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March 6, 2026 4:23 PM
Indian equity markets closed sharply lower on Friday as escalating tensions in the Middle East weighed heavily on investor sentiment. At the closing bell, the BSE Sensex declined 1,097 points, or 1.37 per cent, to settle at 78,918, while the Nifty 50 dropped 315 points, or 1.27 per cent, to close a...
March 6, 2026 2:53 PM
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday emphasised the need to make Indian agriculture more export-oriented and technology-driven, stating that scaling high-value agriculture could transform the sector into a globally competitive engine of rural prosperity. Addressing the post-Budget webinar on “A...
March 6, 2026 9:46 AM
Indian stock markets opened in the red on Friday, with both benchmark indices slipping in early trade as rising crude oil prices and global uncertainty weighed on investor sentiment. The Nifty 50 began the session at 24,656.40, down 109.50 points or 0.44 per cent, while the BSE Sensex opened at 79,...
March 6, 2026 11:04 AM
Asia stocks fell on Friday and were headed for their sharpest weekly drop in six years while oil prices were poised for their biggest jump in four in a turbulent week for global markets as the conflict in the Middle East showed few signs of easing. Investors sought the safety of cash as they sobere...
March 5, 2026 10:35 PM
Nearly 7.5 crore working women in India represent an untapped market opportunity worth around Rs 2.8 lakh crore for the banking, financial services, and insurance (BFSI) sector, a report showed on Thursday. Women’s participation in India’s digital ecosystem has grown rapidly in recent years, bu...
March 5, 2026 8:41 PM
Three European Central Bank policymakers warned on Thursday that euro zone inflation would likely rise, and growth sag, if the war in Iran were to become drawn out and suck in more countries. As the U.S.–Iran war entered its sixth day, the conflict has widened beyond Gulf states and into Asia, co...
March 5, 2026 6:58 PM
India has historically remained central to global trade, with ancient trade routes connecting the subcontinent to markets across Asia, Africa, and Europe. Today, India is once again emerging as one of the world’s largest and fastest-growing markets. A pivotal moment in India’s modern trade journ...
March 5, 2026 5:15 PM
Equity benchmarks ended a three-day losing streak on Thursday as the BSE Sensex and Nifty 50 recovered amid cooling volatility and technical relief. The BSE Sensex climbed 899.71 points, or 1.14 per cent, to close at 80,015.90, while the Nifty 50 rose by 285.40 points, or 1.17 per cent, to finish at...
March 5, 2026 3:26 PM
Maharashtra's economy is set to grow at 7.9 per cent in 2025-26 against the India’s growth rate of 7.6 per cent especially due to a record collection of Goods and Services Tax and favourable market conditions. Maharashtra continues to be the growth engine of the country. The nominal Gross State D...
March 5, 2026 11:08 AM
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that Venezuelan acting President Delcy Rodriguez was "doing a great job" and that oil was beginning to flow from Venezuela. "Delcy Rodríguez, who is the President of Venezuela, is doing a great job, and working with U.S. Representatives very well. The ...
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