The ongoing tensions in the Middle East are creating fresh uncertainty in global oil markets, pushing prices higher and raising concerns for economies around the world. As conflict in the region intensifies, fears of supply disruptions are growing. Since the Middle East is one of the world’s most important oil-producing regions, even small disturbances can […]
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A technical glitch at Bank of Baroda has reportedly caused unexpected trouble for some home loan customers, as their EMIs were mistakenly increased due to a system error. The issue, which came to light recently, affected borrowers by inflating their monthly payments. In some cases, this also had a negative impact on their credit scores, […]
In a recent development, a court in Mumbai has granted bail to the founders of CoinDCX, Sumit Gupta and Neeraj Khandelwal, in connection with a ₹71 lakh fraud case. The case had raised concerns around financial transactions linked to the cryptocurrency platform. However, during the hearing, the defence strongly argued that the allegations did not […]
Just ahead of IPL 2026, the Rajasthan Royals made headlines after being sold to a US-based group led by investor Kal Somani for a massive $1.63 billion. But beyond the big sale, one story stands out — the incredible foresight of late cricket legend Shane Warne. Back in 2008, when the IPL was just starting, […]
The Indian stock market is expected to open on a weak note, with early signals from Gift Nifty pointing to a sharp drop of over 300 points. Rising global tensions—especially between the United States and Iran—are weighing heavily on investor sentiment, making markets nervous at the start of the week. Despite ending last week on […]
At a time when global conflicts are disrupting energy markets, Vedanta Limited’s power business has managed to remain relatively stable, largely due to its reliance on domestic coal. Speaking at the Bharat Electricity Summit 2026 in New Delhi, CEO Rajinder Singh Ahuja highlighted how sourcing coal within India has helped shield operations from global geopolitical […]
Noida: As the much-awaited Noida International Airport prepares for its inauguration, frustration is growing among hundreds of families who gave up their land with the hope of securing stable jobs. Around 334 land-affected families, who chose employment over monetary compensation during the first two phases of land acquisition, are still waiting for the jobs they […]
Even as global oil prices continue to rise due to ongoing tensions in the Middle East, fuel prices across India have remained largely unchanged on March 19, offering some relief to consumers. International crude oil rates have surged sharply, with Brent crude crossing $108 per barrel—an increase of over 5% in recent days. Since the […]
Cooking gas has become more expensive for many households and businesses across India, as the government recently increased LPG cylinder prices amid ongoing global supply challenges. The price of a 14.2 kg domestic LPG cylinder has gone up by ₹60, while a 19 kg commercial cylinder has become costlier by ₹144. These revised rates, introduced […]
As markets tumble and investors grow anxious, a powerful reminder from renowned investor Robert Arnott is striking a chord today: “In investing, what is comfortable is rarely profitable.” The quote feels especially relevant on March 19, as India’s key indices—BSE Sensex and Nifty 50—witnessed a sharp fall. The Sensex dropped nearly 2,000 points, while the […]
