oil reserve, seeking to exchange 86 million barrels of crude o
Straitup chokehold of Hormuz: How Iran turned Middle East war into a global oil supply shock
Iran has strategically prepared to leverage the Strait of Hormuz, employing asymmetric warfare with drones and missiles to disrupt global oil flo
Maithan Alloys acquires 12.98 lakh equity shares in Bank of India
This acquisition is as part of the companys investment in the public sector bank is with view to reap the long-term/short-term investment benefit
Who is Devendra Chaplot? Indian AI expert joining Musks xAI
Devendra Singh Chaplot, an Indian AI researcher and robotics expert, has announced his decision to join Elon Musk's xAI and SpaceX.
How SEBIs life cycle funds could simplify your retirement planning
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) recently launched a new category of mutual funds called Life Cycle Funds.
Sadanand Date takes charge as Sebi executive director
Sadanand Date, a 2007-batch IPS officer, has taken charge as Executive Director at Sebi, heading the investigations department. Previously, Date
North Korea fires about 10 missiles towards sea in show of force, Seoul says
South Koreas Joint Chiefs say the military has stepped up surveillance and is maintaining readiness against possible additional launches while cl
Kerala govt to acquire 230 acres of land for Vizhinjam port-related development
Land to be acquired in Kottukal, Maranallur and Amaravila areas, under the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehab
Rising concerns over Indias LPG supply: Causes, constraints & market implications
Rising geopolitical tensions in West Asia and disruptions near the Strait of Hormuz are raising concerns over Indias LPG supply. With tanker move
Rupee likely to remain volatile through March amid geopolitical tensions: Union Bank report
The report noted that the Indian Rupee (INR) recently touched a historic low of 92.48 per dollar on March 13, reflecting the impact of both globa
India has clarified key aspects of the Press Note 3 framework governing investments from land-bordering countries, introducing a 10% beneficial o
Bitcoin hovers near $71,000 as crypto investors track macro and liquidity signals
Bitcoin hovered near $71,000 on Saturday as investors tracked macroeconomic cues and liquidity signals ahead of the upcoming US Federal Reserve p
What is DME? Scientists look to scale up output to offset LPG supply blow
India is exploring increased production of dimethyl ether (DME) as an alternative to LPG amid global oil market disruptions. A government researc
As crude oil surges past $100 amid the ongoing Middle East conflict, brokerage Systematix Institutional Equities recommends buying stocks like Re
Global sugar prices fall amid surplus supply from Brazil: ICRA
The report noted that international sugar prices in SY2026 have remained lower than the current cost of sugar production and prevailing domestic
BSE, NSE organise mock trading session today: Check timing, purpose, other details
BSE and National Stock Exchange of India are conducting a mock trading session on Saturday across equity, commodity and currency derivatives segm
Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) sold Indian equities worth Rs 52,704 crore in the first half of March, with the biggest single-day outflow of
After 18 years, VelacherySt Thomas Mount link completes Chennais 23-km MRTS corridor
The extended corridor is expected to benefit commuters from densely populated neighbourhoods such as Nanganallur, Puzhuthivakkam and Adambakkam,
Emergency alert: Japan activates crisis team as North Korea launches suspected ballistic missile
Japan's public broadcaster NHK reported on Saturday that this latest weapons test by North Korea has further heightened security anxieties in the
Sri Lanka repatriates remains of 84 Iranian sailors killed in US torpedo strike
COLOMBO, Mar 14: Sri Lanka has repatriated the remains of 84 Iranian sailors who were killed when their frigate was sunk by a US submarine, an of
Ashish Kacholia's picks: 6 stocks rally up to 120%, 4 drop up to 50% in FY26; 2 new Q3 bets revealed
Ace investor Ashish Kacholias portfolio saw mixed performance in FY26, with six stocks rallying up to 119% while several others declined as much
Government amends minimum public offer requirements for IPOs
The Indian government has amended the rules for minimum public offer (MPO) requirements for companies looking to list on stock exchanges.
Netflix to hire 300 people for new India studio
Netflix is expanding its footprint in India with the opening of a new Eyeline Studios in Hyderabad.
Concurrent Losers: 12 smallcap stocks decline for 5 consecutive sessions
Twelve small-cap stocks, including Aqylon Nexus, Silver Touch, and Sapphire Foods India, fell 1023% over five consecutive sessions amid a 5.5% Se
IPO Calendar: Coal India subsidiary among 3 IPOs scheduled for next week
Indias primary market will see three IPOs, including two mainboard issues and one SME offering in the upcoming week. GSP Crop Science and CMPDI,
Summer travel to get costlier: Jet fuel prices jump amid Middle East conflict
Get ready for pricier flights as Middle East tensions escalate, driving up jet fuel costs significantly. Experts warn of inevitable fare hikes, e
Jefferies picks 7 stocks with up to 117% upside potential. How many do you have?
Jefferies seven top picks, including Eternal, JSW Steel, Bharat Forge, SBI, and Max Healthcare, offer 20117% upside across banking, auto, steel,
The Iran War Is Throwing Global Shipping Into Chaos
Flexport CEO Ryan Petersen says the conflict is stranding cargo and threatening inflation. The Iran War Is Throwing Global Shipping Into Chaos
Global markets face uncertainty. Canadian investor Franois Rochon suggests treating investing as an art, not a science. He emphasizes rational, d
Crude futures turn positive on continued Hormuz closure
Oil prices are rising as the Strait of Hormuz remains shut. Analysts are watching for weekend developments in the ongoing war. The US has issued
Global Markets | European shares log second week of losses as Mideast war fuels inflation fears
European markets tumbled for a second week as Middle East tensions and inflation fears rattled investors. Industrial and mining stocks led the de
Crude oil prices may surge to USD 120 per barrel soon. Extended conflict in West Asia could push prices to USD 150. Supply disruptions in the Str
Gold slips and heads for second consecutive weekly fall
Gold prices are heading for a second weekly dip, influenced by a robust dollar and inflation concerns stemming from the Iran conflict. These fact
D-St in Bear Trap: Sensex, Nifty log steepes drop of wartime, down 2% on oil woes
On Friday, Indian stock markets took a dramatic plunge, marking the worst single-day drop since the onset of the Gulf war. In the last fortnight,
