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Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang sees at least $1 trillion of AI chip revenue opportunity through 2027
Nvidia's chief Jensen Huang forecasts a massive one trillion dollar revenue opportunity for its AI chips by 2027. This projection highlights Nvidia's strong position in the AI chip market. The company is also expected to reveal details about its next-generation AI chip, Feynman. Nvidia's strategy of reinvesting profits into the AI ecosystem appears to be paying off, despite increasing competition.
US stocks rebound on AI optimism revival; Dow rises 387 pts, Nasdaq, S&P 1%
Wall Street surged Monday, led by AI-related stocks like Meta and Nvidia, as Meta announced significant layoffs and Nvidia unveiled new components. Oil prices dipped amid easing Middle East conflict concerns, offering market relief. The Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq all closed higher, reflecting positive investor sentiment.
Small investors fear US SEC will drive corporate gadflies to extinction
Small investors' ability to influence corporate boards through shareholder proposals is facing significant restrictions. Proposed new rules and higher ownership thresholds could sideline individual shareholders, activists, and faith-based groups. This move, supported by business groups, aims to curb what they deem excessive or irrelevant proposals, sparking concerns about silencing diverse voices.
London Metal Exchange electronic trading resumes after nearly 3-hour outage
The London Metal Exchange's LME Select platform experienced a nearly three-hour outage on Monday due to a technical issue with its primary electronic matching engine. This disruption halted price updates for key metal contracts, prompting the LME to declare a Disruption Event. Electronic trading resumed at 1730 GMT on a secondary engine.
India restricts imports of silver jewellery with cheap diamonds till June 30
The move took effect immediately through a government notification.
Joint income tax return? This Rajya Sabha MP has a fix for couples paying higher taxes
Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha has proposed the provision of joint income tax returns for married couples to provide equitable relief for single-income households, similar to systems in developed countries.
Ahead of Market: 10 things that will decide stock market action on Tuesday
Indian indices ended a three-session losing streak with Nifty gaining 257.70 points. Banks, auto, and consumer stocks led the recovery, while technical indicators suggest potential pullbacks amid continued market volatility.
Indias market regulator SEBI eases settlement guarantee fund norms for commodity exchanges
The regulator has introduced a new clause taking prevailing market conditions into consideration
SC issues notice to MeitY on PILs challenging DPDP Act
At least four PILs have argued that the DPDP Act violates fundamental constitutional rights by failing to adequately restrict the Centres powers to access and handle citizens personal data.
MakeMyTrip evaluates India IPO
Currently the company is listed on NASDAQ in US
Market Trading Guide: Buy Adani Power and UltraTech Cement on Tuesday for gains up to 12%
Nifty ended a three-session losing streak with strong gains, forming a bullish reversal pattern. Analysts see potential near-term recovery, with Adani Power and UltraTech Cement showing technical buying opportunities.
London Metal Exchange says trading halted due to 'issue', working to resolve it
The London Metal Exchange said some trading has been halted due to 'an issue' and they are working to resolve the issue as soon as possible.
US Stocks: US manufacturing output increases; homebuilder sentiment ticks up
U.S. factory production increased marginally in February as manufacturing remained constrained by tariffs on imports, and the conflict in the Middle East could raise operating costs.
Global Stocks: VinFast Q4 loss widens, aims to restart US plant construction
Vietnamese electric vehicle manufacturer VinFast said on Monday its fourth-quarter net loss widened from a year earlier as it increased impairment charges related to its U.S. plant, which it aims to resume construction of this year
Bandhan Bank shares tumble as promoter explores investor exit options
Bandhan Bank shares fell sharply, hitting the lower circuit after news that its promoter may offer existing investors an exit, compounded by West Asia crisis concerns, despite broader market gains.
MakeMyTrip evaluating potential listing in India, it tells US SEC
MakeMyTrip is exploring a potential India listing to access domestic capital, strengthen brand leadership, and support long-term growth amid robust travel demand and strategic acquisitions like RedBus and Flamingo Transworld.
Indias 2025-26 horticulture output seen a tad up, as higher fruits offset loss in vegetables
Output estimated at 370.85 million tonnes as higher yield makes up for lower acreage
Top Indian IT firms face sharp market cap declines amid AI disruption
Wipro sees sharpest fall of 42% between 2021 and March 2026; TCS drops 36%
SEBI clears 3 IPOs that will mop up over 500 cr
Currently, SEBI is considering 46 applications for fund raise through IPOs
Sebi eases settlement guarantee norms for commodity derivatives clearing corporations
The Securities and Exchange Board of India has revised Core Settlement Guarantee Fund norms for commodity clearing corporations, requiring stress scenarios of three member defaults. The regulator also allowed mutual funds to undertake intraday borrowing to manage temporary liquidity mismatches.
Returning from Dubai for safety: will it affect my tax residency?
Once you qualify as a Resident and Ordinarily Resident under ITA, your global income becomes taxable in India.
Sagar Cements to sell 7.24% stake in Andhra Cements via offer for sale
The move is aimed at meeting the minimum public shareholding requirement
SEBI to review MFD-IA framework to remove overlap in roles
Working group to examine overlap between mutual fund distributors and investment advisers
US stocks today: US stocks trade higher as oil prices ease amid Iran war
Wall Street's main indexes opened higher on Monday with shares of Meta among the top gainers after a report said the megacap was prepping for sweeping AI-related layoffs, even as elevated crude prices due to the raging Middle East conflict kept risk-taking in check.
Valuation Check: 9 mid-cap stocks trading well above their Industry P/E
Stocks trading above their industry price-to-earnings ratio often signal strong growth expectations or investor optimism. A StockEdge valuation scan highlights nine NSE midcap companies, including Lenskart Solutions, NTPC Green Energy and Biocon.
Gainers & Losers: HDFC Bank, IDBI Bank among 7 big movers on Monday
Indian markets rebounded on Monday as Nifty surged 257 points, led by HDFC Bank, Bajel Projects, and Tejas Networks, while IDBI Bank, Bandhan, Fino Payments Bank, and Adani Total Gas faced sharp losses amid corporate news and investor concerns.
Indian bonds end lower under pressure from oil, RBI absence
The benchmark 6.48% 2035 bond yield shut at 6.7059%, compared with 6.6798% on Friday. Bond yields move inversely to prices
Reliance works with six banks on planned Jio Platforms IPO
The potential listing could become Indias largest-ever IPO and the first major public offering by a Reliance unit in nearly two decades
The advance tax payment deadline was on 15 March. Taxpayers can check your payment status online, check and download your payment challan and make corrections. Here's where and how
SEBI chief flags decline in registered investment advisers, warns of rising finfluencer influence
Pandey expressed concern over the declining number of registered investment advisers (IAs) despite a rapid increase in the investor base
From Buddha rice to zero-pesticide chana: How farmer-run companies are finding their edge
Tired of being at the mercy of traders, some small farmers are flipping the script. Through farmer producer organizations and niche produce, theyre evolving from price-takers into savvy board members. Discover the grit behind Indias agrarian business revolution.
Rupee closes flat at 92.42, averts record low on state-run banks dollar sales
Likely central bank intervention curbs losses, while Gulf tensions keep Brent crude above $104
REITs let investors tap rental yields from offices occupied by blue-chip firms
REITs offer investors an opportunity to earn rental yields from assets leased to some of the worlds most well-capitalised companies
India's top court will revisit a landmark 1978 judgment that broadly defined 'industry', impacting which organizations fall under labour laws and workers' access to dispute mechanisms. A nine-judge bench begins hearing on 17 March.
Solving the liquidity trap of real estate investments with REITs
Unlike physical real estate investors who may have to depend on reliable tenants for rental income, REITs are required to distribute at least 90% of their net distributable cash flows to investors as dividends
PhonePe temporarily defers IPO plans amid geopolitical tensions
CEO cites heightened geopolitical volatility in global capital markets as the reason
SEBI clears IPO plans of Travelstack, Learnfluence, Tea Post
12 companies have tapped the IPO market to raise funds this year
Vedanta approves raising up to 2,575 crore via NCDs
The fundraising is part of Vedanta's efforts to diversify funding sources and strengthen its balance sheet as it continues to refinance debt and reduce borrowing costs
Tax harvesting can save moneybut it can also derail your portfolio
As investors rush to optimize taxes before the financial year ends, experts warn that tax harvesting can trigger poor portfolio decisions and behavioural mistakes that undermine long-term returns.
Prolonged war, high oil prices could threaten global markets and Wall Street earnings: BofA Report
The report noted that if the conflict continues for a longer period, risks in the shadow banking sector could rise, while the main risk to Wall Street may come through corporate earnings rather than inflation
NODWIN Gaming begins pre-IPO fundraising
The funding round will comprise a mix of primary issuance to fund the company's global expansion via organic growth and strategic acquisitions, alongside a secondary sale providing liquidity to existing shareholders
Sectorally, only FMCG, auto and select financial stocks registered marginal gains, offering limited support to the benchmarks
Stock Market Highlights: Sensex closes 1,470 pts down, Nifty ends below 23,151 in massive sell-off
Sensex, Nifty Highlights on 13 March 2026: Stock market benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty ended sharply lower on Friday, propelled by heightening conflict in West Asia and surging oil prices. Besides, heavy selling in global markets, persistent foreign fund outflows and weakness in the rupee also dented investors sentiment.
A 38 lakh hospital billand the top-up claim that took months
Top-up policies are a cost-effective way to boost health insurance cover, but deductibles, paperwork and insurer coordination can complicate claims.
West Asia conflict prompts Citi and Nomura to cut India's Nifty 50 annual targets
Citi reduced its target for the Nifty to 27,000 from 28,500, suggesting a 17% upside; Nomura cut its year-end target to 24,900 from 29,300, indicating a potential 7.5% upside
Hindalco, JSW Steel, and Tata Steel gained 23%, while Jindal Stainless, Hindustan Copper, Hindustan Zinc, Steel Authority of India, and National Aluminium lost up to 3.5%
IndiGo shares recover as airline announces fuel charge, adjusts West Asia ops
The stock opened at 4,105, down from 4,158.20, before rising to a high of 4,270; Trading volume was 11.16 lakh shares, valued at 469.76 crore
Gold futures decline 2,225 to 1.56 lakh/10g
On the Multi Commodity Exchange, gold futures for April delivery depreciated by 2,225, or 1.4%, to 1,56,241 per 10 grams in a business turnover of 7,881 lots
Nifty Energy slides 1.25% as West Asia oil shock batters downstream stocks
Steepest losses concentrated in oil marketing companies, city gas distributors
West Asia crisis raises oil supply risks for India, but refiners could gain: Morgan Stanley
Refiners with diversified crude sourcing, particularly large integrated players and state-run oil marketing companies, are likely to see improved profitability from higher product cracks
Authorship vs ownership: Why composer Ilaiyaarajas case underscores a key tension in Indian music
The Delhi High Court's interim order favours Saregama India, restricting Ilaiyaraaja's use of copyrighted works from 134 films. This case underscores the distinction between authorship and ownership in music rights, highlighting the complexities of legacy agreements.
IDBI Bank shares plunge 16% amid reports of stake sale cancellation
The potential collapse of the stake sale has created uncertainty among investors, triggering heavy selling pressure in the counter and weighing significantly on the banks market performance
Crude oil futures rise after US attack on Kharg island
At 9.59 am on Monday, May Brent oil futures were at $104.60, up by 1.42%, and May crude oil futures on WTI (West Texas Intermediate) were at $97.80, up by 0.99%
FIIs dump 56,883 crore in first half of March as crude, geopolitics rattle Dalal Street
Sensex opens at 74,415, against previous close of 74,563, and Nifty opens at 23,116, against previous close of 23,151
Gold edges lower as higher energy prices dim ratecut hopes
US Federal Reserve is widely expected to hold interest rates steady for a second straight meeting
Emergency stockpile oil coming soon to Iran-wracked markets, IEA says
The bulk of the pledged reserves - 195.8 million barrels - are from member countries in the Americas, 172.2 million of that from government stocks
Rupee pinned to lifetime low on stubbornly high oil, heavy equity outflows
The oil price surge is expected to keep the rupee under pressure for now
How the West Asia conflict adds to Indian airlines' turbulence
West Asia's conflict intensifies pressure on Indias largely loss-making airlines, as soaring fuel costs and disrupted Gulf routes threaten critical revenue.
Stock Market Live Updates: Stock to buy today: Aurobindo Pharma(1,296.20)
Sensex, Nifty Live Updates on 16 March 2026: A potential rebound from 1,240 will eventually lift the stock above 1,325. Once this occurs, the price can extend the uptrend to 1,600 in the near-term
Stocks across sectors such as PSUs, metal, realty, IT, new-age, power, energy have key triggers
I bought an apartment in 2013 but registered it only in 2025. What is the year of acquisition?
If you had entered into an agreement with the builder in 2013 and the registration was undertaken only in August 2025, the date of acquisition would be the date of the agreement, i.e. 2013, and not the date of registration.
Global LPs question Indian company valuations, consultants step in
Global investors are increasingly sceptical of Indian startup valuations, citing a disconnect between private-market valuations and public-market performance. This trust gap has fuelled demand for independent consulting firms to provide rigorous, tech-driven valuation audits.
upGrad to acquire Unacademy in 100% share swap; valuation undisclosed
upGrad had called off a potential deal to acquire Unacademy at approximately $290 million, citing valuation concerns and operational challenges within the SoftBank and Temasek-backed startup
India PE/VC funds tap domestic capital as global LPs grow selective
Family offices and local investors step up as fundraising concentrates among top managers
Mint Primer | Will Indians continue to invest in Dubai realty?
Indian investors dominate Dubais property market, accounting for over 20% of foreign purchases. But rising geopolitical tensions may slow investments as buyers adopt a wait-and-watch approach, even as global property destinations like the UK and Canada continue to attract wealthy Indians.
Mint Explainer | Why India plans to end double testing for plasma-derived medicines
Draft amendments to the Drugs Rules would remove duplicate viral tests on finished plasma-derived medicines once source plasma is verified as safe, aimed at accelerating production of critical therapies and aligning Indias standards with global pharmacopoeias.
India relaxes sourcing rules to speed up electric bus, truck production
This comes at a time when demand for electric trucks and buses has risen in 2025. In 2025, sales of electric buses rose 22% from a year earlier to 4,408 units. So far this year, more than 1,100 units have been sold. Sales of electric trucks grew 152% to 566 units in 2025.
West Asia war may claim an unlikely casualty Indian films' run overseas
Rising US-Israel-Iran tensions could disrupt Indian films box-office in West Asia, a region that makes for about 25% of overseas earnings. Producers are in a wait-and-watch mode, as uncertainty threatens releases of upcoming Hindi, Telugu and Malayalam titles.
Mint Explainer | What Trais new spam regulations mean for telecos, apps and businesses
India's telecom regulator proposes changes to strengthen anti-spam measures, requiring telecom operators, apps like Truecaller, and phone manufacturers to share spam reports. What does it mean for companies and consumers
Basmati rice exporter Amir Chand 440-cr IPO opens on March 24
The public issue will close on March 27.
Oil companies weigh refinery price freeze; move may hit MRPL, CPCL
The proposed move would prevent refiners from fully passing on higher crude costs through RTP, forcing them to absorb part of the impact if global oil prices remain elevated
Top-10 firms lose 4.48 lakh cr in mcap; SBI, HDFC Bank biggest laggards
Last week, the BSE benchmark Sensex tanked 4,354.98 points or 5.51 per cent, and the NSE Nifty dropped 1,299.35 points or 5.31 per cent.
Vedanta to raise 2,575 cr via NCDs; issue oversubscribed; ICICI, Kotak among key investors
The three-year unsecured, rated and listed debentures were priced at a coupon of 8.95%, lower than the cost in Vedantas recent borrowings
Aluminium body urges DGFT to exclude sector from 50% cut in new RoDTEP norms
In detailed representation to the DGFT, AAI has sought exclusion of export products under ITC HS Chapter 76 (Aluminium and Articles thereof) from the scope of the February 23, 2026, order
Advance tax deadline today: Can you pay the final instalment on 15 March via credit card?
The final advance tax payment deadline for FY 2025-26 is 15 March 2026. Payments can be made via the e-filing portal, including credit cards, which may incur fees. Details here.
Export shipment delays cloud payment flows for Indias cross-border fintechs
While the immediate impact of the West Asia conflict is being felt largely by goods exporters, with shipments of electronics, food products and other items getting delayed, the disruption is also creating a backlog of payments that is likely to clear only after consignments reach buyers in the GCC.
How global reporting may pull crypto bets out of the grey zone
Through a series of legislative changes in 2025 and 2026, India has operationalized a reporting framework aligned with the OECDs Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework, aiming to move crypto from an opaque asset class into a transparent financial instrument.
NSE to launch 10-gram gold futures contracts under commodity derivatives segment from March 16
Exchange had earlier informed its members that it had requisite approval from SEBI.
Stock traders guide to navigating supply disruption by Iran war
Global stocks have lost 5.5% since the war began, heading for their worst monthly performance since 2022, with Asia being the hardest hit
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 acquisition cost is taxed under the head capital gains.
Gold and Silver in India: Beyond Tradition, A Strategic Allocation
In a world where policy outcomes are less predictable and correlations rise during stress, gold and silver may be seen less as vehicles for gains
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 here.
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 prolonged war could make matters worse.
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 why taxing paper wealth can distort markets and behaviour.
Advance tax deadline today news LIVE: Final instalment to be paid on 15 March check details
Advance Tax Deadline News Today LIVE: The due date for paying the fourth and final instalment for the financial year 202526 is on Sunday, 15 March 2026. Check who needs to pay, how to pay online, among other details.
CA Nithin Kaushik warns that the obsession with looking rich and faking wealth is the fastest way to stay broke. Feels real financial independence and power allows you freedom to say no. He explains
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 so far in 2026.
