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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
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
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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
Gold prices dipped across major Indian cities on Wednesday, mirroring a decline in domestic futures. This cautious sentiment stems from anticipat
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.
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
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
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
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
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
NMPA announces measures for cargo affected by West Asia crisis
Ground rent waivers, emergency handling and added storage capacity offered
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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
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
Varun Beverages shares have declined over the past year, but analysts remain optimistic about long-term growth driven by expansion, product diver
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,
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
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.
Gulf Air adds flights to Chennai
On Tuesday the airline added Cairo, Casablanca and Chennai to its temporary network
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.
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.
The Union Cabinet has approved significant proposals totaling Rs 54,926 crore. Key initiatives include establishing 100 industrial parks, a major
Influencer marketing in IPL 2026 to touch 700 crore
The Indian Premier League (IPL) is set to witness a major surge in influencer marketing, with brands increasingly relying on creators to connect
Cabinet approves Rs 11,712 crore MSP support for cotton in 2023-24; 7.25 lakh farmers benefit
The Union Cabinet has approved significant funding for cotton farmers. Rs 1,718.56 crore will support the Cotton Corporation of India for the 202
Oil woes, capital outflows drag rupee to record low
The Indian rupee fell to a record low on Wednesday, extending a rough patch as the raging conflict in the Middle East kept oil prices elevated, r
8 midcap stocks with rising EPS over four quarters, Are you missing out?
In the NSE midcap segment, eight companies have notably improved their EPS, showing increases for four consecutive quarters (till December'25 qua
Indian markets extended a three-day rally, with Sensex rising over 700 points intraday and Nifty closing at 23,777. Gains were led by IT, realty,
Rupee crashes 23 paise to close at record low of 92.63 against US dollar
Mumbai: The rupee slumped 23 paise to close at a record low of 92.63 (provisional) against the US dollar on Wednesday, March 18, weighed down by
India opens anti-dumping probe into ethyl chloroformate imports from China
India has launched an anti-dumping probe into Chinese ethyl chloroformate imports following a complaint by domestic producer Paushak, alleging un
Share Market Highlights: Sensex jumps 633 pts, Nifty tops 23,700; rupee sinks to record close
Sensex, Nifty updates on 18 March 2026: Indian markets rose for a third day, led by IT stocks and easing oil prices, even as caution prevailed ah
The 8th Pay Commission questionnaire deadline has been extended to 31 March 2026 for employee feedback on pay, pensions and allowances, ensuring
High base effect, El Nino may weigh on tractor sales next fiscal, says CRISIL Ratings
Despite small and fragmented farms, tractors are increasingly being seen as multi-utility assets for land preparation, haulage, irrigation and tr
Risk vs roti: Indians stay back in Gulf as war intensifies - here's why
Amidst escalating Middle Eastern tensions, many Indian blue-collar workers are staying put for jobs and family support, despite recruiters warnin
India launches anti-dumping probe into ethyl chloroformate imports from China
India has launched an anti-dumping investigation into ethyl chloroformate imports from China. A domestic producer alleged unfair pricing practice
'Issue still worrisome': Govt offers extra 10% commercial LPG to states backing PNG transition push
The government is incentivising states to transition to piped natural gas (PNG) by offering an additional 10% commercial LPG allocation. Despite
US senators to grill Trump intelligence team, weeks into Iran war
The testimony from officials including Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard and CIA Director John Ratcliffe is also likely to touch on
March 2026 brings a series of bank holidays across India, impacting branch operations significantly. Customers should note closures for festivals
War-hit flight disruptions expose travel insurance gaps
Travel insurance is fundamentally designed to cover individual, unforeseen risks, not large-scale geopolitical events
Waaree Energies shares rocket 12%, up 18% in 3 sessions! Whats behind the stellar rally?
Waaree Energies shares climbed significantly on Wednesday. This surge follows the company's announcement of a major solar ingot and wafer manufa
Jayant Agros Pragati boosts yields, cuts water use in Gujarat castor farms
Jayant Agros Pragati initiative produces around 1.7 lakh tonnes of certified castor seeds
A meeting of the council elected Rikin Patel, Bishan Shah and Rakesh Shah as Vice-Chairman, Secretary and Treasurer of regional council
DK Shivakumar pushes centre to fast-track Bengaluru second airport, clear sky deck project
During the meeting, Shivakumar called on the Centre to expedite the development of Bengalurus second airport, grant early clearance for the propo
West Asia tensions may trigger refined fuel crisis worse than crude oil shortage: report
A PL Capital report warns that while crude production can resume quickly, refinery outages and logistical disruptions could create lasting shorta
Oil Ministry offers 10% more commercial LPG to states promoting PNG connections
States are required to carry out a set of reforms to reduce LPG consumption in the long run and enhance PNG penetration to avail the increased al
Godrej Properties acquires 20-acre Bengaluru plot, eyes 1,350 crore revenue
The company plans to develop a premium residential project on the site
NSE IPO opens door for thousands of shareholders to sell stock
Thousands of National Stock Exchange shareholders may soon get an exit opportunity via the bourses upcoming IPO, as it plans to allow eligible un
Jio Financial shares surged over 5%, becoming Nifty's top day gainer
Jio Financial Services shares surged 5.4% to Rs 250.50 amid strong volumes, extending gains to a second session. The rally was fueled by positive
Raghav Chadha proposes joint tax filing for married couples heres how it could work
Aam Aadmi Party MP Raghav Chadha proposed reforms to ease financial burdens, advocating for optional joint income tax filing for couples, full ta
El Nio to emerge with temperatures rising and uneven rainfall ahead: APEC Climate Centre
India may face a weaker and erratic monsoon rainfall pattern due to the drought-bearing weather
Global Markets | European shares extend gains as oil retreats; Fed decision in focus
European shares extended their rebound on Wednesday as retreating crude prices boosted sentiment, while investors also awaited an interest rate d
Magic Moments hits 8 million cases, cementing Radicos vodka lead
The growth has been driven in part by the companys Flavours of India range, with the recently launched Jamun SpicyMint variant reporting strong o
India's privatisation drive derails because of weak investor interest
India faces challenges in its privatisation program. Three planned sales are under consideration for shelving due to weak investor interest. This
Axis Bank shares rise 2% as lender set to invest Rs 1,500 crore into NBFC arm Axis Finance
Axis Bank shares gained after the lender approved a Rs 1,500 crore capital infusion into its NBFC arm, Axis Finance. The move follows a pause in
SEBI levies 2.8 crore fine on 18 entities; debars for 5 years in RGRL share manipulation case
The regulator has directed 15 of these entities to disgorge the total unlawful gains worth 2.94 crore, along with 12% interest per annum from Dec
Indian-flagged crude tanker Jag Laadki reaches Mundra amid West Asia tensions
Alibaba's AI strategy shift comes into focus with big bets on agents
A key driver behind the shift to agents is not only tapping into the frenzy triggered by the launch of OpenClaw in China, but also the potential
GAIL India issues swap tender for two LNG cargoes
Cargoes from Sabine Pass and Cove Point offered in exchange for deliveries to India
South Korea's Kospi lead gains in Asia as investors assess Japan trade data, await Fed rate verdict
The Middle East war continues to escalate, keeping investors on edge. South Korea's Kospi lead gains in Asia as investors assess Japan trade data
Govt taking action against coaching centres for misleading ads: Pralhad Joshi
Issues of misleading advertisements by coaching centres have come down relatively, Joshi said, adding that many measures have been taken against
Treasury yields move lower as attention turns to Fed rates decision
Treasury yields move lower as attention turns to Fed rates decision ## Bond Market Anticipates Federal Reserves Next Move as Yields Dip **WASHING
SEBI levies 2.8 cr fine on 18 entities; debars for 5 yrs in RGRL share manipulation case
The regulator has directed the entities to deposit the unlawful gains in SEBIs Investor Protection and Education Fund within 45 days
Women are powering Indias next credit boom; heres what the data shows
India's credit ecosystem is evolving, with women emerging as a significant force. They represent 27.6% of retail credit and show faster growth ra
'In politics, there's no full stop': PM bids farewell to 59 Rajya Sabha members
Hails Deve Gowda, Kharge, Pawar on their dedication to attending House proceedings
Dharmesh Shah advises buying on dips, sees favourable risk-reward ahead
Dalal Street shows improved sentiment after three consecutive gains, but experts caution it's a technical pullback from oversold levels, not a fu
Jag Laadki arrives in Gujarat: Third Indian vessel carrying crude oil reaches from Strait of Hormuz
Govt to bring solar ingots, wafers under ALMM from June 2028
Move aims to boost domestic production, enhance supply chain resilience, reduce import dependence, and ensure higher quality standards across the
Markets fall, fear rises. Should investors really sit this out?
Market falls trigger fear, but history shows exits often cost more than corrections. The real risk isnt volatilityits missing the rebound while w
Nomura trims target price on this Tata Group stock, still sees nearly 30% upside. Do you hold?
Brokerage Nomura maintains a Buy rating on Indian Hotels Company Ltd. The target price is now Rs 800, a slight reduction. Nomura anticipates a li
SpiceJet shares fall 3%, IndiGo erases morning gains after DGCA mandates 60% free seat selection
Airlines IndiGo and SpiceJet saw their share prices dip after the DGCA mandated that at least 60% of flight seats must be offered without selecti
India's semiconductor market to reach $300bn by 2035: Deloitte report
India is poised for a structural shift as local production is expected to meet more than 60% of domestic demand by the end of 2035, a Deloitte re
Metal stocks, once among 2025s top performers, have slipped up to 15% since the IranIsrael/US conflict began on February 27. Despite showing resi
Sensex gains 850 points: What's behind today's rally?
The Indian stock markets have witnessed a massive rally for the third consecutive session, with the Sensex surging nearly 850 points to 76,917 an
Delhi HC clarifies Pisco brandy belongs to both Peru and Chile
The Delhi High Court has ruled that both Peru and Chile hold legitimate claims to the Pisco name in India, rejecting Peru's demand for exclusivit
Sensex, Nifty rise 1% as oil eases amid geopolitical tensions; IT stocks lead gains
Sensex trades up over 800 points, while Nifty holds gains of over 200 points in afternoon trade
Global Markets | Nikkei ends nearly 3% higher as AI, chip stocks rally
Japan's Nikkei share average ended nearly 3% higher on Wednesday, led by chip and artificial intelligence-related stocks, as concerns over the ec
GSP Crop Science IPO fully subscribed on final day; QIBs, NIIs drive demand
The IPO comprises a fresh issue of equity shares worth 240 crore and an offer for sale of 50 lakh shares aggregating to 160 crore at the upper en
Data from Vortexa Ltd. indicates that at least seven vessels transporting Russian crude have altered their routes mid-journey, changing course fr
Urban Company shares surge 16%: What's behind the rally?
Urban Company shares surged by as much as 16% in early trade today on the NSE.
Why Modi government is restarting privatization process of IDBI Bank
The Indian government is likely to restart the privatization process of IDBI Bank from scratch, as financial bids fell short of the reserve price
Modi government proposes locally-made solar ingot, wafer use by 2028
The Indian government has proposed that all clean energy companies use domestically produced solar ingots and wafers from June 2028.
Dhurandhar effect: PVR Inox shares jump 6% in three days; will Hamza's revenge fire up earnings?
PVR Inox shares have rallied as strong early trends for Dhurandhar: The Revenge raise expectations of a box office blockbuster. Analysts believe
India's electric mobility stocks up 14% today: What's the reason?
Shares of electric mobility companies such as JBM Auto, Olectra Greentech, Ather Energy, and Ola Electric have witnessed a major surge today.
IT stocks lead Nifty rally; market adds over 200 points by noon
Infosys was the top gainer on the Nifty 50, rising 4.50% to 1,288.40, followed by Tech Mahindra, HCL Tech, TCS, Jio Financial stocks
Manishi Raychaudhuri sees earnings revival as key for FII comeback in India
Foreign investors are favoring other emerging markets due to stronger growth and lower geopolitical risks, despite India's moderating valuations.
Mint Explainer | Why India remains dependent on fertilizer imports
Despite building significant capacity, structural constraintsfrom raw material shortages to policy designkeep the country reliant on overseas sup
NSE said to set modest fee for its $2.5 billion India IPO
The National Stock Exchange of India is setting a modest advisory fee of around 0.65% for its upcoming IPO, potentially totaling $16.25 million.
Edelweiss AMC launches first-ever passive hybrid fund NFO
The open-ended index scheme allocates 70% to equities and 30% to government securities
Unique Picks: 10 stocks held by only one MF scheme in February; 4 jumped up to 140%
ETMarkets identified 24 stocks held exclusively by single mutual fund schemes, most declining sharply in FY26, while a few delivered strong gains
