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Nifty Metal slides 4% amid West Asia conflict; analysts flag risks

According to analysts, the broader weakness in metal stocks reflects the risk-off sentiment across global markets amid rising geopolitical tensions

Oil above $100 may trigger 10% Nifty correction, drag P/E to 18x: ICICI Sec

Brent crude oil has topped the $100-mark which may trigger a 10 per cent fall in Nifty, warns ICICI Securities. Rising oil prices could widen India's trade deficit and push inflation higher

Lucky numbers and collusion: How cement cartel targeting ONGC came unstuck

A confidential investigation by the Competition Commission of India has found evidence that several cement companies allegedly colluded for years to rig bids in tenders issued by ONGC

Cupid shares zoom 15% in weak market; here's why investors are buying

Cupid, in a filing on March 2, 2026, had announced that it received approvals from BSE and the National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) for the proposed issue and allotment of bonus equity shares

Iran war could raise challenges for emerging market sovereigns: Fitch

Fitch said oil and gas imports are the most direct channel for contagion from the conflict, given its effect on global energy prices

LS adjourned till 3 pm amid opposition protests over West Asia crisis

As soon as EAM S Jaishankar rose to make a statement, opposition members started raising slogans against the government and demanding a full fledged discussion on the ongoing crisis in West Asia

10-yr G-sec yield softens in Feb as liquidity surplus jumped to ₹27 tn

Liquidity surplus in the banking system rose to ₹27 trillion during the month, pushing down short-term rates and easing the benchmark 10-year government bond yield.

Tesla billionaire Leo KoGuan doubles Nvidia stake to calm nervous market

While small relative to his $13.4 billion fortune, the acquisition is a notable move by KoGuan, whose net worth for years largely has been tied up in just one stock: Tesla Inc

Samsung unveils Galaxy M17e 5G, sets India launch for March 17: Check specs

Samsung has unveiled details of the Galaxy M17e 5G and scheduled the smartphone launch in India for March 17. Here are the specifications and features of its upcoming budget smartphone

PG Electroplast shares tumble 12% on gas supply shortage concerns

PG Electroplast said it has received a communication from its gas supplier regarding a shortage of gas under the existing Gas Sale and Purchase Agreement

Market crash: Sensex dips 2400pts intraday, Nifty below 23700; key reasons

Stock market crash today: India VIX, the fear gauge index, spiked more than 21 per cent to go past 24, indicating heightened nervousness among traders and investors

FIFA chief Infantino congratulates Jay Shah after T20 WC 2026 success

The global football chief praised the tournament's management and also extended his greetings to the India national cricket team after their historic triumph in the final.

Faridabad's luxury shift: Omaxe sells 173 premium homes for ₹800 crore

The projects are part of the larger World Street development and are expected to be completed by 2030, the company said.

G7 nations to consider emergency oil release amid global price surge

G7 nations are set to discuss a coordinated oil release from strategic reserves via the International Energy Agency as the West Asia conflict pushes crude prices higher and raises supply concerns

Saudi Aramco offers spot crude as war disrupts global oil supplies

Some of the oil was offered on a delivered basis from a supertanker, carrying 2 million barrels of crude, positioned near Taiwan, which was eventually purchased by a Japanese refiner

Bangladesh closes universities to save electricity, fuel amid energy crisis

Authorities said the decision applies to all public and private universities across the country

Nifty50 slides 10% from Jan peak into 'correction' zone; VIX up 150% YTD

The volatility gauge for local equities surged in the past five sessions, with the India VIX index rising 78 per cent. The index has jumped 152 per cent so far this year.

India's finished steel exports jump 36.6% in April-February period

India's crude steel ​production increased 11.2 per cent year-on-year to 153.61 million ‌metric tons over the same ​period

'Debt attracts interest amid volatility; Rupee faces geopolitical risks'

Sunaina Da Cunha, Co-CIO (Debt) at Aditya Birla Sun Life AMC, said that the geopolitical situation in West Asia is likely to continue injecting volatility into the currency markets

Everything about India's long-range swarm attack drone Sheshnaag-150

India is developing the Sheshnaag-150, a long-range swarm attack drone that can fly over 1,000 km, carry powerful warheads and strike targets