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West Asia crisis: Nasscom warns tech firms of cybersecurity threats

Nasscom has urged tech firms to strengthen cybersecurity frameworks as West Asia conflict heightens risks, advising measures ranging from credential resets to DDoS readiness and supply-chain audits

Active job vacancies on govt job portal falls to 16-month low in Feb

The count of active jobs in February was the lowest since October 2024, when it was 14.12 lakh, according to the NCS performance dashboard

Trump reviews steps to tame oil prices after Iran war roils markets: Report

The turmoil in energy markets comes at a sensitive moment for the president, who has sought to keep fuel prices low as a cornerstone of his economic message to voters

Women-led startups saw 9% funding drop in 2025, says Tracxn report

Deal activity also fell significantly, with the number of funding rounds dropping 29 per cent from 2024

Missing half in India's growth puzzle: Female labour participation just 42%

Over 125 million women in India with secondary or higher education are outside the labour force

7 years on, ₹8,700 crore Odisha strategic oil reserve project awaits land

Public-sector firm seeks help from Independent MLA to start work

Fulfilling people's aspirations is govt's resolve; focus on key sectors: PM

Addressing a post-budget webinar, Modi also said that fulfilling aspirations of the people is the resolve of his government

West Asia conflict: With crude at $100, OMCs to face margin pressure

The retail prices of petrol and diesel currently stand at ₹94.77 per litre and ₹87.67 per litre, respectively, in Delhi, compared to ₹110.04 per litre and ₹98.42 per litre, respectively, in Nov 2021

West Asia war: Refiners asked to maximise LPG output for local consumption

Facing supply risks from the West Asia conflict, the government has ordered all refiners to channel full C3-C4 streams into LPG production to ensure adequate supply for households

India's urban reset: What 16th FC report, Budget 2026-27 mean for cities

Record Finance Commission grants promise greater fiscal autonomy for cities, but sharp cuts in central schemes shift the burden of urban transformation to states and municipalities

Edelweiss Financial Services sells 4.4% stake in EAAA India Alternatives

Edelweiss Financial Services sold a 4.4% stake in EAAA India Alternatives for ₹375 crore to key investors as the alternatives platform prepares for a potential IPO

Impact of rising crude prices on inflation won't be substantial: FM

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, in a written statement, said that the medium-term impact of global crude oil price rise on inflation would depend upon several factors

India, Uzbekistan launch pharma-nutra corridor; focus on Eurasian market

India and Uzbekistan have launched a policy-backed pharma-nutraceutical corridor to improve regulatory alignment, investment and market access for manufacturers targeting the $7-10 billion Eurasian he

ECB volumes may grow 25-30% to $65 billion in FY27: Citibank executive

Prolonged geopolitical tensions could pose headwinds

Excise policy changes across states positive for listed liquor majors

Instead of steep hikes, states are relying on licence fee increases, reserve price revisions, and recalibration of tax

How India can kick the West Asian oil habit by boosting ethanol use

Surplus ethanol capacity and rising geopolitical risks revive calls for higher blending targets as India weighs E30, flex fuels and even E50 to bolster energy security

Sunil Singhania, Venugopal Garre, U R Bhat, Rahul Singh decode market crash

Leading market experts decode Monday's stock market crash, crude oil's sharp spike and the investment strategy that one can adopt in this backdrop.

UBS downgrades HPCL, BPCL, IOC stocks as crude prices breach $100/barrel

UBS' Global Oil team has also raised their near-term oil price forecasts, Q1-26E to $71/bbl (around $80/bbl for March), and the average for 2026 to $72/bbl

Uber's women-only option goes nationwide in the US amid safety concerns

Uber's women drivers can set the app's preferences to request trips with female riders, and they can turn off that preference at anytime

Rupee hits new low as crude surge pressures bonds and currency markets

The rupee touched a fresh low as crude oil prices crossed $100/bbl and global volatility rose, while bond yields eased later after the RBI's OMO purchase helped stabilise sentiment