Banking And Finance
Crude hovers near $108 amid US-Iran conflict: How could oil volatility affect your investment portfolio?
Due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, oil prices are surging again, with Brent crude hovering around $108 a barrel. This has been a primary consequence of escalating…
8th Pay Commission extends deadline to 31 March: What it means for your salary, pension and allowances
In an important development, the 8th Pay Commission has extended the deadline for submitting responses to its 18-point questionnaire to 31 March 2026. The extension is intended to give central…
War-hit flight disruptions expose travel insurance gaps
As the ongoing Iran–US conflict disrupts travel globally, thousands of travellers are facing flight delays, cancellations and costly rebookings. With airspace shut across West Asia, a key transit corridor for…
Claiming HRA? New rental rules kick in from 1 April — what are the changes and what happens if they are ignored?
A key change in House Rent Allowance () rules is set to come into force from 1 April, under which salaried individuals claiming HRA tax benefits should mandatorily report their…
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Vedanta board to meet on this date to consider third interim dividend for FY26
Mining giant said its board of directors is scheduled to meet on Monday, March 23, to consider and approve the third interim dividend on equity shares, if any, for the…
PNG push gains pace with 1.2 lakh new connections; States lift 7,200 tonnes LPG
The government has activated more than 1.20 lakh piped natural gas (PNG) connections for domestic, commercial, and industrial users, as well as CNG stations, over the last 2 weeks, as…
Indian crude oil tanker “Jag Laadki” docks at Mundra with UAE shipment
The Indian-flagged crude oil tanker “Jag Laadki” arrived at Mundra Port — part of Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ) — in Gujarat on Wednesday carrying approximately 80,886 metric…
Crude oil supply stable, LPG remains a concern amid West Asia tensions: Government
India’s crude oil availability continues to be adequate while the LPG situation remains a concern amid the West Asia conflict, the government said on Wednesday. “Our crude availability is normal,…
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Macys posts strong Q4 results but a reserved outlook reflects uncertainty around tariffs, Iran war
NEW YORK (AP) — Macy’s reported stronger-than-expected profits in the crucial fourth-quarter and comparable sales rose again. The department store said an overhaul of its merchandise and improved customer service…
He dropped out of college – at 33, this Indian edtech co-founder joins Forbes World’s Billionaires List 2026
Forbes’ 2026 List of the World’s Billionaires is out. And among the record 229 billionaires that India produced this year, are PhysicsWallah cofounders Alakh Pandey and Prateek Boob, who made…
Nazara to buy two Spanish gaming firms for $340 million
Indian gaming firm Nazara Technologies Ltd will acquire Spain-based Bluetile Games S.L. and BestPlay Systems for a total consideration of around $340 million. The company will initially buy a 50%…
Mortgage lender Weaver buys majority stake in Centrum Housing
Housing finance company Weaver Services Pvt Ltd has acquired a majority stake in Centrum Housing Finance Ltd (CHFL). Weaver on Wednesday said it has completed raising ₹1,450 crore from Premji…
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