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India to sign US trade deal after Washington tariff reset: Commerce Secy

India will sign the trade pact with the US after Washington completes work on a new tariff architecture, Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal said, adding there is no stand-off in the ongoing talks

No fuel shortage in India, refineries running at full capacity, says govt

West Asia crisis: The government said India has adequate crude oil supplies and refineries are running at full capacity; consumers with both PNG and LPG connections have been asked to give up LPG

Stock market close: Fag-end buying lifts Sensex 939pts, Nifty tops 23,300; auto, banks lead recovery

Sensex Today | Stock Market Highlights, Monday: Broader markets underperformed. The Nifty MidCap and the Nifty SmallCap indices ended 0.43 per cent and 0.65 per cent down, respectively

Market crash: Multi, flexi cap funds best for SIPs amid West Asia crisis

Experts suggest that investors may consider initiating SIPs in diversified equity schemes such as multi-cap or flexi-cap funds amid market downtrend

7 Tata Group, 120 other BSE 500 stocks plunged to new 52-week lows

Analysts see the sharp correction in stock prices and dislocation in parts of the market as an opportunity for investors to review their portfolios and make appropriate changes.

PhonePe defers IPO plans amid West Asia crisis, market volatility

PhonePe has temporarily deferred its IPO plans citing the West Asia conflict and volatile markets, though the company says it remains committed to pursuing a public listing in India

Iran war pushes oil above $100; $110 crude may force fuel price hike: Elara

Crude oil above $110 could become a "breaking point" for India, forcing fuel price hikes and pressuring government finances, says Elara Capital. Notably, oil prices hit $106 per barrel on Monday

Trade deficit widens to $27.1 billion in February as imports surge

Imports grew 24% in February to $63.71 billion, due to gold and silver imports, according to data released by the commerce department on Monday

GIFT City sees first IPO as XED invites bids for its maiden offering

The public issue is being offered at a price band of $10-$10.5 per share, in a fully dollar-denominated offering, and is accessible to eligible global investors

Wholesale inflation rises to 2.13% in February on higher food prices

Wholesale price inflation rose for the fourth straight month, at 2.13 per cent in February, driven by an uptick in prices of food and non-food articles, even though vegetable prices eased on a month-on-month basis, government data showed on Monday. Wholesale Price Index (WPI)-based inflation was 1.81 per cent in the previous month and 2.45 per cent in February last year. "Positive rate of inflation in February 2026 is primarily due to an increase in prices of other manufacturing, manufacture of basic metals, non-food articles, food articles and textiles, etc.," the industry ministry said in a statement. According to WPI data, inflation in food articles was 2.19 per cent in February, as against 1.55 per cent in the previous month. In vegetables, inflation eased to 4.73 per cent in February against 6.78 per cent in January. However, pulses, potato and egg, meat and fish saw an uptick in inflation in February over the previous month. In the case of manufactured products, WPI inflati

Apple turns 50: Big bets that reshaped tech and the pressure to repeat

From Steve Jobs' design philosophy to Tim Cook's ecosystem strategy, Apple's biggest products have repeatedly reshaped the technology industry, though not every gamble worked

Nifty Realty index tanks 18% in 1 month; DLF, Oberoi, Lodha at 52-week lows

Sobha, Anant Raj, Prestige Estates Projects, Oberoi Realty, Signature Global and Lodha Developers were down in the range of 4 per cent to 6 per cent on the NSE in intra-day trade on Monday.

Operation 'Epic Churn': Kotak Equities' advise amid Iran war market crash

Analysts at Kotak Institutional Equities advise investors to use the Iran war-led market correction to rebalance portfolios and buy quality stocks amid valuation dislocations.

Citi cuts Nifty year-end target to 27,000 on oil shock, West Asia war risks

Citi expects RBI to stay on pause in April, with its policy tone potentially tilting toward growth if fiscal measures absorb most of the inflationary pressures

ICICI Bank erodes ₹1.2 trn mcap; stock hits 52-week low, down 12% in month

Analysts believe the recent stock market correction due to the ongoing conflict between Iran and Israel-US and resultant dislocations in stock prices, presents an opportunity to add 'better' stocks.

OMC stocks extend fall; BPCL, HPCL, IOCL down up to 4%; here's why

Thus far in March, the stock price of HPCL has slipped 22 per cent, while BPCL and IOCL were down 18 per cent and 14 per cent, respectively amid rising crude oil prices.

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra review: Privacy display leads monumental upgrades

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra introduces a privacy display and expands its AI ecosystem, but not every upgrade feels equally meaningful in daily use

Gas shortage: Why Nomura sees 'negligible impact' on HUL, ITC, Dabur?

Nomura's top picks include Britannia and Titan. It also prefers Marico, Tata Consumer, Godrej Consumer, Asian Paints and United Spirits

Nomura cuts Dec 2026 Nifty target by 15%; mid, smallcaps at risk

The research and broking house sees up to 10 - 15 per cent risk to consensus earnings estimates for FY27F in case oil prices remain at elevated levels.

10 dead, 11 injured in massive fire at Odisha's SCB Medical College

Ten people were killed after a major fire erupted in an ICU in Odisha government-run SCB Medical College and Hospital in Cuttack in the wee hours of Monday, officials said. Around 11 hospital staff members suffered burn injuries while rescuing patients to safety. The fire erupted at the ICU of the Trauma Care department of the hospital, where critically ill patients were being treated, an official said, adding that the fire broke out at around 2.30 and 3 am. Fire service personnel rushed to the hospital and doused the fire after launching an operation, the official said. The fire service officials, along with hospital staff and police, along with patients' attendants, rescued the patients undergoing treatment at the ICU and shifted them to other departments of the SCB hospital, which is a major state-run medical facility in Odisha. Soon after getting the news, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, along with Health Minister Mukesh Mahaling, visited the hospital and reviewed th

West Asia war may push cement prices higher; Nomura, Emkay pick top stocks

West Asia tensions may raise fuel and packaging costs for cement firms. Analysts see near-term margin pressure but suggest accumulating large-cap cement stocks.

IDBI Bank shares tumble 14% on reports of stake sale cancellation

IDBI Bank share price today: The sell-off comes amid reports that the government could scrap the divestment plan after bids fell short of the reserve price

Trump warns Nato of 'very bad' future if allies don't help reopen Hormuz

About a fifth of global oil and liquefied natural gas normally passes through the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow passage of water between Iran and Oman

Trent: Once a D-St darling, now testing investor patience; what lies ahead?

After a spectacular rally that multiplied investor wealth nearly tenfold between April 2021 and October 2024, Trent shares have been on a persistent decline

GSP Crop Science IPO opens today: Check GMP, price band, key dates, review

GSP Crop Science has set the price band for the issue in the range of ₹304 to ₹320 per share, with a lot size of 46 shares

Stocks to Watch today: Jindal Stainless, Adani Power, IndiGo, Voltas

Stocks to Watch today, March 16: Jindal Stainless, Seamec, Adani Power, GMR Airports, IndiGo, and Voltas are among the top stocks

Top trading ideas: Buy Thermax, Ipca Labs and one other share, says analyst

Top trading ideas: Aakash Shah of Choice Equity Broking suggests buying these three stocks today; here's why

IMD warns of rain, thunderstorms, and possible hail across several states

Winds of up to 60 kmph may accompany storms in parts of east and north India, while heavy rain is forecast in the northeast; western disturbance could bring showers and snowfall in Himalayan states

Stocks to buy today: Analyst bullish on these two power shares

Stocks to buy today: Osho Krishan of Angel One recommends buying these two power shares today; check target, stop-loss and other key details

Macron urges Iran to halt regional attacks, restore Hormuz navigation

Macron said he had spoken with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and called on him to end what he described as "unacceptable attacks" that Iran is carrying out against countries in the region

UpGrad plans to acquire edtech platform Unacademy in all-stock deal

If the deal closes, upGrad's integrated model will be on a strong trajectory, said Ronnie Screwvala, cofounder of upGrad, on X

India gains most from US nod to Russian oil imports, but concerns remain

The country still faces a shortfall of 700,000 bpd of crude oil in March compared to Feb

West Asia crisis: Indian crude tanker sails out of UAE's Fujairah safely

An Indian-flagged crude tanker sailed out safely from the UAE's Fujairah after loading oil, despite an attack on the oil terminal, as the government on Sunday said it is closely monitoring the situation in West Asia while ensuring stable fuel supplies and maritime safety. The vessel, Jag Laadki, carrying about 80,800 tonnes of Murban crude oil, departed Fujairah at 1030 hrs IST and is bound for India, with all crew members safe, the government said in an update on preparedness measures. Jag Laadki is the fourth Indian-flagged vessel to have come out of the war zone unharmed. Besides, the safe passage being an important milestone for Indian diplomacy, the cargo they are carrying is considered critical as shipping constraints in the Strait of Hormuz have impacted India's energy supplies. "On March 14, 2026, while the Indian-flag vessel Jag Laadki was loading crude oil at the Fujairah Single Point Mooring, the Fujairah oil terminal was attacked. The vessel sailed safely from Fujairah

Elections in Bengal, Assam, Tamil Nadu, Kerala from Apr 9; result on May 4

Elections in Assam, Kerala, Puducherry and Tamil Nadu will be held in a single phase, while West Bengal will vote in two phases

Of mis-selling and insurance for all by 2047: A bancassurance reality check

How to make bancassurance a genuine vehicle for financial security rather than a source of grievance and distrust

Trump says Kharg Island totally demolished, may strike again 'just for fun'

Trump says strikes have destroyed Iran's Kharg Island oil hub and warns of further attacks while seeking allied naval support to secure the Strait of Hormuz

Delhi wakes up to rain, thunderstorms, temperatures likely to drop

The weather department has forecast thunderstorms, lightning and the possibility of hailstorms in Delhi over the next two days

War pollution from Iran conflict may spread widely and last decades

Missiles and bombs contain heavy metals and other toxic pollutants, which are released into the air, soil and water when they explode and crash, lingering often for decades

Akasa Air to add fuel surcharge on tickets as jet fuel costs soar

The low-cost carrier joins Air India and IndiGo in passing on rising jet fuel costs to passengers, citing geopolitical tensions in West Asia and surging aviation turbine fuel prices

Was bullying, now begging: Iran mocks US over India's Russian oil waiver

Iran's foreign minister mocked Washington's policy reversal after the US granted a short-term waiver allowing Indian refiners to resume imports of Russian crude amid energy market disruption

Centre revokes Sonam Wangchuk's detention after almost six months

The Centre has decided to revoke the detention of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk with immediate effect by exercising the powers available under the National Security Act, an official statement said on Saturday. Wangchuk was detained on September 26, 2025, two days after violent protests over demands for statehood for Ladakh and its inclusion under the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution rocked Leh. He was detained under the National Security Act (NSA) on the orders of the district magistrate, Leh, to "maintain public order" and then transferred to Jodhpur prison. Wangchuk has already undergone nearly half of the period of detention under the NSA, the statement said. "The government has been actively engaging with various stakeholders and community leaders in Ladakh with a view to addressing the aspirations and concerns of the people of the region," it said.

Meta may cut around 20% of workforce amid rising costs of AI investments

Meta is considering job cuts that could affect about 16,000 employees as the company ramps up spending on artificial intelligence infrastructure, data centres, and AI-driven tools

JSW Steel to develop coking coal mine in Mozambique for long-term supply

JSW Steel will develop Minas de RevuboA coking coal mine in Mozambique in phases, a company statement said. Located in the Moatize coal basin of the Tete Province, Minas de RevuboA has 850 million tonne (MT) of reserves, and the potential to yield 250 MT of usable coking coal. JSW Steel said it will develop the mine in phases, with the first phase expected to be developed over the next 2.5 years to produce 2.4 million tonne per annum (MTPA) prime hard coking coal. The project is a step towards JSW Steel's backward integration strategy and is expected to provide long-term supply assurance for one of the most critical and cost-intensive inputs in steel manufacturing. India's domestic premium coking coal resources remain limited, making captive overseas sourcing a strategic imperative. "As we grow to 50 MTPA steel capacity in India by 2030, we hope that this asset will provide strategic and diversified raw material security and cushion JSW Steel against volatile global coking coal ..

Iranian missile strike damages five US refuelling aircraft at Saudi airbase

Missile attack reportedly damaged US aerial refuelling tankers parked at Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia, raising concerns over potential disruption to American air operations in West Asia

US offers up to $10 mn reward for info on Mojtaba Khamenei, Iranian leaders

Offer issued under the US Department of State's counter-terrorism reward programme targets about 10 senior Iranian officials, including new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei

Serving, still: Restaurants turn to coal, wood amid LPG supply crisis

Many go back to coal and wood, while some give offers in return for cylinders

Retail investors slow fresh investments, but aren't withdrawing: HSBC MF

Personally, as an experienced investor, I would allocate more to mid, small-caps; if India grows faster than the world, these companies should grow faster too, said Kailash Kulkarni, CEO, HSBC MF.