Month: March 2026

The services industry, which accounts for the majority of India's GDP, also lost ground with the PMI easing to 57.2 in March from 58.1 in February.
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India’s private sector growth hits three-year low as Iran war saps demand| Business News

India’s private sector expanded at its weakest pace in over three years in March as price shocks from the Iran war dampened domestic demand, yet…

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The appointment of external law firms to look into Atanu Chakraborty's abrupt exit is seen as a move to shore up investor confidence in HDFC Bank. (Reuters)
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HDFC Bank appoints external law firms to review chairman’s abrupt exit| Business News

HDFC Bank Ltd. has appointed external law firms to review the circumstances of the abrupt resignation of its part-time chairman, in what can be seen…

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Sensex up 1,500 points, Nifty 50 jumps 1.4%; HDFC Bank gains| Business News

Published on: Mar 24, 2026 9:53:18 AM IST HDFC Bank logo. India’s stock market opened higher today after US President Donald Trump postponed the bombing…

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Market experts noted that despite the recovery, uncertainty continues to weigh on investor sentiment. (REUTERS/File)
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Sensex jumps 1,516 points, Nifty up 365 in opening but volatility persists amid Strait of Hormuz closure| Business News

The domestic share markets opened on a positive note on Tuesday, taking a breather from recent selling pressure, with both benchmark indices registering strong gains…

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From India to Italy, Trump’s Iran war is rippling through the world economy

The supply shockwaves from the US and Israel’s war in Iran are spreading across the global economy, raising concerns about an inflation hit to companies…

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BOT snub: Rs 22,000 crore highway projects fail to attract bids

Four highway projects worth ₹22,000 crore failed to attract bids from private companies under the build-operate-transfer (BOT) model due to concerns over contract terms, particularly…

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Proactive steps needed to limit adverse spillovers of Iran war: RBI report

MUMBAI: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Monday said the West Asia crisis warrants proactive steps to curb negative spillovers, given the country’s reliance on…

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Input costs may deny exporters edge gained from rupee at record low. Textiles, leather, agro products, carpets may benefit

The rupee’s fall to a record low of 93.86 against the dollar may offer a modest competitive edge to exporters, but rising input costs are…

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Supply Woes Spur Call for Easing Quality Curbs on Critical Imports
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Supply woes spur call for easing quality curbs on critical imports

New Delhi: Faced with supply disruptions amid the West Asia war, India Inc has urged the Centre to relax Quality Control Orders (QCOs), to diversify…

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Ship-tracking data showed the vessels, the Pine Gas and Jag Vasant (seen in photo), set sail from the UAE coastline (Photo courtesy: VesselFinder)
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Two more India-flagged LPG tankers set sail through Strait of Hormuz| Business News

Two India-flagged liquefied petroleum gas tankers set sail for yet undisclosed Indian ports from the UAE early on Monday, tracking close to the Iranian coastline…

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