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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
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.

07 Mar 2026
Reserve Bank Of India (RBI)

Got scammed online? RBI proposes one-time refund up to ₹25,000

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has proposed a new scheme to partially refund victims of cyber fraud in digital banking transactions.

07 Mar 2026
India

Women hold just 5% CEO roles at India's listed firms

A recent report by Primeinfobase has revealed that women are still underrepresented in top leadership roles at India's listed companies.

07 Mar 2026
Donald Trump

US loses 92,000 jobs in February, unemployment rises to 4.4%

The US economy witnessed a major setback in February, with the loss of 92,000 jobs. This comes as a stark contrast to January's job growth of 130,000 positions.

07 Mar 2026
Meesho

Meesho hit with ₹1,500cr tax demand by IT department

E-commerce giant Meesho has been hit with a tax demand of nearly ₹1,500 crore by the Income Tax Department for the assessment year 2023-24.

07 Mar 2026
Sundar Pichai

Sundar Pichai could receive $700M pay package from Alphabet

Sundar Pichai, the CEO of Alphabet, is in line for a massive pay package that could go up to $692 million over the next three years, according to The Financial Times.

06 Mar 2026
Finance

Dividend stocks: How to invest in them

Investing in Indian dividend stocks can be a rewarding strategy for those looking to generate passive income.

06 Mar 2026
Finance

Sustainability bonds: All about this investment option

Investing in Indian sustainability bonds can be a smart move for those looking to contribute to environmental and social goals.

06 Mar 2026
Dubai

Why gold in Dubai is suddenly selling at discount

The ongoing war between US-Israel and Iran has led to a major disruption in gold trade, with the precious metal being sold at steep discounts in Dubai.

06 Mar 2026
Goldman Sachs

Oil prices could hit $150 per barrel, Qatar warns

Qatar's Energy Minister Saad al-Kaabi has warned that global oil prices could skyrocket to as high as $150 per barrel if the Middle East conflict worsens.

06 Mar 2026
Flipkart

Flipkart cuts 300 jobs as part of yearly performance review

Walmart-owned e-commerce giant Flipkart has laid off around 300 employees in its annual performance review cycle, according to Moneycontrol.

06 Mar 2026
Jio

Why is India's biggest IPO plan stuck in limbo?

Mukesh Ambani's plan to take Jio Platforms public is facing delays due to the Indian government's slow pace in formalizing new listing rules.

06 Mar 2026
IndiGo

IndiGo extends Middle East flight cancellations free till March 31

IndiGo has announced an extension of its free waiver on flight cancellations until March 31.

06 Mar 2026
Iran

Does travel insurance cover delays and cancellations during regional conflicts?

The ongoing conflict in West Asia has disrupted airline operations, with many carriers rerouting or suspending flights to avoid conflict-hit airspace.

06 Mar 2026
Adani Group

Mukesh Ambani retains title as India's richest

Mukesh Ambani has retained his title as India's richest person and Asia's wealthiest individual, according to the Hurun Global Rich List 2026.

06 Mar 2026
Iran

Morgan Stanley downgrades India as US-Iran war rattles Asia

Global investment bank Morgan Stanley has downgraded its outlook for Indian equities, citing the ongoing Iran conflict as a potential risk to regional supply chains.

UPI records over 800M transactions in a day

The Unified Payments Interface (UPI) has achieved a new milestone, crossing 800 million transactions in a single day on March 2.

Sarvam rolls out program to back India's AI start-ups

Indian generative AI company Sarvam AI has launched a new initiative, the 'Sarvam Start-up Programme.'

06 Mar 2026
India

India to beat global peers in salary hikes for 2026

India is set to witness a significant rise in salaries, with an average increase of 9.1% projected for 2026.

06 Mar 2026
Finance

Mortgage loans: What are the available options?

Navigating the world of mortgage loans can be difficult, particularly for first-time homebuyers.