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Strait of Hormuz must not be shut down: Indian-American maritime executive

Chairman of Safesea Group Dr SV Anchan said oil prices are expected to rise in the wake of the geopolitical developments in the region, but added that prolonged high oil prices will be bad for economy

Strait of Hormuz must not be shut down: Indian-American maritime executive
Updated On : 02 Mar 2026 | 9:29 AM IST

US, Arab nations slam Iran's drone, missiles strikes in West Asia

The statement, released by the governments of the US, Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE, followed a wave of Iranian strikes that targeted multiple countries in the region

US, Arab nations slam Iran's drone, missiles strikes in West Asia
Updated On : 02 Mar 2026 | 9:25 AM IST

More LNG tankers divert from Strait of Hormuz amid widening Iran crisis

At least 13 empty LNG tankers that were on the eastern side of the chokepoint have diverted away, according to ship-tracking data

More LNG tankers divert from Strait of Hormuz amid widening Iran crisis
Updated On : 02 Mar 2026 | 9:08 AM IST

Omnitech Engineering IPO allotment today; here's how to check status, GMP

Applicants can check their Omnitech Engineering IPO status on the official NSE and BSE websites, as well as on the registrar's portal, MUFG Intime India

Omnitech Engineering IPO allotment today; here's how to check status, GMP
Updated On : 02 Mar 2026 | 9:06 AM IST

₹97 lakh/month: Airbus India leases additional 1.5 lakh sq ft in Whitefield

Stacking Up in Bengaluru: Airbus Secures 3rd, 4th, and Ground Floors for ₹97 Lakh a Month

₹97 lakh/month: Airbus India leases additional 1.5 lakh sq ft in Whitefield
Updated On : 02 Mar 2026 | 9:05 AM IST

Economists gauge hit from West Asia war as China seen among losers

Chinese refiners would be impacted if Iranian barrels are disrupted, given they import an estimated 99% of Iranian exports, equivalent to about 13% of Chinese seaborne crude imports in 2025

Economists gauge hit from West Asia war as China seen among losers
Updated On : 02 Mar 2026 | 9:00 AM IST

Sebi presses banks, regulators for stricter insider trading enforcement

Regulatory data shows that Sebi investigated 287 cases of alleged insider trading in the financial year 2024-25, compared to 175 cases in the prior year

Sebi presses banks, regulators for stricter insider trading enforcement
Updated On : 02 Mar 2026 | 8:56 AM IST

Can Nifty crash to 24,000 amid West Asia crisis? Here's what chart suggests

The Nifty can test 24,400 levels on the downside; MidCap, SmallCap indices can fall up to 7 per cent, cautions Kunal Shah, Senior Technical Analyst of Mirae Asset ShareKhan.

Can Nifty crash to 24,000 amid West Asia crisis? Here's what chart suggests
Updated On : 02 Mar 2026 | 8:55 AM IST

Delhi AQI improves to moderate; strong winds, rising mercury likely to help

Overall AQI in the national capital was 176, with 35 stations in the 'moderate' category; IMD forecasts strong surface winds and clear skies to further improve air quality

Delhi AQI improves to moderate; strong winds, rising mercury likely to help
Updated On : 02 Mar 2026 | 8:54 AM IST

Strikes to continue in Iran until objectives achieved, says Trump

Trump called on Iranian military and police to surrender "for full immunity or face certain death"

Strikes to continue in Iran until objectives achieved, says Trump
Updated On : 02 Mar 2026 | 8:51 AM IST

Canadian Universities to launch 13 new agreements for AI, research in India

The Canadian Prime Minister landed in New Delhi on Sunday evening following the conclusion of a productive visit to Mumbai, marking the next phase of his official tour of India

Canadian Universities to launch 13 new agreements for AI, research in India
Updated On : 02 Mar 2026 | 8:47 AM IST

UAE announces closure of embassy in Tehran in response to Iranian strikes

Dubai and Abu Dhabi have faced hundreds of missiles and drone attacks from Iran since Saturday morning, with Tehran retaliating against US-Israeli airstrikes

UAE announces closure of embassy in Tehran in response to Iranian strikes
Updated On : 02 Mar 2026 | 8:47 AM IST

Iran-Israel-US war: Nifty may test 24,500, cautions Emkay; where to hide?

Iran-Israel-US tensions may trigger Nifty correction to 24,500, says Emkay. Sectors at risk, safe bets, oil shock impact and investor strategy explained

Iran-Israel-US war: Nifty may test 24,500, cautions Emkay; where to hide?
Updated On : 02 Mar 2026 | 8:43 AM IST

Opposition leader Machado to return to Venezuela in next few weeks

Machado did not set a date for her return but said that one of the objectives will be to prepare 'for a new and gigantic electoral victory'

Opposition leader Machado to return to Venezuela in next few weeks
Updated On : 02 Mar 2026 | 8:38 AM IST

Stocks to Watch today: Defence, OMCs, Aurobindo, GAIL, Lupin, NCC, HG Infra

Stocks to Watch today: Aurobindo Pharma, GAIL India, Lupin, NCC, HG Infra, Brigade Enterprises and Anupam Rasayan are among the stocks to watch today, March 02, 2026

Stocks to Watch today: Defence, OMCs, Aurobindo, GAIL, Lupin, NCC, HG Infra
Updated On : 02 Mar 2026 | 8:33 AM IST

GIC Re to withdraw marine hull war risk cover in high-risk regions

Reinsurer withdraws marine hull war risk cover across key global hotspots, including West Asia and parts of the Black Sea, citing rising geopolitical tensions

GIC Re to withdraw marine hull war risk cover in high-risk regions
Updated On : 02 Mar 2026 | 8:21 AM IST

Oil prices surge 9%, gold jumps as Iran conflict shakes global markets

President Donald Trump suggested to the Daily Mail the conflict could last for four more weeks, while posting that attacks would continue until US objectives were met

Oil prices surge 9%, gold jumps as Iran conflict shakes global markets
Updated On : 02 Mar 2026 | 8:08 AM IST

As China's economy slows, young people buy cheap homes to retire early

While there's no available data about how many have left the Chinese workforce in recent years, figures show that from 2019 to 2024, Beijing lost 1.6 million people in their 20s and early 30s

As China's economy slows, young people buy cheap homes to retire early
Updated On : 02 Mar 2026 | 8:06 AM IST

Gold surges over 1%, climbs above $5,300 as strikes on Iran rattle markets

Data on Friday showed that US ​producer ‌prices rose more than expected in January, suggesting inflation could pick up in coming ‌months

Gold surges over 1%, climbs above $5,300 as strikes on Iran rattle markets
Updated On : 02 Mar 2026 | 7:43 AM IST

Gold price climbs ₹10 to ₹1,73,090; silver falls ₹100, trades at ₹2,94,900

The price of 22-carat gold increased by ₹10, with ten grams of the yellow metal selling at ₹1,58,660

Gold price climbs ₹10 to ₹1,73,090; silver falls ₹100, trades at ₹2,94,900
Updated On : 02 Mar 2026 | 7:37 AM IST