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Sun, Dr Reddy's, Glenmark launch their generic Ozempic-rivals in India

Leading Indian pharmaceutical companies, Sun Pharma, Dr Reddy's Laboratories, Glenmark, and Zydus Lifesciences have launched their generic versio

NewsBytes 21 Mar 2026 1:34 pm

Why HDFC Bank has fired 3 employees in Dubai

HDFC Bank has terminated the services of three employees over lapses in client onboarding at its Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) bran

NewsBytes 21 Mar 2026 1:34 pm

FPIs pull out 52,703cr from Indian equities in March

Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) have pulled out a whopping 52,703 crore from Indian equities in the first half of March.

NewsBytes 21 Mar 2026 1:34 pm

Global equity funds have lost $20.3B: What's the reason?

Global equity funds have witnessed a staggering exit of $20.3 billion as investors react to rising inflation concerns and escalating tensions in

NewsBytes 21 Mar 2026 1:33 pm

Indias weight-loss drug rush kicks off with generics 50-90% cheaper

Top drugmakers roll out cheaper semaglutide within a day of patent expiry, triggering a scramble for share in India's weight-loss and diabetes ma

Livemint 21 Mar 2026 1:25 pm

India is right to act on offshore crypto platforms but it must also build a fairer market

A Financial Action Task Force report backs Indias concerns that the real risk in crypto lies in offshore, non-compliant virtual asset service pro

The Economic Times 21 Mar 2026 1:19 pm

Rupee on shaky ground, touches fresh low of 93.73

The Indian rupee experienced its sharpest single-day fall since late 2022, plummeting to a historic low of 93.73 against the dollar. Surging oil

The Economic Times 21 Mar 2026 1:15 pm

Smallcaps shine! 10 stocks that delivered gains of up to 41% this week. How many do you have?

Despite weak broader markets and rising geopolitical tensions, select smallcap stocks delivered sharp gains this week, with some surging over 40%

The Economic Times 21 Mar 2026 12:56 pm

Middle East war likely to trigger global inflation shock; India relatively insulated: SBI Research

A growing Middle East conflict poses a risk of fresh global inflation. SBI Research reports that supply chains and asset classes could be affecte

The Economic Times 21 Mar 2026 12:53 pm

Panama Canal hits peak operations amid US-Iran war

The Panama Canal, the world's second-busiest waterway, is now operating at full capacity.

NewsBytes 21 Mar 2026 12:51 pm

India among key APAC markets as global real estate investment volumes rise 8.2% in 2025: Colliers

The report noted that the global real estate market saw a recovery in transaction volumes during 2025 after a slowdown in the previous year

The Hindu Businessline 21 Mar 2026 12:47 pm

Government launches 20,000cr guarantee scheme to revive microfinance sector

The Indian government has launched a 20,000 crore Credit Guarantee Scheme for Microfinance Institutions (MFI) 2.0.

NewsBytes 21 Mar 2026 12:47 pm

Explained: Why gold prices remain subdued despite West Asia tensions

Gold prices have unexpectedly fallen despite escalating geopolitical tensions, a departure from their safe-haven status. A strong U.S. dollar, ri

The Economic Times 21 Mar 2026 12:44 pm

India seeks Russian, Japanese LPG cargoes amid US-Iran war

As the conflict in West Asia escalates, impacting 60% of India's consumption, the Indian government is actively seeking liquefied petroleum gas (

NewsBytes 21 Mar 2026 12:29 pm

Musk found liable for misleading investors in Twitter deal

A San Francisco jury has found Elon Musk liable for misleading investors while intentionally lowering Twitter's stock price before his $44 billio

NewsBytes 21 Mar 2026 12:09 pm

If you still need to fly amid global travel chaos, heres what to know

Missile and drone strikes have affected major airports, key routes through West Asia have been shut down and the cost of jet fuel has shot up

The Hindu Businessline 21 Mar 2026 11:48 am

Don't panic, stay invested: NSE's Harish Ahuja advices retail investors amid global market volatility

Amid global market volatility, NSE's Harish K Ahuja advises retail investors against panic selling, urging patience and a long-term perspective.

The Economic Times 21 Mar 2026 11:48 am

Metals to shine? Hindustan Copper, Tata Steel, other stocks plunge up to 14% in one month; what lies ahead?

Metal stocks have plunged recently due to geopolitical tensions and hawkish Fed commentary. However, experts anticipate a near-term surge in meta

The Economic Times 21 Mar 2026 11:47 am

Dubai realty slows amid geopolitical shocks; India emerges as preferred investment destination, suggest experts

Global real estate investment is shifting. Geopolitical tensions are making investors cautious about Dubai. Capital is now flowing towards India'

The Economic Times 21 Mar 2026 11:43 am

EU member states urged to lower gas-storage targets due to Iran war

European Commission instructs member states to lower filling target for their gas storage facilities to 80% of capacity

The Hindu Businessline 21 Mar 2026 11:42 am

Petrol and diesel price today: Premium petrol price hiked; how much fuel costs in your city today? Check list

Amidst Middle East conflict and soaring oil prices, Indian oil companies have increased premium petrol variants by over Rs 2 per litre. However,

The Times of India 21 Mar 2026 11:40 am

Day 1, semaglutide patent expiry: Sun Pharma, Zydus Lifesciences launch generic versions

Novos Wegovy, ranges between a weekly price of 2,700 and 4,100; its Ozempic ranges between a monthly price of 8,800 and 11,175

The Hindu Businessline 21 Mar 2026 11:34 am

IDBI, SpiceJet among 10 stocks that saw sharpest fall, down up to 21% this week. Do you own any?

Indian markets witnessed a broad-based sell-off amid escalating Middle East tensions and rising crude oil prices. Several stocks, including IDBI

The Economic Times 21 Mar 2026 11:16 am

Bitcoin ranges between $69K-$70K amid defensive positioning, large holders keep buying

Bitcoin traded in a narrow range amid cautious derivatives positioning, even as large holders continued accumulating. Institutional inflows into

The Economic Times 21 Mar 2026 11:16 am

West Asia war: Refiners in India, elsewhere in Asia look to buy Iranian oil after US waives sanctions

Israel, Iran war: Indian refiners plan to buy Iranian oil after the US temporarily lifted sanctions. Other Asian buyers are also checking possibi

The Economic Times 21 Mar 2026 11:14 am

India's crude shuffle: How Iran's Hormuz chokehold rerouted oil imports from Gulf to Russia

India's crude oil imports have significantly dropped in March due to disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, forcing refiners to pivot towards Russi

The Times of India 21 Mar 2026 10:51 am

Geopolitical tensions rising; diversify globally and rebalance toward defensives, says LGT Wealths Nikhil Advani

Nikhil Advani of LGT Wealth India advises investors to prioritise resilience amid rising geopolitical risks and market volatility. He recommends

The Economic Times 21 Mar 2026 10:51 am

Delhi min temp dips to 13Celsius; fog returns

On Saturday, the air quality index (AQI) stood at 94 (satisfactory) at 8 am

The Hindu Businessline 21 Mar 2026 10:48 am

FPIs dump Rs 31,831 crore in financials as total outflows hit Rs 52,703 crore in a fortnight

Foreign portfolio investors pulled out Rs 52,703 crore from Indian equities in the first half of March, with financials bearing the brunt. Broad-

The Economic Times 21 Mar 2026 10:48 am

ETMarkets Smart Talk | Balance portfolios, avoid midcap froth: Mirae Asset ShareKhans Somil Mehta

Mirae Asset ShareKhans Somil Mehta advises investors to stay disciplined amid rising volatility driven by global tensions and crude oil prices. H

The Economic Times 21 Mar 2026 10:43 am

FPIs pull out 35,475 cr this week from Indian markets, March outflows hit 88,180 cr

The data showed that the highest selling during the week was recorded on Monday, with net outflows of 10,827 crore

The Hindu Businessline 21 Mar 2026 10:38 am

SoftBank plans massive gas-powered AI data center in Ohio

Japan's SoftBank Group and electric utility AEP will build a massive gas-fired power plant and data center in Ohio.

NewsBytes 21 Mar 2026 10:29 am

Trump says US considers winding down Iran military effort

US getting close to meeting objectives in Iran war, says President Donald Trump

The Hindu Businessline 21 Mar 2026 10:27 am

Global markets to remain driven by West Asia conflict, Fed neutral guidance reflects uncertainty: Report

prior to the conflict, the base-case scenario assumed that he tariff pass through would start to fade and that would push US inflation gradually

The Hindu Businessline 21 Mar 2026 10:26 am

Why Middle East gas field attacks could send energy prices soaring

The Hindu Businessline 21 Mar 2026 10:21 am

Concurrent losers: 14 smallcap stocks decline for 5 consecutive sessions

Fourteen stocks from the BSE SmallCap index declined continuously over five trading sessions ending March 20, with losses of up to 23%. Despite t

The Economic Times 21 Mar 2026 10:17 am

US allows 30-day sale of Iran oil as prices cross $110 again. Will crude oil fall on Monday?

The US has allowed a temporary waiver on Iranian oil sales to ease surging crude prices amid escalating geopolitical tensions. However, analysts

The Economic Times 21 Mar 2026 10:00 am

Oil shocks, war jitters, market volatility: Why Guy Spiers investing tips matter today

Amid rising geopolitical tensions, oil price volatility and uncertain interest rate outlook, Guy Spiers value investing principles offer timely g

The Economic Times 21 Mar 2026 9:57 am

US taps emergency oil reserve, releases 45 million barrels to tame war-driven price hike

Amidst the ongoing war with Iran, the Trump administration is releasing 45.2 million barrels from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve to curb soaring

The Times of India 21 Mar 2026 9:54 am

JPMorgan settles Sebi case, pays Rs 34 lakh

JP Morgan Chase Bank has agreed to pay 34 lakh rupees to Sebi following violations related to foreign portfolio investor laws. Their missteps inc

The Economic Times 21 Mar 2026 9:48 am

Euro FX settlement in works at GIFT City

India's financial hub is looking to introduce real-time euro foreign-exchange settlements. This move aims to boost financial ties with the Europe

The Economic Times 21 Mar 2026 9:46 am

Investors pull out $20.3 billion from global equity funds

In a dramatic shift, global equity funds experienced a staggering exit of billions as investors reacted to rising inflation fears and escalating

The Economic Times 21 Mar 2026 9:42 am

FPIs still in exit mode, dump record chunk of financial services

In a striking turn of events, early March witnessed foreign investors withdrawing an unprecedented sum from India's financial landscape. This wav

The Economic Times 21 Mar 2026 9:36 am

D-St breathes easy for a day as crude bucks rising trend

The Indian stock markets experienced a positive turn on Friday, bouncing back from a sharp drop earlier in the week, buoyed by decreasing oil pri

The Economic Times 21 Mar 2026 9:33 am

xAI sends engineers to lure corporate clients from rivals

Elon Musk's artificial intelligence (AI) company, xAI, is adopting a new strategy to win over corporate clients.

NewsBytes 21 Mar 2026 9:31 am

Exploring oil palms untapped carbon sequestration potential

The future lies not in choosing between agriculture and forests, but in designing systems where both can thrive together

The Hindu Businessline 21 Mar 2026 9:27 am

Beyond imports and subsidies: Reckoning with fertilisers, driven by domestic innovation

It is an opportunity for the emergence of India as the world leader in sustainable, biologically intelligent agriculture

The Hindu Businessline 21 Mar 2026 9:22 am

CBS News to cut 6% of workforce in restructuring push

CBS News, the American media giant, has announced plans to lay off about 6% of its workforce.

NewsBytes 21 Mar 2026 9:06 am

US lifts sanctions on Iranian oil at sea for one month

The temporary measure will make available 140 million barrels of Iranian oil to global markets, says US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent

The Hindu Businessline 21 Mar 2026 8:48 am

Iran war: How to rebalance your portfolio and manage risk in volatile markets

Before making any changes to their portfolio, investors should evaluate their financial goals, risk appetite, return expectations, and current as

Livemint 21 Mar 2026 8:23 am

Bank holiday today: Are banks open or closed on 21 March for Eid? All you need to know

Banks across several Indian cities will observe a holiday on March 21, 2026, for Eid-al-Fitr. The RBI calendar indicates 18 holidays in March, wi

Livemint 21 Mar 2026 8:15 am

Flipkart group CFO to leave co amid IPO plans

The Times of India 21 Mar 2026 8:15 am

Weight-loss therapy costs set to be lower by up to 90%

The Times of India 21 Mar 2026 8:09 am

HDFC sacks employees for AT1 bond mis-selling

The Times of India 21 Mar 2026 8:05 am

FPI outflow nears record at '93.7k cr

The Times of India 21 Mar 2026 8:00 am

Travel to laundry: Companiess pass on price hikes, budgets to get hit

Price Of War: Job-Loss Fears Grow In Labour-Intensive Sectors

The Times of India 21 Mar 2026 7:55 am

'Bring almost 140 mn barrels to global markets': After Russian, US waives sanctions on Iranian oil

The US has granted a 30-day waiver on Iranian oil shipments currently at sea, aiming to stabilize global energy supplies amid escalating Middle E

The Times of India 21 Mar 2026 7:44 am

Iran ready to let Japanese vessels transit Hormuz, Kyodo reports

Iran has indicated readiness to allow Japanese vessels passage through the Strait of Hormuz. This vital oil route is crucial for Japan's energy n

The Economic Times 21 Mar 2026 7:39 am

Kashmirs dry winter hits apple trade at the roots

Warm, rain-starved months delay planting across the Valley, leaving nurseries with unsold saplings and raising risks for future harvests.

Livemint 21 Mar 2026 7:01 am

Jewellery retailers expand into mens, kids categories to unlock new demand

India's organized jewellery giants are expanding into the underserved men's and kids segments to drive growth. While these categories currently r

Livemint 21 Mar 2026 6:00 am

How Trump's stated reasons, goals and timeline for Iran war have shifted

Stated objectives and expected timeline have varied, including toppling Irans government, weakening Irans military, security and nuclear capabili

The Hindu 21 Mar 2026 5:06 am

Premium petrol up Rs 2 per litre amid global oil spike

The Times of India 21 Mar 2026 5:02 am

Jury finds Elon Musk misled investors during Twitter purchase, absolves him of some fraud claims

The civil trial in San Francisco centered on a class-action lawsuit filed just before Mr. Musk took control of Twitter, which he later renamed X

The Hindu 21 Mar 2026 4:57 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