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UoH, Directorate of Census Operations set up research facility
New facility at School of Economics to enable secure access to anonymised Census data for researchers
PM unveils war-time measures to safeguard fuel, fertilizer supplies
Seven empowered groups formed as government switches to crisis mode
How can a 2-crore BMW i7 draws same 8,000 tax as 12-lakh Punch.ev
At the heart of it is a deceptively simple rule: under the revised framework, a 2 crore BMW i7 now carries the same taxable perquisite value as a
Telangana Govt staff to get 20% discount on EVs
In a first in the country, State Govt ties up EV makers to push EV adoption
Jindal Stainless commissions 1.2 mtpa plant in Indonesia
Commits investment of 900 cr in India to augment downstream capacities
Indian chilli turns hot on strong domestic demand, lower crop despite exports falling
Beijings purchase over the past three months is almost 400 times lower than what it bought last year
Steel cos gear up for further hike in prices
Slowing demand may force steel cos to trim production
We are set to create a new Kerala: Chennithala
Says the anti-incumbency of the government is definitely going to be favourable for the UDF
Retiring soon? 5 practical steps to help ensure long-term financial security
Plan your retirement wisely with key financial moves that protect your savings, manage expenses, and secure a comfortable, stress-free future whi
China rejects 3 Indian rice shipments, alleging presence of GMOs
The rejection comes despite prior-shipment certification by a Chinese agency and India not growing any GM food crop
VD Satheesan predict 100+ seats for Team UDF
Says the coalition is poised for victory, citing the decisive majority secured in recent civic body polls as an indicator of public sentiment
Delhi presented its first Green Budget, with 1 out of every 5 to be spent on green efforts
The total budget allocation for Environment and Forests has been increased from 505 crore last year to 822 crore this year
Supreme Court ruling affirms womens right to equal career opportunities and permanent commission in the Armed Forces, addressing systemic biases.
West Asia tensions squeeze Indias alcobev sector as input costs surge
The prices of glass bottles have risen by approximately 20 per cent, paper cartons by almost 100 per cent, and other materials such as adhesives
Where does the India-U.S. trade deal stand? | Explained
After the U.S. Supreme Court struck down the tariffs imposed by Donald Trump on countries across the world, how did the American President react?
US trade deal to increase agricultural exports in Indias areas of strength: Jitin Prasada
Prasada said the agreement will provide opportunities to Indian farmers and fishermen to enhance their exports in marine products, basmati rice,
Stock markets jump nearly 2% as Trump halts strikes on Iran's energy infrastructure
Mr. Trump said on social media that he has extended the deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, the strategically located shipping lane
AI voice cloning scams: How they trick victims and 6 ways to protect your money and privacy
AI voice cloning scams use realistic voices to trick victims into sharing sensitive information, causing financial loss, highlighting the urgent
ASK Property Fund exits Mahagun Groups Noida Project with 21% return
Alongside this exit, the fund also announced the complete exit of its 1,500 crore Debt Fund, raised in 2018, achieving an investment multiple of
Iran war brings coal back to the fore as an alternative energy source
With the massive disruptions in oil and natural gas supplies, India will lean more towards coal for its energy needs
LPG crisis squeezes lives, livelihoods across India; consumer durables sector feels the heat
Migrant workers from Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Jharkhand are leaving Maharashtra for their home states, where biomass cooking remains accessible
Bagmane Prime Office REIT defers 4,000-cr IPO amid market volatility
The Bagmane Prime Office portfolio includes around 20 million sq. ft of Grade A office space, of which 16 million sq. ft is completed, across six
Highness Microelectronics Rs 21.67-crore IPO opens. Check price band, GMP, other key details
Highness Microelectronics' Rs 21.67 crore IPO opened on Tuesday, aiming to list on the BSE SME platform. With a grey market premium of Rs 20, the
DeHaat rolls out NHB supported grape cluster development program in Nashik
Global grape markets are increasingly moving toward premium, licensed varieties, while India remains largely dominated by traditional open variet
Sugar, grain lobbies next push for ethanol cook stoves as Iran war continues to squeeze LPG supplies
Ethanol lobby groups in India are advocating for ethanol-based cooktops amid domestic cooking gas supply disruptions due to the West Asia war. Th
Mutual Funds cut exposure to 9 stocks in February; 5 already down 2030%
Mutual funds are reportedly trimming their stock holdings, with over 10 schemes reducing exposure to nine specific stocks in February 2026 compar
Your behaviour, not markets, drives returns
Financial planners can help by focusing on discovery, understanding goals, cash flows, and behavioural tendencies before making recommendations
Dwindling RBI support for Indian rupee, bonds spooks markets
The rupee, which hit a record low of nearly 94 per dollar on Monday, recovered slightly on Tuesday but bankers worry about further losses from a
DSP Mutual Fund drops conservative stance on stocks after 2 years, citing 9 reasons
DSP Mutual Fund has shifted to an optimistic 'buy' stance on equities after two years of caution, citing nine signals indicating a compelling opp
Goldman Sachs slashes Indias growth forecast for CY26 by 60 bps to 5.9%
Forecast trimmed for the second time this month amid worsening external environment
Global Markets | European shares rise as investors assess mixed signals on Middle East war
European shares edged higher from multi-month lows on Tuesday as investors digested conflicting signals from the ongoing war in the Middle East,
Suspicious trades worth billions in S&P 500 and oil futures placed minutes before Trumps Iran talks announcement have sparked insider trading con
Commodity Radar: Explained: Why golds safe-haven appeal is weakening and how to ride the volatility
Gold prices are trading with significant volatility. The precious metal has seen sharp corrections from its peak. Geopolitical tensions and de-es
Corporate fixed deposit rates in March 2026 offer competitive returns from leading NBFCs, with varied tenures, senior-citizen benefits, and key s
How much oil does India have? PM Modi explains nations preparedness amid global fuel crisis
Prime Minister Narendra Modi assured India of sufficient crude oil storage and uninterrupted supply amidst the West Asia war's global fuel crunch
Trumps delay fails to calm jitters over war as funds trim risk
President Trump's delay of air strikes against Iran's energy assets triggered a market rebound, with equities jumping and oil sliding. However, m
HDFC Bank shares up 3% today: Here we decode why
HDFC Bank's shares have seen a significant surge of 3.2% in today's trading session, putting an end to a four-day losing streak.
Manipal Health wants to raise $852M via IPO in India
Manipal Health Enterprises, a leading Indian hospital chain backed by Temasek, has filed for an initial public offering (IPO) to raise $852.24 mi
Govt trying to procure gas, crude oil from all possible sources: PM Modi
In a statement in the Rajya Sabha, Modi said the war in West Asia is a cause of concern, and India wants peace in the region through dialogue and
Silver Price Today March 24: Latest rates in Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai & Bengaluru
1 kg Silver price as reported today, March 24, 2026 across Indian cities
Global Markets | Australian shares rebound but trim gains as Iran denies US talks
Australian shares closed higher on Tuesday, underpinned by miners, but trimmed early gains after Iran denied reports of any negotiations with Was
RBI's policy battle amid oil shock, rupee pressure to be complex as many challenges ahead: Report
The Reserve Bank of India faces a complex policy challenge amid rising energy prices, with trade-offs between inflation, growth, liquidity and cu
Internal buyers, blenders push tea sales in Coonoor Auctions
Global Tea Auctioneer said that the offered quantity in leaf was 9,64,835 kg, with a 78 per cent sales, while for dust, it was 2,86,009 kg with a
Global Markets | Japanese shares pare gains on doubts over Trump's Iran remarks
Japanese shares pared gains on Tuesday as investors remained unconvinced that U.S. President Donald Trump's comments about holding off on targeti
How billionaire investor Ray Dalio built all-weather portfolio for his family
Ray Dalio shared insights on building an all-weather portfolio amid global market volatility triggered by rising oil prices and geopolitical tens
Israeli Media report claims Mojtaba Khamenei ready to negotiate with US
The key development comes after United States President Donald Trump on Monday said the Strait of Hormuz, a vital global shipping route, will be
Dharmesh Shah on 3 sectors to watch out for amid market volatility
Indian equity markets showed early gains on Tuesday, climbing around 250 points, but experts advise caution, suggesting the rally may not signal
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman exits Helion Energy's board as firms explore partnership
Helion was founded in 2013 by Kirtley, along with John Slough, Chris Pihl, and George Votroubek
India's iron ore imports set to hit 7-year high in 20252026
Overall imports are likely to reach 12 million to 14 million metric tons in 2025-26, more than doubling from a year earlier
OpenAI sweetens private equity pitch amid enterprise turf war with Anthropic, sources say
OpenAI is offering private-equity firms preferred equity stakes with a guaranteed minimum return of 17.5%, significantly higher than typical pref
How long can India survive a crude shortage? Minister responds amid Middle East crisis
India's strategic oil reserves can cover approximately 9.5 days of supply during disruptions, with current reserves at two-thirds capacity. This
Govt plans to redirect 90 lakh tonne FCI broken rice to ethanol industry from next year: Food Sec
The government is now looking beyond supply and focusing on getting more ethanol into the market
Nikhil Kamath, Quant MF back Swan Defences Offer For Sale
The OFS was oversubscribed 1.2 times, with demand largely driven by long-term institutional investors
VCK signs seat-sharing agreement with DMK, to contest in 8 seats
The agreement was signed after VCK founder-president and Member of Lok SabhaThol.Thirumavalavan met Chief Minister MK Stalin at the DMK headquart
IPO market momentum remains strong in FY26; mobilises 1.7 lakh crore so far: NSE data
Mainboard IPO activity continued its strong momentum with 99 listings during FY26 to date (AprilFebruary), collectively raising 1.65 lakh crore,
Market expert Vijay Kedia backed Mohandas Pais call for open-market buybacks to stabilise equities, saying retail investors quietly held markets
Mint Explainer: Can India become a global hub for biologic drugs? Heres the plan
India is betting 13,000 crore to move beyond generics into high-value biologics and advanced chemicals. Heres how it plans to build talent, ensur
BPCLSembcorp JV wins India's lowest green hydrogen supply contract
The project will supply green hydrogen at 279 per kilogram
From budget to investments: A practical guide to navigating market uncertainty
With inflation rising and markets turning volatile, financial discipline becomes critical. Heres how to budget smarter, build buffers, manage deb
Markets surge 2% at midday; Nifty reclaims 23,000 on Iran ceasefire hopes
The trigger was Trumps announcement of a five-day halt to planned strikes on Iranian energy infrastructure, citing productive conversations.
Indian markets are down, presenting a buying opportunity for long-term investors. Vikas Khemani of Carnelian Asset Management sees potential in b
Nifty to rebound 5%, says Emkay Global after naming 5 stocks that will lead market recovery
Emkay Global Financial Services expects the Nifty to rebound 5% as geopolitical tensions ease, with markets pricing in a peace-led recovery. Nift
HDFC Bank appoints law firms to probe Atanu Chakrabortys allegations
HDFC Bank said that Atanu Chakraborty did not mention any happenings and practices which were not in congruence with his personal values and ethi
Why record-keeping rules are a hidden burden on individual taxpayers
While businesses have long flagged the burden of tax compliance, non-business taxpayerssalaried individuals, investors and retireesface their own
Shriram Finance, IndiGO, Eternal, Apollo Hospitals and Eicher Motors lead Nifty 50 gainers, while Coal India & Power Grid drag
Nitin Gadkari launches NHAI-backed Raajmarg Infra Investment Trust
Gadkari said the next target is to monetise 1,500 kilometres of highways over the next three years through Raajmarg InvIT
7.6 magnitude earthquake hits Tonga, triggers evacuations but no tsunami threat
The quake, centred offshore at a depth of 237 km, caused strong shaking but no immediate reports of damage.
Airlines cancel more flights as West Asia conflict escalates
Tens of thousands of passengers are stranded as global air travel remains severely disrupted
Are you financially free? Use the 33x rule to find out in 2 minutes
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Housing sales to remain soft unless developers shift focus from luxury to mid-income segment: Nuvama
The report stated that developers need to improve affordability by keeping prices and ticket sizes under control to support demand
Why damage to Qatars gas infrastructure could push costs higher for years to come
Damage was estimated to be so extensive that QatarEnergys CEO said the company may have to declare a force majeure on long-term contracts
Temasek-backed hospital chain Manipal Health files for India IPO
Manipal Health Enterprises, backed by Temasek, is launching its IPO, aiming to raise approximately 80 billion rupees. This move signals confidenc
The manufacturing sector was hit the hardest, with its PMI dropping to a four-and-a-half-year low of 53.8 from 56.9. Heightened uncertainty and v
Supreme Court grants pension relief to women SSC officers denied permanent commission
The judgment covers officers considered between 2019 and 2021 and aims to address long-standing grievances over career progression and fairness.
Farmers income doubled, Government driving agriculture push: Shivraj Singh Chouhan
Union minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan informed the Lok Sabha that government initiatives have doubled farmers' income. Production has increased wi
Coal India shares slide 5% from days open, Nuvama retains reduce rating
The weakness in the counter comes even as global coal prices remain volatile, with investors turning cautious over the companys volume growth pro
Gold, silver ETFs down 13% amid Iran-war: Should you invest?
Gold and silver exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have witnessed a major decline of up to 13% amid rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.
India's private sector growth touches 3-year low: What's the reason?
India's private sector has witnessed its slowest growth in over three years, HSBC's Flash India Composite Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI), compi
Why OpenAI has recruited Meta veteran Dave Dugan
OpenAI has appointed ex-Meta executive Dave Dugan as its new Vice President of Global Ad Solutions.
OpenAI warns partnership with Microsoft could jeopardize its business
OpenAI has warned that its close relationship with Microsoft could pose a risk to its business.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh chairs meeting to review security and defence preparedness
CDS General Anil Chauhan, Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh, General Upendra Dwivedi, Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, DRDO Chairman Samir Kamat also
Urban Company shares rose around 3% after Motilal Oswal initiated coverage with a Neutral rating, citing balanced risk-reward at current valuatio
HDFC Bank a screaming buy amid market uncertainty: Sameer Dalal
Market expert Sameer Dalal views HDFC Bank as a 'screaming buy' despite current market jitters and governance concerns. He believes the bank's cu
Laser strikes near airports test Indias aviation safety net
Laser strikes near Indian airports have jumped sharply in the last two years. The incidents pose a safety risk to pilots and highlight weak enfor
Iran targets Israel, Gulf Arab states as Trump says US in talks to end war
Philippine president says grounding planes due fuel shortage a distinct possibility
Several countries have informed Philippine airlines they cannot refuel aircraft, forcing Philippine operators to carry fuel for both outbound and
Prolonged conflict could send crude prices soaring to $125: Peter McGuire
Geopolitical developments are causing market volatility. Traders are reacting to political signals, influencing price discovery. Supply disruptio
