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IndiGo to launch daily direct Kolkata-Shanghai flights from March 29

The service will use A320 aircraft and follows the restart of Guangzhou flights, underscoring IndiGos push to expand India-China connectivity

2 Mar 2026 10:22 pm
Dubai, Abu Dhabi airports see partial resumption of flights

85 flights cancelled at Chennai, Bengaluru

2 Mar 2026 10:16 pm
Iran-US-Israel war rattles financial markets, trade corridors

Rupee sheds 50 paise, Sensex plunges 1,048 points; cargo flows disrupted

2 Mar 2026 10:15 pm
QatarEnergy halting LNG production may impact Indias gas consumption

The development also assumes importance as the majority of QatarEnergys clients are Asian economies, including India

2 Mar 2026 9:58 pm
South Western Railway posts 8,550 crore revenue, up 14.31% in FY26

Freight revenue remained the key driver, rising 18.27% to 4,876 crore, while passenger revenue grew 9.25% to 3,154 crore

2 Mar 2026 9:57 pm
Air India Express MD Aloke Singh to step down later this month

COO Capt. Hamish Maxwell to become new Accountable Manager

2 Mar 2026 9:51 pm
West Asia Crisis: Commerce dept meets stakeholders to assess, ease trade disruptions

Discussions focussed on the fallout of the crisis, such as surging freight costs and insurance premiums, and the logistical challenges of rerouting cargo away from the Strait of Hormuz

2 Mar 2026 9:49 pm
Captive, commercial coal mines produce 20.49 mt in February

For the financial year 202526 up to February, cumulative coal production rose 11.58 per cent year-on-year to 187.16 mt

2 Mar 2026 9:49 pm
Stocks drop, volatility spikes as traders weigh Iran war risks

The S&P 500 opened 0.7% lower on Monday, led by the consumer discretionary and communication services sectors

2 Mar 2026 9:25 pm
The 'big wave' in war with Iran is yet to come: Trump

We havent even started hitting them hard, the big wave hasnt even happened; The big one is coming soon, Trump said

2 Mar 2026 9:22 pm
Air India Express to resume Muscat flights on Tuesday

The Tata Group-owned carrier announced on Monday that it will resume operations to and from Muscat starting Tuesday (March 3), with services to Delhi, Kochi, Kozhikode, Mangaluru, Mumbai, and Tiruchirappalli

2 Mar 2026 9:12 pm
FSSAI to States: Strengthen food safety workforce, sharpen focus on high-risk food categories

FSSAI CEO directed States and UTs to ensure time-bound resolution of food safety complaints and conduct periodic high-level reviews

2 Mar 2026 9:10 pm
India, Canada forge CAD $2.6 billion uranium deal; target year-end trade pact

Modi, Carney agree on stepping up cooperation in critical minerals, energy trade, digital and AI initiatives, defence; double bilateral trade to $50 billion by 2030

2 Mar 2026 9:08 pm
Vedanta declared preferred bidder for Karnapodikonda bauxite block in Odisha

The block is at the G2 level of exploration and spans 532.747 hectares

2 Mar 2026 9:05 pm
Gold, silver zoom as US-led Israel war on Iran rattles West Asia

Haven demand revives as gold tops $5,375/oz and silver pares gains after suring to near $95/oz

2 Mar 2026 8:49 pm
Consumer durables, FMCG firms stare at heightened cost pressures amidst escalating conflict in West Asia

Elevated crude oil prices will directly increase packaging, freight, fuel and other input costs, compressing margins

2 Mar 2026 8:46 pm
Indias Jan tea production down 15% to 14.5 m kg on sharp dip in TN output

Frost and prolonged chilly weather drag production with output down 35% in Tamil Nadu

2 Mar 2026 8:46 pm
PM Modi emphasises on dialogue, diplomacy to resolve West Asia conflict

As the situation deteriorates following new Iranian strikes in Saudi Arabia and Qatar, India is constantly monitoring the developments primarily in the context of the safety and security of around nine million Indians living in West Asia

2 Mar 2026 8:42 pm
Rupee declines 52 paise vs dollar amid US-Israel joint attacks on Iran

The Indian unit was weighed down by FPI selling in the equity markets amid risk-off sentiment setting in, prompting investors to invest in safe-haven assets such as US Treasuries and gold, and hardening global crude oil and gold prices

2 Mar 2026 8:33 pm
Emcure in pact with Roche to distribute select nephrology and transplant medicines

The agreement would help expand access to therapies in chronic kidney disease (CKD), anemia management, and transplant care across India, the companies said in a joint communication

2 Mar 2026 8:25 pm
Indias current account deficit widens to $13.2 b in Q3FY26

The CAD in the reporting quarter was also wider than preceding quarters $12.3 billion

2 Mar 2026 8:25 pm
University of Western Australia to invite applications for Chennai campus in two weeks

For the first year, UWA is expecting to admit a cohort of as many as 500 students and 100 faculty members

2 Mar 2026 8:21 pm
Extended closure of Strait of Hormuz to push India towards floating Russian crude at sea

Supplies from the US, South America and West Africa will take anywhere between 30 and 45 days, which can be an issue if this war extends further, said a government source

2 Mar 2026 8:21 pm
Physical and cyber security moves up the agenda for Data Centres amid growing geopolitical risks

Consulting firms that help operators set up DCs note that in addition to hard and physically resilient exteriors, one should also consider measures to combat electronic warfare.

2 Mar 2026 8:16 pm
India, Canada reset military ties

Now, both countries have appointed their respective Defence Attachs to enhance communication and ensure more effective coordination and execution of strategic matters

2 Mar 2026 8:10 pm
Many Maharatna, Navratna PSUs face board governance gaps: Survey

36 Maharatna and Navratna firms are short of independent directors; 17 lack a woman director

2 Mar 2026 8:10 pm
MedGenome invests in Mumbais Medcare Diagnostics to expand across western India

The company offers advanced imaging services, including PET-CT, CT, Mammography, Nuclear Medicine Scans, and theragnostic facilities.

2 Mar 2026 8:04 pm
US-Iran war leaves 70,000 tonnes of Indian Basmati to Gulf stuck on high seas

India was headed for record shipments of the fragrant rice before the war broke out; it is still possible if the War ends soon

2 Mar 2026 8:03 pm
Mitsubishi Mahindra Agricultural Machinery to exit business, continue spare parts supply

For Mahindra, the exit enables sharper capital allocation toward higher-growth areas such as electric mobility and farm mechanisation in India and other key markets

2 Mar 2026 7:54 pm
No petrol, diesel price hike despite global oil prices spiking to $80

Retail fuel prices are not expected to be raised immediately, as the government continues to follow a calibrated policy of allowing companies to build margins when international prices are low and cushioning consumers when rates rise, sources said

2 Mar 2026 7:51 pm
West Asia flight suspensions strand export cargo; trade seeks demurrage waiver

Trade bodies writes to the Ministry of Civil Aviation seeking a waiver of demurrage charges during what they describe as anunprecedented disruption

2 Mar 2026 7:42 pm
Gas prices surge as Qatar shuts worlds largest LNG export plant

Asian countries buy most of the LNG shipped from the Middle East, any disruption would heighten competition for alternative supplies, raising prices globally, including in Europe

2 Mar 2026 7:41 pm
Indian shipowners seek Centres help for safe passage through Hormuz Strait

In a letter to Union Shipping Minister Sarbananda Sonowal, INSA said 27 Indian-flagged ships are currently in the region, most in the Persian Gulf and some in the Gulf of Aden

2 Mar 2026 7:41 pm
Gold, silver ETFs gain on equity markets meltdown

Gold ETFs rose 5-8% as demand for the metal increased amid declines in key equity indices and stocks, while silver ETFs gained 8-9%

2 Mar 2026 7:41 pm
Iran-Israel war: Indias auto parts sector notes delay in supply to EU

Auto firms allay fears of a significant impact of the war on Indias vehicle exports

2 Mar 2026 7:38 pm
MHA tells states to increase vigil after US-Israel strikes on Iran

MHA further instructed authorities to strengthen security at US and Israeli embassies, consulates, and other diplomatic establishments, as well as at associated institutions, to prevent any untoward incidents

2 Mar 2026 7:35 pm
Pune office leasing set to double by 2030 amid infra push

Average office rents in Pune hover around 87 per sq ft, significantly lower than Bengaluru and Mumbai, making the city attractive for cost-conscious occupiers

2 Mar 2026 7:34 pm
2 Mar 2026 7:30 pm
HYSEA annual summit on March 5

Over 1,200 delegates, including over 100 IT industry leaders, are expected to attend the summit

2 Mar 2026 7:29 pm
Crisis in a promising Gulf export market worries poultry industry

Exports to the UAE shot up three times in the first nine months of the current fiscal

2 Mar 2026 7:28 pm
BLR airport reports 72 flight cancellations amid airspace restrictions

Key affected sectors include Abu Dhabi, Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam, Dubai and Doha

2 Mar 2026 7:27 pm
Andhras revived Capital Amaravati all set to welcome elite set of residents

From Ghost town to a power centre the new Capital is edging towards fulfilling its dream

2 Mar 2026 7:22 pm
2 Mar 2026 7:22 pm
2 Mar 2026 7:19 pm
Full-stack quick commerce Inamo raises $8 million in a Series A round led by Prime Venture Partners

The round includes $6 million in equity and $2 million in venture debt

2 Mar 2026 7:17 pm
Iran conflict widens to Lebanon; Kuwait mistakenly shoots down US jets

A major new front in the war opened on Monday when Hezbollah, one of Tehran's principal allies in the Middle East, launched missiles and drones toward Israel in retaliation for the killing of Khamenei.

2 Mar 2026 7:08 pm
Modified UDAN Scheme expected to extend VGF support to fifth year

Draft policy envisages tapered funding beyond current three-year structure as part of expanded framework

2 Mar 2026 6:59 pm
Israel says Beirut airstrike targets senior Hezbollah figure

Israel's Minister of Defense Israel Katz, pledged that Hezbollah will pay a heavy price for launching an attack on Israel in support of Iran

2 Mar 2026 6:50 pm
Markets sink over 1% as West Asia conflict jolts sentiment

The BSE Sensex fell 1,048 points to settle at 80,238.85, while the NSE Nifty 50 declined 313 points to end at 24,865.70, despite partial recovery from intraday lows

2 Mar 2026 6:48 pm
CAs flag SGB tax change, dividend rules in post-Budget memo

Industry body flags market impact of proposed tax tweaks; seeks grandfathering for gold bonds and clarity on key provisions

2 Mar 2026 6:45 pm