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September 9, 2026 4:25 PM

Sensex Under Pressure as Brent Crude Tops $100 on Middle East Tensions

Indian equity markets extended their decline for the third consecutive session on Wednesday as escalating US-Iran tensions pushed Brent crude prices to the crucial $100-per-barrel mark, raising concerns over inflation and the broader economic outlook. The benchmark Sensex fell 813.35 points, or 1.0...

September 9, 2026 1:41 PM

MP gets Rs 53,000 crore investment proposals during CM Yadav’s UAE visit

Madhya Pradesh has received investment proposals of more than Rs 53,000 crore in green energy, urban development, health, education and other sectors during Chief Minister Mohan Yadav's three-day UAE visit, officials said on Wednesday. Addressing investors during the visit, which concluded on Tuesd...

September 9, 2026 12:59 PM

Crude oil prices surge nearly 2% as US-Iran conflict escalates

Crude oil prices rose for a fourth consecutive session on Wednesday, gaining nearly 2 per cent or more than $1 a barrel, as fresh attacks involving Iran, the United States and Saudi Arabia heightened concerns over potential supply disruptions in the Gulf. Brent crude gained as much as 1.79 per cent...

September 9, 2026 12:24 PM

FIU-India issues notices to 15 offshore crypto platforms for non-compliance

The Financial Intelligence Unit-India (FIU-IND) has issued notices to 15 Virtual Digital Asset Service Providers (VDA SPs) for non-compliance with provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002. The action has been taken by the Director, FIU-IND, under Section 13 of the PMLA as p...

September 9, 2026 8:34 AM

US to ban Canadian motorcycle, dairy, alcohol imports as trade war sizzles

The United States banned a broad swath of Canadian alcoholic beverages, motorcycles and dairy products from import on Tuesday, sharply escalating an already acrimonious trade spat. The import bans, which go into effect on September 29 and were published on the White House's website, came after Cana...

September 9, 2026 8:22 AM

Oil heads for $100, Asia stocks subdued as Middle East tensions escalate

Brent crude rallied towards $100 per barrel on Wednesday, keeping the mood in Asian stock markets subdued, as attacks intensified in the Middle East, stoking inflation worries ahead of the release of closely watched U.S. consumer price data. The yen strengthened towards the nearly seven-month high ...