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Why Iranian oil may not plug India's widening crude sourcing gap

Indian refiners find the Iran oil supply chain difficult to navigate, especially within the limited waiver window set by Washington for the oil to be delivered and paid for

ONGC stock may zoom 65%, OMCs may not hike petrol, diesel prices soon: CLSA

Analysts have revised their forecasts for oil & gas prices for the remaining part of 2026 as developments in West Asia continue to unfold.

Iran working on draft law to introduce tolls for passage via Hormuz

The narrow waterway has been all but closed since US and Israeli strikes on Iran began almost a month ago, and has become a focal point of the war

Stock market holiday: BSE, NSE closed today, March 26, for Ram Navami

Stock market holiday: Regular market activity is scheduled to resume on Friday, March 27

Gulf airspace closures leave travellers stranded and bleeding cash

Some people booked on Gulf carriers have described hours on hold to reach customer service, repeated cancellations with little explanation and automatic refunds without rebooking options

Cairn Oil & Gas mulls hiring Americans to build India's shale sector

Cairn's aim is to hire 10 Americans to apply the US shale playbook in India, where the company hopes to shave drilling and completion times by one-third to accelerate the ramp up of output

US troop movements raise fears of a risky ground attack on Iran

Iran has publicly rejected Trump's diplomatic outreach and threatened massive retaliation if the US does put boots on the ground in a bid to break Tehran's will

Adani in talks with Meta, Google for partnerships in data centre business

Walmart Inc.'s Flipkart is also engaged in talks with the tycoon and the Adani Group is exploring sites across Indian states for the centres

Hormuz route opened for friendly countries, including India: Iran

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Thursday said that they have permitted the passage of vessels for friendly countries, including India, through the Strait of Hormuz.Consulate General of Iran in Mumbai said in a post, "Iran FM Abbas Araghchi: We permitted passage through the Strait of Hormuz for friendly nations including China, Russia, India, Iraq, and Pakistan."This follows comments by the Secretary-General of the UN, Antonio Guterres, who called for the opening of the Strait of Hormuz.In a post on X, he said, "The prolonged closure of the Strait of Hormuz is choking the movement of oil, gas, & fertilizer at a critical moment in the global planting season. Across the region & beyond, civilians are enduring serious harm & living under profound insecurity. The UN is working to minimise the consequences of the war. And the best way to minimise those consequences is clear: End the war - immediately."Guterres urged the US and Israel to end the war in West ...

No plan for negotiations with US to end war, says Iranian foreign minister

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said his government has not engaged in talks to end the war, "and we do not plan on any negotiations". His remark came during an interview with the Iranian state TV on Wednesday. The Islamic Republic dismissed an American plan to pause the war in the Middle East and launched more attacks on Israel and Gulf Arab countries, including an assault that sparked a huge fire at Kuwait International Airport. Iran's defiance came as Israel launched airstrikes on Tehran and as the United States deployed paratroopers and more Marines to the region. Earlier, two officials from Pakistan, which transmitted the US plan to Iran, described the 15-point proposal broadly, saying it addressed sanctions relief, a rollback of Iran's nuclear programme, limits on missiles and reopening the Strait of Hormuz, through which a fifth of the world's oil is shipped. An Egyptian official involved in the mediation efforts said the proposal also includes restrictions on Iran'

UK court rejects Nirav Modi's petition to reopen case against extradition

The London High Court on Wednesday rejected the petition of fugitive diamantaire Nirav Modi to reopen his case against his extradition to India, where he is wanted in connection with the Rs 13,000-crore Punjab National Bank (PNB) scam, officials said. Modi had approached the High Court of Justice, King's Bench Division. The Crown Prosecution Service advocate, assisted by a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) team, strongly put forth arguments against his petition. A team of CBI officials, including investigating officers, travelled to London for the hearing. "The reopening application had been filed on the basis of the (arms dealer Sanjay) Bhandari judgment. However, with sustained and coordinated efforts of the CBI, the challenge was successfully overcome," a CBI spokesperson said in a statement here. Rejecting Modi's petition, the court observed that the petition and the circumstances surrounding it were not exceptional to make it appropriate to reopen the case, the spokesperso

Infosys acquires Optimum for $465 mn to deepen healthcare, AI capabilities

Deal strengthens Infosys' healthcare vertical and AI-led capabilities, adding clients, talent and consulting expertise in provider segment

Collateral-free lending may widen risks for banks before helping MSMEs

Mandating such a shift may not solve the problem. Ignoring information gaps and banning collateral risks weakening the financial system and could reduce, not expand, credit supply

More graduates but fewer jobs: India's youth faces a harsh reality

Between 2004 and 2023, 5 million graduates were added annually, but only 2.8 million found jobs; just 7% of unemployed graduates secure permanent salaried roles within a year

Strait of Hormuz opens to ships but marine covers to stay pricey

Insurance brokers say war-risk premiums will remain elevated as uncertainty persists in West Asia despite Iran allowing passage for non-hostile vessels through Hormuz

US jury finds Google, Meta liable in social media addiction trial

Snap and TikTok were also defendants in the trial. Both settled with the plaintiff before it began. Terms of the agreements were not disclosed

Govt puts UDAN 2.0 on runway with a total outlay of ₹28,840 crore

Government approves next phase of UDAN scheme to boost regional connectivity, develop airports and helipads, and support airlines operating in underserved regions

RIL's Jio Platforms ready with DRHP; 2.5% stake may be offloaded via OFS

At $125 billion valuation, IPO size set to be over $3 billion

4 IITs, JNU, BITS Pilani among world's top 50: QS World University rankings

Four Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs), Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) and Birla Institute of Technology (BITS), Pilani are among the world's top 50 institutions for different subjects, according to the latest QS World University rankings announced on Wednesday. London-based QS Quacquarelli Symonds, known for the university rankings, has published the 16th annual edition of the QS World University Rankings by Subject. The rankings benchmark more than 21,000 academic programmes across 1,900 universities in over 100 countries, spanning 55 disciplines and five broad faculty areas. According to the rankings, India records 27 top 50 positions across subjects and broad faculty areas - more than double the 12 recorded in 2024 - earned by 12 institutions. Leading the individual charge is the Indian School of Mines University, Dhanbad, ranked 21st globally in Mineral and Mining Engineering, and IIM Ahmedabad, which ranks 21st in both Business and Management Studies and Marketing. Th

Elevated construction costs may put pressure on developers' margins

Rising construction costs, supply disruptions, and labour pressures are squeezing developers' margins, even as demand resilience and tech-led efficiencies help cushion the impact

India ready for peak power demand, but supply, transmission risks remain

India is better prepared to meet a record 270 Gw peak power demand this summer, supported by strong coal stocks and renewables, though geopolitical tensions and grid constraints pose risks

Optimism for Gulf oil is premature: India must boost domestic output now

Weaponising trade chokepoints has fragmented global markets like crude oil, leading to sharp regional price variations

Options boom to face STT hike test from April 1; analysts weigh impact

The recent move on the STT hike is not the first such intervention to discourage retail participation in the derivatives segment.

In an interconnected world, war's costs spiral far beyond just borders

Interestingly, while the ongoing conflict has serious implications for the smaller oil-importing Asean economies, China may stand to benefit for several reasons

Is fuel efficiency back on the radar as crude prices surge again?

If fuel prices once again start hitting the headlines, chances are car and two-wheeler buyers will look at fuel efficiency as a key criteria for their next purchase

Bulls charge! Sensex, Nifty zoom nearly 4% in 2 days; investors gain ₹17trn

In the past two trading sessions, the Sensex has surged more than 2,500 points, or nearly 3.5 per cent on a closing basis. Similarly, the Nifty 50 index has added nearly 800 points, or 3.5 per cent

Stock Market Close: Sensex soars 1,205 pts, Nifty ends at 23,306 on West Asia de-escalation hopes

Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates, Wednesday: The Nifty50 may jump over 230 points at open as indicated by the GIFT Nifty. Asian markets rose on hopes of a de-escalation of the US-Iran war

Sugar stocks surge: Balrampur Chini, Triveni Engg soar up to 8%; here's why

Triveni Engineering & Industries surged 8 per cent to ₹401, while Balrampur Chini Mills soared 7 per cent to ₹512.10 on the BSE in Wednesday's intra-day deals.

Brent tactically bullish, structurally volatile in short-term, says analyst

Mohammed Imran, research analyst at Mirae Asset Sharekhan, maintains the Q2 2026 Brent target of $110/bbl and WTI at $100

HDFC Bank gains 3%, extends rebound for second day; analyst says buy on dip

HDFC Bank's two-day rally follows a sharp 12 per cent decline over the previous three sessions, triggered by the abrupt resignation of Atanu Chakraborty, the non-executive chairman of HDFC Bank

RVNL, Ircon shares jump up to 5% on merger buzz; analyst says 'buy on dips'

RVNL and Ircon shares rose up to 5% on merger reports under NMP 2.0. Analyst sees long-term benefits and advises investors to hold and buy on dips.

Sammaan Capital soars 12% on huge volumes; why NBFC stock in focus?

The NBFC received RBI approval for the proposed investment by Avenir Investment RSC Ltd, under which the investor will subscribe to Sammaan Capital's equity shares through a preferential issue.

S&P lifts India FY27 GDP forecast to 7.1% on strong consumption, investment

S&P Global Ratings on Wednesday raised India's GDP growth forecast for the next fiscal to 7.1 per cent, with private consumption, investment and exports being key drivers, but said that the conflict in the Middle East could strain the fiscal position due to higher energy prices arising from the conflict. In its latest quarterly Asia-Pacific economic commentary, S&P Global Ratings said risks from renewed geopolitical tensions and persistent trade-related uncertainties could affect India through fluctuations in commodity prices, trade volumes, and capital flows. It expects fuel prices in India to rise if oil prices remain elevated, to contain subsidy costs, but does not foresee a full pass-through. "We project real GDP growth to moderate to 7.1 per cent in the fiscal year ending in March 2027, compared with 7.6 per cent in fiscal 2026. Key drivers are resilient private consumption, a modest recovery in private investment, and solid exports," it said. The 2025-26 growth has been .

Nifty RSI shows positive divergence; what it means? Analysts see 4% upside

A positive RSI divergence, in general, is considered a bullish technical signal. Tech analysts expect Nifty to target 23,800 levels on the upside.

Gold, silver ETFs rise up to 6% on early signs of easing West Asia crisis

Gold April futures on the MCX traded higher by 3.78 per cent at ₹1,44,370 per 10 gm, while silver May futures gained 5.54 per cent to ₹2,36,338 per kg

Non-hostile ships can cross Hormuz Strait on its terms, says Iran

The nation made the comments in a letter circulated to members of the International Maritime Organistion on Tuesday, adding that countries could benefit from safe passage

Soon, you may be able to gift mutual funds like vouchers- Sebi proposal

Under the proposal, the purchaser of Gift PPI can gift the prepaid payment instrument to a recipient, who can then use the instrument to subscribe to mutual fund units, Sebi said

Nations race to secure enough fertiliser, prevent food crisis amid Iran war

Top exporters China and Russia are curbing some crop nutrient sales, while the US is loosening shipping restrictions . India, the largest urea buyer, is scrambling for supply

What is the 15-point plan given by US to Iran to end the West Asia war?

The US has proposed a 15-point ceasefire plan to Iran, addressing nuclear and missile programmes and Strait of Hormuz access, even as the ongoing war continues into the fourth week

Stocks to Watch today, Mar 25: OMCs, RIL, SBI Card, NTPC Green, TVS Motor

Stocks to Watch today, March 25, 2026: From OMCs to RIL, here is a list of stocks that will be in focus today

Govt notifies order to cut delays in rollout of gas infra development

The new framework aims to cut approval delays, expand PNG networks and improve last-mile connectivity, as India looks to strengthen energy security amid global disruptions

We have won this, militarily they are 'dead': Trump on West Asia war

Trump said, We're in negotiations right now. I can tell you, they'd like to make a deal. Look, their navy's gone, their air force is gone, their communications are gone

Trading guide: Check key Nifty levels to watch; two stocks to buy today

According to Vinay Rajani of HDFC Securities, the stock price of Aurobindo Pharma has broken out from the bullish flag pattern on the daily chart

MOFSL analyst shares Nifty, Bank Nifty outlook; picks these 3 stocks to buy

Chandan Taparia of Motilal Oswal suggests buying Bharti Airtel, Polycab India, and Oberoi Realty stocks today; check all the key details here

Iran agreed not to have nuclear weapon, sent big present to US: Trump

US President Donald Trump said Iran agreed never to have a nuclear weapon and sent a "significant prize" related to the Strait of Hormuz even as he declared victory in the three-week war. Speaking to reporters at the Oval Office on Tuesday, Trump claimed Iran was keen to "make a deal" and indicated that Vice President J D Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Special envoy on Middle East Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner were leading the negotiations. The President said that the current Iranian leadership had already undergone significant changes. "It's what we really have, regime change. You know, this is a change in the regime because the leaders are all very different from the ones that we started off with that created all those problems," he said. Earlier, Trump endorsed a social media post by Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on facilitating the talks between Iran and the US. Sharif also offered to host the talks for a comprehensive settlement of the ongoing conflict. "I

Govt may move proposal to merge Rail Vikas Nigam, Ircon International

The ministry of railways owns a majority stake in both Rail Vikas Nigam (72.8%), Ircon International (65.17%), and the two companies have a combined market capitalisation of around ₹65,000 cr

Infosys nears a leadership transition as AI rapidly rewires industry

Extend CEO tenure, recast roles, or name a successor - the 2027 call will shape the next decade

Effective oversight: Safety crucial for success of weight-loss drugs

According to the National Family Health Survey 2019-21, 24 per cent of Indian women and 23 per cent of Indian men are overweight