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Oil prices today: Crude jumps after war disrupts supply routes, global shortage fear looms
Oil prices have jumped significantly. Brent crude is over $110 and WTI is above $100. Supply worries are growing due to the conflict in the Middl
Gold set for worst month in more than 17 years as US rate-cut hopes fade
Gold prices saw a slight uptick on Tuesday, buoyed by a weaker dollar. However, the precious metal is on track for its worst monthly performance
Rupee crashes past 95/$, logs worst annual fall in 14 years
The Indian Rupee experienced a significant drop, breaching the 95 per dollar mark. This marked the steepest decline in 14 years, with the last mo
Bank holiday today: Are banks open or closed on 31 March for Mahavir Jayanti? All you need to know
Bank holiday today: Banks across various Indian cities will be closed on 31 March for Mahavir Jayanti. Here's a list of all cities where banks wi
Industrial output grows 5.2 per cent as manufacturing rebounds
War sets dollar for monthly rise, yen recovers on intervention threat
The US dollar is surging globally, driven by Middle East conflict and rising oil prices. This makes it the strongest safe asset as global recessi
Oil rises for a fourth day on supply cuts from widening Middle East conflict
Oil prices are climbing for the fourth day. Brent crude is set for its largest monthly gain ever. U.S. crude futures are also seeing a significan
Global Market Today | Brent crude set for record monthly gain; Asia shares falter as Iran war rages
Global markets faced a tumultuous month as Middle East tensions fueled fears of rising inflation and slower growth. Oil prices surged to record h
NDF difference swings as banks stay away from usual forex bets
New RBI curbs on net open rupee positions created volatility in dollar-rupee forwards. Initially, the gap between domestic and overseas rates wid
Indian stock markets are closed today for Shri Mahavir Jayanti. This is the first of two market holidays this week. Trading will resume on Friday
Irdai to push basic health cover, hospital scorecards to expand sector
India's insurance regulator is set to introduce basic, no-frills health covers and performance scorecards for insurers and hospitals to address p
XED Executive Development withdraws first-ever GIFT IPO
XED Executive Development has withdrawn its initial public offering from GIFT City's IFSC due to a cautious investor mood. Despite retail interes
Volatile ride for stocks, bullion sees big bets
Year of records: Foreign investors sell Rs 1.8L Cr Equities | IPOs raise Rs 2L Cr
Dubai unveils fiscal package to bolster businesses
Dubai has unveiled a significant AED 1 billion fiscal package to bolster businesses, especially those in tourism and trade impacted by current co
US Stock Market | Wall Street indexes mostly fall as Iran war widens
Indian stock markets reacted to global events on Monday. US President Donald Trump's statements on Iran and the escalating Middle East conflict c
Indias soaring oil bill shows limits of RBIs rupee defense
India faces a widening current account deficit due to high oil import costs. The ongoing Iran conflict exacerbates this situation, impacting fore
Brokerages turn bullish on HDFC Bank after sharp 26% correction
JP Morgan and Jefferies have upgraded HDFC Bank, citing attractive valuations after a significant share price decline. Both brokerages see a favo
RBI defers capital market exposure norms to July 1
The Reserve Bank of India has postponed new capital market exposure rules. The implementation date is now July 1, 2026. Banks issuing payment com
Bank stocks fall as Street factors in lower profits
Indian banks experienced a significant slump on Monday following the RBI's directive to curb net-positioning to support the rupee. The Bank Nifty
Bank FD tally in Q3 falls to 2-year low, total deposit base growth also slips
Bank fixed deposit growth slowed to a two-year low in the December quarter. Private banks led deposit collection. This slowdown may increase fund
Mint Explainer: How AI is transforming investment banking
AI promises significant revenue gains and frees up bankers for strategic work, without replacing human judgment.
Do your work and go home: Aditya Puri on leadership without frills
Aditya Puri, the former MD and CEO of HDFC Bank, shares insights from his 26-year journey in banking during a chat at the Mint India Investment S
F&O trading to get costlier from April 1 as curbs on speculation kick in
Equity derivatives trading faces higher costs from April 1. New government taxes on futures and options will increase trading expenses. The Reser
Yield tops 7%, banks stare at bigger MTM losses
Banks face significant treasury losses as the 10-year yield surged past 7%. This unexpected jump impacted rupee and bond markets. Traders are cau
RBIs new forex rules signal shifts in currency strategy; banks now on frontline
While the measure may have some short-term impact, the Indian economy's fundamentals will determine the course of the rupee. The move may support
A year after scrapping EV levy, Karnataka's new tax raises concern over adoption
According to a bill passed in the Karnataka assembly last week, a tax in the range of 5-10% of a vehicles price will be imposed on all EV cars ba
US Stocks today: S&P, Nasdaq end lower as investors weigh Middle East conflict outlook
U.S. stocks closed mostly lower as President Trump's conflicting messages on Iran and escalating Middle East conflict weighed on markets. Despite
No change in interest rates on small savings schemes
Deposits under Sukanya Samriddhi Scheme will attract an interest of 8.2%, while the rate on a three-year term deposit remains at 7.1%
K Raheja Group unveils dual hotel, convention centre project in Mumbai
US lawmakers press SEC's top official over enforcement director's exit
Top Democratic Senators are demanding answers from the Securities and Exchange Commission. They are questioning the sudden exit of the agency's c
The Centre has kept interest rates of small savings schemes unchanged for the April-June 2026 quarter. Here's how much you get for PPF, NSC, Suka
When do banks deduct TDS on interest income? 50,000 rule explained
With the Income Tax Act, 2025, taking effect from 1 April 2026, the I-T department clarified that TDS on interest will apply only above the set t
RBI defers implementation of capital market exposures norms to July 1
The Reserve Bank of India has postponed new acquisition finance rules. The implementation is now set for July 1, 2026. This decision follows feed
Apartment sales fell by 13% YoY and 6% QoQ to 98,761 units in January-March quarter
According to NSE-listed real estate data analytics company PropEquity, housing sales fell by 13% YoY and 6% QoQ to 98,761 units while launches fe
PNGRB notifies Ombudsman mechanism to strengthen consumer grievance redressal
Fed chair Jerome Powell says US can look past oil shock; flags risk if inflation expectations shift
On track to achieve 30,000 crore in road monetisation: NHAI
The NHAI said it has already mobilised 28,307 crore through a mix of Public and Private Infrastructure Investment Trust (InvIT) and the Toll-Oper
Rupee tumbles 9.88% in FY26, worst annual fall in 14 years - what lies ahead?
SECI inks 7.24 lakh tonnes/ year green ammonia supply agreements with fertiliser films
The initiative is expected to result in foreign exchange savings of approximately $2.5 billion over a period of 10 years through substitution of
Indias e-bus market jumps 44%; Switch, PMI lead
Legacy commercial vehicle manufacturers like Tata Motors have seen a sharp erosion in market share.
IRDAI approves India AS framework for insurers from April 1
The implementation of India AS will be applicable to all categories of insurers life, general, stand alone health insurers and reinsurers
Goldman Sachs picks stakes in Jio Financial, BHEL via block deals. Check sellers
Jio Financial Services and BHEL saw significant block deals today as global financial giants traded shares. Morgan Stanley offloaded stakes in bo
Compliance compulsory in social media advisories, creators deemed publishers
In the absence of any compliance with these advisories, the companies could risk losing their safe harbour clause, which gives them legal immunit
Assam CM claims BJP ensured community harmony, targets Congress
Addressing rallies, he targeted the opposition over its alleged neglect of indigenous communities and highlighted BJPs development efforts in reg
War in West Asia: Medical device makers call for measures to ease working capital distress
They called for fast-tracking of GST refunds, or a temporary customs duty rebate on the import of raw materials
Ahead of elections, lack of clarity over West Bengal roll revision sparks row
Even after the release of the fourth supplementary voter list by the Election Commission, clarity is still missing on the exact number of names a
BNP Paribas buys stakes in 4 stocks via block deals; LG Electronics, Max Health & 2 more
BNP Paribas executed block deals in Siemens Energy India, GMR Airports, LG Electronics India and Max Healthcare. Despite institutional buying, al
Telangana wants ban on herbcide Paraquat
The State government said that the use of highly toxic chemicals like Paraquat contradicted sustainable and natural farming methods
Swadeshi technologies and a long-term approach to innovation important for India: IIT-Ms Kamakoti
IIT Madras has seen strong demand not just from computer science and allied courses, but also from core engineering companies, says Kamakoti
Air Canada CEO Michael Rousseau to step down by Q3 over English-only message controversy
Jerome Powell hints at US Fed holding rates, as it monitors how war affects economy
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on Monday said the U.S. central bank can wait to see how the Iran war affects the economy and inflation, noti
US Stocks: Microsoft unveils AI upgrades, rolls out Copilot Cowork to early-access customers
Microsoft on Monday unveiled new features in its Copilot research assistant that would allow users to utilize multiple AI models simultaneously w
3 ships - Dunagiri, Sanshodhak, and Agray - handed over to Navy on Monday
The GRSE said that its first-of-its-kind achievement underscoring strengthened execution capabilities, and production capacity
Viridian Therapeutics shares slumped 34% to an eight-month low on Monday after its experimental treatment for thyroid eye disease lagged rivals i
Sysco said on Monday it would buy catering supplier Jetro Restaurant Depot in a $29 billion deal, including debt, expanding the top U.S. food dis
India's net international liability comes down by $10.9 billion in the third quarter
India's financial obligations to the world decreased by $10.9 billion in the third fiscal quarter. This improvement was driven by Indian resident
Why rupee breached 95 versus dollar mark despite RBI's move to stem fall
According to forex market participants, the domestic unit remains under pressure due to persistent outflows by foreign investors and the strength
US Stocks: Biogen gets FDA approval for higher dose of genetic disorder drug, shares rise 3%
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a higher dose of Biogen's spinal muscular atrophy drug Spinraza, the company said on Monday, a
Indian gas maker INOX Air Products plans $1 billion IPO, appoints bankers, sources say
Indian industrial and medical gas maker INOX Air Products is planning to launch a $1 billion initial public offering in Mumbai, and has appointed
India's invisible receipts grow 56% to $464.189 billion in April-Dec period
India's inward receipts from international trade in services, incomes, and remittances surged by 56% to $464.189 billion in the first nine months
Crypto fuels drone purchases in Russia and Iran, report says
Groups linked to Russia and Iran are increasingly using cryptocurrency to finance the purchase of low-cost military drones and components, accord
Rupee faces volatile trading, swings 170 paise intra-day
The Rupee experienced volatile trading, swinging 170 paise intraday, closing at a record low of 94.83 against the Dollar.
AP Science City inks MoU with CSIR-NIScPR
The objective of MoU was tostrengthen science popularisation and promotecollaborative research
NHAI nears FY26 monetisation target, Raises 28,307 cr
InvIT round-5 along with TOT bundles push NHAI close to annual target
Govt opens two-month emergency window to sell kerosene for cooking, lighting
This notification shall come into force with immediate effect and shall remain in force for a period of 60 days or until further orders, whicheve
XED withdraws GIFT City IPO due to tepid response from investors amidst global crisis
The issue had already been delayed earlier due to Gulf region tensions, highlighting the impact of global uncertainty on cross-border fundraising
Prologis commences 1.1 million sq ft logistics park in North Chennai
Redhills marks Prologis third location in Tamil Nadu, alongside projects in Hosur and Sriperumbudur
NSE begins IPO process, seeks shareholder interest for OFS participation
Exchange invites EOI to identify selling shareholders; response deadline April 27
Cotton prices rise above MSP levels on strong demand
CCI hiked sale price by 1,300 per candy on Monday in line with global price, strong demand
IBC Amendments target delays, governance; experts see gains but urge balance on litigation risks
The Lok Sabha on Monday passed the IBC amendment Bill, reworked with inclusion of all 11 suggestions given by the Select Committee, alongside add
Gaming firm Nazara Tech to raise Rs 500 crore via warrants
Gaming and sports media firm Nazara Technologies on Monday said its board has approved a proposal to raise Rs 500 crore through a preferential is
XED, India's first GIFT city IPO, withdraws issue after weak demand
XED Executive Development, the first company from India's low-tax GIFT City to launch an initial public offering, has withdrawn the IPO after del
Indias villages go digital 3 lakh crore rural funds processed virtually
In FY 2025-26 alone, Panchayati Raj Institutions transferred Rs 53,342 crore through the eGramSwaraj-PFMS interface enabling better transparency,
Summer heat, cricket season put beer demand on fast track
Consumers also tend to move towards cans and larger pack formats. In on-trade, outlets see higher throughput per table, especially during evening
Vijay launches Tamil Nadu poll campaign, targets DMK in fiery speech
Banking on strong youth support, Vijay aims to challenge Tamil Nadus traditional DMK-AIADMK political dominance while marking a high-profile elec
Gov considering bringing unorganised sector workers under EPFO, ESIC
The Ministry in its deliberations is also considering online industry for pension in the near future, Minister of State for Labour and Employment
RGI urges accurate responses ahead of Census 2027 rollout, assures data confidentiality
The first phase of the Census 2027 will start from April 1 and conclude in September across all 36 states and UTs except West Bengal since the st
CSIR transfers bio-bitumen technology; industry seeks buyback assurance
The technology promises environmental benefits, including reduced stubble burning and lower carbon emissions, while also creating additional inco
Kerala church raises concerns over FCRA amendment
BJP faces political heat in Kerala; Several bishops of the Syro-Malabar Church, one of the most influential Christian denominations in the State,
Fiscal deficit touches 80% of RE in April-February
This is lower than 13.5 lakh crore or 86 per cent of estimates recorded during the year-ago period
