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The National Stock Exchange building in Bandra Kurla Complex, Mumbai. (Livemint)
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Sensex, Nifty open lower, on course for biggest monthly loss in six years| Business News

India’s stock market opened lower today to be on course for the biggest monthly loss in six years as an expanding Iran war sapped risk…

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RBI tightens norms on net open positions to curb rupee’s slide

Kolkata\Mumbai: The Reserve Bank of India has capped banks’ net open positions in the rupee at $100 million at the end of each business day,…

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Vehicles at a petrol pump in Prayagraj on Thursday. (HT)
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India eliminates key excise duty on petrol, diesel prices despite crude oil shocks| Business News

The central government has eliminated key excise duty on petrol and diesel prices in India, in what can be seen as an attempt to shield…

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Gulf conflict puts FY27 growth at risk

India’s economic outlook is under increasing pressure from the West Asia conflict, with economists warning of a 50-60 basis point hit to FY27 growth. Elevated…

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The National Stock Exchange building in Bandra Kurla Complex, Mumbai. Hope is returning to the market with indications of de-escalation in the conflict. (Livemint)
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Sensex, Nifty 50 surge as oil recedes below $100 on Iran war ceasefire hopes| Business News

India’s stock market surged for a second consecutive session today, joining a broader Asian relief rally as signs of a Iran war ceasefire sent crude…

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To mitigate the squeeze on margins, IndiGo began levying a fuel surcharge ranging from  ₹425 to  ₹2,300 on 14 March. (Reuters)
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IndiGo warns of demand hit as Iran war drives up flight ticket prices| Business News

IndiGo has warned that the Iran war, and the consequent surge in crude oil prices, is set to weigh on travel demand during the summer…

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Signage during India Energy Week in Goa in January 2026. India imports about 90% of its crude oil and nearly half of its LPG. (Bloomberg)
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Iran war impact to show on India GDP, inflation in risk to ‘Goldilocks’ economy| Business News

Surging crude oil prices and acute LPG shortage are rippling through the Indian economy as the Iran war drags on, disrupting industries and prompting analysts…

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India’s wholesale inflation rises to 11-month high of 2.13% in February

New Delhi: India’s gauge for wholesale prices climbed to an 11-month high of 2.13% year-on-year in February, led by higher costs of primary goods including…

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IndiGo adds ‘fuel charge’ on flight ticket prices as oil spikes amid Iran war| Business News

IndiGo will begin levying a fuel charge on all domestic and international flight tickets starting March 14, 2026, citing a “sharp surge” in global aviation…

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A 40% surge in Corona Remedies' share price gave the company a market capitalisation of nearly  ₹9,000 crore. (HT)
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India’s inflation rate rises to 3.21% in February before Iran war impact shows| Business News

India’s inflation rate rose in February even before the full impact of the Iran war shows on the world’s fourth largest economy. However, it’s still…

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