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Can Nifty crash below 20,000? Why 2023's unfilled gap is a talking point

Nifty's historical chart shows presence of an unfilled gap around the 20,300 level formed in December 2023; here is what tech analysts have to say.

Can Nifty crash below 20,000? Why 2023's unfilled gap is a talking point
Updated On : 23 Mar 2026 | 12:17 PM IST

Explained: What are Iran's nuclear capabilities and where are its sites?

US and Israel have struck Iran's nuclear-linked sites, raising tensions. Here's a look at Iran's nuclear capabilities, uranium stockpile, and key facilities at the centre of the conflict

Explained: What are Iran's nuclear capabilities and where are its sites?
Updated On : 23 Mar 2026 | 12:17 PM IST

Trump's 48-hour Iran ultimatum raises risk of reckless escalation

The logic is obvious: Having started the war, Trump can now only win it by continuing until, at a minimum, Iran is unable to endanger tanker traffic through Hormuz

Trump's 48-hour Iran ultimatum raises risk of reckless escalation
Updated On : 23 Mar 2026 | 11:54 AM IST

Trump's 48-hour Iran ultimatum raises risk of reckless escalation

The logic is obvious: Having started the war, Trump can now only win it by continuing until, at a minimum, Iran is unable to endanger tanker traffic through Hormuz

Trump's 48-hour Iran ultimatum raises risk of reckless escalation
Updated On : 23 Mar 2026 | 11:54 AM IST

China's state refiners explore Iranian oil after US sanctions waiver

Limited relief opens door to new buyers amid global supply crunch

China's state refiners explore Iranian oil after US sanctions waiver
Updated On : 23 Mar 2026 | 11:44 AM IST

China's state refiners explore Iranian oil after US sanctions waiver

Limited relief opens door to new buyers amid global supply crunch

China's state refiners explore Iranian oil after US sanctions waiver
Updated On : 23 Mar 2026 | 11:44 AM IST

Iran campaign is 'ahead or on plan', says US central command leader

The top commander of the US military's Central Command said the campaign against Iran is "ahead or on plan," as the Israeli military began what it called "a wide-scale wave of strikes targeting Iranian terror regime infrastructure" early Monday. US Navy Adm. Brad Cooper gave his first one-on-one interview of the war to the Farsi-language satellite network Iran International, which aired it early Monday. Iranian media reported new airstrikes targeting Tehran without identifying the sites being hit. The previous day, Tehran warned it could attack US and Israeli energy and infrastructure assets if Israel or the US attempt to follow through on President Donald Trump 's threat that the US would "obliterate" Iran's power plants if it doesn't fully open the Strait of Hormuz. Trump - who is facing increasing pressure at home to secure the strait as oil prices soar - issued the ultimatum in a social media post while he spent the weekend at his Florida home. The death toll from the war has .

Iran campaign is 'ahead or on plan', says US central command leader
Updated On : 23 Mar 2026 | 11:20 AM IST

Iran campaign is 'ahead or on plan', says US central command leader

The top commander of the US military's Central Command said the campaign against Iran is "ahead or on plan," as the Israeli military began what it called "a wide-scale wave of strikes targeting Iranian terror regime infrastructure" early Monday. US Navy Adm. Brad Cooper gave his first one-on-one interview of the war to the Farsi-language satellite network Iran International, which aired it early Monday. Iranian media reported new airstrikes targeting Tehran without identifying the sites being hit. The previous day, Tehran warned it could attack US and Israeli energy and infrastructure assets if Israel or the US attempt to follow through on President Donald Trump 's threat that the US would "obliterate" Iran's power plants if it doesn't fully open the Strait of Hormuz. Trump - who is facing increasing pressure at home to secure the strait as oil prices soar - issued the ultimatum in a social media post while he spent the weekend at his Florida home. The death toll from the war has .

Iran campaign is 'ahead or on plan', says US central command leader
Updated On : 23 Mar 2026 | 11:20 AM IST

Buffett Indicator vs Nifty P/E: Analysts warn risk against mid, smallcaps

While the Buffett Indicator signals froth, Nifty P/E shows large caps are stable. The real risk, analysts said, lies in mid & small caps, where valuations remain stretched.

Buffett Indicator vs Nifty P/E: Analysts warn risk against mid, smallcaps
Updated On : 23 Mar 2026 | 11:03 AM 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

Gold, silver ETFs decline up to 8% as West Asia crisis spooks investors

Broader market sentiment was also fragile on Monday as the war in West Asia entered its fourth week with no clear resolution in sight

Gold, silver ETFs decline up to 8% as West Asia crisis spooks investors
Updated On : 23 Mar 2026 | 10:28 AM IST

West Asia war updates: Iran warns Hormuz closure if hit; Brent above $112

Iran warned it may close the Strait of Hormuz if its power plants are attacked; oil prices stayed high, with Brent crude trading above $112 per barrel. Here are the top updates at 10 am:

West Asia war updates: Iran warns Hormuz closure if hit; Brent above $112
Updated On : 23 Mar 2026 | 10:20 AM IST

Large explosions rattle Tehran with aistrikes damaging several districts

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has claimed that it carried out the 75th wave of missile strikes of the ongoing retaliatory operation True Promise 4

Large explosions rattle Tehran with aistrikes damaging several districts
Updated On : 23 Mar 2026 | 10:17 AM IST

Large explosions rattle Tehran with aistrikes damaging several districts

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has claimed that it carried out the 75th wave of missile strikes of the ongoing retaliatory operation True Promise 4

Large explosions rattle Tehran with aistrikes damaging several districts
Updated On : 23 Mar 2026 | 10:17 AM IST

Indian national injured by debris from intercepted missile in Abu Dhabi

An Indian national has sustained minor injury in Abu Dhabi after the debris of a ballistic missile fell in the Al Shawamekh area following successful interception, authorities said on Monday. Emergency teams responded to the scene after air defence systems dealt with the incoming missile, with debris landing in a residential area, authorities added. "Relevant authorities in Abu Dhabi have responded to an incident involving debris falling in the Al Shawamekh area following the successful interception of a ballistic missile by air defence systems. The incident resulted in a minor injury to an Indian national," the Abu Dhabi media Office said in a post on X. "The public is reminded to obtain information from official sources only and avoid spreading rumours or unverified information," it added. A total of 161 people were also injured, with injuries ranging from minor to moderate and severe, Gulf News reported. The injured included nationals of the UAE, Egypt, Sudan, Ethiopia, the ...

Indian national injured by debris from intercepted missile in Abu Dhabi
Updated On : 23 Mar 2026 | 9:55 AM IST

Indian national injured by debris from intercepted missile in Abu Dhabi

An Indian national has sustained minor injury in Abu Dhabi after the debris of a ballistic missile fell in the Al Shawamekh area following successful interception, authorities said on Monday. Emergency teams responded to the scene after air defence systems dealt with the incoming missile, with debris landing in a residential area, authorities added. "Relevant authorities in Abu Dhabi have responded to an incident involving debris falling in the Al Shawamekh area following the successful interception of a ballistic missile by air defence systems. The incident resulted in a minor injury to an Indian national," the Abu Dhabi media Office said in a post on X. "The public is reminded to obtain information from official sources only and avoid spreading rumours or unverified information," it added. A total of 161 people were also injured, with injuries ranging from minor to moderate and severe, Gulf News reported. The injured included nationals of the UAE, Egypt, Sudan, Ethiopia, the ...

Indian national injured by debris from intercepted missile in Abu Dhabi
Updated On : 23 Mar 2026 | 9:55 AM IST

Zombie oil tanker exits Strait of Hormuz as Trump, Iran trade threats

The vessel posing as Nabiin is likely a zombie tanker, which assumes the identity of a scrapped, legitimate ship

Zombie oil tanker exits Strait of Hormuz as Trump, Iran trade threats
Updated On : 23 Mar 2026 | 9:50 AM IST

Zombie oil tanker exits Strait of Hormuz as Trump, Iran trade threats

The vessel posing as Nabiin is likely a zombie tanker, which assumes the identity of a scrapped, legitimate ship

Zombie oil tanker exits Strait of Hormuz as Trump, Iran trade threats
Updated On : 23 Mar 2026 | 9:50 AM IST

A web of sensors: How the US tracks missiles and drones from Iran

US and its allies have built a layered system which uses satellites in space, radar on the ground, ships at sea and aircraft in the air to watch the skies day and night

A web of sensors: How the US tracks missiles and drones from Iran
Updated On : 23 Mar 2026 | 9:46 AM IST

A web of sensors: How the US tracks missiles and drones from Iran

US and its allies have built a layered system which uses satellites in space, radar on the ground, ships at sea and aircraft in the air to watch the skies day and night

A web of sensors: How the US tracks missiles and drones from Iran
Updated On : 23 Mar 2026 | 9:46 AM IST