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Iran-Israel-US war: Ships asked to bypass West Asia ports

Indian ships are told to avoid West Asian ports and the Strait of Hormuz. Major shipping companies have suspended bookings and rerouted vessels.

The Economic Times 2 Mar 2026 1:21 am

Oil, trade risks for India amid Iran-Israel war

Escalating Iran-Israel tensions threaten India's energy security, potentially raising oil prices and inflation. Disruptions in West Asia, a cruci

The Economic Times 2 Mar 2026 1:20 am

Onion exports to West Asia come to a halt amid escalating tensions

Indian onion exports to West Asia have stopped. Major ports in the region closed operations on Sunday. This has suspended vessel movements. Consi

The Economic Times 2 Mar 2026 1:17 am

West Asia tensions may squeeze margins in energy-intensive sectors

Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are raising concerns about energy costs for Indian companies. While overall energy expenses are low, sec

The Economic Times 2 Mar 2026 12:58 am

No escape for the rupee also, it could slip below 91.50/$

The Indian rupee is poised for a fall below 91.50 against the US dollar on Monday. Global oil prices and geopolitical tensions are driving this w

The Economic Times 2 Mar 2026 12:48 am

Stability, reforms aid India's rise: Former RBI governor Shaktikanta Das

India's economic strength stems from stable policies and reforms. The nation is poised for significant growth, contrasting with global challenges

The Economic Times 2 Mar 2026 12:45 am

Iran conflict threatens Indias $4.5 billion electronics exports to Gulf via UAE, Hormuz route disruptions

India's electronics and tech exports to the Gulf face potential disruption due to the Iran conflict. The UAE, a major buyer, has seen its infrast

The Economic Times 2 Mar 2026 12:41 am

CBIC introduces deferred customs duty payment facility for manufacturers-importers

The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs is launching a new facility for manufacturer importers. Approved companies can now defer customs

The Economic Times 2 Mar 2026 12:33 am

West Asia conflict may spike dal prices; rice exports to Iran at risk

Escalating tensions in West Asia threaten to push up dal prices in India due to higher freight and insurance costs, industry officials warn.

The Economic Times 2 Mar 2026 12:32 am

Middle East conflict, rising oil prices threaten to slow India IT growth to 23% in FY27

India's IT sector faces new challenges. The Middle East conflict could slow tech spending and halt expansion in the Gulf. This adds to existing p

The Economic Times 2 Mar 2026 12:25 am

We expect policy rate to be at current level or lower for a long time: Sanjay Malhotra, Governor, RBI

While policy rates in India are likely to stay at current levels or even go lower for an extended period, there are risks as well, Malhotra said.

The Economic Times 1 Mar 2026 11:57 pm

Iranian leaders want to talk, Trump says in Atlantic magazine interview

They want to talk, and I have agreed to talk, so I will be talking to them, Trump said

The Hindu Businessline 1 Mar 2026 10:12 pm

India sees no immediate oil supply disruption despite Gulf tensions

New Delhi: India is unlikely to face any immediate physical disruption in oil supplies despite escalating tensions around Iran and the Strait of

The Siasat Daily 1 Mar 2026 10:05 pm

New launches, pending orders drive auto sales in February

When asked about any impact of the war in the West Asia (Iran-Israel), Rahul Bharti, Senior Executive Officer, Corporate Affairs said that the co

The Hindu Businessline 1 Mar 2026 9:51 pm

Middle East on the boil after Khameneis death: What does it mean for Indias trade, exports, crude oil & LPG supply?

Exporters have raised strong concerns that the conflict could disrupt shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, both of

The Times of India 1 Mar 2026 9:44 pm

PM Modi to chair CCS meeting tonight; West Asia situation, stranded Indians likely to figure

The prime minister heads the CCS while Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Home Minister Amit Shah, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Financ

The Hindu Businessline 1 Mar 2026 9:42 pm

India Inc monitoring situation in Middle East; issue travel advisories

As tensions rise in the region, Indian firms are taking proactive measures to safeguard their employees, with TCS, L&T, and Deloitte among those

The Hindu Businessline 1 Mar 2026 9:38 pm

Three US service members killed during operations against Iran

Several others sustained minor shrapnel injuries and concussions and are in the process of being returned to duty, Central Command said in a soc

The Hindu Businessline 1 Mar 2026 9:38 pm

Bengal SIR final voter list: Trinamool terms it as silent invisible rigging, Congress says grave political conspiracy

The Mamata Baneree-led party alleged the arbitrary deletions of voters under SIR is a systematic humiliation engineered to disenfranchise and to

The Hindu Businessline 1 Mar 2026 9:33 pm

Indian exports brace for impact as US-Israel strikes on Iran affect sea routes

Prolonged conflict could sharply increase freight rates, insurance premiums, transit time

The Hindu Businessline 1 Mar 2026 9:28 pm

Iran may 'lash out harder' as Khamenei's death puts Tehran on a war footing, leaving the world bracing for what's next

Iran's strategic allies Russia and China have made strong diplomatic protests, but analysts say neither is in a position to offer meaningful supp

India Vision 1 Mar 2026 8:34 pm

'Silent failure at scale': The AI risk that can tip the business world into disorder

As AI systems become more complex the risk of surpassing human comprehension, not intelligence, could lead to chaos, artificial intelligence expe

India Vision 1 Mar 2026 8:33 pm

China's Honor shows off smartphone with robotic camera arm and teases a humanoid robot

Honor debuted a Robot Phone on Sunday at the Mobile World Congress as it looks to stand out from rivals like Samsung and Apple in the smartphone

India Vision 1 Mar 2026 8:32 pm

500 crore hit: The US-Iran war grounds Indian airline profits.

Experts warn of sustained disruption, higher operating costs, and reduced cargo capacity due to the US-Iran war.

Livemint 1 Mar 2026 8:25 pm

Union Cabinet expected to take up proposal for Modified UDAN

30,000-crore expansion plan aims to add 120 destinations over 10 years

The Hindu Businessline 1 Mar 2026 8:22 pm

Gold, Silver set for fiery start as Middle East tensions rise

New Delhi: Precious metal prices are likely to see a fiery start to the week when trading resumes on Monday, March 2, as investors would rush for

The Siasat Daily 1 Mar 2026 8:13 pm

Khamenei dead, Middle East on edge: What will be the implications of Trumps Epic fury on stock markets, gold & oil?

From a market perspective, the key uncertainty is whether the conflict remains confined to direct military engagement or expands into disruptions

The Times of India 1 Mar 2026 8:07 pm

Eighteen Indian aircraft stranded overseas as West Asia airspaceshut amid tensions

Sources said over two hundred pilots and crew of IndiGo and Air India Express are stuck in West Asia

The Hindu Businessline 1 Mar 2026 7:34 pm

Silver, gold may surge next week as Middle East tension intensifies: Analysts

Analysts said the extent of the impact on domestic silver and gold prices will depend on how long the conflict persists, as global investors reca

The Hindu Businessline 1 Mar 2026 7:16 pm

OPEC+ to raise oil output slightly even as U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran disrupt shipments

OPEC+ has agreed in principle to raise production by 2,06,000 barrels per day after having debated options ranging from 1,37,000 bpd to 5,48,000

The Hindu 1 Mar 2026 7:16 pm

Rising tensions in Middle East may impact trade, push up freight, insurance costs

Rising Middle East tensions are set to disrupt global trade. Experts warn of higher freight and insurance costs, delayed shipments, and a surge i

The Economic Times 1 Mar 2026 7:05 pm

Kashmir sees massive protests over Khameneis killing

Mirwaiz (chief of cleric) of Kashmir Omar Farooq described the killing as a brutal act that had shaken the Muslim world

The Hindu Businessline 1 Mar 2026 6:56 pm

Israel strikes Tehran as Iran's counterattacks widen after supreme leader was killed

Earlier Sunday, Iran's paramilitary Revolutionary Guard threatened to launch its most intense offensive operation ever targeting Israel and US ba

The Hindu Businessline 1 Mar 2026 6:27 pm

Iran names third member to leadership council

Ayatollah Ali Reza Arafi has been a member of both constitutional watchdog Guardian Council and the Assembly of Experts that will choose the next

The Hindu Businessline 1 Mar 2026 6:20 pm

Centre's goal is to develop TN, says PM inaugurating 4,400 cr projects in Madurai

He assured that the Centre would remain fully committed to enabling inclusive development and the State's progress

The Hindu Businessline 1 Mar 2026 6:19 pm

You can pay customs duty via EMI from April

The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has launched a new scheme in India, allowing certain manufacturers to defer customs duty p

NewsBytes 1 Mar 2026 5:57 pm

350 Indian flights canceled due to Middle East crisis

A total of 350 flights operated by Indian domestic carriers were canceled today, due to airspace restrictions in the Middle East.

NewsBytes 1 Mar 2026 5:56 pm

Iran conflict delays basmati rice exports, affects prices in India

The ongoing conflict in Iran is causing major disruptions to rice exports from India.

NewsBytes 1 Mar 2026 5:56 pm

Iran-US conflict raises crude prices, posing risks to Indian economy

The ongoing conflict between the US and Iran has sent crude oil prices rising, raising alarms for India's import-dependent economy.

NewsBytes 1 Mar 2026 5:54 pm

UPI sets a new record with 728M daily transactions

India's Unified Payments Interface (UPI) has set a new record in February, with an average of 728 million daily transactions.

NewsBytes 1 Mar 2026 5:54 pm

This port in Tamil Nadu will see investment of 15,000cr

The VO Chidambaranar Port (VOC Port) in Tamil Nadu is set to invest 15,000 crore in its ambitious Outer Harbour project.

NewsBytes 1 Mar 2026 5:53 pm

AI worries push Nifty IT ETFs down up to 21% in Feb, Nasdaq ETFs fall only 5%: Heres why

The Nifty IT index closed February around 20% lower, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq declined only 4% during the same month.

The Economic Times 1 Mar 2026 5:37 pm

The 6% yield secret: Why some platforms are betting big on leisure corridors

A clutch of boutique platforms is turning holiday homes into income-generating assets, building structured hospitality businesses around a once-f

Livemint 1 Mar 2026 5:30 pm

There is now an open path to a different Iran, EU's Kallas says

What comes next is uncertain. But there is now an open path to a different Iran, one that its people may have greater freedom to shape, Kallas sa

The Hindu Businessline 1 Mar 2026 5:26 pm

Rice exporters asked to shift shipping cost risks to buyers amid Iran tensions

The federation advised members to shift to free on board (FOB) terms, allowing international buyers to handle freight and insurance, thereby prot

The Hindu Businessline 1 Mar 2026 5:21 pm

Global agricultural subsidies directly linked to deforestation, World Bank warns

About 14% of global farm subsidies are linked to forest loss, with the lender calling on countries including India to shift spending away from in

Livemint 1 Mar 2026 5:16 pm

Maruti Suzuki India total sales up 7.32 per cent at 2,13,995 units in Feb

Maruti Suzuki India reported a 7.3% rise in February sales to 2.14 lakh units, driven by strong utility vehicle and export growth. Domestic PV sa

The Economic Times 1 Mar 2026 5:15 pm

As Middle East simmers, Indian refiners stare at higher logistics costs & war insurance

Protection and Indemnity (P&I) club is notifying clients that liability cover will become expensive due to additional protection

The Hindu Businessline 1 Mar 2026 5:11 pm

GST collection in February rose by over 8%

GST collection in January grew by over 6%, but it was for 31 days; In February, with only 28 days, the growth rate appears more significant

The Hindu Businessline 1 Mar 2026 5:06 pm

Raising kids in this economy: To DINK or not? Why more Indian couples are rethinking parenthood

Indian couples are increasingly opting out of parenthood due to escalating costs of education, housing, and healthcare, alongside environmental c

The Times of India 1 Mar 2026 4:56 pm

6 killed as police, protesters clash near US consulate in Pakistan

KARACHI, Mar 1: At least six persons were killed and several injured on Sunday after clashes broke out between police and protesters outside the

Daily Excelsior 1 Mar 2026 4:26 pm

New fuel emission norms: Govt to take consensual view before implementation for automakers

The government will consult stakeholders before implementing new CAFE-III rules for vehicle fuel efficiency and emissions. These rules are propos

The Economic Times 1 Mar 2026 4:15 pm

Gold, silver prices likely to soar tomorrow amid escalating Middle East war; what lies ahead?

The prices of gold and silver will remain in focus tomorrow after US-Israels strikes on Iran killed the countrys supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Kh

The Economic Times 1 Mar 2026 4:13 pm

Iran crisis: Price volatility, macro impact seen on India, no structural oil supply risk yet

Even in the absence of physical shortages, landed crude costs for Indian refiners would move higher

The Hindu Businessline 1 Mar 2026 4:13 pm

Adani confirms Israel-based Haifa Port fully secure, operational

In a statement, Adani Ports & Special Economic Zone said all employees are safe, and all port assets and infrastructure are fully secure

The Hindu Businessline 1 Mar 2026 4:05 pm

Putin says the killing of Khamenei's is 'cynical' murder

Putin said that the murder violated all norms of human morality and international law

The Hindu Businessline 1 Mar 2026 4:02 pm

Vladimir Putin says the killing of Khamenei's is 'cynical' murder

Russian President Vladimir Putin has strongly condemned the reported killing of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and his family. Puti

The Economic Times 1 Mar 2026 4:00 pm

Middle East tensions may rattle Indian markets; crude spike raises near-term risks

JM Financial said that every $1 per barrel increase in crude prices could raise Indias annual import bill by roughly $2 billion

The Hindu Businessline 1 Mar 2026 3:55 pm

Iran tensions threaten India rice exports with shipping snags, payment risks

Haryana rice exporters are experiencing payment delays and shipment hold-ups to Iran and Afghanistan. The conflict has already impacted trade, ca

The Economic Times 1 Mar 2026 3:47 pm

GST mop-up grows 8.1% to over 1.83 lakh crore in February

Total net Goods and Services Tax (GST) collection stood at over 1.61 lakh crore, up 7.9% year-on-year

The Hindu 1 Mar 2026 3:39 pm

Bollywood acts as discovery gateway for international music artists in India

Bahraini rapper Flipperachis India tour shows how Bollywood boosts global artists. Film placements drive recall and market entry, but lasting suc

Livemint 1 Mar 2026 3:30 pm

Delhi airport: 100 international flights cancelled amid Middle East conflict

A source said 60 international departures and 40 arrivals have been cancelled

The Hindu Businessline 1 Mar 2026 3:24 pm

Middle East tensions: Will stock market open lower on Monday? Analysts warn of volatility as crude rises

Stock markets are poised for a negative opening as escalating Middle East tensions, including the reported death of Iran's Supreme Leader, height

The Times of India 1 Mar 2026 3:23 pm

Stock markets to react negatively amid escalating crisis in Middle East: Analysts

Besides, geopolitical situation, macroeconomic data announcements, global market trends, and trading activity of foreign investors would also inf

The Hindu Businessline 1 Mar 2026 3:18 pm

Ahead of Market: 10 key factors that will drive stock market action on Monday

Indian stock markets Nifty and BSE Sensex closed significantly lower on Friday. Selling pressure was seen across sectors, with auto, financials,

The Economic Times 1 Mar 2026 3:15 pm

India's GST collections rise 8.1% YoY to Rs 1.83 lakh crore in February

India's Goods and Services Tax collection saw a significant increase. Gross GST revenue for February 2026 reached Rs 1.83 lakh crore, an 8.1% ris

The Economic Times 1 Mar 2026 3:03 pm

Global Markets | Wall Street turns to Haven-First strategies amid Iran attacks

Global markets are experiencing heightened anxiety due to the fast-moving Middle East conflict. Investors are seeking safety in assets like Treas

The Economic Times 1 Mar 2026 3:03 pm

Mop up under MiscellaneousCapital Receipts tops 34,400 crore, higher than RE

Prior to the current fiscal, data from DIPAM showed no earning through asset monetisation placed under MCRs

The Hindu Businessline 1 Mar 2026 2:51 pm

Cabinet clears IIFCL's IPO plans; modalities being finalised, likely next fiscal: MD Rohit Rishi

State-owned India Infrastructure Finance Company has received the necessary approvals to proceed with its proposed initial public offer, with the

The Economic Times 1 Mar 2026 2:50 pm

Israel-Iran conflict: Air India cancels 50 international flights

Air India has canceled 50 international flights due to the ongoing crisis in the Middle East.

NewsBytes 1 Mar 2026 2:44 pm

OPEC+ debates oil output boost as US war on Iran disrupts shipments

OPEC+ is considering a significant oil output increase of over 411,000 barrels per day on Sunday, a larger hike than initially expected, due to M

The Economic Times 1 Mar 2026 2:40 pm

Gujarat unveils STI Policy, launches 1,000 crore dedicated innovation fund

The new policy builds on the foundations of the previous STI framework and is designed to foster advanced capabilities in emerging technologies

The Hindu Businessline 1 Mar 2026 2:26 pm

Cabinet clears IIFCL's IPO plans, says MD Rohit Rishi

The approval has been conveyed by the DIPAM to the company, IIFCL's newly appointed MD Rohit Rishi told PTI.

The Hindu Businessline 1 Mar 2026 2:24 pm

Defence, financials, discretionary in structural sweet spot: SAMCO MF's Viraj Gandhi

Despite elevated headline valuations, select sectors continue to offer compelling structural growth visibility. Viraj Gandhi, CEO of SAMCO Mutual

The Economic Times 1 Mar 2026 2:22 pm

AI: The great disruptor and where smart money is moving

Artificial intelligence has long been spoken of as a technology of immense potential. What few anticipated, however, was the sheer velocity at wh

The Economic Times 1 Mar 2026 2:19 pm

Is broader market under the grip of a stealth sell-off?

There has been a seismic shift in the market dynamics since November 2025. Until then, markets were largely range-bound in a side-ways setup. The

The Economic Times 1 Mar 2026 2:14 pm

Middle East airports closed and thousands of travellers stranded after attack on Iran

Hundreds of thousands of travelers were either stranded or diverted to other airports Saturday after Israel, Qatar, Syria, Iran, Iraq, Kuwait and

The Hindu Businessline 1 Mar 2026 1:53 pm

Gujarats semiconductor ecosystem to get 1,600 crore boost from Japan, S. Korea & Malaysia

Further strengthening the ecosystem, Japanese chipmaker Rohm Semiconductor has partnered with Gujarat-based Suchi Semicon to serve domestic and g

The Hindu Businessline 1 Mar 2026 1:49 pm

Will Sensex, Nifty react amid escalating Middle East war after Khameneis killing?

Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty will remain in focus tomorrow, as the war in the Middle East flared up after the killing of Iran's Supr

The Economic Times 1 Mar 2026 1:19 pm

Finding your investing style in a volatile market: Why the right approach matters now

Navigating market volatility requires investors to align their strategy with their temperament, not chase trends. John Mihaljevic emphasizes focu

The Economic Times 1 Mar 2026 1:16 pm

Dell shares soar the most in 2 years on AI server sales outlook

Dell to generate about $50 billion in AI server revenue in the current fiscal year

The Hindu Businessline 1 Mar 2026 1:10 pm

Hundreds of people storm US Consulate in Karachi, Pakistan

Police and paramilitary forces used batons and fired tear gas to disperse the crowd, said Mohammad Jawad, a police official

The Hindu Businessline 1 Mar 2026 1:07 pm