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FOMC policy meeting: Jerome Powell-led US Federal Reserve keeps interest rates unchanged; flags 'uncertainty' related to impact of Iran war

Experts had said that fears of oil prices stoking inflation were unlikely to push the Federal Reserve toward raising interest rates at this weeks

The Times of India 18 Mar 2026 11:31 pm

US Federal Reserve keeps rates unchanged as policymakers balance Iran war and macro data

The US Federal Reserve held interest rates steady, balancing moderating economic growth with rising geopolitical tensions and persistent inflatio

The Economic Times 18 Mar 2026 11:30 pm

Coal India arm CMPDIL mobilises 470 crore; IPO opens March 20

Backed by strong institutional participation, including LIC and global financial firms, the IPO values CMPDIL at around Rs 12,280 crore.

The Hindu Businessline 18 Mar 2026 11:00 pm

India weighs joining European sixth-generation fighter jet programmes FCAS or GCAP

The move could accelerate access to advanced technologies such as AI-driven warfare systems, next-gen sensors and manned-unmanned teaming.

The Hindu Businessline 18 Mar 2026 10:53 pm

Equity analysts cut forecast earnings for OMCs

The Hindu 18 Mar 2026 10:23 pm

Five working groups of hospitals, insurers proposed on health insurance

The aim is to improve insurance penetration, transparency and the overall patient experience by addressing long-standing operational gaps and coo

The Hindu 18 Mar 2026 10:23 pm

Plastic product prices likely to rise 50-60% as polymer prices shoot up

The cost of a small water bottle is about 2 and if prices rises it would cost more than 3, industry officials said

The Hindu 18 Mar 2026 10:13 pm

Advance tax collections rise 6% in FY26 despite fall in non-corporate taxes

Overall direct tax collections rose more than 7%, keeping the government on track to meet its 24.2 lakh crore target.

The Hindu Businessline 18 Mar 2026 10:11 pm

Gulf Air, Jazeera Airways launch India flights via Saudi amid Gulf disruption

Airlines are arranging transit support, including transport and visas, while IndiGo has also resumed limited flights to Dubai, signalling gradual

The Hindu Businessline 18 Mar 2026 10:05 pm

IPO bound Coal India arm CMPDIL garners Rs 470 crore from anchor investors

Central Mine Planning and Design Institute (CMPDIL) has raised Rs 470 crore from anchor investors, including LIC and several mutual funds, ahead

The Economic Times 18 Mar 2026 9:56 pm

Centre amends highway fee rules to tighten toll compliance

The move assumes significance as the government looks to streamline toll collection and plug leakages, particularly in the context of evolving ba

The Hindu Businessline 18 Mar 2026 9:47 pm

US Stocks: Microsoft considers legal action over $50 billion Amazon-OpenAI cloud deal: Report

Microsoft is considering legal action against its partner OpenAI and Amazon over a $50 billion deal that could violate its exclusive cloud agreem

The Economic Times 18 Mar 2026 9:30 pm

Ahead of Market: 10 things that will decide stock market action on Thursday

Indian markets rallied for a third day, led by auto, IT and financial stocks, while easing volatility supported sentiment. Technical indicators s

The Economic Times 18 Mar 2026 9:26 pm

Producers pitch for increasing use of ethanol

The Hindu 18 Mar 2026 9:24 pm

All eyes on Dhurandhar 2, with strong advance bookings

However, paid preview shows on Wednesday witnessed glitches with cancellations and delays

The Hindu Businessline 18 Mar 2026 9:15 pm

Centre sets stage for Bhavya plug-and-play industrial parks

The Bhavya parks will range from 100 to 1,000 acres, and receive financial support of up to 1 crore per acre provided for core, value-added and s

Livemint 18 Mar 2026 9:15 pm

Market Trading Guide: Buy BSE and Atlanta Electricals on Thursday for gains up to 13%

Nifty rose sharply for a third session, driven by auto, IT and consumer stocks. Technical indicators signal bullish momentum, with analysts proje

The Economic Times 18 Mar 2026 9:05 pm

Indias tax coffers swell as direct tax collections cross 22.8 lakh crore, up 7.2%

India's tax landscape has experienced a remarkable upturn, with net collections reaching an impressive 22.80 lakh crore as of March 17, 2026, mar

The Economic Times 18 Mar 2026 8:51 pm

Cabinet approves 2,584 crore small hydro power scheme to boost clean energy

It is expected to attract 15,000 crore in investment, promote indigenous manufacturing, and generate significant rural employment

The Hindu Businessline 18 Mar 2026 8:46 pm

Blame game over CAFE-2 dues stalls rollout of new fuel norms

PMO raps ministries over CAFE-2 failures, seeks clarity before CAFE-3 rollout

The Hindu Businessline 18 Mar 2026 8:41 pm

PNG push gains pace with 1.2 lakh new connections; States lift 7,200 tonnes LPG

While domestic LPG production has increased and supplies remain stable, commercial users are being encouraged to shift to PNG

The Hindu Businessline 18 Mar 2026 8:39 pm

Govt sends additional warships to Strait of Hormuz to ensure safe passage of Indian vessels: Report

India has deployed additional naval assets in the Arabian Sea and Gulf of Oman to ensure safe passage for its fuel-carrying vessels amid escalati

The Times of India 18 Mar 2026 8:35 pm

Industry seeks capex support as Govt brings in mandate for locally made ingots, wafers in clean power projects

The order, expected to take effect from June 1 2028, mandates that ingots and wafers used in major government-linked solar projects must be sourc

The Hindu Businessline 18 Mar 2026 8:32 pm

Trump suspends Jones Act for 60 days as Iran war drives up US fuel costs - what it means

In a bid to curb soaring energy costs, President Trump has temporarily waived the Jones Act for 60 days. This move permits foreign ships to trans

The Times of India 18 Mar 2026 8:30 pm

No drop in yield from shifting to natural farming, it rises in some cases, says Shivraj Chouhan

The government has urged farmers to allocate 20 per cent of their land, rather than their entire holdings, to natural farming

The Hindu Businessline 18 Mar 2026 8:30 pm

How poll-bound States draw women through cash transfers

How much can a qualifying woman or household from each of these States earn per month from a possible combination of the direct benefit transfer

The Hindu Businessline 18 Mar 2026 8:22 pm

Iran threatens strikes on oil and gas facilities in Qatar, Saudi Arabia, UAE

The warning follows reported attacks on Irans South Pars gas field, raising concerns over energy security and potential disruptions in global oil

The Hindu Businessline 18 Mar 2026 8:19 pm

India to stay focussed on food stockholding solution as WTO draft sidesteps key issues

Discussions on agriculture may get tricky at Yaounde Ministerial meet as many developing countries wary of US attempt to bring in `new approach

The Hindu Businessline 18 Mar 2026 8:13 pm

Decision Day Guide: US Fed expected to hold rates, weigh oil shock

Investors await Powells signals as the Federal Reserve weighs rates steady amid US-Israeli strikes on Iran, balancing persistent inflation agains

The Economic Times 18 Mar 2026 8:09 pm

Nazara Technologies to acquire Bluetile Games for $100.3 million

Nazara Technologies will acquire Bluetile Games for $100.3 million to enhance its global AI-driven gaming presence.

The Hindu Businessline 18 Mar 2026 7:58 pm

ideaForge secures first US order for school surveillance drones

The order is from the Lamar Consolidated Independent School District Police Department.

The Hindu Businessline 18 Mar 2026 7:54 pm

Want job in government banks? You need healthy credit score

A new requirement under the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS), requires job aspirants to ensure a healthy credit history at the tim

NewsBytes 18 Mar 2026 7:51 pm

Why Modi government has launched an anti-dumping probe against China

The Indian government has launched an anti-dumping investigation into the import of ethyl chloroformate from China.

NewsBytes 18 Mar 2026 7:50 pm

CAT issues notice to Centre, ESIC over alleged bias in nursing officer postings

Petitioners claim meritorious SC and OBC candidates were denied preferred postings despite policy provisions, raising concerns over fairness, tra

The Hindu Businessline 18 Mar 2026 7:48 pm

Indian gold jewellery sales may jump 40% during festive season of Gudi Padwa, Ugadi

Industry expects recent fall in gold prices to boost demand for light-weight jewellery

The Hindu Businessline 18 Mar 2026 7:43 pm

RFT AviationCharlie Foxtrot consortium to set up flying training school in Kovilpatti

Once operational, this will become Tamil Nadus second FTO after the EKVI Aircraft Training Organisation facility in Salem, which was cleared by t

The Hindu Businessline 18 Mar 2026 7:33 pm

Election Commission reports seizures of 42.65 crore in first 3 days of monitoring

This includes cash, liquor, drugs, precious metals worth 16.42 crore and other items worth 20.8 crore

The Hindu Businessline 18 Mar 2026 7:31 pm

US Stocks: Macy's forecasts weak 2026, says tariff hit to ease later this year

Macy's said it was taking a prudent approach to its outlook, as it forecast a fall in annual revenue and profit, citing macroeconomic and geopoli

The Economic Times 18 Mar 2026 7:31 pm

US-Iran war: Is Indias Gulf remittance lifeline at risk? Billions at stake!

India continues to be the largest recipient of remittances in the world. Indias share in the world remittances stood at 14% in 2024. What does th

The Times of India 18 Mar 2026 7:29 pm

JBM Auto, Olectra Greentech, Ather Energy, Ola Electric shares zoom on optimistic EV growth outlook

JBM Auto settled 19 per cent higher at 585.30on the BSE. Olectra rallied over 17 per cent to 1058.15. Ather Energy and Ola Electrict settled 4-5

The Hindu Businessline 18 Mar 2026 7:25 pm

Iran conflict shrinks apple imports, domestic prices surge

Industry representatives said prices of both Delicious and Kullu Delicious varieties have risen significantly, providing some relief to domestic

The Hindu Businessline 18 Mar 2026 7:05 pm

US stocks today: US stocks open lower after hot producer inflation data; Fed rate decision, outlook in focus

Wall Street's main indexes opened lower on Wednesday after data showed producer prices rose more than expected in February, prompting investors t

The Economic Times 18 Mar 2026 7:04 pm

Indian crude oil tanker Jag Laadki docks at Mundra with UAE shipment

This delivery comes amid heightened tensions in the Middle East, especially near the Strait of Hormuz, a critical route for global oil shipments.

The Hindu Businessline 18 Mar 2026 6:55 pm

iPhone 17e. All the iPhone you need?

Compact form, stellar performance and a future-proof ticket to the Apple ecosystem

The Hindu Businessline 18 Mar 2026 6:54 pm

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra: Samsung hits peak Android, yet again

The perfect blend of cutting edge hardware and an intuitive user experience

The Hindu Businessline 18 Mar 2026 6:52 pm

London High Court reserves judgement over fugitive Nirav Modis plea against his extradition

Modis lawyers expressed fear in their arguments before Lord Jeremy Stuart-Smith and Justice Robert Jay that his client faces a real risk of tortu

The Hindu Businessline 18 Mar 2026 6:50 pm

Centre promises 10% more LPG to States that expedite piped gas rollout

Online bookings have increased to 93%, but consumers continue to queue up at dealerships

The Hindu 18 Mar 2026 6:44 pm

AM/NS 70,000 cr steel plant in AP will also boost national growth: CEO Dilip Oommen

`Well-oiled AP government is one of the reasons behind locating the Greenfiled plant in the State

The Hindu Businessline 18 Mar 2026 6:42 pm

Indias high-net-worth women take charge of family investments, survey finds

The survey highlights a sharp rise in equity participation, growing financial literacy, and risk-aware investment behaviour.

The Hindu Businessline 18 Mar 2026 6:23 pm

2 lakh MT LPG, 16.7 lakh MT crude stuck in India-flagged vessels in Strait of Hormuz: Officials

In addition to this,vessels inthe western part of the Straitarecarrying3.2 lakh metric tonnes(LMT)of LPG.

The Hindu 18 Mar 2026 6:22 pm

Markets enter stabilisation phase with cautious optimism despite rupee slide

IT stocks led the rally, while auto and broader markets also saw strong participation.

The Hindu Businessline 18 Mar 2026 6:06 pm

BSE Index Services launches four new indices to enable hedging strategies

The long-short indices follow an 80:20 allocation strategy, combining exposure to the BSE 500 with inverse positions in the BSE 200 or BSE 150 Mi

The Hindu Businessline 18 Mar 2026 6:01 pm

Quote of the day by Stanley Druckenmiller: The way to build superior long-term returns is through preservation of capital and home runs.

Stanley Druckenmiller champions capital preservation as the cornerstone of successful investing, combined with bold bets on high-conviction oppor

The Economic Times 18 Mar 2026 6:01 pm

Cabinet approves 1,718 crore MSP support for cotton farmers for 202324 season

The move aims to protect farmers from price fluctuations by ensuring procurement when market rates fall below MSP

The Hindu Businessline 18 Mar 2026 5:56 pm

Election commission issues voter guidelines for TN Assembly elections

The agency also added that it will issue Voter Information Slip to the voters in place of Photo Voter Slip.

The Hindu Businessline 18 Mar 2026 5:54 pm

Crude oil supply stable, LPG remains a concern amid West Asia tensions: Government

Despite a 40% rise in domestic LPG production and no reported stockouts, long queues persist at distributors, prompting authorities to urge consu

The Hindu Businessline 18 Mar 2026 5:45 pm

Sensex jumps 2,700 points in 3 days: Bull run ahead?

The Indian stock market has witnessed a major rally this week, with the benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty surging over 2,700 points and 3.5%, re

NewsBytes 18 Mar 2026 5:36 pm

Join Our Next Livestream: The War Machine

On March 26, a panel of WIRED experts will dissect the defense tech industrys impact on modern warfare. Submit your questions now. Join Our Next

India Vision 18 Mar 2026 5:32 pm

West Asia conflict fuels polymer spike; plastic prices set to climb

Industry leaders warn that prolonged disruption could worsen the situation, even as demand has slowed by 2530% in key sectors like automotive and

The Hindu Businessline 18 Mar 2026 5:30 pm

Sussanne Khan joins Ekatra Retail Ventures as design director, debuts lab-grown diamond collection

The women-led venture, co-founded by Pavitra Gandhi and team, unveiled its flagship collection, Shristi Ratna, featuring a proprietary 108-facet

The Hindu Businessline 18 Mar 2026 5:20 pm

Gold price today (March 18, 2026): How much 24K, 22K gold costs in Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai & more - check rates

Gold prices dipped across major Indian cities on Wednesday, mirroring a decline in domestic futures. This cautious sentiment stems from anticipat

The Times of India 18 Mar 2026 5:13 pm

Stock markets extend winning run to third day; Sensex, Nifty climb nearly 1%

NTPC, Hindustan Unilever, Sun Pharma and HDFC Bank were among the laggards

The Hindu 18 Mar 2026 5:12 pm

Cabinet nod to Rs 1,718 cr MSP funding to Cotton Corp

The government has approved Rs 1,718.56 crore for Minimum Support Price funding to the Cotton Corporation of India for the 2023-24 cotton season.

The Economic Times 18 Mar 2026 5:08 pm

Australia's Rest to invest up to $250 million in US retail property fund

Australian superannuation fund Rest said on Wednesday it will invest up to $250 million in a U.S. retail property fund managed by Nuveen Real Est

The Economic Times 18 Mar 2026 5:07 pm

Morgan Stanley expects Venezuela's bonds to soar in restructuring

The value of Venezuela's government and state oil firm bonds could surge when they are eventually restructured, analysts at Wall Street investmen

The Economic Times 18 Mar 2026 5:05 pm

Indian Bank, NaBFID to raise Rs 8 crore via bonds by March

Indian Bank and National Bank for Financing Infrastructure and Development plan to raise a combined 80 billion rupees ($864.10 million) from the

The Economic Times 18 Mar 2026 5:03 pm

Waaree Energies signs as title sponsor for Rajasthan Royals in IPL

Waarees stock closed at 3,184.80 on the NSE on March 18 up 10.46 per cent from its previous close of 2,883.10, touching an intraday high of 3,22

The Hindu Businessline 18 Mar 2026 5:03 pm

Oil shock fuels shift to electric cooking in India

Rising global crude prices and LPG shortages are accelerating adoption of induction and electric stoves, offering households a cheaper and more e

The Hindu 18 Mar 2026 4:57 pm

CCEA approves Rs 1,718.56 crore funding to CCI for cotton procurement operations

The government has approved Rs 1,718.56 crore for cotton procurement. This funding will support cotton farmers across India. The Cotton Corporati

The Economic Times 18 Mar 2026 4:55 pm

Print continues to command trust, deep engagement over TV, digital: Survey

Even as the rapid rise of internet penetration raise doubts on the future of print, the results of a survey conducted across metros and Hindi-spe

Livemint 18 Mar 2026 4:54 pm

Brokers Call: Prestige Estates Projects (Buy)

Geojit Retail Equity Research

The Hindu Businessline 18 Mar 2026 4:43 pm

Rupee crashes 23 paise to close at record low of 92.63 against U.S. dollar

The Sensex settled higher by 633.29 points, or 0.83%, to 76,704.13, while the Nifty also rose sharply by 196.65 points, or 0.83%, to 23,777.80

The Hindu 18 Mar 2026 4:42 pm

Brokers Call: SBI Life Insurance (Buy)

Motilal Oswal Research

The Hindu Businessline 18 Mar 2026 4:39 pm

Free bus scheme increased RTC bus occupancy to 98 pc : Ponnam Prabhakar

Hyderabad: Telangana Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar on Wednesday, March 18, said that the Mahalakshmi free bus scheme has increased occupanc

The Siasat Daily 18 Mar 2026 4:36 pm

Varun Beverages shares down 22% in one year, but Motilal Oswal sees 35% upside in Pepsi bottler. Here is why

Varun Beverages shares have declined over the past year, but analysts remain optimistic about long-term growth driven by expansion, product diver

The Economic Times 18 Mar 2026 4:30 pm

Cipla, GSPL among 6 stocks that hit 52-week lows; slip up to 24% in a month

Seven stocks from the BSE 500 index slipped to their 52-week lows. A 52-week low marks the lowest level a stock has traded at over the past year,

The Economic Times 18 Mar 2026 4:30 pm

India's semiconductor market might surge to $300B by 2035: Deloitte

India's semiconductor market is set to witness explosive growth in the coming decade, with projections estimating it will reach a whopping $120 b

NewsBytes 18 Mar 2026 4:30 pm

Samsung's unionized workers in South Korea might go on strike

Samsung Electronics employees in South Korea have voted overwhelmingly in favor of a strike, escalating a labor dispute over bonuses.

NewsBytes 18 Mar 2026 4:28 pm

Gulf Air adds flights to Chennai

On Tuesday the airline added Cairo, Casablanca and Chennai to its temporary network

The Hindu Businessline 18 Mar 2026 4:28 pm

How India's generic weight loss drugs will help the world

India is set to revolutionize the global fight against obesity, thanks to the expiration of the semaglutide patent on March 20.

NewsBytes 18 Mar 2026 4:28 pm

Goldman Sachs warns INR could hit 95 against USD

Goldman Sachs has warned that the Indian rupee could fall to 95 against the US dollar in a year.

NewsBytes 18 Mar 2026 4:27 pm

Why Indian import of diamond-studded gold jewelry is being curbed

The Indian government has imposed restrictions on the import of gold and silver jewelry studded with low-value diamonds.

NewsBytes 18 Mar 2026 4:27 pm