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Airlines cancel more flights as West Asia conflict escalates

Tens of thousands of passengers are stranded as global air travel remains severely disrupted

The Hindu 24 Mar 2026 12:45 pm

Housing sales to remain soft unless developers shift focus from luxury to mid-income segment: Nuvama

The report stated that developers need to improve affordability by keeping prices and ticket sizes under control to support demand

The Hindu Businessline 24 Mar 2026 12:36 pm

Temasek-backed hospital chain Manipal Health files for India IPO

Manipal Health Enterprises, backed by Temasek, is launching its IPO, aiming to raise approximately 80 billion rupees. This move signals confidenc

The Economic Times 24 Mar 2026 12:27 pm

First signs of fallout emerge! US-Iran war hits Indias private sector growth; manufacturing activity slumps to over 4.5-year low

The manufacturing sector was hit the hardest, with its PMI dropping to a four-and-a-half-year low of 53.8 from 56.9. Heightened uncertainty and v

The Times of India 24 Mar 2026 12:24 pm

Supreme Court grants pension relief to women SSC officers denied permanent commission

The judgment covers officers considered between 2019 and 2021 and aims to address long-standing grievances over career progression and fairness.

The Hindu Businessline 24 Mar 2026 12:19 pm

Farmers income doubled, Government driving agriculture push: Shivraj Singh Chouhan

Union minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan informed the Lok Sabha that government initiatives have doubled farmers' income. Production has increased wi

The Economic Times 24 Mar 2026 12:18 pm

Coal India shares slide 5% from days open, Nuvama retains reduce rating

The weakness in the counter comes even as global coal prices remain volatile, with investors turning cautious over the companys volume growth pro

The Hindu Businessline 24 Mar 2026 12:17 pm

Gold, silver ETFs down 13% amid Iran-war: Should you invest?

Gold and silver exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have witnessed a major decline of up to 13% amid rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.

NewsBytes 24 Mar 2026 12:17 pm

India's private sector growth touches 3-year low: What's the reason?

India's private sector has witnessed its slowest growth in over three years, HSBC's Flash India Composite Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI), compi

NewsBytes 24 Mar 2026 12:16 pm

Why OpenAI has recruited Meta veteran Dave Dugan

OpenAI has appointed ex-Meta executive Dave Dugan as its new Vice President of Global Ad Solutions.

NewsBytes 24 Mar 2026 12:15 pm

OpenAI warns partnership with Microsoft could jeopardize its business

OpenAI has warned that its close relationship with Microsoft could pose a risk to its business.

NewsBytes 24 Mar 2026 12:15 pm

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh chairs meeting to review security and defence preparedness

CDS General Anil Chauhan, Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh, General Upendra Dwivedi, Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, DRDO Chairman Samir Kamat also

The Hindu Businessline 24 Mar 2026 12:13 pm

Convenience at pricey valuation: Urban Company shares jump 3% but Motilal Oswal remains neutral, here's why

Urban Company shares rose around 3% after Motilal Oswal initiated coverage with a Neutral rating, citing balanced risk-reward at current valuatio

The Economic Times 24 Mar 2026 12:10 pm

HDFC Bank a screaming buy amid market uncertainty: Sameer Dalal

Market expert Sameer Dalal views HDFC Bank as a 'screaming buy' despite current market jitters and governance concerns. He believes the bank's cu

The Economic Times 24 Mar 2026 12:06 pm

Prolonged conflict could send crude prices soaring to $125: Peter McGuire

Geopolitical developments are causing market volatility. Traders are reacting to political signals, influencing price discovery. Supply disruptio

The Economic Times 24 Mar 2026 11:43 am

Suzlon Energy shares jump 3% as firm wins sixth repeat order for 100 MW from GAIL

Suzlon Energy shares rose over 3% after the company secured its sixth repeat 100 MW wind energy order from GAIL. The project, located in Maharash

The Economic Times 24 Mar 2026 11:40 am

Rupee falls 20 paise to 93.73 against U.S. dollar in early trade

At the interbank foreign exchange, the local unit opened at 93.66 against the greenback before slipping to 93.73, down 20 paise from its previous

The Hindu 24 Mar 2026 11:39 am

Bitcoin climbs to $70K as Trumps Iran strike pause sparks risk-on rally, crypto market cap adds $60 billion

Bitcoin reached $70,000 on Tuesday after a temporary pause in military strikes against Iran boosted market sentiment. Cryptocurrencies saw gains,

The Economic Times 24 Mar 2026 11:39 am

Both Nifty bulls and bears left guessing as Iran war trajectory gives mixed signals to investors

Indian markets posted a muted 1% rebound on Tuesday as conflicting signals from the US and Iran kept investors on edge. While President Donald Tr

The Economic Times 24 Mar 2026 11:37 am

Delhi Assembly receives bomb threat ahead of presentation of Budget by CM Rekha Gupta

Police said nothing suspicious has been found so far after the assembly premises were checked, while adding that searches are still underway.

The Hindu Businessline 24 Mar 2026 11:34 am

L&T shares rebound 3% as Donald Trump signals potential end to war. Why does it matter for a construction major?

Larsen & Toubro shares saw a significant jump on Tuesday. This rise followed positive statements from US President Donald Trump regarding Iran. T

The Economic Times 24 Mar 2026 11:26 am

China positions itself as a stable economic force amid global uncertainty at Beijing forum

A higher share of US corporate leaders travelled to Beijing compared with previous years, among them the CEOs of Apple, McDonalds, Eli Lilly, Coa

The Hindu Businessline 24 Mar 2026 11:25 am

Global Market Tracker | Investors bet Iran war will boost Chinese renewables demand

Global investors are buying Chinese green energy stocks. They believe the Iran war's oil shock will boost demand for renewable power. China leads

The Economic Times 24 Mar 2026 11:19 am

Did someone know? $580 million oil bet hit seconds before Trumps Iran update

The timing of these trades mirrors earlier instances in recent months where large and highly profitable bets were placed on prediction platform P

The Times of India 24 Mar 2026 11:17 am

India's private sector growth hits 3 year low as Middle East war hits demand

India's private sector saw its slowest growth in three years in March. Price increases from the Middle East conflict impacted domestic demand. Ho

The Economic Times 24 Mar 2026 11:09 am

Pune-based startup KhetiBuddy sets foot in Europe via local partner

The company also has offices in the UAE and works with clients in Canada

The Hindu Businessline 24 Mar 2026 11:06 am

Policy Whiplash: Global markets swing between hope and uncertainty

Global markets reacted sharply to President Donald Trump's changing statements on the Middle East conflict. Oil prices plunged, and stock markets

The Economic Times 24 Mar 2026 11:06 am

Asian Paints shares jump 4% on price hikes, crude oil easing; brokerages weigh in

Asian Paints' shares surged over 4% following a planned 6-8% price hike across its portfolio, starting April 10. This rise coincided with a tempo

The Economic Times 24 Mar 2026 11:00 am

Vedanta shares jump 3% after company announces Rs 11 interim dividend

Vedanta shares saw a nearly 3% surge after the board approved a third interim dividend of Rs 11 per equity share, amounting to Rs 4,300 crore. Th

The Economic Times 24 Mar 2026 10:56 am

Whats behind Golds drop? Dollar surge, rate cut retreat

The metal has shed nearly 19% from record highs near $5,600 hit in late January, as macro headwinds increasingly overshadow geopolitical tailwind

The Hindu Businessline 24 Mar 2026 10:48 am

Asian Paints soars over 4% as brokerages weigh in on price hikes; Berger Paints & peers gain up to 5%

The rally in paint counters came after crude oil prices declined when Donald Trump said he had directed the US military to postpone strikes again

The Hindu Businessline 24 Mar 2026 10:45 am

No quick end to conflict, global markets to stay on edge: Adrian Mowat

Global markets are experiencing volatility due to shifting geopolitical developments, particularly concerning the US and Iran. Oil prices have su

The Economic Times 24 Mar 2026 10:41 am

Tata AIA introduces funds focused on innovation, equity and global AI for wealth creation

Tata AIA new funds launch opens the door to innovation driven equity and global AI technology investments, offering a compelling mix of growth po

Livemint 24 Mar 2026 10:40 am

Gold price prediction today: Pressure on gold prices to continue on March 24, 2026 amid US-Iran war? Check outlook

Gold price prediction today: Gold prices are likely to remain range-bound in the near future, says Praveen Singh, Head Currencies and Commodities

The Times of India 24 Mar 2026 10:40 am

India's private sector growth hits 3-year low as West Asia war saps demand

India's GDP growth had already slowed to 7.8% last quarter from 8.4% in the previous one as government spending and private investment cooled

The Hindu Businessline 24 Mar 2026 10:39 am

US to continue Iran strikes, pause applies only to energy sites: Report

The stop on attacks for five days is only on their energy sites, a US official has said

The Hindu Businessline 24 Mar 2026 10:32 am

VCK demands double digit seats for Tamil Nadu Assembly election

The resolution was passed at a high-level committee meeting of the party, presided by VCK founder-president and Member of Lok SabhaThol.Thirumava

The Hindu Businessline 24 Mar 2026 10:24 am

Siemens CEO says customers holding back on investments due to Iran war

Siemens will provide 26 new services spanning industrial infrastructure, automation and AI-powered applications to Alibaba Cloud customers

The Hindu 24 Mar 2026 10:23 am

Rupee drops 20 paise to 93.73/$ in early trade

Heavy FII outflows further weighed on the local unit while a strong start in trading at the domestic equity markets cushioned against sharper los

The Hindu Businessline 24 Mar 2026 10:21 am

Sensex jumps over 1,000 points today: What's the reason?

India's benchmark equity indices, Sensex and Nifty, witnessed a strong rally today.

NewsBytes 24 Mar 2026 10:19 am

U.S. needs more energy development to power AI, Google president says

Big Tech is pouring hundreds of billions of dollars into its expansion of energy-intensive server warehouses

The Hindu 24 Mar 2026 10:18 am

Stock markets surge in early trade as Trump halts strikes on Irans energy infra

Mumbai, Mar 24 (PTI) Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty rebounded in early trade on Tuesday, in-line with a rally in global markets, after

The Sen Times 24 Mar 2026 10:14 am

GSP Crop Science shares trade 13% above 320-IPO price after modest premium debut

On the BSE Ltd, the stock listed at 332.30, reflecting a premium of 3.8% against the offer price

The Hindu Businessline 24 Mar 2026 10:14 am

HDFC Bank shares gain 2%, hires external law firms to review Chakrabortys resignation letter; clarifies on executive terminations

At 9.39 am, the stock was trading 1.43% higher at 754.80, recovering part of the losses seen over the past week

The Hindu Businessline 24 Mar 2026 10:12 am

Eternal shares to rally till Rs 415 after platform fee hike? What Elara said

Eternal shares gained after Elara Securities projected upside to Rs 415, citing a platform fee hike as a key margin driver. The brokerage believe

The Economic Times 24 Mar 2026 10:10 am

Walmart's plan to sell products via ChatGPT has failed

Walmart has tested the effectiveness of agentic commerce or in-chat purchases through OpenAI's Instant Checkout.

NewsBytes 24 Mar 2026 10:06 am

Nomura upgrades Kotak Mahindra Bank, calls ICICI Bank preferred compounder. Here's why

Nomura has upgraded Kotak Mahindra Bank to Buy, making it its top pick among Indian banks, while retaining ICICI Bank as its preferred compounder

The Economic Times 24 Mar 2026 10:03 am

Los Angeles 2028 Olympics unveils vibrant superbloom inspired official look

Drawing inspiration from the citys official flower, the Bird of Paradise, and past Olympic Games, the concept reflects Los Angeles creative energ

The Hindu Businessline 24 Mar 2026 10:02 am

Texas: Massive explosion takes place at oil refinery

On its official website, Port Arthur, Texas, said that it issued the alert to ensure the safety of all residents in the vicinity

The Hindu Businessline 24 Mar 2026 10:01 am

OpenAI warns Microsoft ties pose risk ahead of potential IPO: Report

Microsoft was one of OpenAIs earliest investors, injecting $1 billion in 2019 and $10 billion at the beginning of 2023

The Hindu 24 Mar 2026 9:58 am

Trump delays energy strikes, sets five days for Iran talks

Trump told reporters Monday that he was holding off on attacking Iranian energy infrastructure for five days, citing major points of agreement wi

The Hindu Businessline 24 Mar 2026 9:56 am

Silver slumps another Rs 7,400/kg, gold slides to Rs 1.37 lakh/10 gm on firm dollar, muted rate cut bets. Whats next for investors?

Gold and silver prices extended losses as a stronger dollar and fading rate cut expectations weighed on sentiment. Elevated geopolitical tensions

The Economic Times 24 Mar 2026 9:51 am

Iran agreed not to have nuclear weapon: US President Trump

Trump further said that they were systematically dismantling the regimes ability to threaten America

The Hindu Businessline 24 Mar 2026 9:47 am

Global Market | Global funds turn bearish on emerging Asian markets amid rising geopolitical tensions

Hedge funds significantly increased selling of emerging Asian equities last week, the heaviest since April 2025, driven by escalating geopolitica

The Economic Times 24 Mar 2026 9:42 am

Vedanta, Coal India among 10 stocks with highest dividend yield of up to 6.3%. Check full list

Dividend-paying stocks are gaining attention in a volatile market. Companies with steady cash flows are returning excess cash to shareholders. Ve

The Economic Times 24 Mar 2026 9:34 am

The obvious risk no one is talking about in the stock market now

Rising margin trading exposure in Indian equities could amplify downside risks amid market volatility. With the MTF book expanding sharply and co

The Economic Times 24 Mar 2026 9:33 am

Rupee drops 18 paise to 93.71 versus US dollar in opening trade; after breaching 94 mark this week

Experts have indicated that if oil prices stay elevated for the remainder of the month, particularly above $100 per barrel, the currency could mo

The Times of India 24 Mar 2026 9:32 am

Sensex jumps over 900 points, Nifty nears 22,900: 4 factors behind todays D-Street rally

Indian stock markets opened sharply higher on Tuesday. The Sensex and Nifty gained over 1.5 percent each. This rise followed a brief pause in US

The Economic Times 24 Mar 2026 9:32 am

UAE air defences engage 7 ballistic missiles, 16 UAVs launched from Iran: Ministry of Defence

This latest interception adds to the staggering volume of fire directed at the country since the beginning of hostilities

The Hindu Businessline 24 Mar 2026 9:29 am

Global Market: BOJ walks tightrope as subsidies mask true inflation trend

Japan's core inflation dipped below the Bank of Japan's 2% target in February for the first time in nearly four years. Government subsidies on fu

The Economic Times 24 Mar 2026 9:20 am

Stock market today (March 24, 2026): Nifty50 opens above 22,800; BSE Sensex rises over 1,100 points as US-Iran war tensions ease

Stock market today: Indian equity benchmarks Nifty50 and BSE Sensex rallied in opening trade on Tuesday after a day of massive selloff. Hopes of

The Times of India 24 Mar 2026 9:18 am

Upcoming IPOs: 10 public issues that have received Sebi nod & can launch soon

Around 120 companies have received SEBI's nod for IPOs, with several popular names like Duroflex, Hero Motors, and Kent R O Systems poised to lau

The Economic Times 24 Mar 2026 9:18 am

Iran launches 78th wave of strikes targeting Israel and US bases, says IRGC

The strikes mark a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict, with Iran warning of further retaliation if hostilities continue.

The Hindu Businessline 24 Mar 2026 9:15 am

US Stock Market | Rate Cuts or Hikes? Fed keeps options open amid Iran crisis

The US Federal Reserve faces a period of uncertainty. Escalating Middle East tensions are impacting oil prices and the economic forecast. This co

The Economic Times 24 Mar 2026 9:09 am

HDFC Bank stock selloff halts after 4 days, rises 3%. What's happening?

HDFC Bank share price gained 3%, recovering from a sharp decline. The drop followed the resignation of former part-time Chairman Atanu Chakrabort

The Economic Times 24 Mar 2026 9:07 am

AI firm Fractal Analytics shares rally 4% as Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley initiate coverage. Check details

Fractal Analytics share price climbed 4% after Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley initiated coverage with 'Neutral' and 'Overweight' ratings, respe

The Economic Times 24 Mar 2026 9:04 am

India bonds seen lower as elevated oil, higher US yields pinch; debt sale in focus

The benchmark 6.48% 2035 bond yield will likely hover between 6.81% and 6.87%, a private bank trader said, after ending at 6.8379% on Monday

The Hindu Businessline 24 Mar 2026 9:03 am

This is worse than last year's crisis; here's why I'm still building positions: Deepak Shenoy

Indian markets face a downturn with a weakening rupee and global energy shifts. Deepak Shenoy, Capitalmind MF CEO, advises against panic, stressi

The Economic Times 24 Mar 2026 9:00 am

Allocate 1025% globally, use ETFs for diversification: Himanshu Kohli of Client Associates

Amid geopolitical tensions and market volatility, investors are advised to diversify portfolios internationally, allocating 10-25% to global mark

The Economic Times 24 Mar 2026 9:00 am

From geopolitics to crude oil: Deepak Jorwal highlights key risks investors must track in 2026

Geopolitical tensions and commodity price volatility are shaping the global investment landscape in 2026. Deepak Jorwal of Motilal Oswal Private

The Economic Times 24 Mar 2026 9:00 am

Muthoot Finance among 6 F&O stocks with a sharp rise in futures open interest

As of March 23, six NSE F&O stocks recorded a sharp rise in futures open interest, signalling increased derivatives activity. Rising open interes

The Economic Times 24 Mar 2026 8:56 am

HPCL, BPCL, IOC shares rise 4% as oil eases from recent highs after Trump delays Iran strikes

Hindustan Petroleum, Indian Oil, and Bharat Petroleum shares gained 4% each as crude oil prices declined. However, ongoing geopolitical tensions

The Economic Times 24 Mar 2026 8:55 am

Rs 12,000 crore magic pill race begins to shrink India's pot bellies. Which pharma stocks will win GLP-1 war?

India's GLP-1 market is set for a massive boom. Following patent expiry, generic versions of semaglutide are launching at significantly lower pri

The Economic Times 24 Mar 2026 8:52 am

Sanctioning Iran impacts global market: Iranian Consul General in Mumbai on Western measures

In case of restraint, he gave the example of India, for which the Strait of Hormuz is not closed

The Hindu Businessline 24 Mar 2026 8:49 am

US eyes Iran parliament speaker as potential partner in conflict resolution

The move comes as President Donald Trump signals openness to negotiations instead of military escalation.

The Hindu Businessline 24 Mar 2026 8:47 am

Coal India subsidiary CMPDI IPO Day 3: Check GMP, subscription status; should you invest?

CMPDIs Rs 1,842 crore IPO sees weak subscription and marginal grey market premium, indicating limited listing gains. While strong margins and ins

The Economic Times 24 Mar 2026 8:46 am

IMD unveils a digital surface meteorological observation system

The new system is based on digital sensors with Wi-Fi-enabled electronics to measure air temperature, atmospheric humidity, pressure, wind data a

The Hindu Businessline 24 Mar 2026 8:42 am

IndiGo shares in focus after appointing former Air India Express CEO Aloke Singh as chief strategy head

IndiGo shares are in focus after the airline appointed former Air India Express CEO Aloke Singh as chief strategy officer amid leadership changes

The Economic Times 24 Mar 2026 8:39 am

Senate approves Markwayne Mullin as next DHS secretary

President Donald Trump tapped Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., earlier this month to replace embattled DHS Secretary Kristi Noem. Senate approves

India Vision 24 Mar 2026 8:34 am

Oil rises with Brent crossing $100 a barrel again as Middle East tensions keep traders on edge

Trump's statement sent oil lower, while equities jumped. Still, the recovery on Tuesday suggests lingering skepticism over Trump signaling a de-e

India Vision 24 Mar 2026 8:33 am

Asian stocks today: Markets rebound on US-Iran talk signals; Nikkei, Hang Seng lead gains amid volatility

Asian markets surged Tuesday, mirroring Wall Street's optimism after President Trump hinted at productive talks with Iran regarding Middle East h

The Times of India 24 Mar 2026 8:32 am

Iranian oil offered to India at premium over Brent

While Iranian oil is being offered at $6$8 above ICE Brent, refiners remain cautious due to payment challenges, particularly Irans exclusion from

The Hindu Businessline 24 Mar 2026 8:32 am

Japan reports lower-than-expected core inflation for February, headline CPI eases for a fourth month

The consumer price index fell to 1.3% last month, its lowest level since March 2022 and below the central bank's 2% target. It was down from 1.5%

India Vision 24 Mar 2026 8:32 am

Gold demand from central banks likely to rise as global risks intensify: WGC

New entrants and previously inactive central banks have started accumulating gold in recent months, signalling a broader shift in reserve strateg

The Hindu Businessline 24 Mar 2026 8:15 am

ITC, Max Healthcare & more: Top stocks to watch on March 24, 2026

Brokerage firms are updating their views on Indian stocks. Morgan Stanley has an equal weight rating on ITC. HSBC upgraded Max Healthcare to buy.

The Times of India 24 Mar 2026 7:58 am

Rs 1,100 crore Powerica IPO issue opens today - Check price band, GMP and to subscribe or not

Powerica Limited's Rs 1,100 crore IPO opens Tuesday, aiming to raise funds for debt repayment and corporate needs. The company, a key diesel gene

The Economic Times 24 Mar 2026 7:57 am

Rs 409 crore Sai Parenterals IPO issue opens today. Check price band, GMP and to subscribe or not

Sai Parenteral's IPO opens Tuesday, aiming to raise Rs 409 crore through a mix of fresh equity and an offer for sale. The company has set a price

The Economic Times 24 Mar 2026 7:54 am

Government may bring bills to implement womens reservation before delimitation

Union Home Minister Amit Shah has initiated consultations with NDA and opposition leaders to build consensus.

The Hindu Businessline 24 Mar 2026 7:52 am

Oil Price Today (March 24): Crude oil reclaims $100 despite Donald Trump postponing attack on Iranian energy. Heres why

Oil prices climbed Tuesday as supply worries returned. Iran denied talks with the US, contradicting President Trump's statements. Brent crude ros

The Economic Times 24 Mar 2026 7:51 am