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IndiQube Spaces shares soar 16% on signing ₹54 crore workspace deal in Pune

IndiQube Spaces said it has signed a major workspace leasing agreement with a global capability centre (GCC) client in Pune for ₹54 crore

IndiQube Spaces shares soar 16% on signing ₹54 crore workspace deal in Pune
Updated On : 20 Mar 2026 | 10:00 AM IST

Stock Market LIVE: Sensex gains 790 points; Nifty above 23,200; SMIDs rise; Rupee breaks 93/$

Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates, Friday: In the broader markets, the Nifty MidCap and the Nifty SmallCap indices were trading 1.43 per cent and 1.05 per cent higher, respectively

Stock Market LIVE: Sensex gains 790 points; Nifty above 23,200; SMIDs rise; Rupee breaks 93/$
Updated On : 20 Mar 2026 | 9:59 AM IST

Haaland backs Norway Chess expansion with new tour investment

Norway Chess has taken a major step with the launch of TCWCT, which has been approved by the International Chess Federation (FIDE) for a minimum of 16 years

Haaland backs Norway Chess expansion with new tour investment
Updated On : 20 Mar 2026 | 9:59 AM IST

Anahat Singh excels on Day 2 of Indian Open, Elnawasany knocked out

Anahat, the women's top seed, maintained control throughout her singles match, blending precision and consistency to defeat Farida Walid of Egypt 3-0

Anahat  Singh excels on Day 2 of Indian Open, Elnawasany knocked out
Updated On : 20 Mar 2026 | 9:57 AM IST

Balkrishna Industries gets new 'Buy' from JM Fin; sees 15% stock upside

JM Financial initiated coverage with a 'buy' rating on Balkrishna Industries and a target price of ₹2,540, an upside potential of about 15.5 per cent from Thursday's close

Balkrishna Industries gets new 'Buy' from JM Fin; sees 15% stock upside
Updated On : 20 Mar 2026 | 9:55 AM IST

Iran women's football team receive grand welcome ceremony in Tehran

People in the crowd waved flags while some of the players held bouquets of flowers and signed what appeared to be mini-soccer balls

Iran women's football team receive grand welcome ceremony in Tehran
Updated On : 20 Mar 2026 | 9:54 AM IST

Mauricio Pochettino bags $ 5M in first 7 months as USA football coach

Pochettino was announced as Gregg Berhalter's replacement on Sept. 10, 2024, and received USD 5,016,917 in the fiscal year that ended March 31, 2025

Mauricio Pochettino bags $ 5M in first 7 months as USA football coach
Updated On : 20 Mar 2026 | 9:50 AM IST

Villa down Lille to seal Europa quarterfinal spot, Forest advance on pens

Villa, protecting a 1-0 lead in the return leg of the Europa League round of 16, advanced 3-0 on aggregate on Thursday to set up a quarterfinal against Bologna

Villa down Lille to seal Europa quarterfinal spot, Forest advance on pens
Updated On : 20 Mar 2026 | 9:48 AM IST

Sell Gold with tight stop-loss as bears eye $4,400 support: Analyst

Safe haven demand for gold during escalating geopolitical tensions due to the raging Iran war has not been strong enough to overcome the dollar strength and rate pressure

Sell Gold with tight stop-loss as bears eye $4,400 support: Analyst
Updated On : 20 Mar 2026 | 9:47 AM IST

HDFC Bank falls 7% in 2 days; analysts flag pressure after chairman exit

Analysts believe HDFC Bank stock may be under pressure in the near term due to governance uncertainty and a leadership visibility gap.

HDFC Bank falls 7% in 2 days; analysts flag pressure after chairman exit
Updated On : 20 Mar 2026 | 9:44 AM IST

Central Mine Planning IPO opens: Check GMP, price band, key dates, review

Ahead of its IPO, CMPDI raised ₹470 crore from anchor investors, allotting 27.3 million shares at ₹163-₹172 each on March 19.

Central Mine Planning IPO opens: Check GMP, price band, key dates, review
Updated On : 20 Mar 2026 | 9:38 AM IST

West Asia war updates: Pentagon seeks $200 bn for Iran war; Brent tops $107

Iran launched missile strikes across the region as the US seeks $200 billion for the war; attacks on energy sites raised supply concerns, while India moved to secure fuel imports and evacuate citizens

West Asia war updates: Pentagon seeks $200 bn for Iran war; Brent tops $107
Updated On : 20 Mar 2026 | 9:37 AM IST

Centre eases pet import rules for Indians returning from West Asia

India has eased pet import rules for citizens returning from conflict-hit West Asia, allowing dogs and cats with relaxed documentation and vaccination norms

Centre eases pet import rules for Indians returning from West Asia
Updated On : 20 Mar 2026 | 9:35 AM IST

Cummins to Rana: Full list of injured players and their replacements

As the tournament approaches, all franchises will be eager to resolve these fitness challenges and ensure their squads are fully prepared for the season ahead.

Cummins to Rana: Full list of injured players and their replacements
Updated On : 20 Mar 2026 | 9:30 AM IST

Silver may retest $64 support; break could trigger fall to $59-$60: Analyst

Silver, like gold, remains under acute downside pressure as hardening yields and fading rate-cut expectations reflect central banks' heightened vigilance against the spectre of inflation.

Silver may retest $64 support; break could trigger fall to $59-$60: Analyst
Updated On : 20 Mar 2026 | 9:30 AM IST

Petronet LNG share price: Nomura cuts target as Qatar crisis hits volumes

The brokerage said the escalating West Asia crisis has raised risks for Petronet LNG's FY27 earnings, after Qatar's Ras Laffan LNG facility, which has export capacity of 77 mtpa

Petronet LNG share price: Nomura cuts target as Qatar crisis hits volumes
Updated On : 20 Mar 2026 | 9:20 AM IST

Strong domestic demands defy global headwinds: ICICI Sec on hotel sector

Hotel stocks to buy in India: ICICI Securities has maintained 'Buy' ratings on major listed players - Indian Hotels, ITC Hotels, Leela Palaces Hotels & Resorts, Lemon Tree Hotels, and Chalet Hotels

Strong domestic demands defy global headwinds: ICICI Sec on hotel sector
Updated On : 20 Mar 2026 | 9:17 AM IST

Sansera Engineering offers 17% upside potential, says Antique; holds 'Buy'

While acknowledging near-term geopolitical uncertainties, Antique believes these are largely transient in nature

Sansera Engineering offers 17% upside potential, says Antique; holds 'Buy'
Updated On : 20 Mar 2026 | 9:14 AM IST

Tesla likely to buy solar equipment worth $2.9 billion from Chinese firms

Musk said in January that solar power could meet all of the electricity needs of the United States, including the ever-increasing demand from a growing number of data centres

Tesla likely to buy solar equipment worth $2.9 billion from Chinese firms
Updated On : 20 Mar 2026 | 9:11 AM IST

Epstein's former attorney tells House panel he didn't know about the abuse

Other associates of Epstein, including his accountant Richard Kahn, his client Les Wexner, and former President Bill Clinton, have also told the committee they didn't know about Epstein's abuse

Epstein's former attorney tells House panel he didn't know about the abuse
Updated On : 20 Mar 2026 | 9:05 AM IST