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US trade deficit widens to $57.3 billion in February, below forecast

The median estimate in a Bloomberg survey of economists called for an almost $61 billion deficit

PNGRB halts implementation of oil & gas consumer protection rules

The strict enforcement of certain provisions amid supply disruptions from the West Asia war may impact companies, the regulator said

Govt permits C3, C4 allocation for pharma, chemicals, and food sectors

A government committee will evaluate sector-wise allocation of C3 and C4 streams for key sectors amid supply constraints and rising energy prices due to the West Asia crisis

Rupee logs best day in over 12 years after RBI curbs speculation

Rupee rises 1.8% in its biggest single-day gain in over 12 years as RBI curbs speculative forex trades, pushing hedging demand onshore and lifting forward premiums sharply

Bharti Airtel gain subscribers; Vodafone Idea continues to trail

Jio, on the other hand, continues to remain as the largest carrier and additions may not appear high due to the base effect

National Insurance Company CMD be made party in criminal case, orders SC

Supreme Court directs impleadment of National Insurance CMD in forged policy case, orders SIT probe and flags insurer's failure to act despite alleging fraud

KKR vs SRH HIGHLIGHTS, IPL 2026: SRH beat hosts KKR by 65 runs to get first points on table

SRH get their first points on the table as KKR's struggle to chase down big totals remains a concern.

Govt order to offer 60% flight seats without additional charges put on hold

Airlines charge ₹200 to ₹2,100 for choosing seats, depending on various factors, including front rows and extra leg room

Petchem import duty waiver to cost govt ₹1,800 crore in 3 months

The exemption on a wide range of critical petrochemical products till June 30, 2026, is a temporary and targeted relief to shield domestic manufacturers from disruptions caused by the Iran war

Trump fires Pam Bondi as US attorney general: White House official

Trump had also reportedly grown frustrated that Bondi was not moving quickly enough to prosecute critics and adversaries who he wanted to face criminal charges

Job revolution a pillar of our road map for Kerala: Rajeev Chandrasekhar

BJP's Kerala chief outlines poll strategy, targets ldf-udf rule, pushes development agenda, jobs plan and minority outreach while seeking mandate to form government in state

IPL 2026 points table: Updated standings after KKR vs SRH match result

Currently, the IPL points table is tightly contested. Rajasthan Royals top the table, followed by Royal Challengers Bengaluru

USTR flags issues in DPDP Act, IT Rules provisions impacting firms

Not providing deemed consent could impact CICs' ability to operate in India

Noon emerges from stealth with $44 million for AI design tool

Startup backed by First Round Capital and executives from Stripe, OpenAI and Apple develops AI-driven design tool integrating code and workflows

Macron says military option to reopen Strait of Hormuz is 'unrealistic'

The reopening of the Strait "can only be done in coordination with Iran," through negotiations that would follow a potential ceasefire, Macron said

India manufacturing PMI plummets to 4-year low amid West Asia conflict

Industry 'takes a step back' as market uncertainty and cost pressures increase

Nalco posts record FY26 performance with 77 lakh tonnes bauxite evacuation

Nalco achieves record production and sales in FY26, with bauxite evacuation crossing 77 lakh tonnes and strong growth across alumina, aluminium and power operations

JLR Q4 sales rise 61% as production normalised after cyber attack

JLR, Britain's largest carmaker, is owned by Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles and makes up close to 80 per cent of the Indian automaker's revenue

RBI retains bond structure, upgrades operations for savings bonds

Reserve Bank of India keeps bond structure intact but tightens rules with digital access, investor safeguards and stricter compliance norms

Large state run banks see healthy loan growth in FY26, beat deposits

State-owned banks PNB and Central Bank of India report strong double-digit credit growth in FY26, with advances rising faster than deposits across lenders