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Goldman Sachs cuts India's 2026 growth forecast to 5.9%, sees rate hike

The fresh cut in growth estimate by Goldman's analysts follows a change in their assumptions on oil prices and the period of disruption to supplies

Goldman Sachs cuts India's 2026 growth forecast to 5.9%, sees rate hike
Updated On : 24 Mar 2026 | 11:36 AM IST

Iranian oil offered to India at premium to Brent after US sanctions waiver

India, the world's third-biggest oil importer and consumer, has not received ‌a cargo from Tehran since May 2019 after it came under US pressure not to buy Iranian crude

Iranian oil offered to India at premium to Brent after US sanctions waiver
Updated On : 24 Mar 2026 | 9:02 AM IST

HDFC Bank hires external counsel to review ex-chairman's resignation letter

HDFC Bank said that Chakraborty 'did not mention any happenings and practices which were not in congruence with his personal values and ethics'

HDFC Bank hires external counsel to review ex-chairman's resignation letter
Updated On : 24 Mar 2026 | 7:58 AM IST

Oil prices not high enough to cause demand destruction: US energy chief

Oil prices have climbed to multi-year highs and fuel prices in the US are sur- ging, creating potential trouble for President Donald Trump's Republican party ahead of the mid-term elections

Oil prices not high enough to cause demand destruction: US energy chief
Updated On : 23 Mar 2026 | 11:15 PM IST

Taco Bell, Dunkin franchisee to pay $1.5 million in NYC scheduling case

In December, New York City announced that Starbucks would pay $38.9 million to settle claims it violated the city's scheduling law

Taco Bell, Dunkin franchisee to pay $1.5 million in NYC scheduling case
Updated On : 23 Mar 2026 | 10:26 PM IST

Wall Street jumps after Trump delays Iran strikes; oil falls, dollar dips

Global markets staged a sharp recovery after Trump's comments, with Europe's STOXX 600 and precious metals edging up while oil prices fell, signaling improving risk appetite

Wall Street jumps after Trump delays Iran strikes; oil falls, dollar dips
Updated On : 23 Mar 2026 | 10:04 PM IST

US, Iran have major points of agreement, deal possible soon: Trump

Trump said his Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff and close aide and son-in-law Jared Kushner talked to the Iranians on Sunday and that discussions would continue on Monday

US, Iran have major points of agreement, deal possible soon: Trump
Updated On : 23 Mar 2026 | 9:37 PM IST

OnlyFans owner Leonid Radvinsky dies of cancer at 43, says company

He also runs Leo, a venture capital fund he founded in 2009 that focuses primarily on investments in technology companies

OnlyFans owner Leonid Radvinsky dies of cancer at 43, says company
Updated On : 23 Mar 2026 | 9:31 PM IST

Oman working to secure Hormuz, warns war may deepen economic fallout

Oman mediated nuclear talks between the United States and Iran before Washington and Israel launched strikes on Tehran on February 28

Oman working to secure Hormuz, warns war may deepen economic fallout
Updated On : 23 Mar 2026 | 7:09 PM IST

Oil plunges after Trump postpones strikes on Iranian power plants

Prices gradually pared some losses after the steep initial slide after Iran's Tasnim news agency reported that no talks were under way between the US and Iran

Oil plunges after Trump postpones strikes on Iranian power plants
Updated On : 23 Mar 2026 | 6:45 PM IST

Forex reserves adequate to cushion against external shocks, says RBI

Foreign exchange reserves fell to a two-month low of $709.76 billion as of March 13, the latest data shows

Forex reserves adequate to cushion against external shocks, says RBI
Updated On : 23 Mar 2026 | 5:44 PM IST

RBI bought $2.5 billion in January on a net basis, shows bulletin

The RBI purchased nearly $28 billion and sold $25.47 billion in January, the central bank said in its monthly bulletin released on Monday. In December, it sold a net $10 billion in the market

RBI bought $2.5 billion in January on a net basis, shows bulletin
Updated On : 23 Mar 2026 | 5:35 PM IST

Somerset Indus Capital raises $288 million, affordable healthcare in focus

Somerset will continue to focus on addressing healthcare access gaps, particularly in Tier II and Tier III markets

Somerset Indus Capital raises $288 million, affordable healthcare in focus
Updated On : 23 Mar 2026 | 4:59 PM IST

Banking liquidity turns deficit in 2026 on tax outflows, weak RBI support

Banking system liquidity often takes a hit towards the end of India's fiscal year which runs through March 31, temporarily pushing up super-short-term borrowing costs

Banking liquidity turns deficit in 2026 on tax outflows, weak RBI support
Updated On : 23 Mar 2026 | 3:30 PM IST

Sugar mills rush export deals on record-low rupee, rising global prices

Shipments from the world's second biggest ‌sugar producer will help Asian and African consumers to secure sugar at lower prices amid rising freight and global prices

Sugar mills rush export deals on record-low rupee, rising global prices
Updated On : 23 Mar 2026 | 2:22 PM IST

DGTR recommends anti-dumping duty on rayon yarn imports from China

DGTR recommended anti-dumping duties on viscose rayon filament yarn above 75 deniers imported from China, a type of man-made fibre widely used ‌in textiles

DGTR recommends anti-dumping duty on rayon yarn imports from China
Updated On : 23 Mar 2026 | 12:03 PM IST

West Asia war risks pushing up prices, says Coca-Cola bottler SLMG

West Asia conflict drives input costs, pressures India's soft drink market

West Asia war risks pushing up prices, says Coca-Cola bottler SLMG
Updated On : 23 Mar 2026 | 10:39 AM IST

Govt orders Tata Power's 4 GW Gujarat coal plant to run full-tilt in summer

Move aims to meet peak summer demand, avoid power shortages

Govt orders Tata Power's 4 GW Gujarat coal plant to run full-tilt in summer
Updated On : 23 Mar 2026 | 9:27 AM IST

Oil steady as investors weigh US-Iran threats to facilities, sanctions lift

Brent crude futures dropped 8 cents to $112.11 a barrel ‌by 2324 GMT after settling at the highest since July 2022 on Friday

Oil steady as investors weigh US-Iran threats to facilities, sanctions lift
Updated On : 23 Mar 2026 | 7:04 AM IST

Asian shares slide, US yields hit highs as war escalates in West Asia

Iran said it would strike the energy, water systems of its Gulf neighbours if US President followed through with a threat to hit Iran's electricity grid

Asian shares slide, US yields hit highs as war escalates in West Asia
Updated On : 23 Mar 2026 | 6:54 AM IST