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Benchmark bond yield hits 14-month high as oil surge fuels concerns
The 10-year government bond yield was trading at 6.8173 per cent around 11 am on Monday, as compared to Friday's close of 6.737 per cent
 "Benchmark bond yield hits 14-month high as oil surge fuels concerns")
Iran threatens to hit Gulf power plants as Israel launches new attacks
The threat by Tehran puts at risk both electrical supplies and water in the Gulf Arab states
 "Iran threatens to hit Gulf power plants as Israel launches new attacks")
Silver hits lower circuit in futures trade, down 9% at ₹2.06 lakh/kg
Analysts said the sharp fall came despite escalating tensions in West Asia, as broader macroeconomic factors weighed heavily on precious metal prices
 "Silver hits lower circuit in futures trade, down 9% at ₹2.06 lakh/kg")
Income Tax Rules 2026: What changes and what stays same? FAQs answered
New tax rules from April 1 focus on compliance, reporting and clarity, with no change in tax slabs or rates for individuals
 "Income Tax Rules 2026: What changes and what stays same? FAQs answered")
Red Fort blast case: NIA conducts raids at multiple locations in J&K
The locations included the Handwara area of Kupwara district, Rafiabad in Baramullah district, and places in Kulgam and Srinagar districts, among others
 "Red Fort blast case: NIA conducts raids at multiple locations in J&K")
SC judge flags UAPA overuse, poor women representation in higher judiciary
Raising serious concerns over UAPA application, Justice Bhuyan said a truly developed nation must prioritise constitutional values over political slogans
 "SC judge flags UAPA overuse, poor women representation in higher judiciary")
Adani Enterprises slips 5%, hits 52-wk low; stock nears rights issue price
Share price of Adani Enterprises hit a 52-week low of ₹1,827.85, down 5% in Monday's intra-day trade, thus quoting close to its rights issue price of ₹1,800 per share.
 "Adani Enterprises slips 5%, hits 52-wk low; stock nears rights issue price")
Petronet LNG drops 8%; Nomura flags cash flow risk from LNG disruption
In a month, Petronet LNG shares fell 15 per cent, compared to Sensex's fall of 10.5 per cent
 "Petronet LNG drops 8%; Nomura flags cash flow risk from LNG disruption")
Kerala did not avail ₹311 cr national disaster mitigation fund: Sitharaman
Sitharaman, who is in charge of the finance and corporate affairs ministries, said a state has to provide the utilisation certificate so that the next round of funds can be released
 "Kerala did not avail ₹311 cr national disaster mitigation fund: Sitharaman")
US visa approvals fall 11% in 2025; India, China among hardest hit
US issued 0.25 million fewer visas in Jan-Aug 2025, with India among the hardest hit as policy changes reshaped immigration flows
 "US visa approvals fall 11% in 2025; India, China among hardest hit")
Accenture beats quarterly revenue estimates on strong AI demand
Acquisitions of fast-growing firms and AI-focused assets will account for roughly $5 billion in spending this year, Accenture CEO Julie Sweet said
 "Accenture beats quarterly revenue estimates on strong AI demand")
Nifty Metal index falls up to 5% as West Asia crisis dents market sentiment
The Nifty Metal index, which tracks 15 companies from the metals and mining sector, plunged 4.71 per cent to hit an intraday low of 10,874 on the NSE
 "Nifty Metal index falls up to 5% as West Asia crisis dents market sentiment")
Credit Suisse AT1 bond crash may have fuelled HDFC Bank leadership crisis
The rift came down to differing views over accountability, particularly over client losses tied to risky bonds sold by Credit Suisse
 "Credit Suisse AT1 bond crash may have fuelled HDFC Bank leadership crisis")
Can Nifty crash below 20,000? Why 2023's unfilled gap is a talking point
Nifty's historical chart shows presence of an unfilled gap around the 20,300 level formed in December 2023; here is what tech analysts have to say.
 "Can Nifty crash below 20,000? Why 2023's unfilled gap is a talking point")
Explained: What are Iran's nuclear capabilities and where are its sites?
US and Israel have struck Iran's nuclear-linked sites, raising tensions. Here's a look at Iran's nuclear capabilities, uranium stockpile, and key facilities at the centre of the conflict
 "Explained: What are Iran's nuclear capabilities and where are its sites?")
52% of Canadians want lower immigration despite population slowdown: Poll
Cost pressures and housing strain keep support for tighter immigration high, even as population growth slows
 "52% of Canadians want lower immigration despite population slowdown: Poll")
Amazon is working on a smartphone with AI-powered Alexa at centre: Report
Amazon is reportedly developing a new smartphone focused on Alexa integration and AI-driven personalisation, marking a fresh attempt to enter the mobile market after its earlier Fire Phone project
 "Amazon is working on a smartphone with AI-powered Alexa at centre: Report")
IPL 2026: GT Playing 11 probables, players' salary, timings, live streaming
Gujarat Titans will take on Punjab Kings in their opening match of IPL 2026 on March 31
DGTR recommends anti-dumping duty on rayon yarn imports from China
DGTR recommended anti-dumping duties on viscose rayon filament yarn above 75 deniers imported from China, a type of man-made fibre widely used in textiles
 "DGTR recommends anti-dumping duty on rayon yarn imports from China")
Goldman raises oil forecasts on largest-ever supply shock amid Iran war
Brent is expected to average $85 a barrel in 2026, up from an earlier forecast of $77, analysts including Daan Struyven said in a note
 "Goldman raises oil forecasts on largest-ever supply shock amid Iran war")