Gold prices dip as investors take profits amid market instability
Gold fell after two days of gains, as investors took profits in a choppy market…
Indian gold jewellery sales may jump 40% during festive season of Gudi Padwa, Ugadi
Gold prices fell by ₹789 to ₹1,54,879 per 10 gram on Wednesday against ₹1,55,668 on Tuesday | Photo Credit: PTI Jewellers in India are expecting a 40 per cent rise in gold jewellery demand during the Marathi New Year, Gudi Padwa, and Telugu and Kannada New Year, Ugadi, which fall on Thursday. The industry anticipates…
Study shows electric cooking is cheaper than LPG, but challenges remain
A surge in global oil prices triggered by escalating tensions in West Asia is beginning to ripple through India’s domestic energy economy, disrupting cooking gas supplies and accelerating a shift toward electric alternatives. Brent crude has climbed over $100/bbl in recent weeks amid fears of supply disruptions through key shipping routes, raising concerns for India,…
2 lakh MT LPG, 16.7 lakh MT crude stuck in India-flagged vessels in Strait of Hormuz: Officials
Rajesh Kumar Sinha, Special Secretary, Shipping and Waterways Ministry, and Sujata Sharma, Joint Secretary, Petroleum & Natural Gas Ministry, (right) addressing the media at Inter Ministerial Briefing on Recent Development in West Asia at National Media Centre, in New Delhi on March 18, 2026. | Photo Credit: Sushil Kumar Verma Addressing looming concerns about India’s…
Stock markets extend winning run to third day; Sensex, Nifty climb nearly 1%
Foreign Institutional Investors offloaded equities worth ₹4,741.22 crore on March 17, 2026, according to exchange data. FIle | Photo Credit: PTI Stock market benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty ended nearly 1% higher on Wednesday (March 18, 2026), extending their winning run to the third day in a row, amid a slight drop in crude oil…
Sussanne Khan joins Ekatra Retail Ventures, launches Shristi Ratna lab-grown diamond collection
Creative entrepreneur Sussanne Khan has joined the board of Ekatra Retail Ventures as Design Director, marking her entry into the lab-grown diamond jewellery segment. Creative entrepreneur Sussanne Khan has joined the Board of Ekatra Retail Ventures, a lab-grown designer jewellery venture, as Design Director. Ekatra Retail Ventures was co-founded by an all-women team, including Pavitra…
Rupee crashes 23 paise to close at record low of 92.63 against U.S. dollar
Image used for representational purposes. | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto The rupee slumped 23 paise to close at a record low of 92.63 (provisional) against the U.S. dollar on Wednesday (March 18, 2026), weighed down by a stronger greenback and sustained FII outflows. Elevated crude oil prices in global markets amid intensifying conflict in West…
SEBI levies ₹2.8 crore fine on 18 entities; debars for 5 years in RGRL share manipulation case
SEBI observed that the scheme involved trading among connected entities to create artificial volumes in a thin stock, followed by circulating tips/stock recommendations through a Telegram channel. File | Photo Credit: Reuters The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has levied penalties totalling ₹2.8 crore on 18 entities and barred them from securities markets…
Rupee falls 3 paise to 92.43 against U.S. dollar in early trade
Image for representation purposes only. File | Photo Credit: PTI The rupee fell 3 paise to 92.43 against the U.S. dollar in early trade on Wednesday (March 18, 2026), weighed down by FII outflows and a stronger greenback amid the raging war in West Asia. A fall in global crude oil prices and a positive…
Stock markets rally in early trade
The 30-share BSE Sensex jumped 518.84 points to 76,589.68 in early trade. The 50-share NSE Nifty surged 157.75 points to 23,738.90 | Photo Credit: Reuters Stock market benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty rallied in early trade on Wednesday (March 18, 2026), building on gains of the past two trading sessions, amid a drop in crude…
Gold steady as investors weigh Mideast risks ahead of Fed decision
Gold prices held steady on Wednesday as investors stayed on the sidelines, assessing the economic impact of the West Asia conflict ahead of the US Federal Reserve’s policy decision. Spot gold edged down 0.1 per cent at $5,000.77 per ounce as of 0243 GMT. US gold futures for April delivery fell 0.1 per cent to…
