Page 172 - Latest News
Oil could hit $150/bbl, $200 possible on demand destruction: WoodMac
Oil prices could rise to $150 per barrel as a massive Gulf supply disruption forces demand destruction, with $200 possible if the conflict persists, says Wood Mackenzie
 "Oil could hit $150/bbl, $200 possible on demand destruction: WoodMac")
Iran bets on endurance, energy disruption to outlast US, Israel
The IRGC also played the decisive role in elevating Mojtaba Khamenei as supreme leader after Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in the opening US-Israeli strikes
 "Iran bets on endurance, energy disruption to outlast US, Israel")
India secures additional LPG, LNG supplies from non-Hormuz routes
Indian refiners report 10 per cent increase in LPG production since government order
 "India secures additional LPG, LNG supplies from non-Hormuz routes")
Rupee, bonds rebound as crude prices fall sharply, ease pressure
The rupee strengthened and bond yields eased as crude oil prices fell sharply from recent highs, improving market sentiment and boosting demand for government securities
 "Rupee, bonds rebound as crude prices fall sharply, ease pressure")
Looking to help exporters on insurance front amid West Asia crisis: Goyal
Customs department has come out with norms for dealing with export cargo returning to Indian ports due to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and disruptions in maritime routes
 "Looking to help exporters on insurance front amid West Asia crisis: Goyal")
Lok Sabha takes up Opposition's resolution to remove Speaker Om Birla
Opposition accuses Speaker Om Birla of partisan conduct as Lok Sabha debates on resolution seeking his removal
 "Lok Sabha takes up Opposition's resolution to remove Speaker Om Birla")
Datanomics: Quick glance at India's history of no-confidence motions
Discussion on a no-confidence motion against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla began in the House, with historical data showing most such motions in India have targeted state governments
 "Datanomics: Quick glance at India's history of no-confidence motions")
Export demand, margins of tile sector likely to take a hit in Q4 FY26
The tile industry could see drops in production and drastic margin compression, as energy costs, which are usually 20-25 per cent of net sales, could spike enormously
 "Export demand, margins of tile sector likely to take a hit in Q4 FY26")
SAT upholds Sebi order against Sahara group firm in ₹14,106 crore OFCD case
In an order dated March 9, a three-member SAT bench ruled that the OFCDs issued by SICCL between 1998 and 2008 constituted a public offer, bringing them within Sebi's regulatory jurisdiction
 "SAT upholds Sebi order against Sahara group firm in ₹14,106 crore OFCD case")
Centre to leverage digital infra to optimise food, fertiliser subsidies
Government plans to use AgriStack and CBDC-based pilots to better target fertiliser and food subsidies, reduce leakages, and improve transparency in welfare delivery systems
 "Centre to leverage digital infra to optimise food, fertiliser subsidies")
I-T Dept asks brokers to remit excess STT collected from customers
Income Tax Department has asked brokers to deposit excess securities transaction tax collected from clients for FY24 and earlier years along with interest
 "I-T Dept asks brokers to remit excess STT collected from customers")
Restaurants consider raising prices by 20-30% amid LPG shortage
Industry face double whammy, input costs rising amid LPG shortage
 "Restaurants consider raising prices by 20-30% amid LPG shortage")
US-Iran war puts ₹70,000 cr dent in LIC's portfolio; banks, L&T worst hit
Holdings in SBI, ICICI Bank and HDFC Bank accounted for more than one-fifth of the losses for Life Insurance Corporation of India; while L&T alone created a 11 per cent dent, shows ACE Equity data.
 "US-Iran war puts ₹70,000 cr dent in LIC's portfolio; banks, L&T worst hit")
Amfi to approach Sebi over discontinuation of solution schemes
Amfi plans to approach Sebi over its proposal to discontinue retirement and children's mutual fund schemes, which together manage over Rs 57,000 crore across more than 6.2 million folios
 "Amfi to approach Sebi over discontinuation of solution schemes")
Equity MF inflows up 8% in Feb on lower redemption; AUM grows to ₹82 trn
SIP inflows dip in truncated month; gold and silver ETF inflows fall sharply
 "Equity MF inflows up 8% in Feb on lower redemption; AUM grows to ₹82 trn")
LPG, PNG supply crunch starts to squeeze output at packaged food units
Packaged food makers face production pressure as PNG and LPG supply disruptions linked to West Asia tensions force factories to cut gas usage, raising concerns over output and supplies
 "LPG, PNG supply crunch starts to squeeze output at packaged food units")
Choosing between RERA and consumer court for action against builders, dues
Carefully assess nature of grievance before choosing forum
 "Choosing between RERA and consumer court for action against builders, dues")
HKC JV approval removes overhang, may boost Dixon Technologies' margins
Dixon Technologies shares surged after MeitY approved its joint venture with HKC Overseas to manufacture display modules, with analysts expecting improved margins and value addition
 "HKC JV approval removes overhang, may boost Dixon Technologies' margins")
TVS Supply Chain strengthens Caterpillar's global network from India
TVS Supply Chain Solutions sets up a 40,000 sq ft warehouse near Chennai to support Caterpillar's global supply chain, enabling multi-country sourcing and faster logistics operations
 "TVS Supply Chain strengthens Caterpillar's global network from India")
Stories the Fire Could Not Burn: Manipur's serial institutional failures
This is as fair an account of the violence that engulfed the state as possible, but the hurt, sorrow, and loss of the author calls out to you through the pages
 "Stories the Fire Could Not Burn: Manipur's serial institutional failures")