Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty tumbled over 2% on Friday (March 27, 2026) after a two-day rally, in tandem with a weak trend in global peers, as the U.S.-Iran conflict continues to be the crucial overhang for markets, raising doubts about a de-escalation of the war. Crude oil prices staying above the $100 per…
The government will review the special additional excise duty on diesel and ATF. File picture | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphotos CBIC Chairman Vivek Chaturvedi on Friday (March 27, 2026) said the government will review the special additional excise duty or windfall tax on diesel and ATF (Aviation Turbine Fuel) every fortnight. The move to levy…
Gold rose on Friday on bargain-hunting but remained on track for a fourth straight weekly loss, as the US-Israel war with Iran stoked inflation concerns, lifted the dollar and reinforced expectations of higher interest rates. Spot gold rose 1.1 per cent to $4,425.39 per ounce as of 1018 GMT. Gold was set for a weekly…
Offering further respite to commercial entities seeking supplies of liquified petroleum gas (LPG), the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoPNG) Friday (March 27, 2026) called to increase allocation of the hydrocarbon gas to States and Union Territories (UTs) by another 20%. Thus, taking the total allocation of commercial LPG to 70% of the pre-crisis…
Buying and selling are widely considered the Siamese twins in the world of the stock market. People often buy stocks only to sell them for making profit. But then, there was a different set of stocks which were fondly known by investors and financial experts of the time as ‘one-decision’ stocks, that is, buy and…
Gold – Metal, Gold Colored, Investment, Savings istock photo for BL | Photo Credit: hallojulie Gold prices rebounded by ₹1,997 to ₹1.41 lakh per 10 grams in futures trade on Friday, tracking gains in global markets and bargain buying by traders after a sharp decline. On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), the yellow metal for…
This image is used for representational purposes only. | Photo Credit: Reuters Gold prices rebounded by ₹ 1,997 to ₹ 1.41 lakh per 10 grams in futures trade on Friday (March 27, 2026), tracking gains in global markets and bargain buying by traders after a sharp decline. On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), the yellow…
Analysts said silver prices rebounded after US President Donald Trump paused military strikes on Iran’s energy infrastructure for 10 days, signalling a window for diplomacy between Washington and Tehran. Silver prices rebounded by ₹6,911 to ₹2.26 lakh per kilogram in futures trade on Friday as investors returned to the market following a temporary pause in…
Image used for representation purpose only | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto The rupee breached the 94.50-mark for the first time against the U.S. dollar during intra-day trade on Friday (March 27, 2026) and hit a record low of 94.56, weighed down by elevated oil prices and a stronger greenback amid no breakthrough in the West…
Gold prices are down about 16% since the US-Israeli war on Iran began on February 28, pressured by a stronger US dollar, which has gained more than 2% over the same period. Gold rose over 1 per cent on Friday, buoyed by a weaker dollar and bargain hunting, but was on track for a fourth…
