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India restricts imports of silver jewellery with cheap diamonds till June 30

The move took effect immediately through a government notification.

16 Mar 2026 10:13 pm
16 Mar 2026 9:50 pm
NFRA flags audit quality shortcomings in inspection of seven CA firms

The regulator highlighted issues related to independence of partners, human resource policies, audit documentation and control deficiencies

16 Mar 2026 9:47 pm
World Bank approves $300 mn loan to UP for clean air transition

he UP Clean Air Management Program (USD 299.66 million) will focus on clean air transition across key sectors like transport, agriculture and industry, with clean air benefits spilling over to other states, a joint statement said

16 Mar 2026 9:43 pm
Indias market regulator SEBI eases settlement guarantee fund norms for commodity exchanges

The regulator has introduced a new clause taking prevailing market conditions into consideration

16 Mar 2026 9:35 pm
MakeMyTrip evaluates India IPO

Currently the company is listed on NASDAQ in US

16 Mar 2026 9:33 pm
India eases FDI rules, allows firms with up to 10% Chinese shareholding under automatic route

The relaxation does not apply to entities registered in China, Hong Kong or other countries sharing land borders with India.

16 Mar 2026 9:31 pm
Mamata Banerjee accuses Centre of failing to ensure adequate supply of LPG cylinders

Banerjee also lashed out at the Election Commission for transferring top State bureaucrats and police officers shortly after announcing the schedules for Assembly polls and branded the poll panel and the BJP as anti-Bengal.

16 Mar 2026 9:25 pm
Par Panel recommends subsidy on EV tractor, support on education of small farmers

The panel has suggested integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) with precision farming to optimise the use of inputs, such as water and fertilisers

16 Mar 2026 9:21 pm
NCLAT restores insolvency appeal against Dilip Buildcon

The case relates to claims of operational debt that had earlier been rejected by the National Company Law Tribunal on the grounds of pre-existing disputes.

16 Mar 2026 9:19 pm
LPG tanker reaches Mundra amid supply concerns after Hormuz transit

The LPG carrier Shivalik delivered 46,000 metric tonnes of cargo for Indian Oil Corporation Limited, with shipments split between Mundra and New Mangalore ports.

16 Mar 2026 9:13 pm
India jobless rate dips to 4.9% in February as urban employment improves

Female unemployment also declined during the month, with urban female joblessness dropping sharply

16 Mar 2026 9:08 pm
Tata Motors to raise commercial vehicle prices by up to 1.5% from 1st April

The price revision will apply across the companys portfolio of trucks, buses and other commercial vehicles

16 Mar 2026 9:05 pm
Noida International Airport seeks higher user development fee ahead of launch

The airport recently received its aerodrome licence and is preparing to begin commercial operations

16 Mar 2026 9:03 pm
India to wait for new US tariff architecture before trade deal, says official

India wants trade deal with the US to also take care of the Section 301 investigations that Washington is carrying out against the country

16 Mar 2026 9:02 pm
TN AVGC policy envisions 2 lakh jobs in emerging industries

The policy, in effect for five years, aims to attract high-profile AVGC-XR investments to Tamil Nadu as anchor units while also supporting the creation of 200 start-ups and 100 larger companies.

16 Mar 2026 8:59 pm
Speaker adjourns Karnataka Assembly amid ministers absence and unanswered queries

The incident occurred during the ongoing Assembly session in Bengaluru when opposition members raised concerns that ministers were not present in the House and that several questions submitted in advance had not received responses

16 Mar 2026 8:47 pm
DRA Homes acquires 3.91 acres in Karanai for 49.70 crore; plans 500 crore residential development

The proposed development at Karanai will cater to the mid-income homebuyer segment, which continues to demonstrate strong demand in Chennais residential market

16 Mar 2026 8:45 pm
Crude, petrol, diesel & natural gas stocks comfortable, even as LPG supply remains tight: Government

Of the two Indian-flag LPG carriers that crossed the Strait of Hormuz on March 14 carrying about 92,712 tonne LPG, vessel Shivalik has reached Mundra Port around 1700 hrs

16 Mar 2026 8:42 pm
Amrutanjan held Mylapore Kapaleeswarar Temple land till 2018; 9.74 crore dues: HR&CE tells HC

Temple authorities initiate recovery proceedings for 9.74 crore rent arrears from company

16 Mar 2026 8:39 pm
16 Mar 2026 8:32 pm
Sri Lanka announces 4-day week for public sector to cut fuel use

The announcement came a day after the government switched to a QR code-aided digital system to ration retail fuel sales

16 Mar 2026 8:16 pm
TN AVGC policy to envisions 2 lakh jobs in emerging industries

The policy, in effect for five years, aims to attract high-profile AVGC-XR investments to Tamil Nadu as anchor units while also supporting the creation of 200 start-ups and 100 larger companies.

16 Mar 2026 8:12 pm
Indias 2025-26 horticulture output seen a tad up, as higher fruits offset loss in vegetables

Output estimated at 370.85 million tonnes as higher yield makes up for lower acreage

16 Mar 2026 8:05 pm
Top Indian IT firms face sharp market cap declines amid AI disruption

Wipro sees sharpest fall of 42% between 2021 and March 2026; TCS drops 36%

16 Mar 2026 8:03 pm
16 Mar 2026 8:03 pm
SEBI clears 3 IPOs that will mop up over 500 cr

Currently, SEBI is considering 46 applications for fund raise through IPOs

16 Mar 2026 7:58 pm
16 Mar 2026 7:51 pm
After funding winter, edtech sector heads for consolidation

upGrad has signed a term sheet to acquire rival Unacademy in a 100% share-swap deal, a move that could mark one of the biggest consolidation efforts in Indias edtech sector.

16 Mar 2026 7:38 pm
Gold, silver ETFs bear the brunt of West Asia war

All silver ETFs have plunged 14-16 per cent since the start of this month; Gold ETFs also dipped 8-10 per cent

16 Mar 2026 7:25 pm
CUMI starts commercial production of thin wheels at new Hosur facility

The new plant, built with an investment of 83 crore, is expected to generate a turnover of about 160 crore at peak capacity utilisation

16 Mar 2026 7:17 pm
Investment, policy support drive trout farming boom in J&K

According to official data tabled in Parliament, Jammu and Kashmir received 11,850.39 lakh between 2020-21 and 2024-25

16 Mar 2026 7:14 pm
Sagar Cements to sell 7.24% stake in Andhra Cements via offer for sale

The move is aimed at meeting the minimum public shareholding requirement

16 Mar 2026 7:08 pm
SEBI to review MFD-IA framework to remove overlap in roles

Working group to examine overlap between mutual fund distributors and investment advisers

16 Mar 2026 7:06 pm
Global Esports Games World Finals to debut in South Asia with Mumbai event

The event will feature competitions, fan festivals and industry conferences before the ceremonial handover to Los Angeles for the 2026 Global Esports Games

16 Mar 2026 7:03 pm
SiXiT expects revenues of upto 300 crore in the next three years

SiXiT has announced the launch of cricket kits, bats and leather cricket balls, while also strengthening its presence in the cricket footwear and apparel categories

16 Mar 2026 6:57 pm
IIT Madras launches initiative to make digital education more accessible

EduReach will provide a fully functional course content management system equipped with web templates, analytics dashboards, role-based access controls and also an assessment tool

16 Mar 2026 6:47 pm
Naredco partners with realty portal Magicbricks for research, market intelligence in property sector

Under the one-year memorandum of understanding, Magicbricks will serve as the knowledge partner and official broadcast partner via MBTV for Naredco initiatives

16 Mar 2026 6:39 pm
LPG cylinder shortage forcing workers to leave for native places: ACMA

The auto component industry had earlier sought an uninterrupted supply of LPG/PNG for MSME foundry and forging units or a reasonable window to shift to alternate fuels amid the government's move to revise the priority order for allocating domestically produced natural gas due to the West Asia crisis

16 Mar 2026 6:33 pm
IIT Madras-TIDCO collaboration to boost EV and automotive technology research

The centre will focus on electric powertrains, automotive power electronics, battery technologies, EV charging systems, and software-defined vehicles, enabling industry-ready innovation, a post by IIT Madras on social media said.

16 Mar 2026 6:26 pm
Indian bonds end lower under pressure from oil, RBI absence

The benchmark 6.48% 2035 bond yield shut at 6.7059%, compared with 6.6798% on Friday. Bond yields move inversely to prices

16 Mar 2026 5:34 pm
Asias largest tulip garden opens in Srinagar with over 1.8 million flowers

The Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden was thrown open to visitors in a riot of colours, heralding the arrival of spring.

16 Mar 2026 5:26 pm
Sensex, Nifty rebound, but war premium keeps markets on edge

Both indices spent much of the morning in negative territory before a sharp buying surge after 2 pm turned the tide

16 Mar 2026 5:24 pm
Reliance works with six banks on planned Jio Platforms IPO

The potential listing could become Indias largest-ever IPO and the first major public offering by a Reliance unit in nearly two decades

16 Mar 2026 5:17 pm
UPs sugar output lead narrows as cane crushing declines

Nationwide production has risen to 261.75 lakh tonnes, supported by strong output in Maharashtra and Karnataka

16 Mar 2026 5:11 pm
Iran war could affect fertilizer sector, impacting Indian agriculture

Experts say a squeeze of key chemicals like sulphur will affect the global fertilizer market

16 Mar 2026 5:10 pm
West Asia crisis lifts EV enquiries in India, but analysts see gradual adoption

Industry experts note that factors such as upfront costs, charging infrastructure and strong demand for CNG vehicles will continue to influence consumer choices, even as EV adoption steadily grows

16 Mar 2026 5:09 pm
SEBI chief flags decline in registered investment advisers, warns of rising finfluencer influence

Pandey expressed concern over the declining number of registered investment advisers (IAs) despite a rapid increase in the investor base

16 Mar 2026 5:02 pm