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Stock Market LIVE: Sensex jumps 1,400 pts; Nifty above 22,900; SMIDs gain, IT stocks shine

Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates, Monday: In the broader markets, the Nifty MidCap and the Nifty SmallCap were up 2.70 per cent and 2.69 per cent, respectively

Stock Market LIVE: Sensex jumps 1,400 pts; Nifty above 22,900; SMIDs gain, IT stocks shine
Updated On : 24 Mar 2026 | 3:01 PM IST

Eternal shares up 6%; Elara says fee hike boosts outlook, sees 82% upside

Eternal, which operates Zomato, has raised its platform fee to ₹15. Elara said that the platform fee hike is in line with its guidance of achieving adjusted Ebitda in the range of 5-6 per cent by FY28

Eternal shares up 6%; Elara says fee hike boosts outlook, sees 82% upside
Updated On : 24 Mar 2026 | 3:00 PM IST

RBI's misselling proposals may reshape how retail game is played hereupon

RBI's draft norms on misselling aim to strengthen customer protection, but raise concerns over regulatory overreach and impact on banking sales models

RBI's misselling proposals may reshape how retail game is played hereupon
Updated On : 24 Mar 2026 | 2:57 PM IST

L&T soars 6%, records sharpest intra-day rally since October 2024

In the month of March, the stock price of L&T tanked 22 per cent from a level of ₹4,280 to ₹3,341.90 as of yesterday.

L&T soars 6%, records sharpest intra-day rally since October 2024
Updated On : 24 Mar 2026 | 2:56 PM IST

India's LPG, oil shortage: HSBC explains why this energy shock is different

India is facing an energy crisis as the Strait of Hormuz remains shut amid Iran war. Analysts at HSBC assess the impact of LNG shortages on GDP, inflation, and fuel supply stability

India's LPG, oil shortage: HSBC explains why this energy shock is different
Updated On : 24 Mar 2026 | 2:54 PM IST

Not every cough is viral: When to check for early signs of tuberculosis

Early TB symptoms are easy to miss, but delay can be dangerous. Experts share when to seek help, what treatment involves, and key dos and don'ts

Not every cough is viral: When to check for early signs of tuberculosis
Updated On : 24 Mar 2026 | 2:52 PM IST

Premier Energies up 21% in Mar; the only overbought Nifty500 stock on chart

Premier Energies has outperformed the overall market thus far in March amid hopes of new incentive scheme for solar sector. Market strategist expects the stock to test 200-DMA on the upside.

Premier Energies up 21% in Mar; the only overbought Nifty500 stock on chart
Updated On : 24 Mar 2026 | 2:49 PM IST

India's iron ore imports set to hit 7-year high in FY26 on steel demand

A cargo of BHP's Jimblebar Fines iron ore is heading to India in a rare sale, driven by discounts on the product that was banned for sale in China

India's iron ore imports set to hit 7-year high in FY26 on steel demand
Updated On : 24 Mar 2026 | 2:49 PM IST

No centralised data on racial bias against people from Northeast: Govt

MoS Nityanand Rai said states are responsible for prevention, detection, registration and investigation of crimes, and prosecution of offenders in such matters

No centralised data on racial bias against people from Northeast: Govt
Updated On : 24 Mar 2026 | 2:46 PM IST

Centre to hold all-party meeting on West Asia conflict on March 25

Earlier today, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh chaired a review meeting in the wake of recent global and regional security events, and also to review India's defence preparedness

Centre to hold all-party meeting on West Asia conflict on March 25
Updated On : 24 Mar 2026 | 2:42 PM IST

Govt trying to procure gas, crude oil from all possible sources: PM Modi

PM Modi said the war in West Asia is a cause of concern, and India wants peace in the region through dialogue and diplomacy

Govt trying to procure gas, crude oil from all possible sources: PM Modi
Updated On : 24 Mar 2026 | 2:42 PM IST

After Zomato, Swiggy raises platform fee by 17% to ₹17.58 per order

Swiggy has raised its platform fee by 17 per cent to ₹17.58 per order; this is its fourth increase in seven months, as the company faces rising costs and widening losses

After Zomato, Swiggy raises platform fee by 17% to ₹17.58 per order
Updated On : 24 Mar 2026 | 2:40 PM IST

Mahanagar Gas offers free fuel, bill adjustment for PNG customers

The city gas distributor has announced free gas, fee waivers and discounts for new and existing users following the government's move to prioritise PNG and CNG supply

Mahanagar Gas offers free fuel, bill adjustment for PNG customers
Updated On : 24 Mar 2026 | 2:40 PM IST

New US Bill offers green card pathway as immigration enforcement tightens

Legislation proposes green cards for 'essential workers' living in the country under 'temporary protected status'

New US Bill offers green card pathway as immigration enforcement tightens
Updated On : 24 Mar 2026 | 2:34 PM IST

Aluminium extrusion industry grappling with LPG, PNG crisis amid Iran war

Aluminium Extrusion Manufacturers Association of India has urged the government to implement urgent relief measures, including interest rate cuts and loan moratoriums

Aluminium extrusion industry grappling with LPG, PNG crisis amid Iran war
Updated On : 24 Mar 2026 | 2:29 PM IST

EC convenes inter-state border meeting with officials of poll-bound states

West Bengal and Assam, which are going to the polls, share international borders with Bangladesh

EC convenes inter-state border meeting with officials of poll-bound states
Updated On : 24 Mar 2026 | 2:27 PM IST

IPL 2026 LIVE news updates: Chinnaswamy to pay tribute to stampede victims; Malinga fit to play

Malinga, a 25-year-old pacer, is set to join Sunrisers Hyderabad in Hyderabad, alongside Kamindu Mendis, who has already received approval.

IPL 2026 LIVE news updates: Chinnaswamy to pay tribute to stampede victims; Malinga fit to play
Updated On : 24 Mar 2026 | 2:26 PM IST

RBI injects ₹55,837 crore in banking system through 3-day VRR auction

The RBI injected the funds at cut-off and weighted average rates of 5.26 per cent, the central bank said

RBI injects ₹55,837 crore in banking system through 3-day VRR auction
Updated On : 24 Mar 2026 | 2:24 PM IST

Gujarat Titans management highlight culture and fan bond ahead of IPL 2026

Shaan Mehta added, "GT is an emotion, and the fans are at the centre of that. Without them, success would not hold the same meaning.

Gujarat Titans management highlight culture and fan bond ahead of IPL 2026
Updated On : 24 Mar 2026 | 2:22 PM IST

Women SSC officers in armed forces entitled to full pension benefits: SC

The judgment came on a batch of petitions, including those filed by Wing Commander Sucheta Edan and others, challenging the denial of Permanent Commission (PC) based on policy changes in 2019

Women SSC officers in armed forces entitled to full pension benefits: SC
Updated On : 24 Mar 2026 | 2:20 PM IST