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US Strikes Military Targets on Iran’s Kharg Island, Key Oil Export Hub Amid Rising Middle East Tensions
The United States has carried out a major military strike on Iran’s Kharg Island, a strategic hub responsible for most of the country’s oil exports. US President Donald Trump announced that American forces targeted and destroyed several Iranian military installations on the island during a large-sca...
Gold Set for Second Weekly Loss as Strong Dollar and Higher Bond Yields Pressure Prices
Gold prices are heading for their second consecutive weekly decline, as investors reassess expectations for interest-rate cuts and react to a stronger U.S. dollar and rising bond yields. Despite a slight uptick on Friday, the precious metal remained under pressure during the week. One of the key rea...
India’s Market Cap Falls $533 Billion in 2026 So Far, Steepest Decline in 15 Years
India’s equity markets have witnessed a significant erosion in value in 2026, with the total market capitalisation of listed companies falling by around $533 billion so far this year. This marks the steepest decline in nearly 15 years, highlighting the growing volatility in financial markets. At the...
Sensex Slumps Over 1,300 Points, Nifty Below 23,200 as Oil Surge and Global Tensions Shake Markets
Indian stock markets witnessed heavy selling pressure on March 13, 2026, with benchmark indices falling sharply amid global uncertainty and rising oil prices. The BSE Sensex dropped about 1,300–1,400 points, while the Nifty 50 slipped below the 23,200 level during the trading session. Market breadth...
Atlassian to Cut About 10% Workforce as Tech Giant Pivots Toward Artificial Intelligence
Australian-American software company Atlassian has announced plans to cut around 10% of its global workforce, which means roughly 1,600 employees will lose their jobs as the company shifts its strategy toward artificial intelligence and enterprise-focused products. The layoffs are part of a broader...
India Faces LPG Supply Pressure as West Asia Conflict Disrupts Gas Supply; Restaurants and Businesses
India is witnessing rising concerns over LPG cylinder supply disruptions as the ongoing conflict in West Asia begins affecting global energy supply chains. Reports from several cities show that restaurants, hotels, and small food businesses are facing difficulties in procuring commercial LPG cylinde...
Friday the 13th Selloff: Sensex Falls, Nifty Slips Below 23,500; ₹6 Lakh Crore Investor Wealth Wiped Out
Indian stock markets witnessed a sharp selloff on Friday, with the benchmark Sensex falling and the Nifty 50 slipping below the 23,500 level, leading to a massive erosion of investor wealth. The decline wiped out nearly ₹6 lakh crore from the market capitalisation of BSE-listed companies in a single...
Iran War Puts India’s Key West Asia Trade Route Under Pressure; Up to $4 Billion Monthly Exports at Risk
The ongoing war in West Asia is beginning to affect India’s global trade network, especially exports routed through the Gulf region. According to the Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO), disruptions in key shipping routes could put up to $4 billion worth of India’s monthly exports at ri...
📢 6 New Stocks Added to NSE F&O Segment from April 1
National Stock Exchange of India has announced that 6 new stocks will enter the F&O segment from April 1, 2026:
Reliance Yet to Respond After Trump Announces ‘Historic’ $300 Billion US Refinery Deal
Former U.S. President Donald Trump announced a massive $300 billion oil refinery project in Texas, claiming that India’s Reliance Industries will back the project. The refinery is expected to be built at the Port of Brownsville and would be the first major new oil refinery in the United States in ne...
Rupee Falls 31 Paise to 92.32 Against US Dollar as Oil Prices and Global Tensions Rise
The Indian rupee weakened by 31 paise to around 92.32 against the US dollar, reflecting pressure on the currency amid global market uncertainty. Rising crude oil prices and geopolitical tensions in West Asia have increased demand for the US dollar, pushing the rupee lower. India imports a large port...
Stock Market Bloodbath: Sensex Plunges 1,000 Points, ₹5 Lakh Crore Investor Wealth Wiped Out in Minutes
Indian stock markets witnessed a sharp sell-off as the Sensex plunged nearly 1,000 points and the Nifty slipped below the 23,600 mark, wiping out nearly ₹5 lakh crore of investor wealth within minutes. The sudden fall triggered panic across Dalal Street with most sectoral indices trading in the red....
US Launches ‘Unfair Trade’ Probe Into India and 15 Other Countries, New Tariffs Possible
The United States has launched a new investigation into alleged “unfair trade practices” by 16 major trading partners, including India, China, Japan, and the European Union. The probe has been initiated under Section 301 of the US Trade Act of 1974, which allows the US government to investigate and...
Oil Price Tension aur Global Uncertainty se Market Crash – Sensex 1300+ Points Girkar, Nifty 23,900 ke Neeche
Indian stock markets witnessed sharp selling pressure on March 11 as rising crude oil prices and global geopolitical tensions dampened investor sentiment. The benchmark indices ended significantly lower, reflecting cautious mood across Dalal Street. The BSE Sensex plunged about 1,342 points to close...
Airlines Hike Ticket Prices as Middle East Conflict Pushes Jet Fuel Costs Higher
Airlines around the world are raising ticket prices as the ongoing conflict in the Middle East has pushed jet fuel costs sharply higher. The surge in aviation turbine fuel prices has significantly increased operational expenses for airlines, forcing many carriers to introduce fuel surcharges and hig...
Sensex Opens Above 78,000 While Nifty Slips Below 24,250 Amid Mixed Global Signals
Indian stock markets opened almost flat on 11 March 2026, with the BSE Sensex trading above 78,000 while the Nifty 50 slipped below the 24,250 level in early trade. Investors remained cautious due to mixed signals from global markets and ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Market senti...
Air India to Launch New Domestic Routes to Jaisalmer and Khajuraho from October 2026
Air India has announced the launch of new domestic routes as part of its Northern Winter Schedule 2026, aimed at improving regional connectivity and boosting tourism. The new services will start from October 25, 2026. Under the expansion plan, the airline will introduce daily flights connecting Khaj...
Bombay High Court Quashes ₹1 Crore GST Cash Seizure, Orders Authorities to Return Money
The Bombay High Court has quashed two seizure orders issued by the Directorate General of GST Intelligence (DGGI) and directed authorities to return ₹1 crore in cash seized from a Mumbai trader. The court described the seizure action as “perverse, arbitrary and without authority of law.” The case in...