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Gold logs its worst week in over 40 years, is the worst over yet? Here’s what investors must know
23
Mar
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Gold logs its worst week in over 40 years, is the worst over yet? Here’s what investors must know

Mumbai: Gold prices tumbled over 6 per cent on Monday, March 23, 2026, reaching their weakest level this year as the precious metal has witnessed its worst week in over 40 years, with the spot gold price dropping to USD 4,215.18 per ounce with a fall of 6.18 per cent, its lowest since December 11. The precious metal, which once touched an all-time high of USD 5,595.51, has been under pressure due to the ongoing war between the US, Israel, and Iran. Is the worst over yet? According to experts, the broader trend remains bearish, but the ongoing geopolitical tensions…
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India importing energy from 41 countries, holds 53 lakh MT strategic oil reserve: PM Modi
23
Mar
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India importing energy from 41 countries, holds 53 lakh MT strategic oil reserve: PM Modi

New Delhi: Amid the ongoing war in the Middle East, triggered by the US and Israel attacks on Iran, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said that the crisis in West Asia has created a negative impact on the world economy and has also set unprecedented challenges for India too. However, he assured that the government's focus is to ensure that people in India face the least hardship. PM Modi also stressed that the government is making all efforts to ensure smooth petrol and diesel supply across the country.ย  PM Modi said that to ensure the smooth supply, India has…
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SBI Life-backed NBFC stock in focus amid market selloff, check share price and other details
23
Mar
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SBI Life-backed NBFC stock in focus amid market selloff, check share price and other details

Mumbai: Amid Mondayโ€™s sharp decline in the stock market, shares of Paisalo Digital Ltd, a small-cap NBFC, came under investor focus as the company, in its latest exchange filing after market hours on Friday, announced that it has received a new credit rating from Brickwork Ratings India Private Limited. This is in addition to the rating from Infomerics Analytics and Research Private Limited for its existing commercial papers (CPs). According to the information shared, the company has been assigned a short-term rating of BWR A1+ for its proposed commercial papers worth Rs 540 crore.ย  Paisalo Digital Share Price The stock…
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Govt withdraws domestic airfare cap, here’s what it means for flyers and airlines: Full details
23
Mar
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Govt withdraws domestic airfare cap, here’s what it means for flyers and airlines: Full details

Mumbai: More than three months after imposing temporary caps on domestic airfares, the government has decided to lift the curb. The government had imposed these caps in the wake of the IndiGo flight disruptions in December last year. According to an order issued by the Ministry of Civil Aviation, the removal of airfare caps will be effective from March 23, 2026. The development is significant as it comes at a time when airlines are facing significant operational disruptions on international routes due to the West Asia conflict. In the order, the ministry also said that airlines are required to exercise…
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Gold price falls below Rs 13.7k per gram, silver drops over 6% on MCX | Check city-wise rates
23
Mar
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Gold price falls below Rs 13.7k per gram, silver drops over 6% on MCX | Check city-wise rates

Mumbai: Rates of precious metals in futures fell sharply on Monday, March 23, 2026, amid escalating conflict in the Middle East. The gold April 2 contract on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) opened with a dip of Rs 4.334 or 2.99 per cent at Rs 1,40,158 per 10 grams against the previous close of Rs 1,44,492. It later fell to a low of Rs 1,36,403, a dip of Rs 8,089 or 5.59 per cent. Last seen, it was trading at Rs 1,37,632, down Rs 6,860 or 4.75 per cent. On the MCX, the yellow metal futures for June 2026 were…
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Market Opening Bell: Sensex tumbles 800 points, Nifty below 23,000, rupee hits fresh record low
23
Mar
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Market Opening Bell: Sensex tumbles 800 points, Nifty below 23,000, rupee hits fresh record low

Mumbai: Indian equity benchmark indices, the Sensex and Nifty, opened sharply negative on Monday, March 23, 2026, amid volatility in crude oil prices as global sentiment continues to deteriorate amid escalating geopolitical tensions around the Strait of Hormuz. While the 30-share BSE Sensex tumbled 800.28 points or 1.07 per cent to start the session at 73,732.58, the Nifty shed 290.15 points to open at 22,824.35. In the last trading session, the Sensex closed at 74,532.96 and the Nifty 50 at 23,114.50. Similarly, the broader indices traded in the red in the opening session. While the BSE Midcap Select Index fell…
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Telangana Budget 2026-27: Finance Minister presents Rs 3.24 lakh crore budget, check key highlights
20
Mar
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Telangana Budget 2026-27: Finance Minister presents Rs 3.24 lakh crore budget, check key highlights

Hyderabad: The Telangana government has presented a budget of Rs 3.24 lakh crore for the year 2026-27. This is up by nearly Rs 20,000 crore over the previous year. While presenting the budget, the government said that it isย  prioritising flagship programmes such as Musi Riverfront beautification and Hyderabad Metrorail Phase 2 and 3. Presenting the budget in the assembly, Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka said the revenue expenditure was pegged at Rs 2,34,406 crore, and capital expenditure at Rs 47,267 crore. The minister proposed an allocation of Rs 17,907 crore for the Municipal Administration and Urban Development Department…
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Zomato hikes food delivery platform fee by Rs 2.40 per order, check details
20
Mar
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Zomato hikes food delivery platform fee by Rs 2.40 per order, check details

New Delhi: Food-delivery company Zomato has hiked the platform fee to Rs 14.90 from Rs 12.50 or 19 per cent per order. This means a hike of Rs 2.40 per order.ย  This revised platform fee will take effect today, i.e., on March 20th. It's worth noting that this increase comes amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, which has affected the supply of liquefiedย petroleum gas (LPG) and crude oil. Consequently, the government has halted the supply of commercial LPG cylinders to domestic customers and increased the supply of domestic cylinders. Zomato's platform fee has increased by Rs 2.40, which…
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Petrol Price Hike: BPCL, HPCL and Indian Oil raise premium petrol rates by up to Rs 2.35 per litre
20
Mar
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Petrol Price Hike: BPCL, HPCL and Indian Oil raise premium petrol rates by up to Rs 2.35 per litre

New Delhi: Amid the ongoing war in West Asia, oil marketing companies on Friday hiked the premium petrol prices by up to Rs 2.35 per litre with immediate effect.ย The prices of Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited's (BPCL) 'Speed', Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited's (HPCL) 'Power', and Indian Oil Corporation Limited's (IOCL) 'XP95' petrol have been increased by Rs 2.09 to Rs 2.35 per litre. However, there is no change in the price of regular petrol at present.ย  Largest supply disruption The price hike comes amid escalating war in the Middle East. The war has triggered the largest supply disruption in the history…
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