‘Sell if you are overweight on equities and buy if underweight, follow the Dharma of asset allocation,' says Nilesh Shah Subscriber Only
As there is no clarity right now as to how long the conflict in West Asia may continue, Nilesh Shah, managing director, Kotak Mahindra AMC, said that these are times to remain equity neutral.
Banking and Finance
KYC compliance loop continues to strain bank staff & account holders Subscriber Only
Public Sector Banks earned almost Rs 30,000 crore in last 5 years by selling insurance, other 3rd-party products: Finance Ministry
Customers to have zero liability in case of lender negligence: RBI’s draft guidelines on digital fraud
SBI launches CHAKRA for financing RE, advanced cell chemistry and 6 other sunrise sectors Subscriber Only
HDFC Bank net profit up 11.5% Rs 18,653.75 cr in Q3 Subscriber Only
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New Economy and AI
Govt ‘not satisfied’ with X response on Grok AI, considering next steps Subscriber Only
In its formal response, sent on Wednesday, X is understood to have acknowledged the severity of the issue and committed to taking action against accounts creating such inappropriate prompts on its artificial intelligence platform, The Indian Express has learnt.
Companies and Markets
Reliance Industries restructures AI arm, Meta picks up 30% stake
Questions on losses prompt Tata Sons Chairman Chandrasekaran to seek deferment of extension decision Subscriber Only
Adani Group to invest $100 billion in AI-ready data centres by 2035
Pramit Jhaveri to leave Dorabji Tata Trust, not to seek reappointment Subscriber Only
TCS overhaul hits IT jobs but peers keep adding to payrolls Subscriber Only
Adani stocks fall as US SEC plans email summons to Gautam Adani Subscriber Only
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Iran vs Israel: Sworn enemies once operated secret oil joint venture
This led to a joint-venture between Israel and Iran in 1968 connecting the Red Sea port of Eilat and the Mediterranean port of Ashkelon. However, Iran and Israel shrouded their involvement via entities based in Liechtenstein and Panama, respectively.
Business News
Ravi Dutta MishraMar 16, 2026
The official clarified that there is no standoff between India and the US on the trade deal, adding that trade partners who have declared the US deal null and void would be those who have
Sukalp SharmaMar 16, 2026
Till a few days back, millions of barrels of Russian crude were languishing on the high seas with few willing buyers.
PTIMar 14, 2026
The decision is part of the airline making adjustments to its operations to the Middle East, wherein it would be operating 252 weekly flights to and from the region during the period from March 16
George MathewMar 14, 2026
Pandey asks retail investors not to react impulsively to short-term fluctuations; says markets have historically recovered after major global disruptions
Shivalik’s crossing came a day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian; Modi mentioned “unhindered transit of goods and energy” as one of India’s top priorities.
Pratyush DeepMar 14, 2026
West Asia conflict impact on India’s power supply may reduce gas-based generation, prompting the government to rely more on coal, wind and battery storage.
Ravi Dutta MishraMar 14, 2026
This comes a day after the US initiated a probe into more than a dozen countries, including India, citing structural excess capacity and overproduction in certain manufacturing sectors.
Akash MandalMar 14, 2026
Both the indices are currently trading around their lowest levels in around a year. Despite reaching record highs on a couple of occasions, both have been in a consolidation phase over the past 18-24 months.
Express Web DeskMar 13, 2026
Air India and Air India Express had announced fuel surcharges on tickets on March 10.
Sukalp SharmaMar 13, 2026
The effective halt in maritime traffic through the crucial chokepoint of the Strait of Hormuz due to the West Asia conflict has significantly impacted India’s LPG imports.
George MathewMar 13, 2026
The sudden escalation of the situation, with strikes by Israel and the US on Iran and the retaliation by Iran, has changed the scenario.
Mar 13, 2026
In today’s Indian real estate market, the meaning of luxury is evolving. It is no longer defined solely by a property’s size or prime location
Soumyarendra BarikMar 13, 2026
Not meant for commercial use, domestic LPG cylinders are lifeline for roadside eateries
Noting that bookings for LPG cylinders have shot up multifold due to misinformation and concern, the government also appealed to consumers to not fall prey to panic and avoid rush-booking of cylinders.
Ravi Dutta MishraMar 13, 2026
Targeting India, the USTR said India had a trade surplus of $58 billion with the US in 2025, and that the sectors include textiles, health, construction goods, and automotive goods.
Sukalp SharmaMar 12, 2026
Sources indicated that India is talking to Iran to secure the safe passage of vessels headed to India, particularly oil and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) tankers, a number of which are stuck on the west
Soumyarendra BarikMar 12, 2026
For commercial establishments, cylinders are simply not arriving through official channels.
Siddharth UpasaniMar 12, 2026
The data for February is the second inflation print under the updated Consumer Price Index series which has a base year of 2024 for prices and comes ahead of the Reserve Bank of India’s interest
Aanchal MagazineMar 12, 2026
Textiles Secretary Neelam Shami Rao said in the coming months, there will be roadshows across countries and domestically to invite buyers to source from India.
Ravi Dutta MishraMar 12, 2026
PN3 Changes aim to ease investment regulations for investors like Blackrock, Carlyle
Ravi Dutta MishraMar 11, 2026
DPIIT Secretary Amardeep Singh Bhatia said the FDI amendment will help unlock greater and easier FDI inflows from global funds for Indian companies, including startups and deep techs, and take forward the agenda of ease
Sukalp SharmaMar 11, 2026
Given the crisis, the government has invoked the Essential Commodities Act to prioritise LPG supplies to households over commercial and industrial consumers.
Akash MandalMar 11, 2026
On Wednesday, both the Nifty 50 and the Sensex ended at their lowest closing levels in nearly a year
Sukalp SharmaMar 11, 2026
Amid Strait of Hormuz closure, India’s Russian oil imports surge by 50%; could rise further if crisis persists Subscriber Only
India’s Russian oil imports have jumped to 1.5 million bpd in the first 11 days of the month, as per ship tracking data from commodity market analytics firm Kpler
Mar 11, 2026
Capital pilots indigenous biotech solution to combat vehicular pollution on high-traffic highway stretch.
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