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Moody's cuts India's FY27 GDP growth forecast to 6% amid West Asia war

Moody's said prolonged disruptions, particularly LPG shipments due to the conflict, would lead to near-term household shortages, higher fuel and transport costs

Domestic OMCs to pay discounted rates to refiners amid fuel price freeze

The discounted rates, which are applicable with effect from March 16, will hit standalone refiners such as MRPL, CPCL and HMEL the most

Iran war starts pinching US as gas prices, transport costs surge

The average price of petrol in the US has increased to $4.09 a gallon on Friday, up more than one dollar from just before the war and the highest level since August 2022

IPO pipeline strengthens as 38 companies file draft papers in March

This marks a sharp jump from 22 filings in March 2025 and 16 in March 2024, data from the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) showed, indicating a stronger pipeline of public issues

Strengthening judicial infrastructure not optional but essential: CJI

CJI Surya Kant said that when the judiciary and executive align in purpose, the Constitution truly comes alive

CII 20-point agenda calls for coordinated response amid West Asia crisis

CII proposed that priority sector lending (PSL) norms may be revisited to enable banks to respond more flexibly to sector-specific stress during external disruptions

Iran war keeps home price growth under check across top 7 cities: Report

Anarock data showed that the average housing prices across seven major cities rose to Rs 9,456 per square feet in January-March from Rs 9,260 per square feet

Odisha makes e-KYC mandatory for domestic LPG consumers to curb misuse

The food supply minister said the Odisha government has taken strong action against those indulging in black marketing of gas cylinders

18 flights per day at Leh airport to boost tourism, says Ladakh L-G

He said two more flights are expected to begin operations soon, providing flexibility for visitors to plan their journeys, and invited holiday-makers to experience Ladakh

TV industry bracing for drop in sales as Iran war push up production costs

Some manufacturers are also flagging concerns over a potential downtrading trend as buyers shift towards smaller screen sizes amid rising prices

'DPDP rollout to enhance enterprise accountability, compliance standards'

63SATS Cybertech, Managing Director, CEO & CIO, Neehar Pathare said under the DPDP regime, cybersecurity will no longer remain just a technical function but will be a critical pillar

Weapon of mass distraction: Cong slams PM's push for increasing seats of LS

The opposition party also alleged that the prime minister is "hoodwinking" the people of the country and is making misleading statements that are meant to deceive

Classic Legends to launch new scrambler bikes in FY27 to boost growth

The company, which had broken into the top ten two-wheeler makers in the country by sales by volume in February this year, is seeking to consolidate its legacy of being a leader in scrambler bikes

Mcap of 6 most valued firms drops nearly by ₹65k cr, Airtel biggest laggard

Last week, the BSE benchmark Sensex declined 263.67 points, or 0.35 per cent, and the NSE Nifty fell 106.5 points, or 0.46 per cent

IIFCL to double InvITs exposure to ₹6k cr by FY27 amid diversification push

"We hope to double our investment in InvITs during the current financial year. It should reach ₹6,000 crore by the end of March 2027," IIFCL MD said

OIL ramps up crude production from Rajasthan's Thar amid energy crisis

The state-run company has increased production by around 70 per cent compared to last year's 705 barrels per day, marking a major milestone in efforts to boost domestic output

FMCG firms report steady growth in Q4 despite geopolitical headwinds

The makers, such as Marico, Dabur and AWL Agri Business (formerly Adani Wilmar), have reported growth in both volumes and value, driven by pricing actions and resilient domestic consumption

Suzuki Motorcycle India aims to contribute more to parent's 2W sales: MD

In 2025-26, Suzuki Motorcycle India Pvt Ltd (SMIPL) clocked its highest-ever annual sales of 1,439,415 units, registering a growth of 15 per cent

Hindustan Copper eyeing 'Navratna' status amid expansion push: CMD

Navratna status, granted by the Department of Public Enterprises to top-performing public sector enterprises, offers greater financial and operational autonomy

Amid Iran war, CIL plans to offer 25.62 MT of coal in April via auction

The disruptions in LNG, LPG and crude oil supplies from the West Asia have increased demand for coal, driving up its import prices