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France's Mistral raises $830 million in debt for AI data centre build-up

Scaling our infrastructure in Europe is critical to empower our customers and to ensure AI innovation and autonomy remain at the heart of Europe, Chief Executive Arthur Mensch said

30 Mar 2026 1:26 pm
Government clears 29 investment proposals worth 7,104 cr under Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme

The Ministry of Electronics and IT (Meity) Secretary, S Krishnan, said the fresh investment proposal will create as many as 14,246 new jobs in the segment

30 Mar 2026 1:00 pm
SoftBank secures $40 billion loan to boost OpenAI investments

The loan was arranged with lenders including JPMorgan Chase, Goldman Sachs, Mizuho Bank, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp and MUFG Bank

30 Mar 2026 11:15 am
What is the World Trade Organization e-commerce moratorium?

The policy was first adopted in 1998 at the WTOs Second Ministerial Conference in Geneva

30 Mar 2026 10:24 am
Stock markets slump in early trade as West Asia war enters fifth week

The 30-share BSE Sensex tumbled 1,191.24 points to 72,391.98 in early trade; the 50-share NSE Nifty slumped 349.45 points to 22,470.15.

30 Mar 2026 10:24 am
Rupee rebounds 128 paise from all-time low to 93.57 against U.S. dollar

Forex traders said the rupee opened stronger as banks who generally have long positions, may have to cut their positions taken in onshore currency markets as per the RBI Director

30 Mar 2026 10:14 am
Centre allocates PDS kerosene to States, UTs in 60-day emergency measure to ease LPG pressure

The move is intended to ensure that households facing LPG constraints continue to have access to essential fuel for basic domestic requirements

30 Mar 2026 9:44 am
Asian shares decline as oil prices soar amid war in Iran, echoing last weeks Wall Street drop

The drops in Asia follow the deep declines on Wall Street last Friday that finished off a fifth straight losing week, its longest such streak in nearly four years

30 Mar 2026 9:44 am
Apple hires ex-Google executive to head AI marketing amid push to improve Siri

The hire comes as Apple is readying an improved version of Siri, its virtual assistant, for release this year

30 Mar 2026 9:24 am
Microsoft takes over a Texas AI data centre expansion after OpenAI backs away

Microsoft is taking over a data centre construction project in Texas after OpenAI declined to pursue it

30 Mar 2026 9:01 am
Tea body seeks clarity on Assam land transfer policy for plantation workers

Two months ahead of the elections, the BJP-led government amended a law to grant legal land rights to 3.5 lakh families of plantation workers living in the labour lines of more than 800 tea estates

30 Mar 2026 1:38 am
How to secure Indias supply chains

Supply chain resilience cannot be built through isolated interventions. It requires an integrated, forward-looking approach

30 Mar 2026 1:23 am
Last rites of industrialist Vijaypat Singhania performed in Mumbai

Vijaypat Singhania headed the Raymond Group for two decades, and was also a recipient of the Padma Bhushan

29 Mar 2026 9:07 pm
NCLAT rejects BSE pleas on Demat account freezing during insolvency

BSE had contended that the NCLT does not have any jurisdiction under Section 60 (5) of the IBC Code to adjudicate on the issues, which are within the Securities Law Framework and Sebi Circulars

29 Mar 2026 12:26 pm
Consumer panel asks Ola Electric to replace consumer's faulty scooter,

The commission was of the view that the consistent dropping of the battery level and other issues that arose from the first ride showed the vehicle was defective.

29 Mar 2026 12:14 pm
Energy price surge poses new challenges for Indias real estate sector

Rising crude oil and natural gas costs are increasing construction expenses and disrupting material supply, creating uncertainty for developers and homebuyers

29 Mar 2026 11:56 am
When the promise is not the policy

Union Finance Minister, Nirmala Sitharaman, recently warned banks quite sternly against mis-selling insurance and advised them to focus on their core business of lending

29 Mar 2026 9:04 am
How ETFs fit into your portfolio

For a chosen benchmark, whether broad-cap or large-cap index, it is best to pick an ETF with high liquidity

29 Mar 2026 8:56 am
When the cannons boom: stock markets in wartime

War may come and war may go, but the stock markets go on for ever. But theres a catch, markets can fall, keep falling and remain bearish in the short term; staying invested when it bleeds is the real magic for building wealth

29 Mar 2026 8:54 am
West Asia crisis affecting LPG cylinder supply to certain parts of store network: Jubilant FoodWorks

We wish to inform that due to the ongoing geopolitical situation in West Asia, there are supply constraints on the distribution of commercial LPG across the country, Jubilant FoodWorks Ltd (JFL) said in a regulatory filing

29 Mar 2026 3:40 am
Bombay Court urges mediation in Kalyani family feud

The siblings Baba Kalyani, Sugandha Hiremath, and Gaurishankar Kalyani, and their children have been fighting legal battles on multiple fronts for several years now. At stake is ancestral wealth estimated to be over1 lakh crore

29 Mar 2026 3:15 am
Former Raymond Group chairman Vijaypat Singhania passes away at 87

Vijaypat Singhania took over the Raymond Group in 1980 and expanded its portfolio to include textiles, steel, and hospitality

28 Mar 2026 11:55 pm
Sammaan Capital bags all approvals for stake acquisition by Avenir Investment

The proposed transaction will be effected in accordance with the terms of the share subscription agreement dated October 2, 2025 entered into between the company and the investor

28 Mar 2026 10:35 pm
Early economic data for March 2026 shows moderation in economic momentum: Finance Ministry

The Monthly Economic Review report points out the various macroeconomic and sectoral issues for India arising out of the conflict in West Asia

28 Mar 2026 7:22 pm
Foreign Ministers of Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Turkiye to visit Pakistan for talks on West Asia

The Deputy Prime Minister said that Pakistan is working with honesty and sincerity to resolve ongoing disputes

28 Mar 2026 4:40 pm
Two Indian LPG carriers crossing Strait of Hormuz

Two other LPG carriers belonging to the state-owned SCI had crossed the strait and have discharged their cargo in India.

28 Mar 2026 4:33 pm
Trade deal with India not far-off, but there are still gaps: U.S. official

One of the gaps in India-U.S. discussions, as per the U.S. official, is around pulses, with India seeking to safeguard the market for this agricultural commodity and the U.S. wanting greater access to it

28 Mar 2026 1:22 am
Mumbai penthouse fetches record 76,500 per sq ft price in DLFs Andheri West project

The under construction property has been purchased by Rikant Pittie, co-founder and CEO of EaseMyTrip

28 Mar 2026 12:31 am
Danfoss to invest 1,500 crore in India in 5 years

In 2025 Danfoss India achieved strong double-digit growth in local currency, supported by OEM momentum and investments in infrastructure and marine sectors

28 Mar 2026 12:21 am
Decimal Point introduces AI platform Rakshak for stock investors

The platform is designed to guard retail investors from emotionally-driven and behavioural investment mistakes, the firm said

28 Mar 2026 12:21 am
Indias tech spending in 2026 grow 13.4%, down from 13.7% in 2025, but highest in APAC: Forrester

Escalating tech costs, volatile hardware markets, energy supply disruptions, and sovereignty mandates will erode purchasing power in the APAC region

27 Mar 2026 10:51 pm
Jan Vishwas Bill proposes 30-day grace period after expiry of driving licence

This is part of the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2026, which was introduced by Minister of State for Commerce and Industry Jitin Prasada in the Lok Sabha on March 27

27 Mar 2026 10:41 pm
Housing sales in Jan-Mar dip 7% from December quarter due to West Asia conflict, up 9% annually: Anarock

Sales increased to 1,01,675 units during the current quarter from 93,280 units in the year-ago period

27 Mar 2026 10:31 pm
West Asia crisis, sea route disruptions hit Indias coffee exports to the region, Europe, U.S.

Some 300 containers of Indias coffee exports, meant forWest Asian market, are currently stranded at various ports or slowly moving through the Strait of Hormuz, throwing the countrys coffee exporters into a sea of uncertainties and cost escalations. The country exported 3.84 lakh tonnes of coffee in 2025, down 4.47% from the previous years 3.84 lakh tonnes

27 Mar 2026 9:26 pm
Coal India to set up 8 new coking coal washeries spending 3,300 crore

Coal India expects to make the eight washeries operational by FY30

27 Mar 2026 9:20 pm
Fulva, a halwa start-up from Kozhikode, secures an investment from entrepreneur Aman Gupta

Launched in September 2023, Fulva has secured an investment from the co-founder of boAt. The start-up specialises in halwa flavours, ranging from the traditional black halwa to innovative varieties such as green chilli and passion fruit

27 Mar 2026 8:17 pm
Rupee slumps to record low past 94 per dollar, set for worst fiscal in more than a decade

The Centre has slashed excise duties on petrol and diesel to protect consumers and rein in a potential spike in inflation, and imposed windfall taxes on aviation fuel and diesel exports

27 Mar 2026 6:45 pm
Develop indigenous Web browser, grab cash prizes

The government has announced a pool of 3.4 crore in prizes for developers who create an indigenous browser which trusts the Controller of Certifying Authorities, which verifies digital signatures in the country

27 Mar 2026 5:48 pm
Stock markets dive over 2% amid geopolitical uncertainties, rising crude prices

Crude oil prices staying above the $100 per barrel mark, the rupee's free fall and unabated foreign fund outflows also added to the gloom

27 Mar 2026 5:25 pm
Government to review windfall tax imposed on export of diesel and ATF on fortnightly basis: CBIC chief

The government has imposed an export duty of 21.5 per litre on diesel and 29.5 per litre on ATF to discourage exports and improve domestic supply. The new rates came into effect on Friday (March 27).

27 Mar 2026 4:56 pm
U.S. Secretary of State Rubio tries to sell Iran war to sceptical G7 partners after Trump insults allies

Donald Trump complained bitterly about NATO countries not stepping up to help the U.S. and Israel in the Iran war

27 Mar 2026 3:58 pm
Allocation for commercial LPG increased to 70% of pre-conflict levels

It was reported earlier that the Union Steel Ministry had sought the Petroleum Ministrys intervention to ensure that plants do not run out of LPG.

27 Mar 2026 3:07 pm
Gold futures jump 1,997 to 1.41 lakh per 10 grams on global rebound

Gold dropped nearly 3% in the global markets on March 26, amid doubts over a potential ceasefire

27 Mar 2026 1:27 pm
Nifty Fifty: When the safest U.S. stocks became the most dangerous bet

What if the safest bets on the U.S. Wall Street once destroyed the wealth of many investors? Nothing was wrong with the companies, yet almost everything was wrong with the price

27 Mar 2026 1:14 pm
Israel launches new wave of strikes on Iran with no sign of diplomatic breakthrough

Israels attack on targets in the heart of Tehran came after the country said it would be intensifying its strikes on Iranian weapons production facilities

27 Mar 2026 12:54 pm
Excise cuts won't change fuel price, relief only in narrative: Congress claims

Pawan Khera pointed out that these companies have been absorbing losses since the outbreak of the conflict in West Asia; The government has now merely agreed to share a small part of that burden but reducing the 'special additional' levy - that too almost a month later, the Congress leader said.

27 Mar 2026 12:23 pm