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US Stocks: Bumble shares soar 40% as investors swipe right on AI-powered reboot
Bumble shares jumped more than 40% in early trading on Thursday after the company posted upbeat fourth-quarter revenue and unveiled an AI-driven
President Murmu calls for get greater role for women in decision making in farm sector
Inaugurating a three-day Global Conference on Women in Agri-Food Systems, she said the success case studies on women in agriculture should be pub
Oil tops $100 as fresh Iran attacks offset stockpiles release
Oil prices soared Thursday, briefly trading above $100, and stock markets extended losses as fresh attacks against Gulf energy targets offset the
Anatomy of the India LPG crisis and how to tackle it -- explained
Reports of LPG shortages have triggered panic buying by households and suspected hoarding by some distributors, further straining the available s
NSE adds 3.56 lakh active investors in February as retail interest picks up
Market correction and long-term shift from savers to investors seen supporting renewed retail participation
Shipping lines levy surcharge as bunker fuel prices surge
The surcharge will be $200 per TEU for long-haul trades and $100 per TEU for intra-regional services: Maersk
Hospitality sector to get 20% of average monthly Commercial LPG requirement
Puri was responding to a special discussion on LPG based on notice given by Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi.
AP government requests Capgemini CEO to set up GCC in Vizag
Asks Capgemini to set up development centre, GCC
Wind equipment manufacturers body urges Oil Ministry for reliable LPG supply
The wind energy industrys apex body noted that manufacturers of key turbine components, like castings and towers, heavily depend on Propane/LPG f
Swan Defence promoters to part-sell stake next week, appoints I-banker
Hazel Infra, the promoter entity of shipbuilder Swan Defence and Heavy Industries, is looking to part sell their holding in the company through t
Major temples seek uninterrupted LPG supply
Tirumala has no immediate concern, but has asked for regular LPG supply
US stocks today: Dow Jones plunges 600 points as Middle East tensions push oil prices up
Wall Street's main indexes opened lower on Thursday as oil prices surged to nearly $100 a barrel, fanning inflation worries and forcing traders t
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Women borrowers show stronger repayment discipline: Study
Data from financial empowerment platform Zavo shows that women account for a disproportionately larger share of repayments relative to their pres
US Stocks: US weekly jobless claims edge down
The number of Americans filing new applications for jobless benefits fell last week, which could help to assuage fears of a labor market deterior
Power stocks surge as West Asia crisis reshapes Indias energy mix
Adani Power rose 7.89%, ATGL gained 7.51%, JSW Energy climbed 6.35%, and NTPC added 2.91%
Oil prices unlikely to hit $200 a barrel, US energy chief says
U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright said on Thursday global oil prices are unlikely to hit $200 a barrel even as crude tankers remained stalled in
8 Nifty200 stocks where promoters reduced pledges in Q3FY26
Several Nifty 200 companies including Apollo Hospitals Enterprise, JSW Steel and Asian Paints reported lower promoter pledges in the December qua
Amidst the reports of shortage of cooking gas supply, the central govt announced that 20% of the average monthly commercial LPG requirement will
Geopolitical fires burn Dalal Street; rupee hits record low as crude tops $90
Sensex fell 829 points to 76,034.42, while Nifty 50 dropped 227 points to 23,639, marking its lowest close in recent sessions
Legendary investor Carl Icahn warns against two major pitfalls: rash decisions and complete inaction. He emphasizes that while hasty moves can be
India bonds fall as escalating Iran war pushes up oil
Indian government bonds fell on Thursday, snapping a two-session rally, as an escalating Middle East war kept oil prices elevated, pressuring the
Aurum PropTech sells two commercial buildings for Rs 112 cr in Navi Mumbai
Realty firm Aurum PropTech Ltd has sold two commercial buildings in Navi Mumbai for Rs 112 crore and will use funds to prepay debt and strengthen
Assotech Realty to invest Rs 200 cr to build hotel in Shirdi
Real estate company Assotech Realty will invest Rs 200 crore to develop a hotel in Shirdi, Maharashtra, and has tied up with hospitality chain At
CPI inflation rises to 10-month high of 3.2% in February 2026
Economists warn that the price hike of non-subsidised LPG cylinders and the ongoing increase in the prices of gold and silver will mean overall i
Tokenized assets: All about this popular investment option
Tokenized assets are becoming a popular investment opportunity in India, providing a digital alternative to traditional assets.
West Asia, Black Sea tensions create supply concerns for Indian edible oil market: SEA
Disruption in sunflower oil shipments from Russia and higher freight costs for palm oil have pushed up cooking oil prices
Besides, sluggish global market trends, weakness in the rupee and persistent foreign capital outflows also rattled investor sentiment, analysts s
Food prices push India's inflation to 3.21% in February
Retail inflation climbed to 3.21% in February, primarily driven by a surge in food and beverage prices. This uptick, the second under the revised
India asks China for urea as war-induced gas crunch hits plants
Indian officials have urged China to ease export restrictions as escalating conflict in West Asia disrupts liquefied natural gas supplies and lea
Raymond Realty eyes Rs 2,000 cr revenue from new housing project in Mumbai region
Raymond Realty on Thursday said it has launched a 9-acre housing project in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) with an expected revenue of Rs 2
Private bank stocks slump up to 21% in one month, but Gurmeet Chadha sees value. Here's why
Despite private banks lagging the Nifty 50 and BSE Sensex recently, market veteran Gurmeet Chadha sees strong value in banking stocks, citing att
Bank of Baroda raises USD 500 mn 5-yr syndicated loan; attracts strong participation from investors
Bank of Baroda on Thursday said it has raised USD 500 million five-year syndicated term loan facility through its IFSC Banking Unit in GIFT City,
India's inflation rises to 3.21% as oil price risks grow
India's retail inflation, as measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), increased to 3.21% in February from a revised 2.74% in January, governme
Rupee recovers from record lows, settles 16 paise down at 92.17 against U.S. dollar
The rupee previously recorded its lowest intra-day low of 92.35 against the greenback on March 9
India's sunflower oil imports halve in February amid West Asia conflict, rising prices
The Solvent Extractors' Association of India (SEA) said average import price for crude sunflower oil rose 17 per cent to USD 1,420 per tonne in F
Retail inflation rose to 3.21% in February
Retail inflation based on the Consumer Price Index rose to 3.21% in February from 2.74% in January, with rural inflation at 3.37% and urban at 3.
India begins probe into circumvention of countervailing duty on saccharin imports
India has launched an investigation into claims that saccharin imports from China are being rerouted through Thailand to avoid existing duties. T
West Asia crisis may hit Indias tyre exports: ATMA
Association urges govt to consider policy support to tackle emerging challenges
US spent $11.3B in 1st week of Iran war: Pentagon
The Pentagon has revealed that the US spent an estimated $11.3 billion in the first week of its war against Iran, dubbed Operation Epic Fury.
Advance tax final instalment deadline: Who must pay and what happens if you miss 15 March due date?
The final instalment of advance tax payment deadline for the financial year 2025-26 is March 15, 2026. Here's who much pay the tax and the penalt
Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices Highlights: Sensex ended 829.29 pts or 1.08% lower at 76,034.42, and Nifty 50 fell 227.70 pts or 0.95% to 23,639.15.
Kuwait residential building struck by enemy drone at dawn
According to the Ministry of Defence, an enemy drone targeted a residential building in the south of the country during the dawn hours today
Zara founder to receive record $3.7B dividend this year
Amancio Ortega, the billionaire founder of fashion giant Zara, is set to receive a record dividend of 3.23 billion ($3.7 billion) from Inditex SA
India to launch $11B fund to boost chipmaking
India is gearing up to launch a massive 1 trillion ($10.8 billion) fund aimed at boosting domestic chipmaking. The move comes as part of the coun
Rupee trims losses after hitting record low, all eyes on oil prices
The Indian rupee plunged to a record low as Middle East tensions fueled a surge in crude oil prices. This significant rise in energy costs is exp
Rupee recovers from record lows, settles 16 paise down at 92.17 against US dollar
A stronger dollar and domestic equity market volatility pressured the rupee, which was already weak from significant foreign fund outflows, forex
Indias FDI tweak could unlock billions from global funds
India's proposed changes to the Press Note 3 (PN3) regulations could be a game changer for large institutional funds from the US and European Uni
Indias February retail inflation quickens to 3.21% before Iran war impact likely hits
India's retail inflation rose to 3.21% in February, driven by geopolitical tensions impacting global oil supplies. This marks the second reading
Direct periodic inspection of milk chillers to ensure proper storage temperature and necessary requirements are maintained at all times
Irans unrelenting attacks on Mideast shipping, energy infrastructure send oil prices soaring
Dubai: Unrelenting Iranian attacks on shipping traffic and energy infrastructure pushed oil above USD 100 a barrel Thursday, March 12, as America
Exporters seek priority allocation of LPG and natural gas for manufacturing units
Indian exporters face production challenges due to fuel disruptions. FIEO has requested the government for priority allocation of LPG and natural
Tile makers are facing production disruptions as the Iran Israel crisis triggers gas shortages in Morbi, forcing several plant shutdowns. While s
How Trump's Section 301 probe could impact India's exports
The US government has launched a trade investigation under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, targeting India and 15 other countries.
NSE selects 20 merchant bankers for proposed IPO
NSE on Thursday said that it has appointed 20 merchant banks to manage its upcoming IPO.
Cyberattack hits Stryker; pro-Iran group claims credit
Pro-Iranian digital activist group Handala claims credit for the incident, potentially marking the first known major cyber disruption of an Ameri
LPG crisis in India: State-wise impact of the Iran war and Strait of Hormuz disruption
Escalating West Asian conflict disrupts global energy supplies, triggering panic buying of LPG across India. Long queues at agencies and restaura
NABARD withdraws planned seven-year bond issue: Bankers
India's National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) withdrew its planned seven-year bond issue after bids came in higher than ex
Bund yields hit highest since October 2023 as oil prices jump
Euro area benchmark Bund yields hit their highest level in almost 2-1/2 years on Thursday, as Middle East conflict fuelled inflation fears and ex
India in talks with Iran to secure safe passage for tankers
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said in a post on X earlier this week that he had spoken with his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi on t
Citigroup, Standard Chartered evacuate Dubai offices amid Iran-US war
Citigroup and Standard Chartered have evacuated their Dubai offices and asked employees to work from home.
US starts Section 301 probe against India, 15 other economies: An explainer
The probe covers sectors, including steel, aluminum, automobiles, batteries, electronics, chemicals, machinery, semiconductors, and solar modules
Old EPFO account? Check if your funds will be auto-credited
The Employees's Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) is launching a pilot project to automate the settlement of claims for small inoperative accoun
Russian shadow fleet tankers divert to India after US waiver on crude imports
Vessel-tracking data from UK-based maritime analytics firms Lloyds List Intelligence and Vortexa indicate that at least four tankers have already
Nifty Auto index falls over 3%, M&M, Maruti, Eicher, TMPV lead decline amid LPG supply fears
The sell-off comes amid rising geopolitical tensions in West Asia, raising fears of natural gas supply disruptions via the Strait of Hormuz.
UK home buyer sentiment hit by worries stemming from Middle East conflict, RICS says
Buyer demand in Britain's housing market has significantly weakened, with a sharp drop in new enquiries attributed to concerns over the Middle Ea
Telangana CM inaugurates Netflixs Eyeline Studios facility
Hyderabad: Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Thursday, March 12, inaugurated Netflix Eyeline Studios Global VFX and Virtual Production
Iran war unsettles India's packaged water makers as bottles, caps get pricey
Though retail prices are yet to feel the heat and bigger companies are absorbing the pain, about 2,000 smaller bottled water makers have increase
Income Tax: 7 major tax changes taking effect from 1 April explained
Income Tax: The Union Budget 2026 introduces amendments to the Income Tax Act that simplify compliance for taxpayers. Here is a list of crucial c
Dubai steps up security as Iran war rages; financial institutions move staff to remote work
US financial and tech firms are enhancing security and reducing office presence in the Middle East following Iran's threats to target economic ce
Why most Indian actors struggle to crack Hollywood game
Every few years, an Indian actor lands a role in a Hollywood project, sparking excitement about global crossover success. But despite the buzz, t
United Spirits revamps Black Dog scotch whisky with premium packaging
The refreshed portfolio includes Black Dog Black Reserve and the triple-cask matured Black Dog Triple Gold Reserve, aimed at combining premium ap
India plans new incentives to boost smartphone exports and localization
India is planning a new set of incentives to boost its position as a global smartphone manufacturing hub.
India's GDP growth to slow down to 7.1% in FY27
India's economic growth is projected to slow down slightly, with the real gross domestic product (GDP) expected to expand by 7.1% in fiscal year
Bhilwara textile units struggle amid geopolitical trade route disruptions
Industry representatives report that export orders are being stalled, with shipments either stuck locally or at ports, particularly to Gulf and E
PMS Tracker: Nirmal Bang, Purnartha Investment, Valcreate post gains of up to 11% in February
Portfolio management strategies delivered mixed returns in February, with a few quantitative and multicap portfolios outperforming while several
Why crude oil surge may raise paint prices in India
The recent surge in crude oil prices, now close to $100 per barrel due to the ongoing US-Iran war, could lead to a rise in paint prices.
How persistently high oil prices could impact India's vulnerable economy
Gas supply shortages have already begun hitting industries and consumers, and Iran has threatened a protracted conflict and $200 per barrel for o
WhatsApp Rolls Out Parent-Controlled Accounts For Children Under 13
New Delhi, Mar 12: Meta-owned WhatsApp has unveiled a new parent-managed account model, effectively opening the messaging platform to pre-teens (
Selective buying in oil and gas, PSU bank and metal stocks helped markets rebound from the days lows. However, auto and FMCG stocks continued to
Raymond Realty launches 2,000 crore Thane project, stock edges up 0.75%
Residential development to offer 2-bedroom residences ranging from 600 to 820 sq. ft.
Brent at $100 may widen Indias fiscal burden by 3.6 lakh crore annually: Report
According to an Elara Securities report, higher oil prices may widen Indias current account deficit to around 2% of GDP and weaken the rupee to 9
The proposed facility in Texas will be Reliance Industries second greenfield investment outside India. Reliance Industries, which has a market ca
GSP Crop Science's 400 cr IPO to open on Mar 16
The price band has been fixed at 304-320 per share for the IPO, valuing the company at 1,489 crore at the higher end.
Hotter summer ahead? NTPC Green, Tata Power, other power stocks surge up to 15%
Shares of Indian power companies rose sharply as early summer heat pushed electricity demand higher. Limited solar output and supply constraints
13 midcap stocks where FPIs steadily increased holdings for four quarters
Despite persistent selling, FPIs have shown sustained interest in just 43 stocks within a universe of 750 across the mid-, large-, small-, and mi
Corporate India faces a margin headwind in FY27, with Crisil Intelligence forecasting a 50 basis point shrinkage due to rising crude and gas pric
War risk surcharges hit exporters as Gulf freight rates surge
Agricultural exports are among the worst affected
