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IDFC First Bank Pays ₹583 Crore to Haryana Government After Fraud Incident — Full Details & Regulatory
Private sector lender IDFC First Bank has paid ₹583 crore to the Government of Haryana following a fraud-related incident involving government accounts. The payment was made to address the financial discrepancy that came to light during internal reconciliation and audit procedures. According to repo...
SEBI to Investigate If Any Egregious Behaviour Found Against Employees, Says Tuhin Kanta Pandey
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has stated that it will initiate an internal probe if any serious misconduct or “egregious behaviour” is found against its employees. The statement came from senior official Tuhin Kanta Pandey, who emphasized that the regulator maintains strict stand...
U.S. Imposes New Global Tariffs After Supreme Court Strikes Down Old Ones — 10% Duty Now Live, 15% Hike Expected
Following a landmark decision by the Supreme Court of the United States that overturned broad global import tariffs from the previous Trump administration as unconstitutional, the United States has swiftly implemented a new set of tariffs that take effect today, February 24, 2026. The court ruled th...
Dalal Street Bloodbath! ₹3 Lakh Crore Wiped Out as BSE Sensex Crashes 750+ Points, Nifty 50 Slips Below 25,550 — What Triggered the Panic?
Indian stock markets witnessed a sharp and sudden selloff, wiping out nearly ₹3 lakh crore of investor wealth in a single trading session. The benchmark BSE Sensex plunged more than 750 points during the day, while the Nifty 50 slipped below the crucial 25,550 level, creating panic across Dalal Stre...
India Gains More Flexibility on U.S. Trade Deal After Tariff Ruling
Following a recent tariff ruling in the United States, India appears to have gained greater flexibility in its ongoing trade negotiations. The decision has reduced immediate tariff-related pressure, giving New Delhi more room to maneuver during discussions. Trade talks between India and the United S...
India’s Russia Oil Imports and the $500 Billion U.S. Import Target — What’s Changing?
India’s crude oil import landscape is seeing notable changes as global geopolitical dynamics evolve. In January 2026, Russia’s share in India’s total crude imports fell to about 21.2%, the lowest since late 2022, reflecting a reduction in purchases amid sanctions and international pressure. To balan...
Why Are Gold Prices Rising?” FM Nirmala Sitharaman Explains the Yellow Metal Rally
Gold prices have witnessed a sharp rally recently, and Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has addressed the reasons behind the surge. According to her, the spike in gold prices is largely driven by global uncertainty, geopolitical tensions, and strong safe-haven demand. When investors become cautio...
Haryana Government De-Empanels AU Small Finance Bank; Shares Drop ~7%, Bank Orders Internal Review and Places Employees Off-Duty
The Government of Haryana has de-empanelled AU Small Finance Bank from handling any state government financial business, leading to a sharp decline in the bank’s share price and prompting the lender to initiate an internal review. The finance department of Haryana issued an official circular stating...
IDFC First Bank Shares Crash 20% After ₹590 Crore Fraud Case Surfaces at Chandigarh Branch
Shares of IDFC First Bank plunged nearly 20% at market open, hitting the lower circuit after the bank disclosed a ₹590 crore fraud at its Chandigarh branch. The private sector lender informed exchanges that the suspected fraud involved certain employees and transactions linked to government-related...
Life Insurance Corporation of India raises stake in Cipla to 9%
State-owned insurance giant Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) has increased its shareholding in pharmaceutical major Cipla to 9%, strengthening its position as a key institutional investor in the company.
US–India Trade Tensions: From 26% to 50% to 10% – A Complete Timeline of Trump’s Tariffs on Indian Exports
In a significant development that has reshaped India–US trade relations over the past year, the United States under former President Donald Trump altered tariff duties on Indian imports multiple times, culminating in a recent reset to a 10 % global levy. The tariff saga began in early 2025 when the...
India Says It Is “Studying” US Supreme Court Tariff Ruling; Refund Question Remains Unanswered 🇮🇳📉
India on Saturday said it is carefully examining the recent ruling by the United States Supreme Court, which struck down broad tariffs imposed by former President Donald Trump on imports under national emergency powers. The government emphasised that it is still reviewing the full implications of th...
White House Says Countries With Trump-Era Trade Deals Now Face Flat 10% U.S. Tariff
The White House has confirmed that several U.S. trading partners that negotiated bilateral trade arrangements during the administration of former President Donald Trump will now be subject to a uniform 10% tariff under a revised trade framework.
U.S. Supreme Court Rejects Trump Tariffs — But Refund Route for Companies Is Complicated and Unclear
The U.S. Supreme Court’s landmark decision this week invalidating key tariffs imposed by the Trump administration under emergency economic powers has sparked urgent questions about how affected companies can reclaim billions of dollars collected in duties — a total estimated at roughly $175 billion.
Reciprocal Tariffs End, but U.S. Trade Barriers Continue to Squeeze Indian Exporters
The rollback of reciprocal tariffs between the United States and India has offered partial relief to exporters, but several other American trade measures continue to weigh heavily on Indian shipments across key sectors.
RBI Minutes Show Global Investors Nervous, Financial Markets Still Volatile — Governor Malhotra
The Reserve Bank of India’s latest Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) minutes reveal that global investors remain cautious and financial markets continue to experience volatility, RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra said, highlighting ongoing external uncertainties.
National Stock Exchange of India Imposes Additional 15% Margin on 18 F&O Stocks Including Vodafone Idea, SAIL from March Series
The National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) has announced an additional 15% exposure margin on 18 futures and options (F&O) stocks, effective from the March derivatives series, in a move aimed at tightening risk management and curbing excessive speculation.
Indian Markets Likely Flat at Opening as GIFT Nifty Signals Muted Start; Global Cues Weigh on Sentiment
Indian equity markets are poised for a cautious start on Friday, with GIFT Nifty futures indicating a muted or flat opening ahead of the cash session. Weak global cues, particularly from the US and Asian markets, have dampened early investor sentiment.