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Pet food startup Zoomies secures 5 crore to expand D2C operations in India
Zoomies focuses on delivering complete pet meals made from 100 per cent real, human-grade meat, free from additives, preservatives and synthetic
AI can transform MSMEs in Kerala, says CII at Digi-Tech seminar
Industry leaders highlighted AI as a key driver for innovation, efficiency and long-term growth.
Crude oil prices surged over 4% on MCX as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East disrupted supply expectations. Analysts expect continued volat
10 large-cap stocks deliver record quarterly profits over 10 quarters
10 companies in the NSE large-cap segment reported December 2025 quarterly profits that were at least 15% higher than their previous peak profits
Iran's new supreme leader rejects proposals for reducing tensions with US, senior official says
Global Markets | European shares open steady as Middle East conflict drags on
European shares were little changed on Tuesday as investors assessed the economic damage from a prolonged Middle East conflict.
CMFRI launches deep-sea expedition to study seamount fisheries in Arabian Sea
The project will also develop AI-based tools for automated identification of squid, cuttlefish and octopus species, which will significantly stre
Crude at $130 for 2-3 quarter could hit GDP growth by 100 bps, destablise fiscal deficit: CEA
He made these remarks before the Standing Committee on Finance on March 2, and the committees report was tabled on Tuesday
Parliamentary panel advises MoSPI to optimise fund use, seek extra funds if needed
A Parliamentary panel has urged the Statistics Ministry to use allocated funds wisely. The ministry faces funding shortfalls for key schemes like
Israel says Ali Larijani killed in airstrike; Iran yet to confirm
India to remain 5th largest economy in FY27: CEA Nageswaran
Says base year revision and rupee exchange rate depreciation delaying the climb past Japan
Gold prices surged on Tuesday, with April 2026 futures on MCX rising 1% to Rs 1,56,996 per 10 grams. Investors sought safe-haven assets amid esca
Second LPG tanker from Strait of Hormuz reaches Gujarat coast amid supply concerns
The vessels arrival follows Mondays berthing of MT Shivalik at Mundra Port after transiting the strategically critical Strait of Hormuz, bringing
Rebalance when asset weights drift, not when headlines shout: DSP CEO Kalpen Parekh
Iran war impacts Indian oilmeal exports
Data compiled by the Solvent Extractors Association shows exports dropped 11% in the 11 months of the current fiscal
India oilmeal exports hit by US-Iran conflict, Red Sea disruptions
Escalating US-Iran tensions are disrupting India's oilmeal exports, with significant portions to the Middle East and Europe facing logistics chal
From 29,300 to 24,900: Nomura slashes Nifty target, says another 5% correction possible! Heres why
Nomura has cut its Nifty target by 15% to 24,900, warning of a further 5% downside amid geopolitical tensions, rising oil prices and weakening fl
Iran war shakes skies: Emirates jets fly back to Dubai nearly empty as travellers flee
Emirates faces drastically low passenger numbers on inbound flights to Dubai, with some routes seeing as few as 5% occupancy. This comes amid tra
2 top stock recommendations from Vinay Rajani
Indian equity markets experienced sharp intraday swings, with Nifty finding support near 22,950 but facing resistance at 23,560. Market analyst V
Indias second LPG carrier Nanda Devi arrives at Gujarat port
Nanda Devi has docked at Vadinar port in Devbhumi Dwarka district, and preparations were being made to shift the LPG to the daughter ship, Deenda
Crude climbs past $103 again as Iran war disrupts supply
Oil prices rose around 3% on Tuesday, clawing back some of the previous session's losses on renewed supply fears, with the Strait of Hormuz large
Time, not timing, is the real edge in investing
Consistency and patiencenot constant churndrive long-term wealth in equities. Yet resisting short-term noise remains the toughest discipline for
Global Markets | Japan's Nikkei falls a 4th day tech shares weigh, oil surges
Japan's Nikkei index fell on Tuesday, ending a four-day decline. Chip-related stocks and rising oil prices impacted the market. Early gains were
Global Markets | Australian shares gain as split RBA hike cools rate fears
Australian stocks closed higher on Tuesday. The Reserve Bank of Australia increased interest rates by 25 basis points. This move was anticipated
India growth outlook dims as oil tops $100, gas crisis deepens
A distant war is impacting India's economy. Soaring oil prices and gas shortages are affecting homes and businesses. This energy crisis threatens
West Asia crisis: Second LPG carrier Nanda Devi arrives at Gujarat port
Nanda Devi has docked at Vadinar port in Devbhumi Dwarka district, and preparations were being made to shift the LPG to the daughter ship, Deenda
LPG consumption slumps 17% in March on war-related shortages
LPG consumption fell to 1.147 million tonne during the first fortnight of March; it was 26.3% lower than 1.557 million tonne demand in the first
10+ MFs added these 8 stocks in February; 3 turned multibaggers, up to 140% in FY26
Over 10 mutual funds increased exposure to stocks like Multi Commodity Exchange of India, GE Vernova T&D India and National Aluminium Company in
Oil shock triggers rush into Indian rupee options, short-term bearish bets dominate
Indian rupee options trading has surged since the Iran war began, reflecting heightened speculative and hedging activity, with flows skewed towar
Centre raises Arthiya Commission in Punjab, Haryana by nearly 5/qtl ahead of wheat procurement
Revised rates to take effect from Rabi Marketing Season 202627, beginning April 1
Markets have fallen nearly 9% in a month amid geopolitical tensions, but PL Capitals wealth arm sees volatility as an opportunity. It advises gra
What's key to India's forex defence? Patra suggests it's $1 trillion buffer
Former RBI Deputy Governor Michael Patra advocates for India to build foreign exchange reserves to at least $1 trillion. This substantial buffer
Innovision IPO subscribed over 2x so far on final day
According to exchange data, QIBs led the subscription with 12.78x, while NIIs saw a healthy 6x subscription
European publishers, tech firms urge EU to speed up fine on Google over search
The push underscores tensions within the bloc over the complex balance of regulating Big Tech, with regular clashes between Washington and Brusse
Thinking of stopping your SIP? Why market volatility says dont
Falling markets and negative returns are testing investor discipline, but the math of rupee cost averaging favours staying invested.
India's state-owned fuel retailers seek advance payments from dealers as global price surges
Fuel pump owners across India are now required to pay in advance for gasoline and gasoil. State-owned fuel companies are facing significant reven
How Gulf crisis may boost India's data center industry
The recent attacks on data centers in the Gulf by Iran, which considers them legitimate wartime targets for their technical and data support to s
IDBI Bank stocks down 20% in 2-days: What's the reason?
Shares of IDBI Bank have witnessed a massive fall of nearly 20% to 74.83 apiece in just two trading sessions.
Air India to operate 36 extra flights to Canada, Europe
Air India has announced the addition of 36 international flights between March 19 and March 28, 2026.
QSR chains stay resilient amid LPG shortage: Karan Taurani
India's food service industry faces temporary LPG supply constraints. Smaller restaurants are feeling the pinch, while major quick-service restau
IT drag limits Nifty gains; Benchmarks pare early highs by midday
On the Nifty50, CA Eternal, the parent company of Zomato, is the top gainer, surging 4.87% to 232.85. Tata Steel rises 2.31% to 191.25, while Mah
Persistent Systems ties up with NVIDIA to deploy AI drug discovery platform
The announcement comes as Persistent stock fell 2.49% to 4,523.30 on the NSE on Monday amid broader IT sector weakness
Middle East tensions are disrupting LPG supplies to India's food services sector, leading to operational stress. Restaurant owners warn of layoff
JM Financial initiates Buy on this liquor stock. Check target, upside potential
Indian stock markets, including the Sensex and Nifty, experienced a significant downturn, erasing early gains and falling sharply. Initial optimi
This major incentive scheme, named Mission Drone Shakti, aims to supercharge local manufacturing and R&D.
Biz chamber seeks RBI relief for exporters hit by West Asia disruptions
Indian exporters are facing significant challenges due to global shipping route disruptions. The Bharat Chamber of Commerce has requested the Res
GSP Crop Science IPO sees muted retail response, subscribed 65% by midday on Day 2
Qualified institutional buyers subscribe to 1.28 times their allotted portion, non-institutional investors subscribe close to their entire quota
FACT unveils 6,350-crore Capex 2.0 to boost fertilizer self-reliance
Expansion projects include the setting up of a 700-tonne-per-day Phosphoric Acid Plant and a 2,200-tonne-per-day Sulphuric Acid Plant at the Coch
Krystal Integrated Services shares edge up post 364 crore contract
The firm has secured a three-year contract from TNMSCL to provide housekeeping, security, and related services for 167 government healthcare inst
KPIL bags 2,471 crore in fresh orders
Firm secures 22,000 crore in orders in FY26 so far; metro rail project boosts urban mobility portfolio
UAE gas field set ablaze as Iran strikes hit energy supplies
Operations suspended at Shah natural gas field in the UAE while officials assess damage from a fire touched off by a drone attack
Nifty IT stocks hit 52-week lows as sector selloff deepens
The Nifty IT index was trading down approximately 1.06% at 28,735, having shed over 24% year-to-date and nearly 21% over the past year
Thunderstorms invade parts of country as heat engine forced out of land into sea
Climate Forecast System of US suspects the variously wet and violent weather may continue to hold into April
Kurichiyil Ayurveda launches Ayurtech project
The project, blending traditional Ayurveda with AI-driven health monitoring for early disease prediction, has kicked off its first phase in Karim
Iran war deepens correction risk: Is Nifty headed toward the 21,000 zone?
Indian equities remain under pressure amid West Asia tensions, with Nifty slipping sharply from recent highs. Analysts see the 21,00022,000 zone
OpenAI courts private equity to join enterprise AI venture, sources say
As demand for AI continues to skyrocket, we want to help our customers deploy these technologies in all the ways that help them create impact, Fi
Eternal shares have corrected sharply, but JM Financial sees the decline as an opportunity, maintaining a bullish stance. The brokerage believes
OpenAI to cut back on side projects to focus on core business: Report
Fidji Simo, chief of applications at OpenAI, previewed the changes to employees in an all-hands meeting, per WSJ
India's young workforce is growing and getting more educated: State of Working India 2026 report
Report highlights rising tertiary enrolment and reduced disparities but warns of high graduate unemployment and urgency in job creation before de
India underreported rice, wheat price support: US, others to WTO
The WTO landscape is heating up as India encounters objections from the US, Australia, Paraguay, and Ukraine regarding its agricultural support p
IMO chief says escorts no guarantee of safe passage through Strait of Hormuz: Report
Despite calls for increased military presence to ensure maritime security, the IMO warns that naval escorts cannot fully mitigate risks in the st
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and HCL Technologies dropped nearly 2%, while Tech Mahindra slipped more than 1%. The declines pushed the Nifty I
Dharmesh Kant on FY27 earnings, Iran crisis and smart investment strategies
Indian equity markets face persistent uncertainty, prompting experts to advise a cautious, selective investment approach. Despite revised earning
Rs 18,900 crore wiped off! IDBI Bank tumbles 19% in 2 days on divestment jitters
The stock has now declined over 19% in just two sessions and is nearing its 52-week low of Rs 72 per share. Its market capitalisation stands at a
Gold price prediction today: Gold prices will continue to take cues from crude oil prices, says Praveen Singh, Head Currencies and Commodities, M
Digital arrest scam exposes how fraudsters use fear and fake authority to steal money, highlighting key warning signs and essential safety steps
Meta strikes $27B AI infrastructure deal amid computing race
Meta has signed a major long-term agreement worth up to $27 billion with Dutch cloud provider Nebius.
In-flight menus tweaked:Dosas out, upma in as CAFS flight kitchen cuts LPG usage
An executive said that there would be no rotation in menus in order to reduce complexity
Iran war pushes importers into energy triage as they conserve power, curb soaring prices
Asia is highly exposed due to its heavy reliance on imported fuel, much of which passes through the now-blocked Strait of Hormuz, a key route for
Adani Power shares extend gains, rise 13% in one week: What lies ahead?
Shares of Adani Power rose on Tuesday, extending a weekly gain of 13% and hitting a four-month high. The rally is driven by strong technical mome
US Stock Market | Fed likely to wait and watch before rate moves: Steve Englander
Rising crude oil prices and geopolitical tensions are fueling investor caution, leading to scaled-back risk exposure. Central banks, including th
GEMA urges govt to introduce ethanol-based cookstoves for domestic, commercial users
The association said the introduction of ethanol cookstoves as a complementary option could help diversify Indias clean cooking energy mix
Warner Bros CEO set for $667M payout in Paramount deal
Warner Bros. Discovery's CEO, David Zaslav, stands to gain a whopping $667.2 million from the sale of his company to Paramount Skydance Corp.
Dalmia Bharat, Shree Renuka and other sugar stocks jump up to 4%. Whats behind the rally?
Shares of Dalmia Bharat Sugar, Shree Renuka Sugars and other sugar companies rose sharply on Tuesday after the government approved an additional
Samsung workers' strike threat could disrupt global chip supply
Samsung Electronics' largest workers' union has threatened to disrupt chip production.
Accumulate quality stocks gradually as valuations turn attractive: Sanjay H Parekh
Amidst geopolitical tensions, Sanjay H Parekh of Sohum Asset Managers advises investors to accumulate quality stocks during market corrections, h
Infosys, Wipro, Coforge, other IT stocks drop up to 6% to fresh record lows: Heres why
Indian IT stocks saw a significant drop on Tuesday. New artificial intelligence announcements from Nvidia sparked concerns about disruption in th
Strait of Hormuz disruption: War chokes Middle East supply, oil prices spike globally
Global oil prices are soaring due to Middle East conflict. Dubai crude reached an all-time high, becoming the world's most expensive. Supply disr
Samsung workers strike plan in South Korea could disrupt chip supply
Unions threaten strike for 18 days from May 21
US Stock Market: Bond investors turn defensive as Middle East conflict clouds Fed outlook
Global markets face new uncertainty as the Middle East conflict impacts U.S. monetary policy. Bond investors are moving to short-term Treasuries
Drone strike triggers fire at Fujairah Oil Industry Zone; o casualties reported
Authorities confirmed there were no casualties from the targeted attack, and emergency teams were quickly dispatched to the area
Rupee falls 14 paise to 92.42 against U.S. dollar in early trade
On the domestic equity market front, the Sensex declined 91.62 points, or 0.12%, to 75,411.23 in early trade, while the Nifty fell 34.25 points,
Crude oil futures gain on West Asia supply concerns
At 9.59 am on Tuesday, March crude oil futures were trading at 8,871 on MCX during the initial hour of trading on Tuesday against the previous cl
Indian Navy deploys warships for safe passage of Indian vessels in Strait of Hormuz: Sources
Iran has asked India to release three tankers seized by it, in exchange for permitting the safe passage of Indian-flagged or India-bound ships fr
Dell workforce drops 10% in fiscal 2026, filing shows
Dell, whose shares have risen over 24% so far this year, said last month that it expects revenue from its key AI-optimised servers business to do
Rupee falls 14 paise to 92.42 against US dollar in early trade
Mumbai, Mar 17 (PTI) The rupee lost 14 paise and traded at 92.42 against the US dollar in early deals on Tuesday, as it failed to resist pressure
Oil jumps to $103 as Strait of Hormuz remains shut
Crude oil prices have surged by over 2% today, recovering from previous session losses. The spike is mainly due to supply concerns as the Strait
Global Market | Market turbulence ahead? Experts warn against emotional investing
Market volatility is a natural part of investing, and experts advise against impulsive decisions driven by fear or optimism. Sticking to a long-t
Can oil hit $200? How the worst-case scenario could hurt D-Street and Indian economy
Escalating US-Iran tensions in the Gulf raise fears of a major oil supply disruption, potentially pushing prices to $200 a barrel. India, heavily
Sensex, Nifty slip in early trade as IT stocks drag; crude oil surge adds to pressure
IT stocks lead decline amid broad market weakness; Wipro, Infosys, HCL Tech and TCS down sharply
