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Analysts prefer Tata Power, NTPC amid likely rise in power demand

Given this backdrop, analysts expect power demand to jump 8-12 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y). "Every 1°C rise above 24°C historically adds roughly 2 per cent to demand," said analyst

Gold price climbs ₹10 to ₹1,53,940; silver down ₹100, trading at ₹2,54,900

The price of 22-carat gold increased by ₹10, with ten grams of the yellow metal selling at ₹1,41,110

Dates announced for 10 bathing festivals during Ardh Kumbh Mela in Haridwar

Baths scheduled for March 6, 2027 (Mahashivratri), March 8 (Phalguna Amavasya), and April 14 (Mesh Sankranti) will be designated as 'Amrit Snans' (sacred baths)

US, Iran seek second round of talks as Hormuz blockade stops ships

The war has damaged Gulf energy infrastructure and disrupted oil and gas supplies beyond the region, rattling markets and triggering fears of a global inflation crisis

Om Power Transmission IPO allotment today; check status, GMP, listing date

Investors can check their Om Power Transmission IPO allotment status on the official NSE and BSE websites, as well as on the registrar's portal, MUFG Intime India

Mercury set to rise across India; temperatures in Delhi may hit 40°C

IMD flags rising temperatures across India with heatwave alerts in several states, even as parts of northeast, northwest and south gear up for rainfall and thunderstorms in coming days

Iran-US talks may resume in Pak with JD Vance likely to lead delegation

Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff and his son-in-law Jared Kushner, who have headed diplomatic talks since before the war began, are also expected to attend any possible second meeting

Markets are not yet out of the woods, prefer large-caps: Ritesh Taksali

Despite news of a ceasefire between the US and Iran, investors are not yet out of the woods. The impact of the war will persist in the financial year 2027

Trawler carrying 250 Rohingyas capsizes in Andaman Sea; rescue op underway

United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) issued a joint statement expressing "deep sorrow" over the incident

Why short-term market volatility rarely changes the long-term view

Stock prices ultimately reflect corporate earnings, not newspaper headlines. India's long-term story rests on fundamentals that geopolitics cannot easily touch

Vikram Misri meets German foreign minister, agrees to deepen strategic ties

The two leaders discussed the bilatreal ties and agreed to broaden and deepen cooperation across key sectors

First Israel-Lebanon talks productive, aim to start formal negotiations: US

Israel has been fighting Lebanon's Iran-backed Hezbollah movement and demands that the group, which opposed the talks and was not represented, be disarmed

Over 100 students fall ill, 1 dead after eating food at Odisha govt school

Officials said the students of the Kakabandha Ashram School complained of discomfort and fell ill after eating food items 'not mentioned in the authorised menu' on Sunday morning

West Asia crisis: EAM Jaishankar speaks to Israeli, Australian counterparts

The phone conversation between the two foreign ministers came amid reports of efforts by the US and Iran to hold a fresh round of negotiations after the collapse of the initial dialogue

Asian surnames surge fastest among US last names, says Census Bureau

Smith, Johnson, Williams, Brown and Jones remained the top five last names in the United States in 2020, as they were in 2010, according to a tally from the last US head count

13 killed, 21 injured in boiler blast at Vedanta plant in Chhattisgarh

Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai expressed grief over the incident and announced a compensation of ₹5 lakh to the kin of each deceased worker and ₹50,000 to those injured

Stocks to buy: Kotak Sec recommends Jubilant Ingrevia, Vishal Mega Mart

Stocks to buy, April 15: Kotak Securities Equity Research Head suggests placing bets on Vishal Mega Mart and Jubilant Ingrevia. Here's why

Best of BS Opinion: Slower global growth tests India's policy choices

Here are the best of Business Standard's opinion pieces for today

IMF lifts India FY27 growth to 6.5% as lower US tariffs offset risks

IMF has raised India's FY27 growth forecast to 6.5 per cent, saying lower US tariffs could offset the impact of West Asia tensions even as global growth and trade outlook weaken

Xi says rule of law must be upheld for West Asia peace, stability

The visit comes amid heightened tensions in the Middle East after weekend talks between Washington and Tehran failed to reach a deal to end the war