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US-Iran conflict: Around 150 onion containers bound for Gulf stranded
Exporters flag heavy financial losses and a likely fall in domestic prices
India's castor seed production surges 11% to 17.6 lakh tonnes for 2025-26
India's castor seed production reached 17.6 lakh tonnes for 2025-26, an 11% increase driven by a 3% rise in acreage and an 8% jump in average yie
Pakistan's KSE-30 index crashes 10%, biggest drop on record as Mideast tensions escalate
Pakistan's KSE-30 Index experienced its largest-ever plunge, falling 7.3% after geopolitical tensions in the Middle East escalated due to US and
Shanghai stocks close at 10-year high as Iran conflict boosts energy and gold shares; HK drops
Shanghai stocks closed at a 10-year high on Monday, bucking regional weakness in the wake of the Iran conflict as investors snapped up energy, go
Stock Market Holi Holiday 2026: Will NSE & BSE be closed on March 3 or 4?
Indian stock markets, BSE and NSE, will be closed on Tuesday, March 3, for the Holi holiday. The Multi Commodity Exchange of India will have a pa
Global markets after Iran strikes: oil surges, airlines sink, bonds defy safe-haven playbook
Asian markets started the day lower across the board, with major markets in the region in negative territory. Global markets after Iran strikes:
European stocks fall sharply markets react to U.S., Israeli strikes on Iran
European stocks started the new trading week firmly in negative territory. European stocks fall sharply markets react to U.S., Israeli strikes on
Mercedes-Benz launches all new V-Class at 1.4 crore
The V-Class with a long wheelbase and with 6 seats in three rows, will be manufactured in India to provide the price advantage to customers
India, Canada aim for trade pact by year-end, strike uranium deal
The two sides have agreed to the terms of reference on a comprehensive economic partnership
German 2-year bond yields nudge higher as Middle East conflict sparks inflation concerns
Short-dated euro zone government bond yields nudged above multi-month lows on Monday, as concern mounted over the impact of prolonged conflict in
22K & 24K gold price today, March 2, 2026 across Indian cities
Gold, Bitcoin, and safe havens: Christopher Wood on navigating global market risks
Christopher Wood advises caution for leveraged gold investors, suggesting a 6-18 month consolidation period but sees gold reaching $10,000 in fiv
India and Canada aim to boost bilateral trade to $50 billion by 2030, accelerating negotiations on a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement
European shares touch two-week lows on Middle East conflict
European markets tumbled Monday as Middle East tensions escalated, pushing energy and defense stocks higher. The STOXX 600 saw a significant drop
CleanMax shares fall 18% post listing: Should you exit?
CleanMax Enviro Energy Solutions' shares have seen a massive fall of 18% after their market debut.
FIIs doubled their stake in 6 stocks; 3 surge over 15% just 2 months
FIIs boosted stakes across 300+ stocks in Q3 FY26doubling exposure in six namesthough returns since January have diverged sharply.
Global Markets | Japanese shares and yen fall, JGBs rise as Iran strikes continue
Japanese shares and the yen fell on Monday,while government bonds rose, after military strikes by the U.S. and Israel killed Iran's Supreme Leade
Indian edible oil, oilmeals sector turn cautious amid Iran crisis
Sunflower supplies to India may be affected, if the Suez Canal and Strait of Hormuz are affected, as the consignments will have to take a longer
India AI Impact Summit secures $240B pledge from major firms
The India AI Impact Summit 2026 has witnessed a massive investment commitment of $240 billion from major players like Reliance Industries, Adani
Crude oil could top $100 as Strait of Hormuz closure halts flows
Global oil prices rose after at least three ships were attacked near the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude was up more than 8 per cent at $78.72 a ba
US-Iran war: TCS, L&T among others with major Gulf exposure
The ongoing US-Iran war has sent shockwaves through the market, with Sensex plunging over 2,700 points at the opening on Monday.
Middle East conflict drags down tourism, aviation shares: IndiGo falls almost 7%, Ixigo down 14%
Aviation and travel stocks experienced sharp sell-offs as fresh Middle East hostilities disrupted regional air traffic. Several countries shut th
US Market Today | Wall Street futures slide as Middle East conflict escalates
U.S. stock index futures slid more than 1% on Monday as the Middle East conflict showed no signs of cooling, prompting a rush toward safe-haven a
Oil could top USD 100 as Strait of Hormuz closure halts flows
Oil prices could exceed USD 100 per barrel if tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz is not swiftly restored, as the waterway's closure thre
Global oil markets are preparing for potential supply disruptions after US airstrikes on Iran over the weekend revived concerns that shipments th
Indias oil imports from Russia fell to 44-month low in January 2026, Gulf countries saw rising share
This strategy of reducing imports of discounted Russian oil comes just before the U.S. tariff threat was struck down and the Gulf region erupted
West Asia tensions trigger dj vu crisis for Indian cashew industry
Iranian buyers have largely stopped opening new contracts following the closure of major ports, including Bandar Abbas, and the freezing of banki
Iranian drone strike shuts Saudi Aramco's oil refinery
Saudi Arabia's state oil giant, Aramco, has shut down its Ras Tanura oil refinery after a drone strike on Monday.
Oil, rice, textiles & more: The cost Indians may have to pay for Iran-Israel war
Iran-Israel War: India feels the pinch as the Israel-Iran conflict pushes up prices for pulses and onions. Exports of rice, textiles, and electro
LT Foods, KRBL & other rice stocks fall up to 11% as Israel-Iran war flares up. Here's why
Rice exporter stocks fell sharply on Monday as the IsraelIran conflict intensified, raising fears of trade disruption in key Middle East markets.
Market dips are buying opportunities, focus on emerging trends: Ramesh Damani
Veteran investor Ramesh Damani advises investors to view market dips as buying opportunities, highlighting defence, commodities, and pharmaceutic
Fino Payments Bank shares recover from 52-week low
In a stock exchange filing, the bank said alleged GST violations by it pertain to an investigation involving certain programme managers who maint
Escalating hostilities in the Middle East risk renewed energy, inflation shocks: Moody's
Roughly one-third of the world's seaborne crude oil exports and about 20% of liquefied natural gas shipments transit through the Strait of Hormuz
Iran war deepens market rout; Sensex sinks 1,611 pts at midday
The conflicts ripple effects on crude oil which surged nearly 9% in early Asian trade to the $72-73 per barrel range remain the central concern
Escalating hostilities in West Asia risk renewed energy, inflation shocks: Moodys
A broader or more drawn-out conflict would risk increasing the strain on emerging Asian economies that have, in past years, struggled with extern
Streaming is going to cost more. Thats the price of mergers.
While consolidation has a tendency to increase pricing, it decreases churn, said Alex Holtz, research director of IDC.
Emirates, Qatar Airways among worst-affected airlines amid USIran war
The escalating conflict in Iran has disrupted air travel across the Middle East, leading to the cancellation of hundreds of flights.
Akasa Air has suspended flights to these Middle Eastern destinations
Akasa Air has suspended all its flights to and from Abu Dhabi, Doha, Jeddah, Kuwait and Riyadh on March 3.
TCS, Infosys suspend travel to Middle East amid US-Iran tensions
Leading Indian IT firms Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and Infosys have suspended all travel to the Middle East.
Indian defense stocks up 15% today: Here we decode why
Shares of leading defense companies such as Bharat Electronics (BEL), Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), Tejas Networks, Paras Defence and Spac
AI Tool Sudarshan: SEBI Chief shares how unethical finfluencer are being weeded out
India, Canada seal $2.6 billion uranium deal, agree on economic partnership framework
India and Canada have signed a uranium supply agreement and several pacts. Cooperation in critical minerals and renewable energy is set to grow.
Gold prices have dramatically surged, reaching Rs 1.68 lakh per 10 grams on MCX following major strikes in Iran. This escalation has fueled safe-
How much gold can you legally own without triggering tax trouble?
The income tax officers are not supposed to seize any gold jewellery within the limits specified, irrespective of the level of standard of living
Saudi Arabia's Aramco Ras Tanura refinery hit by drone strike, shuts down; Brent Crude rises 9%
According to the report quoting an official in the know, the Ras Tanura refinery of Aramco was shut as a precautionary measure. The situation was
Best places to hide in war: 20 stocks analysts say to bet on amid US-Iran conflict
Global markets are experiencing volatility due to Middle East tensions. Indian equities are bracing for this uncertainty. Analysts suggest certai
Australian shares ended flat as Middle East conflict dampened investor sentiment. While miners and energy stocks surged on safe-haven demand, fin
US and Israels war with Iran: Key things to know
US President Donald Trump says military would continue bombing Iran until his objectives are met
Iran war: Telangana sets up control room in Delhi
Senior officials at the States office in Delhi are in touch with the Ministry of External Affairs to monitor the situation in the Gulf region whe
Silver, gold futures surge 4% as U.S.-Israel strikes on Iran trigger safe-haven rush
The attacks escalated regional instability and disrupted maritime traffic in the oil-rich Gulf
Jefferies calls Israel-Iran conflict a buying opportunity; warns Hormuz, crude shock risks for India
Jefferies sees the Israel-Iran conflict as a potential buying opportunity but warns of macro risks if crude prices spike due to Hormuz disruption
India's market regulator, SEBI, is clarifying the debate on derivatives trading. Chairperson Tuhin Kanta Pandey emphasizes that futures and optio
SEBI's AI tool removes 120,000 posts by unregistered finfluencers
The Securities and Exchange Board of India(SEBI) has removed over 120,000 misleading social media posts from unregistered financial influencers.
Why your premium credit card perks just got smaller: The big squeeze on banks
Major issuers HDFC Bank, American Express, SBI Card and ICICI Bank have reworked reward structures and tightened lounge access rules. Find out wh
The escalation has raised expectations of increased export opportunities and strengthened investor sentiment toward the sector. Paras Defence led
Gold, silver ETFs jump 7% amid US-Iran war
Gold and silver exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have witnessed a major spike in early trade on Monday.
Prithvi Exchange launches forex services on WhatsApp
Customerscan now useWhatsApp conversationsforforeign currency purchase, forex cards, student forex solutions, and international money transfer
The great Indian OTT reset: why original shows are dwindling
Hindi continues to dominate, accounting for 60% of streaming originals in India in 2025, though lower than its 65% share in 2024. Telugu original
More than 30 listed Indian companies face rising geopolitical risk as the conflict involving Iran, Israel and the US threatens supply routes thro
The Securities and Exchange Board of India has removed over 1.2 lakh misleading posts by unregistered financial influencers. Using an AI tool nam
Spices gain relevance in US health dialogue: ASTA
As the demand for natural ingredients rises amid growing health awareness, the American Spice Trade Association emphasizes the need for stringent
Global Markets | Crude markets on edge as Middle East tensions mount: Whats next for oil prices?
Global oil markets are experiencing unprecedented turbulence as Brent crude sees wild price swings due to geopolitical developments in the Middle
Modi holds bilateral talks with Canadian PM Carney, reviews progress of India-Canada strategic ties
This marks Carneys first official visit to the country, which began when he arrived in Mumbai. He will depart from India today following his enga
India's factory activity grows at fastest pace in 4 months
India's factory activity has grown at its fastest pace in four months, driven by strong domestic demand.
With new GDP series, experts see stronger data credibility and stable FY26 outlook
India's economy shows strong momentum with 7.8 per cent GDP growth in the October-December 2025 quarter. Experts note this reflects sustained eco
Gold price prediction today: Rising tensions in the Middle East and developments around US, Israel and Iran are expected to keep gold prices vola
Indian refiners eye Russian crude again as Iran crisis hits supply
Potential closure of Strait of Hormuz could imperil crucial crude routes; State firms and officials explore contingencies
SEBI's disclosure norms match global standards; real-time surveillance strengthened: Chairman
Calling the past year a year of reform, Pandey said SEBI has introduced several changes across departments, balancing investor protection with ea
Shares of aviation firms, tour operators dive amid West Asia crisis
The stock of InterGlobe Aviation tanked 7.50%, while SpiceJet declined by 7.27% on the BSE. Shares of Yatra Online tumbled 11.14%, Easy Trip Plan
Global markets show resilience amid Middle East tensions: Matt Orton
Global markets opened this week with limited declines despite Middle East tensions, as investors had largely anticipated the escalation. Crude pr
Paint stocks like Asian Paints and Indigo Paints plunged up to 6% as crude oil prices surged due to escalating Middle East tensions following att
US-Israel attack on Iran rattles rupee as markets feel heat
INR weakens to 91.39 per dollar; analysts see further upside in USD/INR if tensions persist
Why gold, silver prices are rising today. Explained
Gold and silver price jumped sharply on Monday amid broad risk-off sentiment, with investors across global markets turning to safe-haven assets
Meghalaya showcases its organic spice economy in Mumbai
Meghalaya Spice Festival was an effort to amplify the national and global market outreach of Meghalayas premium organic spices
'Investors must do their own due diligence': SEBI chief
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) Chairman, Tuhin Kanta Pandey, has stressed the importance of personal due diligence in safeguar
PMI Manufacturing rose to 4-month high of 56.9 in February
Growth in new export orders continued the slowing trend that began in mid-2025
Clean Max lists at up to 9.5% discount, slides further in early trade
Selling pressure intensified post-listing. At 10.45 am, the stock was trading at 863.50 on the NSE and 869 on the BSE, marking a sharp decline fr
Shares of aviation firms, tour operators dive amid Middle East crisis
The conflict between Israel, the US, and Iran has resulted in multiple airspace closures in the Middle East, massively disrupting flight operatio
Treasury bonds, dollar remain reliable safe havens in crisis: Peter Cardillo
Global markets opened cautiously as geopolitical tensions escalated, boosting demand for safe-haven assets like the U.S. dollar and Treasury bond
Fino Payments Bank shares tank 14% after CEO's arrest
Shares of Indian fintech company Fino Payments Bank plummeted by as much as 14.1% on Monday.
Market holidays in March 2026: NSE, BSE to remain shut on 3 days this month; check list
Indian stock markets face three closures in March 2026. Holi, Shri Ram Navami, and Shri Mahavir Jayanti will halt trading. This marks the highest
Bitcoin steadies above $66,600 after a sharp weekend drop amid USIsrael strike on Iran
Bitcoin saw a dip to $63,000 over the weekend amid geopolitical tensions following an attack on Iran. The cryptocurrency has since recovered near
Oil stocks buck market slump: ONGC, Oil India gain amid Middle East tensions
Despite the widespread weakness, select oil upstream stocks emerged as notable gainers, supported by a sharp rise in global crude oil prices
Apple shuts UAE stores, offices amid rising regional tensions
Apple has temporarily closed its corporate offices and five retail stores in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
The hidden hub transforming rural livelihoods
L&Ts skill training centre in Mayurbhanj is attempting to rewrite the future of tribal communities in a remote, underdeveloped area.
India manufacturing growth hits four-month high in February, PMI shows
Indias factory activity grew at its fastest pace in four months in February, driven by strong domestic demand, though export growth slowed to a 1
Explained: What US-Israel war on Iran means for Indian stock market investors, crude oil and exports
Indian markets fell sharply as US-Israel strikes on Iran triggered geopolitical tensions, pushing crude oil higher and weakening the rupee. Analy
War widens to include Iranian-backed militias as Israeli and American planes pound Iran
US Stock Market | As clock ticks on Powells term, Warsh confirmation hangs in balance
President Trump's delay in formally submitting Kevin Warsh's Federal Reserve nomination has created uncertainty, with a Republican senator vowing
Last total lunar eclipse until 2029 is coming tomorrow dont miss it
On Tuesday evening, a dark shadow will sweep across the bright and round full Moon. Once the Moon becomes fully immersed in shadow, it will take
