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HDFC Bank appoints law firms to review Chakraborty's resignation letter

Bank's shares recover on Tuesday; one of the executives sacked by the bank is appealing against decision

Mkts rebound as US pauses Iran strikes; gains capped as oil recoups losses

Indian equities rallied after the US delayed strikes on Iran, but gains were capped by elevated oil prices and continued uncertainty around the conflict

Reliance buys 5 million barrels of Iranian oil after US waiver: Report

The Trump administration on Friday issued a 30-day sanctions waiver for the purchase of Iranian oil already at sea

West Asia conflict: Small firms face big strain from energy and cost shocks

Rising gas prices, disrupted routes threaten MSME margins and output: CII

Despite credit-guarantee scheme, banks may stay cautious on lending to MFIs

Banks are likely to remain cautious in lending to MFIs despite the credit guarantee scheme, with underwriting standards and risk assessment frameworks unchanged

UBS Global downgrades India stocks to neutral on high oil sensitivity

Stock gauges in energy import-dependent markets such as India and Europe have dropped over 9 per cent since the Iran war started, more than double the decline in the US

Security services industry set to rebound but challenges persist: Crisil

Manual services account for 75-80 per cent of the market and involve providing security personnel to man public spaces, housing societies, commercial complexes and banks, among others

College hostels revise menus, explore alternatives as LPG crunch continues

Campus kitchens are shifting to electric systems and wood-fired backups to keep student meal services running

Sebi mulls allowing gift cards, prepaid instruments to invest in MFs

Sebi suggested a cap of Rs 50,000 per investor per financial year for investments made through gift PPIs

Centre to post 10 IIS officers abroad to strengthen global perception

Might also set up a separate Directorate General of Global Outreach with I&B Ministry

57% of investment advisors based in five metro cities, shows data

Securities and Exchange Board of India flags a shrinking, metro-centric advisor base, raising concerns over financial inclusion and rising influence of unregulated finfluencers

Australia, EU sign free trade pact after eight years of negotiations

The deal follows intensified talks amid sharply higher US tariffs under the Trump administration and growing Western concerns over China's dominant position in rare earths and other critical minerals

India's digital media crossed ₹1 trillion in 2025: FICCI-EY report

Digital media emerges as the largest M&E segment, driven by strong ad growth, OTT expansion and rising regional content consumption

Policy response to heatwaves remains cool even as nationwide instances grow

An early March heat spike has raised concerns of a prolonged summer as El Niño risks grow. While preparedness has improved, gaps in planning, funding, and implementation persist

RCB sold for $1.78 bn to Aditya Birla, Times of India-led consortium

Bengaluru-based franchise is being acquired from United Spirits Limited (USL), a subsidiary of Diageo plc, in a deal that values RCB at $1.78 billion (around ₹16,600 crore)

Rupee gains on fall in crude and dollar index; bond yields harden

The rupee strengthened after three days of losses on easing crude and dollar index, while bond yields hardened on higher-than-expected SDL auction cut-offs

Power Grid outlook strong on capex push, but valuations look stretched

Power Grid's strong capex pipeline and improved execution support growth outlook, but elevated valuations temper upside for the regulated utility

Education tech company PhysicsWallah to acquire stake in exam prep platform

The deal is currently in the final stages and if it goes through, it would mark the company's first acquisition post its public listing which happened in November last year

Gold price dips ₹10 to ₹1,35,640; silver down ₹100, trades at ₹2,29,900

The price of 22-carat gold decreased by ₹10, with ten grams of the yellow metal selling at ₹1,24,340

Manipal Hospitals files DRHP for over $1 billion IPO, biggest in sector

Temasek-backed Manipal Hospitals has filed its DRHP for a $1 billion-plus IPO, which could become the largest public issue in India's healthcare sector