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Oil falls as US, allies look to boost supply, unchoke Strait of Hormuz

Brent futures fell $1.24, or 1.1 per cent, to $107.41 a barrel as of 0148 GMT, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude fell $1.24, or 1.3 per cent, to $94.90

Oil falls as US, allies look to boost supply, unchoke Strait of Hormuz
Updated On : 20 Mar 2026 | 7:45 AM IST

Stocks to Watch today: TCS, HDFC Bank, Nestle India, NTPC, JSW Cement

Stocks to Watch today, March 20: HDFC Bank, TCS, NTPC, JSW Cement, and Nestle India are among the top stocks to watch today

Stocks to Watch today: TCS, HDFC Bank, Nestle India, NTPC, JSW Cement
Updated On : 20 Mar 2026 | 7:38 AM IST

Fin Nifty trading: Derivative strategy for March expiry by HDFC Sec

Vinay Rajani of HDFC Securities believes ondicators and oscillators have been showing strength in the current uptrend

Fin Nifty trading: Derivative strategy for March expiry by HDFC Sec
Updated On : 20 Mar 2026 | 7:36 AM IST

SpaceX edges out Boeing from dominant role in Nasa's moon mission

With the new proposal, SLS would no longer be used to boost Orion close to the moon, previously a key task for the rocket

SpaceX edges out Boeing from dominant role in Nasa's moon mission
Updated On : 20 Mar 2026 | 7:36 AM IST

Widespread rain cools India; IMD issues yellow, orange alerts across states

Rainfall cools temperatures across the country, with heavy showers forecast in eastern and hilly regions and thunderstorms, hail and strong winds likely in the plains

Widespread rain cools India; IMD issues yellow, orange alerts across states
Updated On : 20 Mar 2026 | 7:32 AM IST

Unilever in talks to sell food business to McCormick by March end

A deal between the Anglo-Dutch consumer goods company and the Maryland-based spices and seasonings maker could come together by the end of the month

Unilever in talks to sell food business to McCormick by March end
Updated On : 20 Mar 2026 | 7:31 AM IST

Govt's proposal to preload national ID app Aadhaar on phones faced pushback

The ​tussle over preloading state-run apps has become a recurring flashpoint between the government and ​tech firms

Govt's proposal to preload national ID app Aadhaar on phones faced pushback
Updated On : 20 Mar 2026 | 7:31 AM IST

India working to facilitate return of nationals from Iran, says MEA

MEA urged Indian nationals attempting to leave Iran through land routes to first contact the Indian embassy to ensure a smooth evacuation process

India working to facilitate return of nationals from Iran, says MEA
Updated On : 20 Mar 2026 | 7:31 AM IST

Trade with Cuba falls as Trump ramps up pressure on Communist leadership

Without declaring a formal blockade, Trump and his administration have already crippled trade with the island

Trade with Cuba falls as Trump ramps up pressure on Communist leadership
Updated On : 20 Mar 2026 | 7:26 AM IST

PM meets trustees of IGNCA, discusses upcoming Yuge Yugeen Bharat Museum

He also discussed with them various aspects relating to further popularising India's diverse culture

PM meets trustees of IGNCA, discusses upcoming Yuge Yugeen Bharat Museum
Updated On : 20 Mar 2026 | 7:06 AM IST

DGCA asks airlines to avoid 9 airspaces, ensure backup plan amid Iran war

DGCA asked airlines to avoid the airspaces of Bahrain, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Qatar and United Arab Emirates

DGCA asks airlines to avoid 9 airspaces, ensure backup plan amid Iran war
Updated On : 20 Mar 2026 | 7:01 AM IST

Air India's New York-Mumbai flight diverted to Saudi after fire indication

The indication in the cockpit turned out to be false

Air India's New York-Mumbai flight diverted to Saudi after fire indication
Updated On : 20 Mar 2026 | 7:01 AM IST

7 nations condemn Iran attacks on vessels, energy sites, Hormuz closure

Canada, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Japan and the United Kingdom has condemened Iran

7 nations condemn Iran attacks on vessels, energy sites, Hormuz closure
Updated On : 20 Mar 2026 | 6:57 AM IST

EU leaders brace for multi-year energy squeeze after Qatar gas plant hit

Gas prices on Thursday surged to levels not seen in three years, while the European Central Bank said a prolonged disruption would push euro-zone inflation to 6.3% and trigger a brief recession

EU leaders brace for multi-year energy squeeze after Qatar gas plant hit
Updated On : 20 Mar 2026 | 6:45 AM IST

Israel will avoid future strikes on Iran's energy sites, says Netanyahu

Israeli jets' bombing of Iran's South Pars field and associated infrastructure on Wednesday prompted a fresh wave of Iranian strikes against oil and gas works across the region

Israel will avoid future strikes on Iran's energy sites, says Netanyahu
Updated On : 20 Mar 2026 | 6:36 AM IST

HDFC Bank firefights after chairman Atanu Chakraborty's abrupt exit

RBI clears the air on governance concerns; mcap falls ₹66,433 cr

HDFC Bank firefights after chairman Atanu Chakraborty's abrupt exit
Updated On : 20 Mar 2026 | 12:16 AM IST

Amir Chand Jagdsh Kumar sets IPO price band: Check key dates, size, GMP

Amir Chand Jagdsh Kumar has set the price band for its IPO in the range of ₹201 to ₹212 per share

Amir Chand Jagdsh Kumar sets IPO price band: Check key dates, size, GMP
Updated On : 20 Mar 2026 | 12:14 AM IST

Oil surges to $108 per barrel amid West Asia war; India denounces strikes

To secure supplies, 13 tankers carrying around 3.5 lakh tonnes of LPG are currently headed from the US to India

Oil surges to $108 per barrel amid West Asia war; India denounces strikes
Updated On : 20 Mar 2026 | 12:09 AM IST

Governance and ethics come above everything else, says HDFC Bank

HDFC Bank reassures investors on governance and stability after Chairman Atanu Chakraborty's resignation, says RBI backing and board unity will help restore confidence

Governance and ethics come above everything else, says HDFC Bank
Updated On : 19 Mar 2026 | 11:50 PM IST

Indices see worst fall in 21 months as crude shock triggers selloff

Fears of war escalation in West Asia wipe out ₹13 trn investor wealth; India Vix spikes 22%

Indices see worst fall in 21 months as crude shock triggers selloff
Updated On : 19 Mar 2026 | 11:38 PM IST