Financial Express

March 3, 2026

Kpler shares why India has no choice but to turn back to Russian oil

For months, India had been carefully reducing its dependence on Russian oil amid the Trump tariff threat and pending US trade deal. By Janua...

Financial Express

March 3, 2026

Kpler shares why India has no choice but to turn back to Russian oil

India may return to buying Russian oil after Iran attacks disrupt Middle East shipments via the Strait of Hormuz. LPG and cooking gas import...

Financial Express

March 3, 2026

India’s new baggage rules 2026: Duty-free limit raised to Rs 7.5 Lakh for returning residents

India rolls out Baggage Rules 2026, raising duty-free limits, allowing laptops, pets, and jewellery duty-free, and introducing smoother, dig...

Financial Express

March 3, 2026

Tata Motors, M&M deny Indonesia order ban

Automakers tell BSE export orders remain intact; no material impact on business.

Financial Express

March 3, 2026

E-comm giants widen zero-fee strategy

Analysts say the reduced commission could expand the pool of sellers offering affordable products, which in turn may deepen the value propos...

Financial Express

March 3, 2026

How Paytm and PhonePe are turning QR codes into credit engines

India’s payments ecosystem runs largely on UPI, a free rail that limits direct monetisation on the consumer side.

Financial Express

March 3, 2026

Don’t monkey around with FOMO: 5 moment marketing rules from viral Punch trend

“The key thing in moment marketing is that there is an event hitting the news in a big way. If you remove all the clutter, what you’re tryin...

Financial Express

March 2, 2026

Petrol up 5.7%, LPG jumps 10% in February; diesel rises 4.4%

India’s fuel demand strengthened in February as petrol rose 5.7%, LPG jumped over 10% and diesel gained 4.4% year-on-year, according to PPAC...

Financial Express

March 2, 2026

IIP growth slows to 3-month low of 4.8% in Jan

India’s IIP growth slowed to a three-month low of 4.8% in January from 8% in December, with manufacturing, mining and electricity showing br...

Financial Express

March 2, 2026

Indian API market to grow at 7% through FY28: CareEdge

The Indian API market is set to experience steady growth in the coming years, driven by supportive policies, increasing local demand, and a...

Financial Express

March 2, 2026

Indian API market to grow at 7% through FY28: CareEdge

While solely API-focused players currently face increased competition, this transition is expected to strengthen long-term pricing power, im...

Financial Express

March 2, 2026

Govt says will facilitate trade through tweaks in rules

With the war expanding to other countries, exporters are still awaiting updates on their cargoes at sea. They say it would take a few more d...

Financial Express

March 2, 2026

Rupee hits one-month low as Middle East conflict escalates

The rupee slipped to a one-month low as escalating Middle East tensions lifted crude prices and strengthened the dollar, pressuring emerging...

Financial Express

March 2, 2026

India Inc on high alert as West Asia crisis deepens

India Inc is on high alert as the West Asia crisis deepens, with rising crude prices, freight costs and Hormuz disruption threatening export...

Financial Express

March 2, 2026

Pharma sector expect West Asia conflict to jack up input costs and cause export delivery delays

Department of Commerce data shows that India exported pharma products worth $911.9 million in 10 West Asian countries in FY25 with the bigge...

Financial Express

March 2, 2026

Aramco under threat: What attack on Saudi’s Ras Tanura oil refinery means for global energy supply

Saudi’s Aramco recently confirmed the temporary closure of Ras Tanura refinery, a massive complex with a capacity of 550,000 barrels per day...

Financial Express

March 2, 2026

CAD widens to 1.3% in Q3, reserves shrink by $24.4-bn

The current quarter may also witnes high trade deficit, causing CAD to widen. Merchandise trade deficit widened to a three-month high of $ 3...

Financial Express

March 2, 2026

India, Canada to conclude FTA by 2026-end, ink long-term uranium supply deal

India and Canada aim to conclude CEPA by end-2026, alongside a 2.6 billion Canadian dollar uranium supply deal and a new Strategic Energy Pa...

Financial Express

March 2, 2026

Crude flows plunge at Hormuz; India may pivot beyond Gulf

Crude tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz plunged to near standstill as Brent surged to $82. India may diversify oil sourcing beyond...

Financial Express

March 2, 2026

Top 5 real estate firms clock 20% jump in pre-sales -Bookings surge to nearly Rs 84,000 crore in 9 months

Mumbai-based Godrej Properties reported the highest pre-sales at Rs 24,008 crore during the nine-month period. Bengaluru-based Prestige Esta...

Financial Express

March 2, 2026

IIP growth slows to 4.8% in January; India to shift base year to FY23 from May

India's IIP growth slowed to 4.8% in January 2026; new IIP base year set for May.

Financial Express

March 2, 2026

Iran-Israel conflict: Chabahar terminal and Adani’s Haifa Port face operational uncertainty

Escalating Iran-Israel tensions have raised concerns over operations at Chabahar Port in Iran and Haifa Port in Israel. Adani Ports and Spec...

Financial Express

March 2, 2026

SEBI removes over 1.2 lakh misleading finfluencer posts, deploys AI tool ‘Sudarshan’

Speaking to news agency ANI, Pandey said the regulator had taken down “more than 120,000 such pieces of content” after identifying “egregiou...

Financial Express

March 2, 2026

Strait of Hormuz: Jefferies warns of 13 million barrel disruption – Industry says Iran ‘must not’ block world’s oil jugular

Iran-Israel tensions threaten a major oil disruption at the Strait of Hormuz- Brent crude jumps to $78.55.

Financial Express

March 2, 2026

Not Just ISRO: Anand Mahindra cheers Agnikul’s 3-engine ‘take-off’ milestone

“The returns from this investment go far beyond financial rewards,” Mahindra wrote on X- a social network platform. “It’s about getting a ri...

Financial Express

March 2, 2026

L&T slides 5%: From L&T’s Saudi Projects to Adani’s Haifa Port, 3 companies in spotlight  amid Iran-Israel conflict

India’s economic links with the Middle East run deep. The region accounts for 17% of India’s exports, supplies 55% of its crude oil, and con...

Financial Express

March 2, 2026

India manufacturing activity hits four-month high in February, PMI rises to 56.9

n: India’s manufacturing activity accelerated in February with the HSBC India Manufacturing PMI rising to 56.9, driven by strong domestic de...

Financial Express

March 2, 2026

Beyond Crude Spike: Iran-Israel tension escalates – 3 macro factors to watch as Nomura spots a ‘silver lining’ for India

Escalating Iran-Israel tensions have heightened concerns over oil price volatility, inflation, the current account deficit, and pressure on...

Financial Express

March 2, 2026

Oil at $90? 3 reasons why US-Israel strikes on Iran one of India’s biggest macro worry

Rising tensions after US–Israel strikes on Iran have pushed Brent crude higher, with analysts warning that any disruption in the Strait of H...

Financial Express

March 1, 2026

Midcap IT firms pivot to AI-led large deals

AI disruption fears coexist with rising demand for mid-sized transformation contracts

Financial Express

March 1, 2026

Ola Electric slips out of top five; TVS retains E2W lead in February

Ola Electric’s market share plummeted to 4% in February 2026, falling behind Greaves Electric for the first time this fiscal.

Financial Express

March 1, 2026

What happens if Strait of Hormuz stays shut beyond emergency reserves? Risks for India, China and global economy

If the Strait of Hormuz remains blocked longer than strategic petroleum reserves can cushion, India, China and other energy-dependent econom...

Financial Express

March 1, 2026

GTL Group repaid Rs 28,120 crore to lenders amid telecom sector shakeout

Mumbai-based GTL Group has successfully repaid ₹28,120 crore to 42 lenders, marking a milestone in its 15-year debt restructuring journey.

Financial Express

March 1, 2026

OPEC+ to increase production by 206,000 bpd as US-Iran war disrupts Gulf oil flows

While OPEC+ has a history of raising oil output to cushion disruptions, research analysts interviewed by Reuters suggest that the oil major...

Financial Express

March 1, 2026

PV wholesales rise 10.7% in February on SUV-led demand

India’s passenger vehicle (PV) wholesales grew 10.7% year-on-year in February 2026, reaching 424,292 units.

Financial Express

March 1, 2026

Telcos may buy under 40% of spectrum on sale

Operators’ combined outlay may stay near Rs 84,000 crore against Rs 2.19 lakh crore on sale

Financial Express

March 1, 2026

‘Taking a structured approach to AI scaling’: Viral Gandhi, President & Group CIO, Piramal Group

Piramal Group CIO Viral Gandhi outlines the transformation of Piramal Pharma through "Project Catalyst NxGen," a flagship ERP and AI initiat...

Financial Express

March 1, 2026

Bangla govt not to scrap pact with Adani Power

Bangladesh’s Minister of Power, Iqbal Hasan Mahmud, has announced that the new government will not cancel the 2017 power purchase agreement...

Financial Express

March 1, 2026

India Inc braces for price hikes amid West Asia conflict

Indian companies across FMCG, paints, and auto sectors are bracing for price hikes following the West Asia conflict and the closure of the S...

Financial Express

March 1, 2026

Gross GST receipts rise just 3% in February

India’s gross GST collections reached ₹1.88 lakh crore in February 2026, marking an 8.1% year-on-year growth (excluding cess).

Financial Express

March 1, 2026

Latest Business News: Finance, Economy, Immigration & Visa, Startups, Infrastructure, International Business News

Latest Business News: Get latest corporate updates, banking & finance trends, economy news, sectoral insights including startups, finance mi...

Financial Express

March 1, 2026

Maruti runs above capacity as demand surge continues

Record 2.14 lakh February sales; Sunday shifts, lean stocks underline supply strain ahead of April capacity boost.

Financial Express

March 1, 2026

Coal to remain core business, despite forays into clean coal tech: Coal India CMD

Coal India CMD B. Sairam outlines a massive ₹16,000 crore investment plan for FY26, focusing on infrastructure, subsidiary listings, and a s...

Financial Express

March 1, 2026

Middle East conflict unleashes fresh worries for markets

Indian stock markets are expected to open sharply lower on March 2 following US-Israeli military action in Iran.

Financial Express

March 1, 2026

Strait of Hormuz blockade: Freight insurance costs set to surge

Indian exporters are bracing for a massive surge in logistics costs as the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and missile strikes in Dubai disr...

Financial Express

March 1, 2026

Uncertainty looms over 8 million Indian workers in West Asia

With over 8 million Indian workers in West Asia facing mounting risks from the 2026 conflict, the Ministry of External Affairs has launched...

Financial Express

March 1, 2026

Iran conflict hits Indian rice exporters: Shipments via Bandar Abbas stalled, prices fall Rs 400–500/quintal

India exported approximately 6 million tonnes of basmati rice during 2024-25, with demand primarily driven by the Middle East and West Asian...

Financial Express

March 1, 2026

The ‘regime change’ gamble: Decoding the Iran-Israel war blowback and what it means for global economy

Get the latest on the Iran-Israel conflict's global economic impact and what regime change could mean—read the full analysis now!

Financial Express

March 1, 2026

E20 petrol only from April 1: Will premium fuels like XP100 and Power100 save older vehicle engines in India?

Tests and user reports indicate that XP100 cleans fuel systems and engine parts, minimising deposits that could otherwise lead to performanc...

Financial Express

February 28, 2026

Middle East turns into a war zone: From global oil supply chain to Bab el-Mandeb Strait| What’s at stake?

As the Iran-Israel conflict escalates, vital maritime chokepoints from the Strait of Hormuz to the Bab el-Mandeb Strait face serious disrupt...