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EconomyThe Hindu|

Stock markets rebound in early trade after sharp fall in previous session

On March 19, Sensex tanked 2,496.89 points, or 3.26% — its biggest single-day plunge since June 2024 -- to settle at 74,207.24. The Nifty tumbled 775.65 points, or 3.26%, to end at 23,002.15

EconomyThe Hindu|

Crude sinks after Benjamin Netanyahu tries to reassure on Iran war

But with the conflict heading into a fourth week, most equities fell as investors fret over energy markets, with oil still holding around $100 and gas surging amid the effective closure of the crucial...

EconomyThe Hindu|

Gujarat clears new Tata Power deal to resume long‑term supply

The imported coal-fired plant has ‌not operated for the past six ‌months ⁠after the government last ⁠year withdrew the emergency clause that compensates companies for generating power using expensive ...

EconomyThe Hindu|

Government proposal to preload Aadhaar app on phones faced pushback

Apple and Samsung, in particular, both had concerns with the proposal due to questions over safety and security, two industry sources said

EconomyThe Hindu|

Rupee in free fall, down 60 paise to new all-time low of 93.49 against U.S. dollar

Elevated global crude oil prices put further pressure on the local unit, while a positive opening at the domestic equity markets cushioned against a sharper fall, according to forex traders

EconomyThe Hindu|

Rupee crashes 82 paise to settle at 93.71 against U.S. dollar

Forex traders said the Indian rupee is under tremendous pressure as surging crude oil prices and a shift toward risk-aversion dented investor sentiments

EconomyThe Hindu|

Stock markets recover on buying in IT, PSU bank stocks; rise in premium petrol and diesel prices

Price of premium or higher-grade petrol on Friday (March 20, 2026) was increased by ₹2 per litre

EconomyThe Hindu|

Power Minister stresses energy security amid global tensions

Stressing the importance of energy security amid global uncertainties, he (Lal) underlined the need to enhance per capita energy consumption and accelerate the transition towards renewable energy," a ...

EconomyThe Hindu|

Growth of eight core sectors halved to 2.3% in February, before West Asia crisis began

The data, released by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, shows that domestic production of oil, gas, and petroleum products had been shrinking in the run up to the current supply constraints

EconomyThe Hindu|

Flipkart rolls out 105% bonus payout to employees for 2025

The CHRO noted that the Walmart-backed company has made significant strides in strengthening its core categories and scaling new engines of growth

EconomyThe Hindu|

Natco Pharma’s generic Semaglutide set for roll out today

EconomyThe Hindu|

HDFC Bank stock under continuous selling pressure, slumps 2.5%

EconomyThe Hindu|

Rupee depreciates to ₹93.71 as oil prices continue to surge

EconomyThe Hindu|

JSW Cement forays into north India with new plant in Rajasthan

EconomyThe Hindu|

Thomas Cook (India) announces demerger of its Resorts and Resort Management business into Sterling Holiday Resorts Ltd.

EconomyThe Hindu|

India's forex reserves drop $7 bn to $709.76 bn

In the previous reporting week, the overall reserves had dropped $11.683 billion to $716.81 billion. The kitty had expanded to an all-time high of $725.727 billion during the week ended February 13 th...

EconomyThe Hindu|

Unseasonal rains: Agriculture Ministry reviews situation, assesses farm losses

The Ministry discussed the immediate needs of farmers, the process of insurance claims, and the functioning of relief mechanisms

EconomyIndian Express|

Rupee breaches 93/$, moves towards 94 on Iran war, fuel price rise

EconomyIndian Express|

Zomato increases food delivery platform fee to Rs 14.90 per order; magicpin rules out hike

EconomyIndian Express|

Iran’s strikes on Qatar’s Ras Laffan could impact some of QatarEnergy’s LNG supplies to India