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• newStock markets and AI: How to use artificial intelligence tools to up your investing game
  Here’s how investors can use artificial intelligence to quickly build a perspective and do basic analyses, but also be alert to the pitfalls
  - 3 hours ago 28 Mar 26, 10:59pm -
• newWhy this PSU general insurer’s shares can be accumulated on dips now
  GENERAL INSURANCE The sharp 43 per cent correction in the stock of government-owned The New India Assurance Company (NIACL) from its 52-week high of ₹214.75 has brought it back into focus. Downside appears relatively protected by valuation and balance-sheet strength.
  - 4 hours ago 28 Mar 26, 10:31pm -
• newWill this engineering behemoth stock fix the dented investor confidence?
  Investors wishing to play relatively cautiously in light of the war and other uncertainties can consider accumulating the stock at current levels and adding more on declines linked to the broader market
  - 4 hours ago 28 Mar 26, 10:29pm -
• newBefore you buy an ETF, check these 5 things
  Key factors to keep in mind when choosing ETFs are liquidity, premium and discount to NAV, tracking error and cost
  - 4 hours ago 28 Mar 26, 10:26pm -
• newThese NPS schemes weathered the 18-month market pain
  Here’s how NPS equity, corporate bond and G-Sec schemes performed from September 2024 till March 2026, and the key takeaways for investors
  - 4 hours ago 28 Mar 26, 10:25pm -
• newSIP stoppage to rise as 1, 2 year equity returns turn negative
  The average return from large and multi cap schemes were down 14% and 13% over one year and it dipped 5% each in 2 years, according to the data sourced from Geojit Research
  - 4 hours ago 28 Mar 26, 10:13pm -
• newWho Am I? March 29, 2026
  Are you an avid investor? How well do you know corporate India?
  - 4 hours ago 28 Mar 26, 10:13pm -
• newAre consistent compounders in for a lost decade?
  REALITY CHECK. Last 6 years show ignoring valuation and margin of safety have led to paltry returns for investors
  - 4 hours ago 28 Mar 26, 10:11pm -
• new‘Aerotropolis Effect’: Noida International Airport set to boost connectivity, drive regional growth
  - 4 hours ago 28 Mar 26, 10:07pm -
• newBengal polls: Amit Shah links national security to outcome, Mamata says BJP seeks to destroy Bengal
  The “charge sheet” highlighted 15 years of “oppression, corruption and bad governance” of the Mamata Banerjee-led government in West Bengal
  - 4 hours ago 28 Mar 26, 9:58pm -
• newAMMK announces candidates; two former ministers and three previously disqualified MLAs in the fray
  The party also releases its election manifesto, promising a waiver of agricultural loans and an increase in the duration of the 100-day rural employment scheme to 150 days
  - 4 hours ago 28 Mar 26, 9:58pm -
• newAnother two India-bound LPG tankers exit Gulf through Hormuz
  The India-flagged BW Tyr and BW Elm, carrying cooking fuel, were last tracked past the northern tip of the Omani peninsula, according to Bloomberg vessel-tracking data
  - 4 hours ago 28 Mar 26, 9:54pm -
• newPM Modi inaugurates phase-1 of Noida International Airport
  Prime Minister says new airport will boost connectivity, logistics and opportunities for farmers, MSMEs and youth across western Uttar Pradesh and the wider northern region
  - 4 hours ago 28 Mar 26, 9:51pm -
• newWest Asia crisis affecting LPG cylinder supply to certain parts of store network: Jubilant FoodWorks
  The company, which operates fast-food chains like Domino’s Pizza and Dunkin’ Donuts, is taking steps to conserve LPG and is working to transition to alternative energy sources such as electricity and PNG
  - 4 hours ago 28 Mar 26, 9:46pm -
• newKishan Reddy denies fuel shortage reports
  G Kishan Reddy urges state to cut VAT after Centre’s excise duty relief amid West Asia crisis
  - 4 hours ago 28 Mar 26, 9:41pm -

• newF&O Tracker: Sell-on-rise bias persists in Nifty futures, Nifty Bank futures
  Short build-up on index futures signals further downside
  - 5 hours ago 28 Mar 26, 9:25pm -
• newIndex Outlook: Bourses on a precipice
  The benchmark indices are not getting a strong follow-through buying
  - 5 hours ago 28 Mar 26, 9:17pm -
• newInsurance Query: Reassessing insurance needs
  A term cover that felt adequate five years ago may no longer fully reflect today’s obligations, making it essential to revisit your life insurance cover
  - 5 hours ago 28 Mar 26, 9:12pm -
• newRavichandran Purushothaman elected CII Southern Region Chairman for 2026-27
  Krishna Bodanapu, Executive Vice Chairman & Managing Director, Cyient Ltd, is elected as Deputy Chairman of CII Southern Region for the year 2026-27
  - 5 hours ago 28 Mar 26, 9:10pm -
• newBullion Cues: Recovery in gold and silver futures lacks strength
  Further fall likely; go short
  - 5 hours ago 28 Mar 26, 9:05pm -
• newDSP Healthcare: Playing safe
  A healthcare fund to invest in a period of high volatility with a seemingly long tail
  - 5 hours ago 28 Mar 26, 9:01pm -
• newWhy size doesn’t kill mutual fund performance
  Return-wise: Across large-cap, mid-cap, small-cap and flexi-cap categories, the biggest schemes performed well, suggesting that large AUM by itself is not necessarily a challenge
  - 5 hours ago 28 Mar 26, 9:01pm -
• newCrude Check: Oil prices remain volatile but firm
  Bullish bias intact, consider buying
  - 5 hours ago 28 Mar 26, 8:57pm -
• newSugar-safe cover for diabetics
  Policy-wise: Reduced waiting period and proactive underwriting major draws
  - 5 hours ago 28 Mar 26, 8:56pm -
• newMastering Derivatives: Trigger order for initiating option position?
  Usually, the objective of these orders is to accumulate during sharp dips
  - 6 hours ago 28 Mar 26, 8:32pm -
• newTech Query: Eternal, Hindustan Zinc, Brigade Enterprises, CG Power and Industrial Solutions - what is the outlook? Where are these stocks headed?
  We zoom in on the prospects of Eternal (Zomato, as also the prospects of three other stocks — Hindustan Zinc, Brigade Enterprises and CG Power and Industrial Solutions
  - 6 hours ago 28 Mar 26, 8:30pm -
• newBandu’s Blockbusters for March 29, 2026
  Guess the stock that will give the best return by next Friday
  - 6 hours ago 28 Mar 26, 8:29pm -
• newUS Market Outlook: Knocked down
  The US benchmark indices can fall further
  - 6 hours ago 28 Mar 26, 8:27pm -
• newF&O Strategy: Short Ashok Leyland
  While there was a rebound last week, the stock was unable to get past the hurdle at ₹173
  - 6 hours ago 28 Mar 26, 8:22pm -
• newMovers & Shakers: Stocks that will see action this week
  Here is what the charts say about the shares of Alkem Laboratories, Century Plyboards and Graphite India
  - 6 hours ago 28 Mar 26, 8:19pm -
• newAP Assembly seeks statutory recognition of Amaravati as permanent capital by Centre
  Unanimously passes a resolution in a special session in
  - 6 hours ago 28 Mar 26, 8:08pm -
• newFirst batch of LMGs delivered; over 50% Made in India, says IWI CEO Shuki Schwartz
  We hope to clinch bid for supplying 4,500 sniper rifles with ammunition to the Indian Army, revealed Shuki Schwartz, CEO, Israel Weapon Industries
  - 6 hours ago 28 Mar 26, 7:57pm -
• newDMK fields 60 new faces; Stalin, Udhayanidhi renominated for TN polls
  3 ministers dropped and 18 women candidates are in the fray
  - 7 hours ago 28 Mar 26, 7:32pm -
• newDMK announces 164 candidates for Assembly elections
  60 candidates are new faces contesting the Assembly elections; the list also includes 18 women
  - 7 hours ago 28 Mar 26, 7:08pm -
• newConsiderable downside risk to 7-7.4% growth estimates, says CEA Nageswaran
  After the GDP base year revision on February 27, Nageswaran raised India’s FY27 GDP forecast to 7-7.4% from 6.8-7.2%
  - 7 hours ago 28 Mar 26, 6:58pm -
• newAdani delivers 2,000 Prahar LMGs to Army
  This is the first lot of the 41,000 Prahar 7.62x51 mm LMGs from the PLR System, a joint venture between Adani Defence & Aerospace and Israeli Weapon Industries (IWI)
  - 8 hours ago 28 Mar 26, 6:27pm -
• newAligning MSP with the real cost of farming: Lessons from Maharashtra
  It is a crucial step towards building a resilient, fair and sustainable agricultural system
  - 8 hours ago 28 Mar 26, 6:22pm -
• newArvind SmartSpaces strengthens ESOP framework; trust acquires 1% stake via secondary market
  Notably, the ESOP-related move comes shortly after a promoter-led acquisition of around four per cent stake from the secondary market, which increased promoter shareholding in the company from 49.83% to about 53.83%
  - 8 hours ago 28 Mar 26, 6:14pm -
• newIndia, Brazil, South Africa hold firm against permanent e-commerce moratorium at WTO MC14
  Alternatives ranging from a two-year extension to scrapping the moratorium are on the table amid Washington’s all-or-nothing stance
  - 8 hours ago 28 Mar 26, 6:03pm -
• new5 reasons why gold & silver may not glitter this year
  Inflation, higher $, central banks sales, exit in ETFs and commodity supercycle are pointers to the trend
  - 8 hours ago 28 Mar 26, 6:01pm -
• newIIT Madras inaugurates Centre for Theoretical Computer Science
  The center is named after IIT alumnus Arvind Raghunathan, founder of Roc360, an integrated financial services platform for residential real estate investors
  - 8 hours ago 28 Mar 26, 5:51pm -
• newPune startup bets on ₹60,000 hybrid retrofit, undercutting ₹9 lakh Kawasaki bikes
  ARAI, the Ministry of Heavy Industries’ testing agency, stated that these innovations align with its mandate to support the transition to zero-emission technologies under the AMTIF
  - 9 hours ago 28 Mar 26, 5:24pm -
• newForeign ministers of Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Turkiye to visit Pakistan for talks on West Asia
  Pakistan says that it is “actively and constructively engaged” with all stakeholders in the region and beyond to peacefully end the Iran war
  - 9 hours ago 28 Mar 26, 5:02pm -
• newRajnath Singh to chair first meeting of informal Group of Ministers on the West Asia crisis today
  The meeting follows several discussions by the Centre on the ongoing conflict and reassurances of no fuel shortages
  - 9 hours ago 28 Mar 26, 5:00pm -
• newAdani Defence delivers first batch of 2,000 'Prahar' light machine guns to Army
  A ceremony was held on Saturday to hand over the LMGs to the Army
  - 9 hours ago 28 Mar 26, 4:57pm -
• newNifty & Bank Nifty இந்த வாரம் (30 Mar’26 to 03 Apr’26) என்ன ஆகும்? எங்கு செல்லும்?
  - 9 hours ago 28 Mar 26, 4:45pm -
• newNifty and Bank Nifty Prediction for the week 30 Mar’26 to 03 Apr’26 by BL GURU
  - 9 hours ago 28 Mar 26, 4:43pm -
• newNifty and Bank Nifty Prediction for the week 16 Mar’26 to 20 Mar’26 by BL GURU
  - 9 hours ago 28 Mar 26, 4:43pm -
• newWithout ethanol-blending, India would have imported 4.5 crore barrels of crude oil: PM Modi
  At the inauguration of Phase I of the Noida International Airport in Jewar, PM Modi thanked sugarcane farmers for contributing to the 20% ethanol blending in petrol
  - 9 hours ago 28 Mar 26, 4:40pm -
• newMaldives aims to attract more Indian tourists; plans to expand flight services from India
  “The number of Indian tourists visiting the Maldives has gone up; India is also our biggest trade partner," Ibrahim Iyas, Managing Director of Maldivian
  - 9 hours ago 28 Mar 26, 4:39pm -
• newMutual Funds returns
  As on : Mar 28, 2026
  - 10 hours ago 28 Mar 26, 4:34pm -
• newSharp divide over e-commerce moratorium on customs duties in WTO: GTRI
  "The sharpest divide is there over the e-commerce moratorium on customs duties; A temporary compromise of 2-4 years appears the most likely outcome," GTRI said
  - 10 hours ago 28 Mar 26, 4:22pm -
• newJewar Airport to boost investment, jobs: Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu
  Naidu described the occasion as a matter of pride for the nation and congratulated people on the launch of the "grand and glorious" airport
  - 10 hours ago 28 Mar 26, 3:42pm -
• newRamraj Cotton sprucing up systems and tech with IPO in mind: Founder
  “We have already built a large brand, and now it is time to preserve it for future.”
  - 10 hours ago 28 Mar 26, 3:37pm -
• newPM Modi inaugurates Phase I of Noida International Airport in Jewar
  Phase I of the airport has been developed at a total investment of around ₹11,200 crore under the Public-Private Partnership model
  - 11 hours ago 28 Mar 26, 3:30pm -
• newCyber threats moving from data theft to physical life risks: Deloitte Cyber Lead
  “Over the past two years, we’ve seen cyber threats extend beyond IT systems, increasingly targeting critical infrastructure,” said Gaurav Shukla, Partner and Leader - Cyber at Deloitte South Asia
  - 11 hours ago 28 Mar 26, 3:28pm -
• newIndia cautions WTO members against weaponising ‘transparency’ to justify trade retaliation
  Developing member nations of the WTO agree in principle that transparency is important, but have serious reservations about how the US wants to implement it
  - 11 hours ago 28 Mar 26, 3:22pm -
• newWTO MC14: Farmers’ group pushes for permanent moratorium on TRIPS non-violation complaint
  In a letter to all WTO members, the Rashtriya Kisan Mahasangh argues that the IP moratorium, so far linked to the moratorium on e-commerce, had direct implications for farmers’ livelihood
  - 11 hours ago 28 Mar 26, 2:55pm -
• newPrithvi Exchange to launch forex cards under own brand name
  Prithvi Exchange, an authorised reseller of forex cards from banks like ICICI and IndusInd, says its own cards will be launched by first quarter of FY27
  - 11 hours ago 28 Mar 26, 2:37pm -
• newGujarat targets 50,000 new PNG connections in 10 days, steps up LPG supply
  According to officials, the government has received over 10,000 LPG-related complaints through toll-free helplines, all of which have been addressed
  - 12 hours ago 28 Mar 26, 2:16pm -

Moneycontrol

• ICICI Prudential Life Insurance to focus on growing absolute VNB amid slump in FY24

  

  In its Q4FY24 results, the company#39;s VNB fell 19.45 percent to Rs 2,227 crore for FY24
  - 23 Apr 24, 10:36pm -
• Tata Elxsi Q4 net profit, revenue decline QoQ; firm declares dividend of Rs 70 per share

  

  The net profit was down 4.6 percent quarter-on-quarter compared to the October to December period of FY24 and 2.32 percent against the March quarter of FY23
  - 23 Apr 24, 6:51pm -
• ICICI Pru Life Q4 net profit falls 26% to Rs 174 cr, insurer announces dividend

  

  Net premium income rose to Rs 14,788 crore
  - 23 Apr 24, 6:26pm -
• Cyient DLM#39;s profit after tax in FY24 surges 93%

  

  For the full year, the company#39;s revenue stood at Rs 1,192 crore, which was 43.2 percent higher compared to the same period of the past financial year
  - 23 Apr 24, 5:56pm -
• Tata Consumer Q4 net profit falls 19% to Rs 217 cr, firm declares dividend of Rs 7.75 per share

  

  Revenue increased 8.5 percent to Rs 3,927 crore in the three months ended March 31.
  - 23 Apr 24, 4:27pm -
• Tata Consumer Q4 net profit falls 19% to Rs 217 cr, firm declares dividend of Rs 7.75 per share

  

  Revenue increased 8.5 percent to Rs 3,927 crore in the three months ended March 31.
  - 23 Apr 24, 4:27pm -
• Hindustan Unilever Q4 Preview: Price cuts, slow demand, regional competition to hurt topline

  

  The hike in royalty payments to parent Unilever are likely to adversely impact HUL#39;s EBITDA margins, say experts
  - 23 Apr 24, 4:05pm -
• LTIMindtree Q4 Preview: Lower pass-through revenue seen impacting growth marginally

  

  A compilation of estimates suggests the company#39;s Q4 FY24 net profit is projected to decline by 2.2 percent quarter on quarter to Rs 1,143.1 crore
  - 23 Apr 24, 3:51pm -
• LT manufactures hydrotreating reactor for refinery in Mexico

  

  The reactor has been dispatched for Mexico from the company#39;s A M Naik Heavy Engineering Complex at Hazira in Gujarat.
  - 23 Apr 24, 2:47pm -
• Air India enters into codeshare pact with Japan#39;s All Nippon Airways

  

  With the codeshare, effective for travel from May 23, Air India and All Nippon Airways passengers can fly to their desired destination by combining those flights between India and Japan with a single ticket.
  - 23 Apr 24, 2:44pm -
• Razorpay announces #39;UPI Switch#39; in partnership with Airtel Payments Bank

  

  Boosting success rates by 4-5 per cent, the solution is designed to handle up to 10,000 transactions per second (TPS) at any given time, according to a release.
  - 23 Apr 24, 2:42pm -
• Stellantis India to hike vehicle prices by up to Rs 17,000 from April 30

  

  This price increase will result in an increment ranging from Rs 4,000 to Rs 17,000 across the models, the company said in a statement.
  - 23 Apr 24, 2:17pm -
• Juniper Green Energy, Tata Power sign PPA for 85 MW hybrid project in Maharashtra

  

  "The project is the first wind-solar energy project for the company. It will utilize both wind and solar resources by combining 51 MW of wind energy and 34 MW of solar power," Juniper Green Energy said in a statement.
  - 23 Apr 24, 1:40pm -
• Juniper Green Energy, Tata Power sign PPA for 85 MW hybrid project in Maharashtra

  

  "The project is the first wind-solar energy project for the company. It will utilize both wind and solar resources by combining 51 MW of wind energy and 34 MW of solar power," Juniper Green Energy said in a statement.
  - 23 Apr 24, 1:40pm -
• WeWork Global in talks to sell entire 27% stake in WeWork India

  

  Bengaluru-based real estate firm Embassy Group, which holds the remaining 73 per cent stake in WeWork India, might also dilute some shareholdings to raise funds, they added.
  - 23 Apr 24, 1:38pm -

Live Mint - Companies

• newVijaypat Singhania, former MD of Raymond Group, dies at 87
  Vijaypat Singhania, former MD of Raymond Group, passed away at 87, leaving behind a legacy as a prominent entrepreneur and aviator. His son Gautam Singhania described father as ‘visionary leader, philanthropist, and an inspiring personality’.
  - 3 hours ago 28 Mar 26, 10:53pm -
• newJubilant FoodWorks says stores impacted by LPG supply shortage amid West Asia war: What we know
  Jubilant FoodWorks said that certain parts of its store network, which includes Domino's Pizza and Dunking Donuts have been impacted by the shortage of LPG cylinders amid the war in West Asia. Here's what we know
  - 5 hours ago 28 Mar 26, 9:00pm -
• newGoogle sued by Epstein survivors for refusing to remove AI Mode results exposing their identities
  A woman has sued the US government and Google for not protecting her identity when thousands of files related to Jeffrey Epstein were released. The lawsuit claims the DOJ released private information of survivors, while Google’s AI tools made that data publicly accessible
  - 13 hours ago 28 Mar 26, 1:21pm -
• newGoogle nears massive financing agreement for Anthropic's 500-megawatt data center project: Report
  Google is nearing a multibillion-dollar deal to support Anthropic's Texas data center, according to a new report. The dal expected to finalize soon and the financing could exceed $5 billion
  - 15 hours ago 28 Mar 26, 11:12am -
• newKPMG plans to lay off hundreds of workers — who is likely to be impacted? Everything we know so far
  KPMG's UK unit has alerted nearly 600 audit employees about potential layoffs. Here are the roles that will be impacted and what else we know so far.
  - 16 hours ago 28 Mar 26, 9:44am -
• Workers strike at one of the largest US meatpacking plants will continue for a 3rd week
  Workers' strike at one of the largest US meatpacking plants will continue for a 3rd week
  - 1 day ago 28 Mar 26, 1:10am -
• Exclusive-US sends subpoenas in Warner-Paramount antitrust review as probe picks up steam
  WARNER-BROS-DIS-M-A-PARAMOUNT-SKYDAN-ANTITRUST:Exclusive-US sends subpoenas in Warner-Paramount antitrust review as probe picks up steam
  - 1 day ago 28 Mar 26, 12:31am -
• Codelco Expects to Churn Out Slightly More Copper This Year
  Codelco expects to produce slightly more copper in 2026 than last year as the Chilean state-owned miner battles to put a string of operational and project setbacks in the rear-view mirror.
  - 1 day ago 28 Mar 26, 12:02am -
• Judge wont block meeting that could exempt Gulf drilling from Endangered Species Act
  Judge won't block meeting that could exempt Gulf drilling from Endangered Species Act
  - 1 day ago 27 Mar 26, 10:14pm -
• Indian exporters look abroad to manage payment risks
  Indian exporters are setting up overseas entities in markets like Singapore, Hong Kong, Dubai, and the US to manage payment flows and reduce risks amid the US-Israel-Iran war-led geopolitical volatility.
  - 1 day ago 27 Mar 26, 6:50pm -
• Growel Formulations forays into poultry sector with strategic investment in Provet Pharma — details here
  Growel Formulations announced a strategic investment in Provet Pharma, boosting its presence in the high-growth poultry sector and expanding its animal nutrition portfolio. Details here.
  - 1 day ago 27 Mar 26, 4:32pm -
• Mark Zuckerberg accelerates Meta's 'AI-native' overhaul with strict AI coding targets for engineers: Report
  Mark Zuckerberg aims to transform Meta into an AI-native company with the company setting ambitious AI adoption targets for employees by 2026. 
  - 2 days ago 27 Mar 26, 1:28pm -
• After oil and gas, West Asia war now threatens condom shortage in India
  Prices of key inputs such as ammonia and silicone oil have jumped amid supply crunch, hurting production and order execution, say condom makers
  - 2 days ago 27 Mar 26, 11:00am -
• Air India Express raises borrowing limit to ₹17,500 crore amid losses, turbulence
  Budget carrier raises debt ceiling to ₹17,500 crore to manage cash flows and operations as losses widen and West Asia disruptions hit performance.
  - 2 days ago 27 Mar 26, 10:55am -
• SpaceX IPO: Musk may offer 30% stake to retail investors as company plans April briefings
  SpaceX is set to hold the investor meetings that are supposed to “test the waters” in the weeks after the Easter holiday, according to a report by Bloomberg. 
  - 2 days ago 27 Mar 26, 10:18am -

• Who is Lindsay-Rae McIntyre? Microsoft's diversity head quits as HR team undergoes major AI-first restructuring
  Lindsay-Rae McIntyre, who leaves Microsoft on March 31, will take on a chief people officer role elsewhere. 
  - 2 days ago 27 Mar 26, 10:05am -
• Investing in IPL a proxy for India consumption story: RCB co-owner Aryaman Birla
  Cricket, media, and advertising revenues mirror India’s growing consumption, making IPL a long-term investment play, believes Aryaman Birla
  - 2 days ago 27 Mar 26, 6:01am -
• JSW benchmarks itself against global leaders, says Parth Jindal
  Parth Jindal says automotive launch and manufacturing expertise will elevate JSW across steel, cement, paints, and beyond.
  - 2 days ago 27 Mar 26, 6:00am -
• upGrad eyes Unacademy deal at 90% markdown over 2021 valuation
  Upgrad plans to pay ₹2,055 crore for Unacademy. This translates to 0.12 Upgrad shares for every Unacademy share.
  - 2 days ago 27 Mar 26, 5:31am -
• Renewable energy firms plug into broader play for scale, growth
  Amid surging capacity and rising competition, India’s renewable energy companies are diversifying beyond their core businesses to capture more of the value chain. Firms are expanding into areas such as battery storage, EPC and components to improve margins and strengthen valuations.
  - 2 days ago 27 Mar 26, 5:30am -
• Anthropic vs Pentagon: Court grants injunction, questions govt’s move to ‘cripple’ AI firm
  Anthropic wins a preliminary injunction against the Pentagon, as a US judge halts its AI ban and questions the government’s “attempt to cripple” the company.
  - 2 days ago 27 Mar 26, 5:00am -
• From beer to cosmetics, Asia feels full force of war-fuelled energy crisis
  IRAN-CRISIS/COMPANIES (REPEAT, PIX, TV):RPT-From beer to cosmetics, Asia feels full force of war-fuelled energy crisis
  - 2 days ago 27 Mar 26, 4:32am -
• Millennium and Engineers Gate Wind Down Hedge Fund Partnership
  Millennium Management is in the process of taking back cash it gave to Engineers Gate to trade on its behalf, after the hedge funds agreed to end their more than three-year-old partnership.
  - 2 days ago 27 Mar 26, 12:14am -
• Sonia Rawal to head Allianz Jio Reinsurance as JV commences operations
  The 50:50 joint venture between Jio Financial Services and Allianz Group received final approval from the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India on 12 March.
  - 2 days ago 26 Mar 26, 5:52pm -
• Meta’s new pay plan could hand top executives billions — but there’s a catch
  Meta's executives could see increased compensation linked to stock performance. A new pay structure rewards success, with options allowing purchases at future targets. Details here.
  - 2 days ago 26 Mar 26, 2:57pm -
• Nayara Energy raises petrol, diesel prices as West Asia war squeezes supply
  The private retailer has hiked petrol, diesel rates ahead of state-run OMCs amid surging crude and mounting margin pressure.
  - 2 days ago 26 Mar 26, 2:30pm -
• L&T Tech to sell smart world portfolio to AM Group-backed AMI Paradigm Solutions
  The deal with L&T Technology Services comes as AM Group advances plans to invest about $25 billion to build a 1 GW high-performance computing hub in Uttar Pradesh, underscoring its push into AI infrastructure.
  - 3 days ago 26 Mar 26, 12:50pm -
• Why Palantir CEO believes people with ADHD, autism and neurodivergence will thrive in AI boom
  Palantir CEO Alex Karp stated that individuals with vocational training or neurodivergent traits should not fear AI's rise. He emphasises the importance of unique skills and creativity as a special weapon in the AI era.
  - 3 days ago 26 Mar 26, 12:03pm -
• Everstone-backed Subway set to plan India IPO to raise up to $150 million
  Everstone-backed Subway India has begun IPO preparations to raise up to $150 million, as India’s $80-billion food services market expands at double-digit growth.
  - 3 days ago 26 Mar 26, 11:50am -
• Indian luxury set for strong sales as West Asia war keeps affluent at home
  As international travel declines due to the West Asia war, India's luxury retail market is seeing increased domestic spending. Brands are report a strong March, with affluent Indians continuing to shop while some segments show varied consumption patterns amid rising costs.
  - 3 days ago 26 Mar 26, 11:31am -
• Fashion retailer OVS bets big on India, plans to make it its largest market outside Italy
  Italian fashion retailer OVS plans to make India its largest market outside Italy, betting on family fashion, offline expansion and competitive pricing amid intense retail competition.
  - 3 days ago 26 Mar 26, 9:52am -
• Infosys’ $560 million bet on two US tech firms is its all-time highest M&A spend in a year
  Infosys late Wednesday said it had bought two US tech firms for $560 million, marking a record high for its fiscal year. The cash deals, expected to close by June, are expected to add $319 million in incremental revenue. Read below how the buyouts help Infosys in healthcare and insurance sectors.
  - 3 days ago 26 Mar 26, 8:40am -
• Plum Insurance raises $20 million, offers partial exit to Incubate Fund Asia
  The new funding round valued Plum Insurance at $125 million ( ₹1,181 crore), almost double its 2021 valuation of $66 million ( ₹625 crore).
  - 3 days ago 26 Mar 26, 6:01am -
• Binance Tightens Market Making Rules In Wake of Crash Criticism
  Binance, the world’s largest crypto exchange, is tightening rules for token issuers and providers of liquidity on the platform following criticism of digital-asset market practices during October’s market meltdown.
  - 3 days ago 26 Mar 26, 12:31am -
• Jury finds Instagram and YouTube liable in a landmark social media addiction trial
  Jury finds Instagram and YouTube liable in a landmark social media addiction trial
  - 3 days ago 26 Mar 26, 12:31am -

Live Mint - Opinion

• newPakistan steps into spotlight amid fog of US-Iran war
  Amid conflicting signals and indirect talks, Pakistan’s improved ties with the US could reshape West Asia diplomacy, with implications for India.
  - 10 hours ago 28 Mar 26, 4:20pm -
• newCould your AI agent blackmail you
  In its quest to complete a goal, autonomous AI uses its own warped logic—which may not always be in your best interests.
  - 19 hours ago 28 Mar 26, 7:00am -
• newCapt. GR Gopinath: Airline entrepreneur who sought to democratize Indian skies
  Gorur Ramaswamy Iyengar Gopinath, who launched Air Deccan in 2023, wanted, in his own words, 'the cleaning woman' to fly.
  - 19 hours ago 28 Mar 26, 7:00am -
• Trump’s jawboning helps keep oil prices in check—but markets may test it soon
  If the crude oil market hasn’t yet fully priced in the Gulf war supply squeeze, it’s because Trump has been talking prices down. But the reality of physical oil shortages could catch up over the next two weeks, exposing the White House’s game.
  - 2 days ago 27 Mar 26, 2:01pm -
• Social media addiction: Can a judicial verdict make Meta, Google and others change their game?
  A $6 million verdict may look trivial for Big Tech, but its implications are anything but. By focusing on addiction through product design, this case exposes social media businesses to a flood of lawsuits. Will it force a big rethink? That’s the big question.
  - 2 days ago 27 Mar 26, 1:00pm -
• India must combine policy cohesion with coal supply efficiency for better economic outcomes
  With fuel prices heating up, India must pare inefficiencies in its coal supply chain to compress electricity generation costs. This is one part of a bigger challenge. For broad reforms aimed at optimal energy use, we need policy cohesion.
  - 2 days ago 27 Mar 26, 8:00am -
• Mint Quick Edit | Do India's climate targets for 2035 place GDP growth above emission reduction?
  India's reset of its climate goals shows a relatively modest reduction being aimed for in the emissions intensity of its GDP. How come? Is this process getting harder—or should we pin it on a trade-off between economic growth and carbon compression?
  - 2 days ago 27 Mar 26, 7:00am -
• Equitable agency: The case for an AI agent for every Indian
  Millions remain locked out of welfare and services due to procedural friction. An AI agent accessible via a smartphone that speaks all Indian languages—and invariably acts in the user’s interest—could bridge our digital divide and help reduce disparities.
  - 2 days ago 26 Mar 26, 4:00pm -
• AI is often cited to justify layoffs but that masks how the labour market is actually distorted by it
  AI is increasingly cited as the reason for layoffs without backup evidence. This ‘AI washing’ could obscure its real impact—a gradual hollowing out of entry-level roles and training pathways that could leave us with a distorted labour market.
  - 2 days ago 26 Mar 26, 3:00pm -
• It’s sad that India’s 16th Finance Commission award has given up a tradition of tax-sharing impartiality
  The 16th Finance Commission’s report reveals a centrist bias in vertical tax devolution, its tax-sharing formula among states and its critique of freebies focused just on state-level handouts. Overall, India’s poorer states will lose out as efficiency gets the better of equity.
  - 3 days ago 26 Mar 26, 2:00pm -
• K-pop craze: Why BTS's spectacular comeback has held behavioural economists in its thrall
  This K-pop group’s return after a hiatus doubles as a masterclass in behavioural economics. Regardless of the music’s quality, the domination of minds and consumer behaviour has created a multi-billion-dollar cultural asset.
  - 3 days ago 26 Mar 26, 12:31pm -
• Empower women as managers of vital resources: It could help save India from water bankruptcy
  India’s water future hinges on choices made today. We need coordinated action by governments, communities, businesses and individuals. Evidence suggests that women’s leadership at the grassroots can drive behavioural change, keep water use within ‘budgets’ and sustain water resources over time.
  - 3 days ago 26 Mar 26, 12:00pm -
• India needs women lawmakers: Fast-track the enacted quota to make faster economic gains
  The government’s move to fast-track a quota for women in Parliament and state assemblies marks a major emancipatory step. As political and economic empowerment are closely linked, a stronger women’s voice in policymaking could boost India’s development.
  - 3 days ago 26 Mar 26, 7:30am -
• Mint Quick Edit | A gulf too wide? Peace talks or not, brace for a US-Iran showdown over Hormuz
  The gap between America’s reported 15-point ceasefire proposal and Iran’s recently expanded list of demands is much too wide. A military battle for the control of Hormuz still looks dangerously likely.
  - 3 days ago 26 Mar 26, 7:00am -
• Ficci director general: India must act now to create a resilient energy ecosystem for the future
  India’s energy demand is surging, but its import dependence leaves growth exposed to global shocks. As geopolitical risks mount, can India build a resilient and self-reliant energy ecosystem to secure its economic ambitions?
  - 3 days ago 25 Mar 26, 4:00pm -

• India’s economic rise has been impressive but growth could stall if we let deep disparities persist
  India’s economy is growing rapidly, but inclusive prosperity remains elusive. With inequality entrenched and even the middle class under strain, the challenge is not just to sustain growth, but ensure that its gains are shared widely.
  - 3 days ago 25 Mar 26, 2:22pm -
• Iran war’s aftermath: Are US stock markets shaking off their ‘Trump Always Chickens Out’ phase?
  Markets are now reacting less to rhetoric than the realities of war. Did Trump’s Iran gamble break the ‘TACO’ trade? Unlike shock tariffs, a war can’t be withdrawn unilaterally. It’s hard to chicken out of. Market participants must brace for a volatile ride.
  - 4 days ago 25 Mar 26, 1:00pm -
• Artificial intelligence deployed at war: What happened to finding a cure for cancer?
  AI’s champions promise cures for cancer and other wonders for a better world, but this technology is already veering elsewhere—into warfare under the cover of secrecy. Avowals of AI restraints and safety seem to have vaporized.
  - 4 days ago 25 Mar 26, 12:31pm -
• Devina Mehra: Are you driving your investment portfolio by looking at the rearview mirror?
  Success in investing lies in focusing on the pitfalls and opportunities ahead, not what has already passed. Yet investors keep chasing yesterday’s winners—from gold to top-rated funds—often entering at peaks and exiting too soon. The real risk isn’t volatility, but looking the wrong way.
  - 4 days ago 25 Mar 26, 12:22pm -
• Never waste an oil crisis: Time to go for market-oriented reforms in India’s oil and gas sector
  This shock could be worse than all such shocks of the past. For resilience, we need a central plan for energy to work in tandem with market forces. Let GST take fuel products into its fold, set the pricing of these items free and privatize all state-run oil marketing companies except one.
  - 4 days ago 25 Mar 26, 7:31am -
• Mint Quick Edit | As the rumbles of war reach India, will RBI be pushed into rate hikes this year?
  Goldman Sachs’ forecast of how the Gulf war will impact the Indian economy in 2026 paints a gloomy picture on growth more than inflation. Yet, with the rupee under pressure, RBI may find it has no choice but to tighten monetary policy.
  - 4 days ago 25 Mar 26, 7:00am -
• Excess capacity and exploited labour? America’s Section 301 probes can’t survive the scrutiny of facts
  US charges against Indian industrial sectors are flimsy. As Section 301 probes begin, we could marshal data to counter false allegations. If reciprocal tariffs proved unlawful, so too would levies imposed on the pretext of punishing unfair practices.
  - 4 days ago 24 Mar 26, 4:30pm -
• Notaries go back to ancient Rome and lasted for centuries but let’s accept they have no role left
  Notary attestations have been around since ancient times but have been overtaken by digital technology. In a world of digital records and verifiable credentials, as with Aadhaar, why insist on the use of notaries?
  - 4 days ago 24 Mar 26, 4:15pm -
• Trump’s theatrical tariff tactics: His Section 301 probe targets should keep watch and share notes
  America’s sweeping Section 301 probes may be legal fiction, but they carry real risks for global trade. As Washington reopens deals and targets allies, those in his crosshairs must compare notes and work out defensive action.
  - 4 days ago 24 Mar 26, 4:00pm -
• Lessons from Ukraine and Iran: Modern warfare is proving more complex and unpredictable than we imagined
  In modern warfare, initial superiority matters less than the ability to learn, adapt and endure in a fast-changing battlespace. From Ukraine’s war of attrition to how hostilities in West Asia are shaping up, modern conflict is proving harder to control, predict or decisively win.
  - 4 days ago 24 Mar 26, 3:57pm -
• Trade tailwinds: Indian farmers and SMEs need support for success in European export markets
  Our farmers and small firms must seize new EU export openings, but lower tariffs alone won’t do the job. Meeting Europe’s tough green, safety and labour standards will demand funding, traceability and policy support—without which India risks losing a key market.
  - 4 days ago 24 Mar 26, 3:56pm -
• India’s LPG crunch won’t ease anytime soon: We need a full-spectrum policy response
  With second-order impacts of an LPG shortage now in stark evidence, with small businesses and the urban poor worst hit, India must go all-out for resilience. Employ additional means to plug supply gaps and double down on fostering a mass transition to electric cooking.
  - 5 days ago 24 Mar 26, 7:30am -
• Mint Quick Edit | Relief for markets as Trump extends his Hormuz opening deadline: Will it last?
  Trump’s pause on his threat of strikes at Iran’s energy infrastructure is being met with sighs of relief globally, as it should. A disastrous escalation in hostilities has been held off for five days. It needs to be called off entirely.
  - 5 days ago 24 Mar 26, 7:00am -
• The Hormuz choke should push Indian kitchens to switch from LPG to electric cooking
  India has successfully moved hundreds of millions of kitchens to LPG, which is far better than firewood and kerosene. But the Gulf war’s choke-off of gas supplies should trigger another mass switchover—to electric stoves.
  - 5 days ago 23 Mar 26, 4:00pm -
• Generic versions of weight-loss drugs are a bulky opportunity for Chinese and Indian drugmakers
  The simultaneous patent expiry of Ozempic in China and India has seen generic makers jump in. Low cost production in high volumes affords them an export opportunity as well as this drug is adopted in large numbers not just to treat diabetes but for weight-loss around the world.
  - 5 days ago 23 Mar 26, 3:00pm -
• Why Washington’s policy quakes can’t disturb California’s economy beyond a point
  The Democrat-led state acted in anticipation of Washington’s policy shake-ups and took early measures to give its economy resilience. Today it stands out in America as an investment destination with a clean-energy focus amid erratic federal governance.
  - 6 days ago 23 Mar 26, 2:00pm -
• Ajit Ranade: India must free its youth from a degree trap to brighten their employment prospects
  It’s time to cut the Gordian knot of a youth obsession with government jobs, fiscal constraints on state-funded relief and weak job generation in the private sector. With millions of graduates left jobless for years, India’s labour market deserves better.
  - 6 days ago 23 Mar 26, 12:30pm -
• Dollar vs yuan: Could a battle for the control of Hormuz spark a petro-currency war?
  The conflict in West Asia hasn’t just seen oil weaponized by Iran, it may be setting the stage for a currency clash in the theatre of geopolitics. If Hormuz becomes the pivot of a dollar-yuan contest, central banks like RBI may need to plan for every possible outcome.
  - 6 days ago 23 Mar 26, 7:30am -
• Mint Quick Edit | Airfare caps: Indian aviation needs more competition and less state intervention
  With fare caps gone, India’s air carriers can reprice flights to account for rising fuel costs. Yet, on-and-off price controls must end. And for that, this market needs to recover its competitive intensity.
  - 6 days ago 23 Mar 26, 7:00am -
• Reverence lost in relentless festival noise
  We need to make a distinction between religious procession and aggression. Festivals were created by our forefathers to rejuvenate our body and soul, and not to destroy them.
  - 6 days ago 23 Mar 26, 6:00am -