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US will 'blow up' South Pars gas field if Iran attacks Qatar, warns Trump

US President Donald Trump said the US 'knew nothing' of Israel's strike on Iran's South Pars gas field and warned Washington would 'blow it up' if Iran targets Qatar's LNG facilities again

Stock Market Crash Highlights: Sensex tanks 2497 pts, Nifty ends at 23002 as Brent rises near $120

Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates, Thursday: The GIFT Nifty signalled that the benchmark Nifty50 will likely open lower, tracking negative global cues

₹12 trillion wiped out: Why are Sensex, Nifty falling today? Key reasons

Stock market crash today: India VIX, the fear gauge index, spiked more than 21 per cent to go past the 22 mark, indicating higher volatility in the near term

Mid, smallcap indices bleed; HPCL, Voltas, Swiggy, Dixon fall up to 5%

On the Nifty Midcap 100, Hindustan Petroleum stock was the top loser, down 4.35 per cent at ₹334.35 per cent

RIL, ONGC, Oil India shares rise up to 3% after crude spikes to $112/bbl

Oil prices rose after Iran attacked several energy facilities across West Asia following a strike on ​its South Pars gas field, a major escalation in Tehran's war with the US and Israel

Explained: What South Pars-North Field is and why it matters to Iran, Qatar

Israel's strike on South Pars has put focus on the world's largest gas field shared by Iran and Qatar, a key source of energy that powers both economies and influences global gas supply

India VIX surges 17% as escalating West Asia tensions spook investors

Market volatility rose after Iran attacked several energy facilities across West Asia following a strike on ​its South Pars gas field, a major escalation in Tehran's war with the US and Israel

'No power struggle': HDFC Bank's interim chair on Atanu Chakraborty exit

Keki Mistry says there are no material concerns at HDFC Bank after Atanu Chakraborty's exit, rules out governance issues, and says the board will review organisational structure

BPCL, HPCL, IOC: OMC shares tank up to 6% after crude oil rises over 3%

Oil prices rose after Iran attacked several energy facilities across West Asia following a strike on ​its South Pars gas field, a major escalation in Tehran's war with the US and Israel

What should investors do with HDFC Bank stock as Atanu Chakraborty resigns?

HDFC Bank shares hit a fresh 52-week low on Thursday, falling over 8 per cent on the NSE, following the resignation of its Chairman Atanu Chakraborty. Analysts warn of near-term pressure

What Mumbai's dabbawalas can teach you about investing in a down market

that Indian equity investors should apply dabbawala's principle of unshakeable commitment to a system that works, executed with discipline regardless of that particular day's conditions.

Nifty stares at gap-down open, will it re-test 23,000? Key levels to watch

Global markets were down over 1% in Thursday's early trade amid escalating West Asia tensions, and fresh spike in crude oil prices. GIFT Nifty hints at a near 500-point gap-down start for the Nifty.

India-Pakistan ties 'remain at risk' of nuclear conflict: US intel report

India and Pakistan relations remain at risk for nuclear conflict, according to the Annual Threat Assessment of the US Intelligence Community presented to the US Senate on Wednesday. According to the 34-page report, though India and Pakistan do not seek to open conflict, conditions exist for terrorist actors to continue to create catalysts for crises. "India-Pakistan relations remain a risk for nuclear conflict given past conflicts where these two nuclear states squared off, creating the danger of escalation. The terrorist attack last year near Pahalgam, in the Indian Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, demonstrated the dangers of terrorist attacks sparking conflict," the document said. "President Trump's intervention de-escalated the most recent nuclear tensions, and we assess that neither country seeks to return to open conflict, but that conditions exist for terrorist actors to continue to create catalysts for crises," it said. On South Asia, the document said that ISIS-K (Isla

Trump weighs sending more troops to West Asia as Iran war enters new phase

Trump administration officials have also discussed the possibility of deploying US forces to secure Iran's stocks of highly enriched uranium

Stocks to Watch today: HDFC Bank, Ultratech, Vedanta, Nazara Tech, GR Infra

Stocks to Watch today, March 19: HDFC Bank, Ultratech, Vedanta, United Breweries, and Belrise Industries are among the top stocks to watch today

Stocks to buy: Aether, Premier Energies among analyst's top bets; check TP

Stocks to buy: Kunal Kamble of Bonanza suggests buying these three stocks today; check analysis

World Happiness Report shows social media's harms; Finland happiest country

Heavy social media use contributes to a stark decline in well-being among young people, with the effects particularly worrying in teenage girls in English-speaking countries and Western Europe, according to the World Happiness Report 2026 published Thursday. The annual report, published by the Wellbeing Research Centre at the University of Oxford, also found that Finland is the happiest land in the world for the ninth year in a row. Other Nordic countries such as Iceland, Denmark, Sweden and Norway ranked among the top 10 countries. But it highlighted how life evaluations among under 25-year-olds in the United States, Canada, Australia and New Zealand have dropped over the past decade, and suggested that long hours spent scrolling through social media is a key factor in that trend.

US Fed holds rates, signals one cut in 2026 despite higher inflation

Inflation, as measured by the Fed's preferred gauge, was expected to end the year at 2.7 per cent , not far below its current rate and higher than the 2.4 per cent projected in December

Prudential may exit life insurance joint venture with ICICI Bank

In talks with BhartiAxa for possible stake buy

Atanu Chakraborty quits as HDFC Bank chairman; Mistry named interim chief

"Certain happenings and practices within the bank, that I have observed over last two years, are not in congruence with my personal values and ethics", says Chakraborty

Petrol dealers may face cash crunch as OMCs seek advance payments

Dealers warn of reduced fuel orders as refiners end credit supply amid losses on petrol and diesel sales with retail prices unchanged

Pakistan developing missiles that could strike US, says Tulsi Gabbard

The US National Intelligence Director said Islamabad's long-range ballistic missile efforts may evolve into intercontinental systems capable of targeting the American mainland

India's consumer courts struggle with empty Benches, says report

Consumer Justice Report flags empty benches, rising pendency and falling efficiency, as vacancies and delays weaken justice delivery and erode consumer confidence

Indian cities don't lack infrastructure, what they lack is civic trust

While our cities need investment, they also need something harder to build and easier to ignore to become truly livable

Apple at 50: How a closed ecosystem built a $3.7 trillion open empire

From a garage startup to a $3.7 trillion giant, Apple's 50-year journey blends innovation, design, and a tightly integrated ecosystem that reshaped global technology

India must rethink its trade stance as WTO struggles for relevance

WTO meet in Cameroon tests global trade unity as India pushes reform with pragmatism amid rising geopolitical tensions and shifting economic priorities

Aviation stocks in turbulence? Analysts warn of more pain, advise caution

Aviation stocks: IndiGo and SpiceJet face pressure from high oil prices, DGCA free-seat rule, and West Asia tensions. Analysts advise caution despite up to 55 per cent drop in stock price in 2026

PLI scheme shines for electronics, but questions linger over its future

The production-linked incentive scheme for large-scale electronics manufacturing, due to end on March 31, has propelled India as the second-largest smartphone maker in the world. What's its future?

Stock Market Close: Sensex surges 630 pts, Nifty tops 23,700; Oil holds $100-mark; Fed outcome eyed

Sensex Today | Stock Market Highlights, Wednesday: In the broader markets, the Nifty MidCap and the Nifty SmallCap indices ended 1.94 per cent and 0.170 per cent higher, respectively

Adani group stocks in focus amid ₹2-trn annual capex plan; long-term buys?

Kunal Kamble, technical analyst at Bonanza expects Adani Power to test ₹200 on the upside in the long-term, and Adani Energy Solutions to test ₹1,400 levels.

Time to buy? Harini Dedhia decodes gap between stock prices & actual value

If you are an investor who believes that buying equity is being a part-owner in a business, this fall in prices demands that you look beyond the prevailing narrative

Nifty IT snaps six-day losing streak, up 4%; Coforge, Persistent lead gains

Nifty IT index: Today's rebound in IT stocks followed a sharp decline over the past six sessions, during which the index had lost 4.6 per cent

US flags China's humanoid robot surge. Why is Washington worried?

US firms have warned that China's fast gains in humanoid robots could reshape industry and security, pushing Washington to consider export curbs, procurement bans and a national robotics strategy

Investing in Central Mine Planning IPO? Check 5 key risks before you decide

The unlisted shares of Central Mine Planning were trading at ₹183 in the grey market, commanding a premium of ₹11 or 6.4 per cent from the upper end price of ₹172

NSE sets modest advisory fee of just 0.65% for upcoming $2.5 bn IPO

Based on an expected deal size of about $2.5 billion, the total fee pool could be about $16.25 million, with the bulk likely to be shared among the six lead banks

PVR Inox gains ahead of 'Dhurandhar: The Revenge' release; analysts upbeat

'Dhurandhar: The Revenge' is expected to surpass the box office performance of its predecessor, according to PL Capital, as the film gears up for release on Thursday

Urban Company jumps 16% after SBI MF buys additional stake via bulk deal

At 10:14 AM, Urban Company's share price was trading 12.56 per cent higher at ₹123.65. In comparison, Sensex was up 0.31 per cent at 76,305.17

M&M share price up 8% in 3 days; analysts upbeat on growth, see 49% upside

M&M share price rose for a third straight session on Wednesday. Analysts at Nomura and SBI Securities are bullish on the stock citing strong SUV demand, EV growth, and attractive valuations

Ashish Kacholia's stock portfolio outperforms market thus far in March

Ace investor Ashish Kacholia's net worth dipped by 5% as against an over 6% fall on the Sensex so far in March amid the US-Iran war; Shaily Engineering was the top performer in this portfolio.

IndiGo pares gains, SpiceJet shares fall 1% as DGCA mandates 60% free seats

As of 10:44 AM, IndiGo share price was quoted at ₹4,349.80, up 1.45 per cent, and the SpiceJet share price was quoted at ₹13.10 per share, down 1.8 per cent.

These 3 stocks delivered 100x returns in 6 years; what tech charts say?

CG Power trades up 156-fold from March 2020 low; Whereas, PG Electroplast and Transformers & Rectifiers despite 50% fall from Jan 2025 high, quote 100-times higher on a six-year period, show charts.

'I love what I do': Apple CEO Tim Cook dismisses retirement rumours

Apple CEO Tim Cook's statement comes amid reports of pressure building on the company's leadership with high-ranking exits from its artificial intelligence (AI) team

HPCL, IDBI Bank, L&T: Top wealth destroyers of West Asia war; strategy here

For OMCs, analysts suggest the fall in stock prices reflects, to some extent, the pain on account of higher crude oil prices that surged past the $100 a barrel (bbl) mark

Top Iranian leaders vow revenge after security chief Ali Larijani killed

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian expressed deep grief over the loss, describing Larijani as a "virtuous, precious, and dear brother:

No intermittent circuits needed for gold, silver ETFs: Siddharth Srivastava

Despite the month-on-month (M-o-M) dip, inflow remains substantial, accounting for 54 per cent of all ETF flows in February: Siddharth Srivastava

Investment bankers urge Sebi to widen block deal price band to 5%

The block deal window allows large trades to be executed in a single transaction on a separate platform provided by the stock exchanges

Crude above $100: What it means for India's economy and energy

Crude oil above $100 a barrel threatens to widen India's CAD, stoke inflation, and strain key sectors, even as upstream firms gain and downstream players face margin pressures