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India delays coal flexibility plan as solar power curbs rise: Report

The move comes at a time when the world's second largest user of coal is curbing solar output for lack of dedicated transmission lines

India delays coal flexibility plan as solar power curbs rise: Report
Updated On : 25 Mar 2026 | 12:54 PM IST

RBI steps in as past intervention flows pressure rupee near record lows

The likely intervention via state-run banks helped the currency hold above its record low of 93.98 per dollar to last quote at 93.96, down 0.1 per cent on the day

RBI steps in as past intervention flows pressure rupee near record lows
Updated On : 25 Mar 2026 | 12:26 PM IST

Reliance Jio woos investors to sell 8% of individual stakes in IPO

Ambani's Jio Platforms is set to file for approval of its IPO in Mumbai as early as this week

Reliance Jio woos investors to sell 8% of individual stakes in IPO
Updated On : 25 Mar 2026 | 11:37 AM IST

Gold rises over 2% on softer dollar, easing fears of higher interest rates

Spot gold rose 2.5 per cent to $4,587.09 ‌per ounce as of 0218 GMT. US gold futures for April delivery gained 4.2 per cent to $4,586.10

Gold rises over 2% on softer dollar, easing fears of higher interest rates
Updated On : 25 Mar 2026 | 8:55 AM IST

Govt orders strengthening of natural gas infra amid supply constraints

Iran conflict has disrupted shipping and gas supplies, including by the near-closure of the Strait of Hormuz, which serves as aconduit for 40% of India's crude oil imports

Govt orders strengthening of natural gas infra amid supply constraints
Updated On : 25 Mar 2026 | 7:31 AM IST

Govt appoints Kompella Venkata Ramana Murty as Sebi whole-time member

Murty was formerly ‌additional ​controller general ‌of defence accounts for ‌Ministry ‌of Defence

Govt appoints Kompella Venkata Ramana Murty as Sebi whole-time member
Updated On : 25 Mar 2026 | 7:09 AM IST

Global stocks bounce, oil prices retreat on Iran war ceasefire reports

S&P 500 futures rose 0.9 per cent in the Asia morning, European futures ​lifted 1.2 per cent and Brent crude futures fell about 6 per cent to $98.30 a barrel

Global stocks bounce, oil prices retreat on Iran war ceasefire reports
Updated On : 25 Mar 2026 | 7:04 AM IST

BTS world tour may generate $5.3 billion boost across host cities

BTS' world tour will kick off on April 9 in the South Korean city of Goyang and will make stops in Las Vegas, Los Angeles, London, Paris, Tokyo, Singapore and other major destinations

BTS world tour may generate $5.3 billion boost across host cities
Updated On : 24 Mar 2026 | 11:37 PM IST

Reliance buys 5 million barrels of Iranian oil after US waiver: Report

The Trump administration on Friday issued a 30-day sanctions waiver for the purchase of Iranian oil already at sea

Reliance buys 5 million barrels of Iranian oil after US waiver: Report
Updated On : 24 Mar 2026 | 11:18 PM IST

Australia, EU sign free trade pact after eight years of negotiations

The deal follows intensified talks amid sharply higher US tariffs under the Trump administration and growing Western concerns over China's dominant position in rare earths and other critical minerals

Australia, EU sign free trade pact after eight years of negotiations
Updated On : 24 Mar 2026 | 11:00 PM IST

Iran conflict hits global economy as surveys show rising inflation risks

The ensuing leap in the price of oil, gas and other related products is a potential double whammy for economies around the world, feeding through into wider inflation and stunting growth

Iran conflict hits global economy as surveys show rising inflation risks
Updated On : 24 Mar 2026 | 9:11 PM IST

Iran strikes Israel with fresh wave of missiles, mocks Trump's talks claim

Three senior Israeli officials said Trump appeared determined to reach a deal, but that they thought it highly unlikely Iran would agree to US demands in any new round of negotiations

Iran strikes Israel with fresh wave of missiles, mocks Trump's talks claim
Updated On : 24 Mar 2026 | 7:13 PM IST

Indian brewers warn of shortages as Iran conflict hits packaging makers

Iranian attacks have partially disrupted Qatar's export capacity, tightening gas availability for Indian manufacturers

Indian brewers warn of shortages as Iran conflict hits packaging makers
Updated On : 24 Mar 2026 | 6:56 PM IST

India veg oil refiners cut purchases, expect conflict-driven rally to fade

India, which meets nearly two-thirds of its vegetable oil needs through imports, brought in an average 1.36 million metric tons a month in the marketing year that ended in October 2025

India veg oil refiners cut purchases, expect conflict-driven rally to fade
Updated On : 24 Mar 2026 | 5:08 PM IST

Rupee gains 0.1% to 93.86 after 3 day slide, traders remain cautious

The ‌rupee nudged up 0.1 per cent to end the session at 93.8650, from its close at 93.9750 in the previous session

Rupee gains 0.1% to 93.86 after 3 day slide, traders remain cautious
Updated On : 24 Mar 2026 | 4:27 PM IST

India's iron ore imports set to hit 7-year high in FY26 on steel demand

A cargo of BHP's Jimblebar Fines iron ore is heading to India in a rare sale, driven by discounts on the product that was banned for sale in China

India's iron ore imports set to hit 7-year high in FY26 on steel demand
Updated On : 24 Mar 2026 | 2:49 PM IST

Bharat Petroleum appoints Trade Director Manoj Heda to lead Singapore unit

Bharat Petroleum Global Energy Services (Singapore) Pte is expected to start operations in April with a staff of four

Bharat Petroleum appoints Trade Director Manoj Heda to lead Singapore unit
Updated On : 24 Mar 2026 | 1:24 PM IST

Goldman Sachs cuts India's 2026 growth forecast to 5.9%, sees rate hike

The fresh cut in growth estimate by Goldman's analysts follows a change in their assumptions on oil prices and the period of disruption to supplies

Goldman Sachs cuts India's 2026 growth forecast to 5.9%, sees rate hike
Updated On : 24 Mar 2026 | 11:36 AM IST

Iranian oil offered to India at premium to Brent after US sanctions waiver

India, the world's third-biggest oil importer and consumer, has not received ‌a cargo from Tehran since May 2019 after it came under US pressure not to buy Iranian crude

Iranian oil offered to India at premium to Brent after US sanctions waiver
Updated On : 24 Mar 2026 | 9:02 AM IST

HDFC Bank hires external counsel to review ex-chairman's resignation letter

HDFC Bank said that Chakraborty 'did not mention any happenings and practices which were not in congruence with his personal values and ethics'

HDFC Bank hires external counsel to review ex-chairman's resignation letter
Updated On : 24 Mar 2026 | 7:58 AM IST