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Stock Market LIVE: Sensex gains 100 points; Nifty near 23,200; metal stocks rise

Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: In the broader markets, the Nifty MidCap and the Nifty SmallCap were trading 0.28 per cent and 0.75 per cent down, respectively.

Updated On: 16 Mar 2026 | 10:13 AM IST

Trump says 'deal' with Cuba soon but war in Iran remains priority

Donald Trump says US is in talks with Cuba but Iran war takes priority; warns he could delay summit with Xi Jinping if China fails to help secure Strait of Hormuz

Updated On: 16 Mar 2026 | 10:12 AM IST

West Asia war updates: Trump warns Nato over Hormuz; Brent above $105

As the West Asia war enters its third week, Donald Trump warns Nato of consequences for not helping reopen the Strait of Hormuz; Brent crude rises above $105

Updated On: 16 Mar 2026 | 10:11 AM IST

West Asia conflict: 23% households buy induction cooktops amid LPG concerns

Survey by LocalCircles found that households are rushing to buy induction cooktops, as delays in cylinder deliveries and supply disruptions linked to the West Asia conflict raise concerns

Updated On: 16 Mar 2026 | 10:08 AM IST

Iran's foreign minister condemns Israeli strikes on fuel sites as 'ecocide'

These accusations follow a massive aerial campaign by the Israeli Air Force (IAF), which confirmed on Sunday (local time) that it struck more than 200 targets across western and central Iran

Updated On: 16 Mar 2026 | 10:04 AM IST

Antique retains buy on Yatra; Middle East impact temporary, sees 87% upside

Factoring in the Middle East conflict-related disruption, Antique trimmed its FY26-FY28 earnings estimates for Yatra Online by 4 per cent each and reduced its valuation multiple to 27x from 32x

Updated On: 16 Mar 2026 | 10:03 AM IST

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

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

Updated On: 16 Mar 2026 | 10:02 AM IST

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.

Updated On: 16 Mar 2026 | 9:59 AM IST

Bajel Projects shares soar 13% on ₹700 crore EPC contract win from MSETCL

The contract involves the establishment of a 400/220 kilovolt air insulated switchgear (AIS) substation at Saswad in Pune district along with associated transmission lines

Updated On: 16 Mar 2026 | 9:53 AM IST

Nepal hikes petrol prices by NPR 15 per litre amid West Asia crisis

Instability in West Asia often triggers volatility in global oil markets as fears of supply disruptions push prices higher

Updated On: 16 Mar 2026 | 9:53 AM IST

Here's why Tejas Networks share price rose 9% in trade on March 16

Tejas Networks share: The uptick in Tejas Networks' stock follows its announcement of a purchase order to supply 4G RAN (Radio Access Network) solutions for a mobile network in South Asia

Updated On: 16 Mar 2026 | 9:52 AM IST

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

Updated On: 16 Mar 2026 | 9:47 AM IST

US-China trade talks begin in Paris, paving way for Trump-Xi summit

The delegations, led by US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng, convened in the French capital in the morning

Updated On: 16 Mar 2026 | 9:42 AM IST

From 5% to 32%: NRI buyers pump ₹5,250 crore into DLF homes in nine months

NRI buyers fuel DLF's sales boom, contribute one-third of bookings

Updated On: 16 Mar 2026 | 9:39 AM IST

US says Iran war-driven oil reserve release will be structured as exchange

Countries around the world are planning releases from strategic oil reserves as the war in West Asia chokes supply and sends fuel prices soaring

Updated On: 16 Mar 2026 | 9:38 AM IST

Emirates flight bound for Dubai returns to Kochi after security incident

En route, the aircraft was directed to turn back due to the sudden closure of Dubai International Airport

Updated On: 16 Mar 2026 | 9:37 AM IST

Trump asks 'about 7' countries to join coalition to police Strait of Hormuz

US Energy Secretary Chris Wright told NBC he has been "in dialogue" with some of the countries Trump mentioned, and said he expected China "will be a constructive partner"

Updated On: 16 Mar 2026 | 9:36 AM IST

Gold price falls ₹10 to ₹1,59,650; silver down ₹100, trades at ₹2,74,900

The price of 22-carat gold decreased by ₹10, with ten grams of the yellow metal selling at ₹1,46,340

Updated On: 16 Mar 2026 | 9:35 AM IST

Trump leaves allies, adversaries guessing on endgame for Iran war

Trump administration is planning to announce as soon as this week that multiple countries have agreed to form a coalition to escort ships through the corridor

Updated On: 16 Mar 2026 | 9:34 AM IST

Systematix prefers RIL, Petronet LNG, Gulf Oil as crude scales $100/bbl

The brokerage noted that upstream players benefit from stronger realisations, while integrated players, such as Reliance, can be supported by stronger refining and petrochemical economics

Updated On: 16 Mar 2026 | 9:28 AM IST