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Helium shortage fears rise after Iran strike hits Qatars key gas export hub

Helium, a byproduct of natural gas, is essential for semiconductor manufacturing, space technology and medical imaging.

22 Mar 2026 7:25 am
US lawmaker urges recognition of 1971 Pakistan atrocities against Bengali Hindus as genocide

The resolution highlights Operation Searchlight, a military crackdown that led to widespread civilian killings, and references the historic Blood Telegram sent by US diplomat Archer Blood warning of selective genocide.

22 Mar 2026 7:11 am
Iran strikes near Israel nuclear centre as war escalates into dangerous new phase

Iran also targeted the distant Diego Garcia base, raising concerns about its missile range

22 Mar 2026 7:01 am
Trump warns Iran of strikes on power plants if Strait of Hormuz not opened in 48 hours

Trump said the US would target major power facilities, starting with the largest, if Iran fails to comply

22 Mar 2026 6:43 am
Airlines warn of grounding, job cuts as costs spiral; seek relief

Rising ATF, weak rupee, and high airport charges threaten network viability

21 Mar 2026 10:50 pm
India removes airfare caps as flight operations stabilise, warns against price surge

The decision, effective Monday, follows requests from airlines facing rising costs amid West Asia tensions.

21 Mar 2026 10:49 pm
Air India introduces fitness policy, crew may face action over BMI limits

The policy aims to promote a healthy lifestyle and will apply to both active and trainee crew

21 Mar 2026 9:51 pm
Himachal's 54,928 crore Budget for 2026-27 pegs revenue deficit at 6,577 crore

Revenue receipts for 2026-27 are estimated at 40,361 crore, with revenue expenditure expected at 46,938 crore, resulting in a total deficit of 6,755 crore

21 Mar 2026 9:44 pm
India may boost Iran oil imports during temporary sanctions waiver: Veena Sikri

She highlighted that Indias strategy of sourcing oil from multiple countries helps manage geopolitical risks

21 Mar 2026 9:41 pm
JPMorgan, Goldman offer hedge funds way to short private credit

The firms have assembled baskets of listed companies with exposure to the space, the people said, who requested not to be identified discussing bespoke product offerings

21 Mar 2026 9:25 pm
21 Mar 2026 9:18 pm
F&O Tracker: Resistance holds in Nifty futures & Nifty Bank futures

Weak structure on the charts suggests continuation of the decline

21 Mar 2026 9:17 pm
Crude Check: Oil futures holds uptrend

Buy MCX crude futures on a dip

21 Mar 2026 9:17 pm
F&O Strategy: Buy BEL futures

We expect the scrip to sustain the bullish trend but with a bout of volatility

21 Mar 2026 9:17 pm
US Market Outlook: More room to fall

The US benchmark indices are getting beaten down badly

21 Mar 2026 9:17 pm
21 Mar 2026 9:17 pm
Index Outlook: Failed attempt

The benchmark indices have room to fall more from here before finding a bottom

21 Mar 2026 9:17 pm
Movers & Shakers: Stocks that will see action this week

Here is what the charts say about the shares of Akums Drugs and Pharmaceuticals, Ather Energy and Jindal Steel

21 Mar 2026 9:17 pm
Why SEBIs latest mutual fund move matters for redemptions

Policy-wise: SEBI formalises short-term fund borrowing, while keeping related costs away from investors

21 Mar 2026 9:16 pm
Iran president calls for immediate cessation of US-Israeli aggression to end war

He urged guarantees to prevent future conflicts and called on BRICS nations to play an independent role

21 Mar 2026 9:13 pm
Generic versions of Novo Nordisks semaglutide begin to flow, priced 50-80% lower than the innovator

Seven major drugmakers announced the launch of their generic versions of semaglutide

21 Mar 2026 8:42 pm
Government approves additional 20% LPG allocation for commercial users

An additional 10% allocation is linked to reforms in piped natural gas (PNG) expansion

21 Mar 2026 8:20 pm
LPG shortage hits restaurants across India, industry urges essential status

While Delhi restaurants receive 42% of supply, other states struggle, leading to operational disruptions, reduced service hours, and financial losses estimated at 2530%

21 Mar 2026 7:43 pm
India to begin carbon market trading in the country within four months, says Union Power Minister

Within the next four months, formal trading in the carbon market will start in the country, the Union Minister said on the sidelines of the Bharat Electricity Summit 2026 held in Delhi

21 Mar 2026 7:31 pm
Eid greetings: Modi flags shipping security, safety of Indians in call with Irans President

We expressed hope that this festive season brings peace, stability and prosperity to West Asia, Modi said in a post on social media platform `X on Saturday

21 Mar 2026 7:15 pm
BJP releases final candidate list for 2026 Puducherry Assembly elections

As part of the NDA alliance, the BJP will field candidates in 10 constituencies and the All India N.R. Congress in 16 seats

21 Mar 2026 7:04 pm
Finmin makes changes to Mutual Credit Guarantee Scheme to support MSMEs

The Finance Ministry announced that the existing scheme will allow a refundable 5% upfront contribution

21 Mar 2026 6:52 pm
Diesel price hike of 22.43/litre, rolled back for fishermen in Gujarat

The Gujarat government said the prices hiked by BPCL has been withdrawn after a formal representation was made by state fisheries minister Jitu Vaghani to the Central government

21 Mar 2026 6:40 pm
Sri Lanka looks to India-backed Trincomalee project amid energy crisis

Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath terms redevelopment of storage wells the permanent solution to managing energy crisis

21 Mar 2026 6:40 pm
India to confront `deep divisions on key issues at WTO meet in Cameroon

Limited scope of compromise across major issues such as digital trade, agriculture, fisheries, development flexibilities, says GTRI report

21 Mar 2026 6:16 pm
Israel threatens surge in attacks on Iran as Britain condemns Tehran targeting US-UK air base

The Iranian attack on the Diego Garcia air base located about 4,000 kms from Iran suggested Tehran has in its stockpile missiles that can go far further than it had previously acknowledged

21 Mar 2026 6:01 pm
Vivid Electromech to raise 131 crore via IPO on NSE Emerge

Proceeds will be used to set up a new manufacturing unit in Ambernath, repay debt, and meet working capital needs

21 Mar 2026 5:53 pm
MF equity cash holdings up by 4,000 cr amid volatile market

Though steady SIP inflows reduce need for higher cash holdings

21 Mar 2026 5:35 pm
Wimbledon to introduce video review technology for first time in 2026

The system will be available on Centre Court, No. 1 Court and four other show courts

21 Mar 2026 4:25 pm
Three weeks into Iran war, Trump struggles with rising costs and global isolation

Despite claims of military success, Iran continues disrupting Gulf energy flows and launching attacks, exposing a lack of clear exit strategy and miscalculations about its response

21 Mar 2026 4:14 pm
Navy set to commission frontline stealth frigate 'Taragiri' on Apr 3

Taragiri, the fourth platform of the Project 17A class, is a 6,670-tonne representation of the Make in India spirit and indigenous engineering capabilities, a Navy spokesperson said

21 Mar 2026 3:48 pm
India hits 1 billion tonne coal output again, boosts energy security

The government credits policy support, efficient execution and stakeholder coordination, aligning the achievement with its broader Viksit Bharat 2047 vision

21 Mar 2026 3:38 pm
USCIRF report row: 275 former judges, veterans oppose RSS ban recommendation

The signatories raised concerns over what they described as a recurring pattern of negative portrayal of Indian institutions without adequate evidence

21 Mar 2026 3:30 pm
Iran says its Natanz nuclear facility has been hit in US-Israeli airstrike

No radiation leakage reported, Iranian news agency says

21 Mar 2026 3:26 pm
West Asia conflict may trigger global inflation shock if disruptions spread; India relatively insulated: SBI Research

The report cautioned that escalating geopolitical tensions could create ripple effects across energy markets, trade and financial systems globally

21 Mar 2026 3:18 pm
IIT topper Ayush Varshney seeks bail in 20,000 crore Gain Bitcoin scam

The case involves allegations of cheating and criminal breach of trust, with multiple FIRs filed and parallel investigations by the Enforcement Directorate underway

21 Mar 2026 3:13 pm
War fears and rupee slide keep FPIs in sell mode for sixth straight week

March 16 sees steepest single-session net outflow of the week at 12,462.74 crore

21 Mar 2026 2:43 pm
Govt to expedite setting up of CGD infrastructure as West Asia conflict limits LPG supplies

The expansion is being fast tracked with the objective to swiftly migrate domestic and commercial LPG consumers to piped natural gas (PNG), which will help reduce burden on the key cooking fuel

21 Mar 2026 1:53 pm
Iran says no floating crude or surplus available after US eases sanctions

Iran says US trying to reassure buyers, manage market sentiment

21 Mar 2026 1:17 pm
India among key APAC markets as global real estate investment volumes rise 8.2% in 2025: Colliers

The report noted that the global real estate market saw a recovery in transaction volumes during 2025 after a slowdown in the previous year

21 Mar 2026 12:47 pm
South Korea coordinates with Iran to normalise shipping route through Strait of Hormuz

All lanes accessible to oil tankers fall within Iranian territorial waters, making the strait a critical lifeline for countries in East Asia, including South Korea and Japan

21 Mar 2026 12:29 pm
If you still need to fly amid global travel chaos, heres what to know

Missile and drone strikes have affected major airports, key routes through West Asia have been shut down and the cost of jet fuel has shot up

21 Mar 2026 11:48 am
EU member states urged to lower gas-storage targets due to Iran war

European Commission instructs member states to lower filling target for their gas storage facilities to 80% of capacity

21 Mar 2026 11:42 am
Day 1, semaglutide patent expiry: Sun Pharma, Zydus Lifesciences launch generic versions

Novos Wegovy, ranges between a weekly price of 2,700 and 4,100; its Ozempic ranges between a monthly price of 8,800 and 11,175

21 Mar 2026 11:34 am
Delhi min temp dips to 13Celsius; fog returns

On Saturday, the air quality index (AQI) stood at 94 (satisfactory) at 8 am

21 Mar 2026 10:48 am