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09 Mar 2026
TL;DR

Why India is becoming an investor's favorite

India could triple its foreign direct investment (FDI) in two years with the right economic strategies, while also being ideally suited for the AI revolution, says Ernie Bower.

09 Mar 2026
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India updates GDP numbers using a new base year

India is set to refine its district-level economic output measurements, aiming to better identify regional disparities and design targeted interventions.

09 Mar 2026
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Asia's economic growth at risk as Iran conflict escalates

The escalating crisis in West Asia is forcing Asian central banks to reconsider their policies, balancing growth support and inflation countering amidst rising fuel costs.

09 Mar 2026
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Gold ETFs shine amid silver's slump

Gold and silver ETFs plummeted up to 4% due to a strong US dollar and escalating Iran-Israel conflict, prompting experts to advise strategic investment approaches.

09 Mar 2026
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Why falling oil prices are good news for India

Crude oil prices fell up to 15% from intraday highs, triggering a sell-off in the Indian stock market and affecting gold and silver rates.

09 Mar 2026
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Why your home loan might get costlier soon

Despite the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) ₹1 trillion liquidity injection, escalating global crude oil prices have driven government bond yields higher.

09 Mar 2026
TL;DR

WeWork India launches design-and-build platform Rivet: Here's what it offers

WeWork India has introduced Rivet, a design-and-build platform for customised office spaces, targeting the growing demand in India's commercial real estate market.

09 Mar 2026
Flipkart

IPO-bound Flipkart shifts domicile from Singapore to India

Flipkart, the Walmart-owned e-commerce giant, has officially changed its domicile from Singapore to India, according to The Economic Times.

09 Mar 2026
TL;DR

Sensex tanks 2,000 points, Nifty falls below 24,000 mark

Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty fell over 2% at midday on Monday, led by a selloff in banking and auto stocks amid global and domestic headwinds.

09 Mar 2026
TL;DR

Israel-Iran conflict wipes out ₹25 lakh crore in investor wealth

The escalating Iran war has led to a steep decline in India's stock market, erasing over ₹25 lakh crore of investor wealth within just five sessions.

09 Mar 2026
Air India

Indian airlines cancel 2,600+ West Asia flights since February 28

India's aviation sector is reeling from the West Asia airspace crisis, with over 2,600 flights canceled since February 28.

09 Mar 2026
State Bank of India (SBI)

Shareholders of SBI lose ₹62,350cr today: What's the reason?

The shares of State Bank of India (SBI) plummeted by a whopping 5.6% to ₹1,079.40 on the National Stock Exchange(NSE) today.

09 Mar 2026
Meesho

Meesho's shares down 10% today: Here we decode why

Meesho's share price has plummeted by a whopping 10% today. The fall comes after the e-commerce platform received an income tax demand of almost ₹1,500 crore for the assessment year 2023-24.

ICE detention facility owner is now developing AI 'man camps'

As the demand for artificial intelligence (AI) data centers grows, developers are turning to temporary villages, or "man camps," to house the hundreds or thousands of workers needed.

09 Mar 2026
Paramount Pictures

Tencent might join Paramount-Warner Bros deal as an investor

Tencent, the Chinese tech giant, is reportedly mulling a several-hundred-million-dollar investment in Paramount's acquisition of Warner Bros.

How SEBI's new mutual fund rule affects investors

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has introduced a new rule allowing equity mutual funds to invest up to 35% of their assets in gold and silver.

09 Mar 2026
TL;DR

Flipkart's reverse flip: IPO on Indian stock exchanges next?

Flipkart, the Walmart-owned ecommerce giant, has officially moved its domicile from Singapore back to India, paving the way for its upcoming Indian IPO.

09 Mar 2026
Jaipur

Who was Vallabh Maheshwari, Shakun Group MD killed in accident 

Vallabh Maheshwari, the Managing Director of Shakun Group and a prominent industrialist from Rajasthan, died in a tragic accident on Sunday.

09 Mar 2026
TL;DR

Indian rupee hits record low against US dollar: Implications

The Indian rupee plummeted to a historic low of 92.52 against the US dollar, driven by escalating global crude oil prices and increased dollar demand from importers.

09 Mar 2026
TL;DR

Oil prices soar 29% as Middle East conflict escalates

Crude oil prices experienced a significant 29% surge due to escalating conflicts in the Middle East, impacting global oil trade and shipments.

09 Mar 2026
Australia

US-Iran war could spike global inflation: IMF

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned that the ongoing war between US-Israel and Iran could have a significant impact on global inflation.

09 Mar 2026
TL;DR

Rajputana Stainless IPO opens today: Should you subscribe?

Investors have three new IPOs to consider this week from Rajputana Stainless, Innovision Limited, and Raajmarg Infra Investment Trust across diverse sectors.

09 Mar 2026
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'Intern fired for leaving work on time' story goes viral

An intern at Alpha Test, an SAT prep firm, was fired on their first day for refusing to return to work after hours, sparking outrage online.

09 Mar 2026
TL;DR

Oil prices soar above $100 per barrel amid Iran-Israel conflict

Global oil prices have soared past $100 a barrel for the first time since 2022 due to the ongoing US-Israel war with Iran.

09 Mar 2026
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Impact of Middle East conflict on global economy

IMF Managing Director, Kristalina Georgieva, warns that the ongoing Middle East conflict could cause a significant rise in global inflation.

09 Mar 2026
TL;DR

Fractal Analytics is a strong buy for Prabhudas Lilladher

Prabhudas Lilladher suggests buying Fractal Analytics stock, projecting a target price of Rs 1110, despite recent revenue performance falling slightly short of estimates.

09 Mar 2026
TL;DR

Siemens bets on AI to transform Indian industry

Siemens anticipates a surge in demand for artificial intelligence (AI) to stimulate capital expenditure in India's private sector.

09 Mar 2026
HDFC Bank

FD returns fall: 8 banks cut deposit rates in March

Several banks, including HDFC Bank and Yes Bank, have slashed their fixed deposit (FD) rates in March 2026. The move comes as a response to changing monetary policy expectations and liquidity conditions.

09 Mar 2026
Microsoft

Tech Mahindra denies social media rumors of 30,000 layoffs

Tech Mahindra has refuted widespread social media rumors of a massive layoff, saying the company isn't planning any major job cuts.

09 Mar 2026
Iran

Markets at 11-month low amid US-Iran war: Should you invest?

India's benchmark indices, the Sensex and Nifty, plummeted nearly 3% on Monday to hit a 11-month low.

09 Mar 2026
TL;DR

AI tools can slow down or speed up work: Study

Mustafa Yusuf, founder of Msquare Labs, shares his varied experiences with AI, noting it speeds up some tasks while slowing others.

09 Mar 2026
HDFC Bank

Swiggy, HDFC Bank launch 2 new co-branded credit cards

Swiggy and HDFC Bank have launched two new co-branded credit cards: the Swiggy BLCK HDFC Bank Credit Card and the Swiggy Ornge HDFC Bank Credit Card.

09 Mar 2026
Inflation

Gold, silver prices fall sharply: Here's why

Gold and silver prices have taken a major hit on the Multi Commodity Exchange of India (MCX). The fall comes as a stronger US dollar weighs on dollar-denominated bullion.

09 Mar 2026
Asia

Aluminium prices hit 4-year high as US-Iran war rattles supply

Aluminium prices have surged by as much as 1.6% to $3,499.5 per ton on the London Metal Exchange, the highest since April 2022.

09 Mar 2026
TL;DR

Movate and Kahuna Labs team up to boost tech support

Movate and Kahuna Labs have partnered to develop AI-driven technical support solutions. The collaboration aims to reduce support costs and improve resolution times.

09 Mar 2026
TL;DR

Oil prices soar as tensions rise in Middle East

Brent crude oil prices soared by 29%, crossing $100 per barrel, marking the largest single-day jump in history due to escalating Middle East conflict.

09 Mar 2026
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Sagar Cements to invest ₹1,000cr in ESG projects

Sagar Cements plans to invest ₹1,000 crore in Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) initiatives over the next three years, focusing on green energy and community development.

09 Mar 2026
TL;DR

US-Iran war impacts Indian financial markets: PSU banks, NBFCs hit

The ongoing US-Iran conflict has negatively affected India's banking sector, particularly PSU Banks and NBFCs, due to rising bond yields and oil prices.

09 Mar 2026
Indian Rupee (INR)

Indian rupee hits record low of 92.33 against US dollar

The Indian rupee has hit a new all-time low against the US dollar, trading at 92.335 on Monday.

09 Mar 2026
IndiGo

IndiGo, SpiceJet, Asian Paints crash as crude crosses $115

Shares of crude-sensitive companies such as IndiGo, SpiceJet, and Asian Paints fell up to 8% on Monday. This comes after crude oil prices crossed $115 per barrel.

09 Mar 2026
India

India's start-up hiring to grow 15%, led by AI roles

Hiring in India's start-up ecosystem is projected to grow by 8-15% in FY26, according to recruitment platforms.

09 Mar 2026
TL;DR

Visa's new AI payment platform can handle transactions in seconds

Visa has launched Visa Intelligent Authorization, a new feature that modernizes payment processing for banks and financial institutions, paving the way for an era of innovation.

09 Mar 2026
Iran

Indian refiners seek alternative crude supplies as Hormuz operations stall

As the conflict in West Asia continues, Indian refiners are looking for alternative sources of crude oil.

09 Mar 2026
Donald Trump

₹12 lakh crore wiped out as Sensex crashes 2,400 points

India's benchmark stock indices, the Sensex and Nifty, witnessed a massive crash on Monday.

09 Mar 2026
TL;DR

Bitcoin's price prediction for today: Where is BTC headed?

Bitcoin prices rebounded to $65,660 after a sharp drop, influenced by geopolitical concerns and inflation fears. The cryptocurrency market follows suit with slight gains.

09 Mar 2026
TL;DR

SEBI allows equity mutual funds to invest in gold, silver

SEBI's new rule permits equity mutual funds to invest up to 35% in gold and silver, potentially affecting portfolio diversification and risk management for investors.

09 Mar 2026
Petrol Diesel Prices

Centre to keep fuel prices unchanged as crude crosses $100

Fuel prices in India are unlikely to rise immediately, even with global crude breaching $100 per barrel.

09 Mar 2026
TL;DR

Startups to hire 15% more people in FY26

India's startup ecosystem is projected to see an 8-15% increase in hiring during FY26, primarily driven by the growing demand for artificial intelligence and technology roles.

09 Mar 2026
TL;DR

Why India's 10-year bond yield is at highest in weeks

Indian sovereign bonds experienced a 7 basis point spike on March 9, as crude prices soared past $110 per barrel due to the intensifying war in Iran.

09 Mar 2026
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Explainer: Why Indian rupee is falling against US dollar

The Indian rupee weakened against the US dollar on Monday due to surging crude oil prices and a risk-averse global market sentiment.

09 Mar 2026
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Tencent mulls investment in Paramount's Warner Bros. acquisition

Tencent is reportedly contemplating a multi-million dollar investment in Paramount's acquisition of Warner Bros, acting as a passive financial investor.

09 Mar 2026
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Sensex crashes 1,793 points, Nifty50 falls below 24,000 mark

The Nifty50 opened below 24,000 and the Sensex dropped over 1,700 points as escalating Middle East conflict impacts global markets.

09 Mar 2026
TL;DR

Oil prices spike as Middle East conflict disrupts supply

Brent crude oil prices have surged towards $120/barrel due to escalating tensions in the Middle East and production cuts forced by the Iran War.

09 Mar 2026
Iran

Israel-Iran war: Oil jumps past $110, highest level since 2020

Oil prices have skyrocketed by over 30%, hitting their highest levels since 2020.

09 Mar 2026
TL;DR

Indian stocks likely to open lower today: Here's why

Indian equities are predicted to plummet due to escalating tensions in West Asia, driving a surge in oil prices and stoking inflation concerns.

09 Mar 2026
TL;DR

Swiggy and HDFC Bank launch co-branded credit cards: Check features

Swiggy and HDFC Bank have launched two new co-branded credit cards, offering rewards and cashback on travel, food delivery, and everyday spending.

09 Mar 2026
TL;DR

Aluminum prices soar to highest level since 2022

Aluminum prices soared to a 2022 high due to supply disruptions caused by the ongoing Iran-Israel war, with traders anticipating further interruptions.

09 Mar 2026
TL;DR

China's consumer inflation hits 3-year high: What's behind it

China's consumer price inflation has reached a three-year high due to escalating tensions with Iran affecting global oil prices.

09 Mar 2026
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Gold prices drop to $5,041.89 per ounce: Check today's rates

Gold prices fell over 2% on Monday due to a stronger US dollar and inflation concerns, reducing hopes for near-term interest rate cuts.

09 Mar 2026
TL;DR

Rajputana Stainless's ₹255cr IPO opens today: Key details

Rajputana Stainless Ltd. is set to open its initial public offering (IPO) for subscription on March 9, with a price band of ₹116 to ₹122 per share.

09 Mar 2026
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Explainer: How preapproved personal loans work

Pre-approved personal loans offer quick access to funds during medical emergencies, reducing financial stress and enabling informed borrowing decisions.

09 Mar 2026
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Asian stocks crash as oil prices shoot past $100

Asian markets plummeted over 6% as crude oil prices soared to a 52-week high, causing significant declines in Nikkei and Kospi indices.

09 Mar 2026
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How AI is transforming India's IT sector

AI-driven changes are disrupting traditional revenue streams in India's IT sector, but also creating new opportunities for income generation.

09 Mar 2026
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Oil prices soar nearly 20% amid US-Iran conflict

Oil prices have surged nearly 20% due to escalating conflict between the U.S., Israel, and Iran, sparking fears of supply shortages and shipping disruptions.

09 Mar 2026
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Australian stocks fall 3.2% as oil prices soar

Australian shares plunged over 3% on Monday, driven by escalating oil prices due to the ongoing Middle East conflict, exacerbating global cost-of-living concerns.

09 Mar 2026
TL;DR

UAE war fallout: cloud giants reroute West Asia traffic to India

Amid West Asian conflict, hyperscale cloud companies like AWS and Microsoft Azure are exploring safer locations like India to redirect their data centre workloads.

09 Mar 2026
TL;DR

India's semiconductor mission 2.0: ₹1,000cr budget for local chipmaking

India is striving to become self-reliant in microchip design and production, targeting Indian professionals with multinational experience to bolster its semiconductor mission.

09 Mar 2026
TL;DR

Zepto plans ₹11,000 crore IPO, targeting updated prospectus filing in late April 2026

Zepto Ltd is planning to file updated documents for its initial public offering (IPO) by late April, despite ongoing valuation concerns.

09 Mar 2026
TL;DR

Nxtra Data to raise $1B for data center expansion

Bharti Airtel's data centre subsidiary, Nxtra Data, is set to raise $1 billion to expand its data centre capacity to gigawatt scale.

09 Mar 2026
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Foreign investors inject ₹22,615 crore into Indian equities in February

Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) are moving funds from IT to financial and capex-linked sectors due to fears of AI-related disruptions.

09 Mar 2026
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Oil prices surge, causing panic in global markets

US futures plummeted and oil prices soared past $100 a barrel, triggering a sharp drop in Dow futures by 900 points amid escalating US-Iran tensions.

09 Mar 2026
TL;DR

Indian Railways to offer 50-year deals to attract private investment

The Indian Railways has proposed amendments to its public private partnership (PPP) policy, aiming to ensure better recovery of private investment and risk reduction.

09 Mar 2026
TL;DR

MAtrix: A look at health insurer Star's AI-powered claims platform

Star Health Insurance anticipates artificial intelligence (AI) will settle most cashless hospitalisation claims within two years. Currently, AI settles a fifth of such claims.

09 Mar 2026
TL;DR

India's 1st AI-driven Industry 5.0 ecosystem to come up

Solar Defence and Aerospace Ltd (SDAL) has announced a $1.4 billion investment in DeepTech manufacturing, including a robotics and UAV ecosystem at the MIHAN SEZ in Nagpur.

08 Mar 2026
Delhi High Court

Why Nayara Energy has taken SAP India to court

Nayara Energy has filed a lawsuit against SAP India in the Delhi High Court.

08 Mar 2026
India

How Modi government has simplified exports amid West Asia crisis

In light of the ongoing geopolitical tensions affecting global shipping routes and supply chains, India has announced an extension of the Export Obligation (EO) period.

08 Mar 2026
Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE)

Why BSE is seeking land in Mumbai's BKC

The Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) has approached the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) for a land allotment in Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC).

08 Mar 2026
International Women's Day

Nita Ambani launches 'HERoes' movement on International Women's Day

Nita Ambani, the Founder and Chairperson of Reliance Foundation, has launched a new initiative called 'HERoes' on International Women's Day 2026.

08 Mar 2026
Iran

How Middle East crisis is affecting hospitals in India

The ongoing conflict in the Middle East has prompted Indian hospital chains to seek new sources of medical travelers.

08 Mar 2026
Delhi

India holds 250M+ barrels of oil, enough for 7-8 weeks

India has a strategic energy buffer of over 250 million barrels of crude oil and refined petroleum products, a government report has revealed.

08 Mar 2026
Reserve Bank Of India (RBI)

RBI's new guidelines for digital banking fraud: What's new?

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has proposed a new set of guidelines to protect customers from digital banking fraud.

08 Mar 2026
State Bank of India (SBI)

Market cap of India's top 8 firms down ₹2.81L crore

The combined market capitalization of eight out of the top 10 most-valued companies in India plummeted by ₹2.81 lakh crore last week.

08 Mar 2026
JioHotstar

India-NZ WC final: JioStar is charging ₹50L for 10-second ad!

JioStar, the official media rights holder for the International Cricket Council (ICC), is charging around ₹50 lakh for a 10-second advertising spot during the India-New Zealand final.

08 Mar 2026
India

War in West Asia may disrupt India's fertilizer supply

India currently has an adequate supply of fertilizers. However, a prolonged conflict in West Asia could pose challenges for future crop seasons.

08 Mar 2026
Air India

Air India, IndiGo have more female pilots than global peers

IndiGo and Air India, two of India's leading airlines, have reported a significant representation of female pilots in their workforce.

08 Mar 2026
Amazon

Amazon wants FCC to reject SpaceX's plan for 1M satellites

Amazon has urged the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to reject SpaceX's ambitious plan for a constellation of one million satellites.

AI could add $150B to MSME growth by 2035

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is projected to add between $135.6 billion and $149.9 billion to the growth of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in the manufacturing sector by 2035.

08 Mar 2026
Cancer

US: Cipla recalls over 400 cartons of cancer drug

Cipla USA, a subsidiary of Indian pharmaceutical giant Cipla, has announced the recall of over 400 cartons of its anti-cancer drug Nilotinib Capsules.

08 Mar 2026
Bengaluru

Swiggy, Zomato and magicpin see strong festive-quarter growth

India's leading food delivery companies, Swiggy, magicpin and Zomato have witnessed a strong resurgence in their business during the October-December period.

08 Mar 2026
Apple

Apple updates leadership team page with 3 new executives

Apple has updated its leadership page, adding three new executive profiles: Jennifer Newstead, Molly Anderson, and Steve Lemay.

08 Mar 2026
ChatGPT

AI blamed as Morgan Stanley cuts 3% of global staff

Morgan Stanley's recent round of layoffs, which affected 3% of its global workforce, is being attributed to the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) in the financial industry.

08 Mar 2026
Haryana

Iran conflict could impact India's agricultural exports to West Asia

India's agricultural sector could take a major hit if the war in Iran continues for an extended period.

08 Mar 2026
Drones

Solar Defence to invest ₹12,800cr in robots, UAVs and missiles

Solar Defence and Aerospace Limited has announced a massive investment of over ₹12,800 crore in deep tech projects.

08 Mar 2026
Reserve Bank Of India (RBI)

RBI updates AU Small Finance Bank's move to Universal Bank

AU Small Finance Bank has received an important update from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).

08 Mar 2026
Donald Trump

Why US Customs can't process Trump tariff refunds

The US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has said it can't comply with an order to process billions of dollars in refunds.

08 Mar 2026
OpenAI

Who's Caitlin Kalinowski? OpenAI robotics chief resigns over Pentagon deal

Caitlin Kalinowski, the head of OpenAI's robotics team, has resigned from her position.

07 Mar 2026
Indian Rupee (INR)

Foreign investors pull ₹20,800cr from India markets

Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) have pulled out a whopping ₹20,818.71 crore (nearly $2.29 billion) from Indian markets in the week ending March 6, 2026.

07 Mar 2026
Delhi

LPG price hike: Check new rates for domestic, commercial cylinders

The price of domestic cooking gas, or Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), has been hiked by ₹60 per cylinder from today.

07 Mar 2026
Nintendo

Nintendo sues US government, seeks refund of Trump tariffs

Nintendo has sued the US government, demanding a full refund of tariffs it paid during the Trump administration.