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IPL 2026 ad rates go up by 25-30%, led by Smart TV slots

Advertisers increase IPL spends, shifting focus towards targeted CTV platforms

27 Mar 2026 9:43 pm
Indias cleantech hiring up 57% in 2 years as capacity addition, AI drive demand

Indias cleantech sector sees a 57% hiring increase in two years, driven by renewable energy growth and AI integration.

27 Mar 2026 9:29 pm
Silent threat: Hidden liver fibrosis affects 26% of Type-2 diabetics

Nationwide study calls for early detection to prevent complications

27 Mar 2026 9:11 pm
Cotton prices gain as demand increases on weakening rupee

CCI sells 39 lakh bales on higher offtake in March as imports turn pricey

27 Mar 2026 8:59 pm
Iran war: Rupee closes at all-time low, bond yields harden, equities take a beating

The rupee has dropped about 4% since the war began, putting it on track for its first fiscal-year decline in over a decade

27 Mar 2026 8:54 pm
Refiners to continue to sell 50% of petrol, 30% of diesel exports in domestic market

The Finance Ministry on Friday reimposed the windfall gain tax on aviation fuel exports with effective levy of 29.50 a litre

27 Mar 2026 8:49 pm
High input costs and supply squeeze: The new threat to Indias 2026 kharif income

With shipping routes diverted and no ceasefire on the horizon, the governments adequate stock claim is being tested by the reality of a global energy and supply chain rupture

27 Mar 2026 8:49 pm
One-month into West Asia war, Indian auto sector functioning near normal

Ministry of Heavy Industries has urged the OEMs to shift their factory operations from oil-based fuels to electricity, and to use recycled aluminium or alternative materials as shortages and costs rise

27 Mar 2026 8:37 pm
UP govt scraps 25,000 crore Puch AI MoU over financial, disclosure gaps

In a post on X on Thursday, Invest UP said the agreement, signed on March 23, was reviewed as per state protocols, but the company failed to furnish the required details within the specified timelines.

27 Mar 2026 8:34 pm
DGCA tightens rules for VVIP flights, emphasises crew decisions

The order which was issued on Friday asks operators and state governments to keep a pamphlet in the aircraft indicating capability and limitations of that aircraft

27 Mar 2026 8:29 pm
PSU OMCs to not raise petrol, diesel prices even as under-recoveries surge

There are sufficient supplies of two key auto fuels, says Govt

27 Mar 2026 8:26 pm
Start-ups eye shift in executive pay as RSUs, SARs gain ground

The amendments to the Companies Act, 2013 aim to formally recognise a wider set of stock-linked instruments, aligning Indias compensation frameworks with global practices.

27 Mar 2026 8:24 pm
Indian exports to West Asia come to a near-halt four weeks into the crisis

Exporters face payment issues, gas & inputs shortage hit production, freight skyrockets for other destinations

27 Mar 2026 8:22 pm
Indian farmers woes may rise as 50% of Indias key reservoirs half empty

Iran war impact on fertilizers, possibility of El Nio and a major part of the country rain-deficient since January raise concerns

27 Mar 2026 8:18 pm
There is no impending lockdown in India because of West Asia war, assures FM Sitharaman

We will be able to keep the government fiscal stance carefully managed, says Niramala Sitharman

27 Mar 2026 8:15 pm
Govt to borrow 8.2 lakh crore in April-September of FY27

According to a Finance Ministry statement, since Budget presentation, switches of G-Sec (Government Securities) were conducted, reducing gross market borrowing to 16.09 lakh crore. Of this, 8.20 lakh crore will be beorrowed in H1FY27

27 Mar 2026 8:11 pm
Actor Vijays maiden Chennai rally faces hurdle, party accuses city police of denying permission

The planned campaign by TVK has been obstructed by the Chennai City Police Department and certain officials, which constitutes a fascist attack on democracy, the party said in a social media post on Friday evening.

27 Mar 2026 8:11 pm
SEBI clears six IPOs, one withdrawn

Jindal Supreme (India) withdraws its proposed IPO

27 Mar 2026 8:03 pm
Switching sides with glee, some Kerala candidates could meet their Waterloo

At least six former legislators have switched sides and are now in the fray under the banners of parties they once opposed vehemently

27 Mar 2026 7:42 pm
Russian oil producers could declare force majeure over attacks on Baltic ports, sources say

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy told Reuters that Kyiv is using long-range strikes to pressure Russia after eased international oil sanctions due to global supply disruptions from the Iran war

27 Mar 2026 7:36 pm
About 2.38 lakh crore worth big ticket acquisitions by Defence Acquisition Council

This includes proposals for 60 Medium Transport Aircraft , additional S-400 Long Range Surface-to-Air Missile System, & Dhanush Gun System, taking total purchases cleared in FY26 to 55 at a cost of 6.73 lakh crore

27 Mar 2026 7:35 pm
Geopolitical tensions drive volatile gold prices, hitting jewellery demand

Industry experts expect demand to stabilise as markets adjust to the new price levels

27 Mar 2026 7:35 pm
Retail yet to fully arrive, leverage demand wont fade: Dinesh Thakkar, Chairman, Angel One

Angel Ones Thakkar says derivatives tightening is cyclical as platforms pivot to AI-led investing journeys

27 Mar 2026 7:28 pm
Indian airlines face headwinds, ICRA revises outlook to negative

ICRA expects domestic air passenger traffic growth for FY26 at 0-3 per cent and international passenger traffic growth for Indian carriers at 7-9 per cent

27 Mar 2026 7:12 pm
IL&FS case: NCLT order puts spotlight on auditors role in insolvency cases

By denying protection to firms like Deloitte, BSR & Associates and SRBC & Co, the ruling challenges a long-held assumption that resolution processes under the IBC, 2016, could shield intermediaries from legal and criminal scrutiny

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GEMA urges Govt to increase ethanol blending beyond 20%

Such a decision will strengthen Indias long-term fuel security, create additional demand for domestic agricultural feedstocks, says association president CK Jain

27 Mar 2026 6:55 pm
Morbi ceramic units plan price hike post shutdown as month-long Iran conflict & gas shortages bite

Ceramic manufacturers grapple with constrained fuel supply and rising input uncertainties

27 Mar 2026 6:44 pm
India's forex reserves drop $11.41 billion to $698.346 billion: RBI data

The kitty had expanded to an all-time high of $728.494 billion during the week ended February 27 this year, before the onset of the West Asia conflict

27 Mar 2026 6:09 pm
Assertive boardroom voices: Why independent directors matter

IDs must be assertive and express their views or dissents through formal channel

27 Mar 2026 6:06 pm
India 10-year yield logs biggest weekly surge since RBI's surprise hike in May 2022

10-year yield surges 20 basis points on fiscal concerns after fuel excise duty cut amid West Asia oil war

27 Mar 2026 6:03 pm
Nifty plunges 487 points, posts fifth straight weekly fall as war fears grip markets

The BSE Sensex fell 1,690.23 points (2.25%) to close at 73,583.22, and the NSE Nifty 50 dropped 486.85 points (2.09%) to end at 22,819.60

27 Mar 2026 6:02 pm
Global steel production goes south by 2.2% in Feb 2026

Chinese output declined 3.6% but Indias increased 7.7%

27 Mar 2026 5:29 pm
UK joins global push to rein in children's screen use with national guidance

Britains recent guidance on tablets, TVs, laptops, and smartphones represents the governments strongest intervention on early-years digital habits, acknowledging that parents have been left to battle devices alone

27 Mar 2026 5:27 pm
India faces mounting pressure on investment pact at WTO as Trkiye withdraws objection

New Delhi is likely the sole major holdout against the China-backed plurilateral deal, citing grave risks to the WTOs consensus-based architecture

27 Mar 2026 5:23 pm
AIMIM expands eastern strategy, backs AIUDF in Assam after Bengal move

Outlining his campaign plans, Owaisi stated that he will visit Guwahati on April 2 and 3, where he is scheduled to address several public meetings in support of AIUDF candidates

27 Mar 2026 5:18 pm
Government to review windfall tax on diesel and ATF every fortnight: CBIC chief

Excise duty on petrol and diesel cut by 10 per litre to shield consumers amid West Asia oil crisis

27 Mar 2026 5:15 pm
China launches two probes into US trade practices

Earlier this month, the US launched two trade investigations into excess industrial capacity in 16 trading partners, including China, and into forced labour

27 Mar 2026 5:07 pm
Show and Tell

The Harley-Davidson Breakout is as American as motorcycles get. Excessive, bold, shiny and quite loud, too!

27 Mar 2026 5:05 pm
Gold rises on dip-buying but heads for fourth weekly loss

Gold gains as West Asia conflict stokes inflation concerns, lifts dollar and boosts expectations for higher interest rates

27 Mar 2026 5:05 pm
Plush Point

The BMW 530Li M Sport is Munichs most credible attempt at taking on its arch nemesis and it spells strong value

27 Mar 2026 5:04 pm
War of words between Congress, CPI (M) in Kerala

AICC General Secretary KC Venugopal alleged that the Kerala CM was wary of the growing influence of Rahul Gandhi in the State and was avoiding criticism of Prime Minister Narendra Modi

27 Mar 2026 5:01 pm
APSEZ operationalises Indias first Port of Refuge at Dighi and Gopalpur

APSEZ, which handles nearly 27 per cent of Indias port cargo volumes, will designate two locations as PoR Dighi Port on the west coast and Gopalpur Port on the east coast

27 Mar 2026 5:00 pm
India eyes tulip self-reliance as Kashmir project gathers pace

Officials say that developing indigenous varieties and strengthening local bulb production could significantly reduce costs and ensure a more sustainable supply chain

27 Mar 2026 4:59 pm
As West Asia makes up 1/5th of Indias agricultural exports, govt monitoring closely, says Jitin Prasada

Shipments of processed food to the Gulf regions up 18% in 2024-25, says the minister

27 Mar 2026 4:46 pm
AIADMK announces second list of party candidates for TN Assembly polls

With this, the party has announced 150 out of the 169 seats that it is set to contest in the upcoming polls

27 Mar 2026 4:37 pm
Oil slips on Iran talks, but prices remain elevated

Crude oil prices on track for weekly decline after Trump extends pause in attack on Irans energy plants for 10 days

27 Mar 2026 4:34 pm
Sai Parenterals IPO fully subscribed on last day, QIBs, NIIs drive demand

The company plans to utilise the net proceeds from the fresh issue primarily to fund its expansion plans

27 Mar 2026 4:27 pm
Hetero launches generic semaglutide portfolio in overseas markets

Hetero launches its generic semaglutide portfolio in international markets, enhancing access to advanced diabetes and obesity therapies.

27 Mar 2026 4:13 pm