Thyssenkrupp, Jindal Steel sale talks falter on pension and energy costs
INDIA BUSINESS | Thu, 26 Mar 2026, 4:08PM IST
The companies could decide to officially stop negotiations as soon as next month, one of the people said
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Trump Claims Iranians Want Him As Supreme Leader, Regime 'Afraid' To Admit Peace Talks
INDIA MARKET | Thu, 26 Mar 2026, 4:04PM IST
US President insists negotiations are underway despite repeated Iranian denials, as rhetoric escalates over war, oil, and leadership claims
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Oil rises as investors reassess West Asia ceasefire prospects
INDIA NEWS | Thu, 26 Mar 2026, 3:57PM IST
Oil jumps over 3% as Middle East tensions threaten supply, with Hormuz disruption and global outages intensifying fears of a prolonged energy crisis
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PM Modi To Inaugurate New Noida International Airport On Saturday
INDIA MARKET | Thu, 26 Mar 2026, 3:55PM IST
The Noida airport is one among the largest greenfield airport projects in India.
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Indias banks face funding crunch as deposit growth falls behind credit
INDIA BUSINESS | Thu, 26 Mar 2026, 3:54PM IST
Indian banks are experiencing a funding squeeze. Loan growth is outpacing deposit growth, forcing lenders to use certificates of deposit more. This trend is pushing banks to tap wholesale funding markets. Investments in government securities are also being reduced to support lending. Household savings are shifting towards market-linked instruments, impacting traditional deposit mobilization.
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Apple at 50: The products that changed the game
INDIA BUSINESS | Thu, 26 Mar 2026, 3:54PM IST
Apple's remarkable journey from a 1976 garage startup to a multi-trillion dollar business is detailed. Key products like the Apple II, Macintosh, iMac, iPod, iPhone, MacBook Air, Apple Watch, AirPods, and M1 chip are highlighted. These innovations consistently redefined user behavior and technology, solidifying Apple's influential position in the global market.
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ICICI Prudential Asset Management Co board approves change in directorate
INDIA MARKET | Thu, 26 Mar 2026, 3:53PM IST
With effect from 30 March 2026
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INDIA MARKET | Thu, 26 Mar 2026, 3:52PM IST
Ricky Ponting serves as the Head Coach of Punjab Kings, overseeing the team's strategic direction and playing style.
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Attracting FDI: The Reform Imperative
INDIA MARKET | Thu, 26 Mar 2026, 3:49PM IST
India faces an opportune moment to attract substantial Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) amidst global capital shifts. While reforms for Foreign Portfolio Investments (FPI) have progressed, a sharper focus on simplifying FDI regulations and execution pathways is crucial. Addressing legacy issues, revisiting pricing norms, and streamlining corporate restructuring can unlock significant long-term capital.
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Sebi begins review of former HDFC Bank chairman Chakraborty's exit letter
INDIA BUSINESS | Thu, 26 Mar 2026, 3:48PM IST
In his resignation letter, Chakraborty cited "certain happenings and practices within the bank" that he said were "not in congruence" with his personal values and ethics
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Air India launches DelhiRome direct flight, expands Europe network
INDIA BUSINESS | Thu, 26 Mar 2026, 3:39PM IST
Air India has relaunched its non-stop service between Delhi and Rome, marking a return to the Italian capital after nearly six years. Operating four weekly flights, the airline aims to strengthen connectivity and cater to growing travel demand between the two nations. This expansion further bolsters Air India's mainland European network.
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Where should you invest now? Large caps offer best risk-reward, says report
INDIA BUSINESS | Thu, 26 Mar 2026, 3:39PM IST
Currently, sectors like IT, Private Banks and Healthcare have become more attractive helped by recent corrections and can be considered relative play compared to broader equity
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Fund review: Nippon India Growth Mid Cap Fund
INDIA BUSINESS | Thu, 26 Mar 2026, 3:38PM IST
Fund review: Nippon India Growth Mid Cap Fund
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SBI fraud case: CBI conducts searches at Reliance Telecom, ex-directors
INDIA BUSINESS | Thu, 26 Mar 2026, 3:38PM IST
The CBI has conducted searches at the residences of two former directors of Reliance Telecom and the company office after registering an FIR against them in connection with an alleged fraud of Rs 114.98 crore in State Bank of India, officials said on Thursday.
"The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has registered a case against M/s. Reliance Telecom Ltd., Sh. Satish Seth (then Director), Sh. Gautam B Doshi (then Director), unknown public servants and unknown others for offences of conspiracy, cheating under IPC and criminal misconduct and abuse of official position under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988," a CBI spokesperson said in a statement here.
The agency acted on a complaint from SBI about it being defrauded and suffering a wrongful loss of Rs 114.98 crore, she said.
"SBI was a member of the consortium of 11 banks which had sanctioned a total of Rs 735 crore Term Loan facility to Reliance Telecom Ltd," the CBI said.
The agency has conducted searches in Mumbai at the
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INDIA COMMODITIES | Thu, 26 Mar 2026, 3:36PM IST
Ambit Institutional Equities has downgraded HPCL, BPCL and IOC to Sell, citing sustained high crude prices and limited government support. It sees Brent crude stabilising around $80 to $100 per barrel, pressuring OMC margins, while favouring upstream and gas companies as beneficiaries of elevated energy prices and macro shifts.
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What are AI tokens and why China is winning the global pricing race
INDIA MARKET | Thu, 26 Mar 2026, 3:32PM IST
AI tokens are not just a technical unit but the basis of pricing, as companies charge per token, making every prompt and response a measurable cost in global AI competition
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SEBI reviewing HDFC Bank ex-chairman Atanu Chakraborty's exit letter, sources say
INDIA BUSINESS | Thu, 26 Mar 2026, 3:32PM IST
India's market regulator, SEBI, is reviewing former HDFC Bank chairman Atanu Chakraborty's resignation letter for potential rule violations. The letter cited "happenings and practices" not aligning with his values, causing a significant stock drop. SEBI is examining directors' fiduciary duties and the adequacy of disclosures by both the bank and Chakraborty.
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SEBI reviewing HDFC Bank chairman Atanu Chakraborty's exit letter, sources say
INDIA BUSINESS | Thu, 26 Mar 2026, 3:32PM IST
India's market regulator, SEBI, is reviewing former HDFC Bank chairman Atanu Chakraborty's resignation letter for potential rule violations. The letter cited "happenings and practices" not aligning with his values, causing a significant stock drop. SEBI is examining directors' fiduciary duties and the adequacy of disclosures by both the bank and Chakraborty.
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INDIA BUSINESS | Thu, 26 Mar 2026, 3:31PM IST
US-Israel Iran War: India's fuel supply is fully secure. The nation holds approximately 60 days of fuel stock. Reports of shortages are deliberate misinformation. All fuel outlets are operating normally. Oil companies have extended credit to petrol pumps. Refineries are running at over 100% capacity. Crude oil supplies for the next 60 days are secured.
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INDIA BUSINESS | Thu, 26 Mar 2026, 3:31PM IST
US-Israel Iran War: India's fuel supply is fully secure. The nation holds approximately 60 days of fuel stock. Reports of shortages are deliberate misinformation. All fuel outlets are operating normally. Oil companies have extended credit to petrol pumps. Refineries are running at over 100% capacity. Crude oil supplies for the next 60 days are secured.
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AM/NS India CEO Dilip Oommen to retire; Amit Harlalka named as successor
INDIA BUSINESS | Thu, 26 Mar 2026, 3:30PM IST
ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India said its CEO Dilip Oommen will retire on June 30, with CFO Amit Harlalka set to succeed him from July 1
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How To Apply For PNG Gas Connection Online: Key Steps, Required Documents And More
INDIA MARKET | Thu, 26 Mar 2026, 3:24PM IST
As part of a wider push to cut dependence on a single fuel source, India is enlarging its gas network and may soon discontinue LPG distribution to homes served by piped natural gas.
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ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel chief Dilip Oommen to retire; Amit Harlalka promoted to CEO
INDIA BUSINESS | Thu, 26 Mar 2026, 3:20PM IST
ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India announces CEO Dilip Oommen's retirement on June 30. Oommen will continue as a board member and Vice-Chairman of ArcelorMittal India Private Ltd. Amit Harlalka, the current CFO, will take over as the new CEO from July 1. Harlalka brings extensive finance experience from global ArcelorMittal operations. Aditya Mittal expressed confidence in Harlalka's leadership for future growth.
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Can WTO MC14 deliver a consensus WTO reform agenda this time?
INDIA NEWS | Thu, 26 Mar 2026, 3:19PM IST
India's challenge at MC14 is conceptually clear, even if diplomatically complex: use the credibility conferred by its new bilateral relationships to defend, not dilute, the multilateral order
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Iran war's human cost & March 19 anomaly
INDIA NEWS | Thu, 26 Mar 2026, 3:19PM IST
From the performance of the US dollar to the erratic surge in oil prices and the sudden deployment of massive troop counts, the current conflict has crunched numbers of all kinds, sending a systemic chill down the worlds spine. Yet, as the calendar marks March 26, another set of figures paints another harrowing picture. These are the human costs, the mounting death toll in the US-Israeli campaign against Iran, which suggest that the "precision" phase of the opening days has dissolved into an expanding, multi-front catastrophe.Also Read | Epic Fury Acts: Trumps three phases of war on Iran with an unknown endgameAs we look at March 26 tally from AFP, with Iran at 3,268 dead and Lebanon crossing the thousand-mark, the data tells a story of a war that has been characterised by world leaders and analysts as "out of control.The war, ignited by a massive joint US-Israeli air campaign on February 28 dubbed "Operation Epic Fury," was originally marketed as a surgical decapitation strike. In the first twelve hours alone, nearly 900 strikes hit Iranian soil, resulting in the immediate death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and a significant portion of the Iranian high command. The statistical shiftThroughout the early part of March, casualty figures appeared to be stabilising at a grim but steady rate. Between March 10 and March 18, Iran and Israel reported figures that stood in shocking contrast to one another. Irans tally rested near 1,200, while Israels plateaued around 14. In the final days of that same window, the United States reported around 13 deaths resulting from Iranian retaliatory strikes on its military bases across the Gulf. For several days, these numbers remained stagnant.Also Read | Mosaic Defence: Irans war tactic that keeps Tehran fighting despite top leaders' deathsHowever, as the count went on, a massive statistical anomaly stood out for March 19. In a single reporting cycle, Irans casualty figures did not just rise, they doubled. The reported deaths jumped from roughly 1,200 to a staggering 3,114. While Iranian and Lebanon figures continue their steep ascent, with Iran now reaching 3,268 and Lebanon crossing the thousand-mark, the reported casualties in Israel and the United States have dropped to near-zero in the same period with Tel Aviv noting a total of 17 deaths and the US, 13.This divergence is the most chilling part of the March 26 data. While one sides figures are climbing toward an abyss, the others have gone quiet.The regional contagionThe geographical outlay of these numbers reveals a conflict that has successfully been "exported" by Iran to its neighbours, creating a ripple effect of violence that has ignored sovereign borders. Following the March 19 spike, casualty figures began to rise sharply across the entire Gulf region. Iran, operating under a shattered command structure, launched hundreds of drones and ballistic missiles not just at Israel, but at US military installations and critical energy hubs in Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE. This shift turned a bilateral war into a regional contagion.Lebanon, in particular, has become a primary theatre of secondary operations. Also Read | The Trump Dichotomy: If America is winding down the Iran war, why are more warships heading in?Its death toll rose from 486 on March 10 to over 1,000 by March 26, as US-Israeli forces targeted Iranian-backed militia sites in the western provinces to preempt further missile launches. This steady climb underscores Lebanons role as the most active frontline of the conflict, where exchanges between the Israeli Defence Forces and Hezbollah remain continuous and unrelenting, transforming the southern border into a landscape of permanent fire.Iraq, meanwhile, tells a similar story though with a less staggering number. Unlike Irans sudden spikes or Israels static numbers, Iraqs trajectory reflects a grinding, day-by-day intensification of hostilities. From March 10 to March 18, its casualty figures rose sharply from 23 to 96 without any sign of a plateau.DateIranIsraelLebanonGulfIraqWest BankMar 101,2301,7611448624~23Mar 111,2001,787146342426Mar 121,2001,825146872437Mar 141,2001,825148262649Mar 161,2001,825148502649Mar 171,2001,825148862653Mar 181,2001,825149122861Mar 193,114149682864Mar 213,220151,02428684Mar 223,230161,02935684Mar 243,268161,07236894Mar 263,268171,09436964The socio-economic falloutBeyond the immediate gore of the casualty lists lies a shattered regional economy that threatens to pull the rest of the world down with it. The closure of the Strait of Hormuz, the narrow waterway through which 20% of the worlds oil passes, has sent Brent crude prices soaring past $119 a barrel at its highest and $98 at its lowest. The United Nations has issued a dire warning that the conflict could cost the Arab region up to $150 billion in a single month of lost revenue and destroyed infrastructure. For nations like India, which relies on the Gulf for over 60% of its crude oil and has over nine million citizens living in the region, the rising casualty numbers in Kuwait and the UAE represent an existential threat to domestic stability and energy security.The war has also triggered a massive internal crisis within Iran that has defied Western expectations. While the US and Israel initially hoped that the "Epic Fury" strikes would lead to a rapid regime collapse or a popular democratic uprising, the resulting chaos has instead allowed the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps to consolidate power under the new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei. However, reports from human rights organisations like Hengaw and HRANA suggest that the true civilian toll may be significantly higher than official records, with thousands killed in strikes that have hit schools, hospitals, and residential areas in provinces like Hormozgan and Tehran. Ultimately, these numbers do more than just count the dead; they map the failure of modern diplomacy and the terrifying speed with which a localised strike can ignite an entire hemisphere, leaving a trail of economic ruin and human suffering.
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India has 60 days of fuel stocks, government says dismissing shortage reports as misinformation
INDIA BUSINESS | Thu, 26 Mar 2026, 3:17PM IST
The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas said all petrol pumps across the country are adequately stocked and operating normally, with no rationing of petrol or diesel
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Vijay Mallya Takes Swipe At Critics Who Laughed At His Investment In RCB As 'Vanity Project'
INDIA MARKET | Thu, 26 Mar 2026, 3:12PM IST
Mallya, who had bought Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) for Rs 450 crore in 2008, in a post on X congratulated the new owners of RCB, saying, "I wish them the very best and Godspeed with the most valuable IPL franchise."
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DGCA asks Air India to take corrective actions after wrong plane deployment to Vancouver
INDIA BUSINESS | Thu, 26 Mar 2026, 3:12PM IST
The aviation regulatory body, DGCA, has taken a firm stance by mandating corrective actions from Air India, following a misstep in which an incorrect aircraft was used for a Vancouver-bound flight. The aircraft had to return to Delhi after a lengthy seven-hour flight.
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Fuel crisis LIVE: India has 60 days of fuel stocks, no supply shortage, says government
INDIA BUSINESS | Thu, 26 Mar 2026, 3:09PM IST
Nayara Energy raised petrol prices by 5 per litre and diesel by 3 a litre, passing on part of the recent surge in global oil prices following the war in West Asia
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Bikaji Foods raises stake in Hazelnut Factory to nearly 49%
INDIA MARKET | Thu, 26 Mar 2026, 3:04PM IST
Bikaji Foods International has increased its stake in Hazelnut Factory Food Products (THF) to 48.99%.
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Raj Kundra Still Barred From IPL, BCCI Reviewing His Appeal
INDIA MARKET | Thu, 26 Mar 2026, 3:00PM IST
Sources told NDTV that Raj Kundra recently wrote a formal letter to the BCCI, prompting the board's legal team to initiate a detailed review of the matter.
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IndusInd Bank Unveils New Facility For Investors To Save Tax On Capital Gains: Check Details
INDIA MARKET | Thu, 26 Mar 2026, 2:58PM IST
IndusInd Bank is offering two variants under the scheme.
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Gold Becomes More Useful As A Piggy Bank Than A Haven
INDIA MARKET | Thu, 26 Mar 2026, 2:58PM IST
Even if liquidity-driven sellingpressure diminishes,it's unlikely gold will return to the speculative fervor of last year, with a shiftinto more of a balanced two-way market looking more probable.
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'X' Platform Down? Users Report Feed, Login Issues Amid Major Outage
INDIA MARKET | Thu, 26 Mar 2026, 2:50PM IST
Users struggled to access their feeds or log into their accounts
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India cricket team's home schedule out
INDIA NEWS | Thu, 26 Mar 2026, 2:46PM IST
Indian cricket team's international home season 2026-27 fixture was released today. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) unveiled the fixture for Indian cricket team's home matches against international teams ranging from Zimbabwe to Australia. Team India's international home season 2026-27 will include 22 international matches in 17 cities, which BCCI said will cater to fans across the country and give them opportunity to see Virat Kohli, Hardik Pandya and others in action. Click here to catch latest developments on IPLIndian cricket schedule: West Indies tour of IndiaIndian men's cricket team's season will begin with the West Indies touring India from September 27 this year. The tour includes three one-day internationals followed by five T20 matches.The one-day games will be played in Trivandrum, Guwahati and New Chandigarh. After that, the T20 matches will take place in Lucknow, Ranchi, Indore, Hyderabad and Bengaluru.129820765Also Read: Iran war fallout forces Pakistan Super League into empty stadiumsIndian cricket schedule: Sri Lanka tour of IndiaIndia will then host Sri Lanka in December 2026 for a white-ball series with three one-day internationals and three T20 matches. The one-day games will be played in Delhi, Bengaluru and Ahmedabad, while the T20 matches will take place in Rajkot, Cuttack and Pune. 129820408India cricket schedule: Zimbabwe tour of IndiaAt the start of next year, Zimbabwe will tour India for a three-match ODI series in January 2027. The games will be played in Kolkata, Hyderabad and Mumbai. 129820464India cricket schedule: Australia tour of IndiaThe season will end with the much-awaited Border-Gavaskar Trophy, a five-match Test series against Australia, starting on January 21, 2027 in Nagpur. The series will then move to Chennai, Guwahati, Ranchi and Ahmedabad, setting up a strong contest between two of the top teams in world cricket. 129820573
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JSW Motors ties up with French firm Dassault SystAmes for digital drive
INDIA BUSINESS | Thu, 26 Mar 2026, 2:45PM IST
In an exciting development, JSW Motors is collaborating with Dassault SystAmes, a leading French firm, to innovate its new line of electric vehicles. By utilizing Dassault's cutting-edge digital platform, the partnership seeks to revolutionize product development and manufacturing processes, strengthening Indias automotive supply chain. Additionally, discussions with local suppliers are underway to support localization initiatives.
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Fuel crisis LIVE: India has 60-day crude stock, no supply shortage, says government
INDIA NEWS | Thu, 26 Mar 2026, 2:44PM IST
Nayara Energy raised petrol prices by 5 per litre and diesel by 3 a litre, passing on part of the recent surge in global oil prices following the war in West Asia
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DGTR initiates probe against imports of Chinese, Indonesian paperboards
INDIA NEWS | Thu, 26 Mar 2026, 2:41PM IST
India has initiated a probe against imports of subsidised Chinese and Indonesian paperboards as it is allegedly impacting domestic players, according to a notification.
The commerce ministry's investigation arm Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR) has started the exercise following a complaint filed by Indian Paper Manufacturers' Association on behalf of the domestic industry.
The applicant has alleged that exports of multi-layer paperboards by Chinese and Indonesian firms, which is subsidised by the respective countries, are hurting margins of Indian companies.
They have requested for initiation of an anti-subsidy or countervailing investigation on imports of boards originating in or exported from these two countries.
The applicant has alleged that the producers/exporters in these two nations have benefited from the subsidies provided at various levels by their respective governments in the form of grants, loans, guarantees, taxes, export credits, goods and services, or ..
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Table Space leases 4.6 lakh sq ft in Bengaluru, portfolio tops 4.2 million sq ft
INDIA BUSINESS | Thu, 26 Mar 2026, 2:38PM IST
Table Space has significantly expanded its Bengaluru presence. The company leased 4.69 lakh sq ft of Grade-A managed office space. This expansion brings Table Space's total managed office portfolio in Bengaluru to over 4.2 million sq ft. This move caters to the growing demand from large enterprises and Global Capability Centres for customized office solutions.
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