The Indian rupee hit fresh lows near ₹94 against the US dollar amid rising crude oil prices and foreign portfolio investor (FPI) outflows, driven by geopolitical tensions like the Iran war and oil supply fears. Analysts say continued risk aversion and elevated energy costs could push the currency further down, though a drop to ₹100 […]
On March 24, 2026, the Sensex closed 1,372 points higher at 74,068, and the Nifty50 rose 445 points to 22,958, supported by strong gains in auto and banking stocks. MidCap and SmallCap indices also surged over 2%. Traders were buoyed by hopes of US-Iran de- escalation, while Pharma lagged behind other sectors.
A sudden surge in financial trades just minutes before Donald Trump paused planned strikes on Iran has raised insider trading concerns. Massive bets on stock and oil futures reportedly earned around Rs 840 crore in 20 minutes. Analysts noted unusual timing, while authorities denied wrongdoing, even as questions grow over market-moving decisions.
The Sensex and Nifty opened at fresh record levels in early trade on Tuesday, March 24, 2025. The Sensex started trading today at 73573.69, up at 877.30 points or 1.21%, and the Nifty was at 22800.10, up at 287.45 points or 1.28%. Meanwhile, the Indian rupee was trading today at 93.71 against the dollar.
Here are the prices of CNG cylinders per kg today in the top cities in India. ★New Delhi: ₹77.09, ★Rewari: ₹82.70, ★Sonipat: ₹86.65, ★Bangalore: ₹90.10, ★Bharatpur: ₹92.50, ★ Dewas: ₹92.99, ★Firozabad: ₹93.91, ★HYD: ₹96, ★Mathura: ₹93.85, ★ Meerut: ₹86.05, ★Mumbai: ₹77, ★NCR: ₹77.09, ★Vijayawada: ₹89, ★Ranchi: ₹87.15, and ★ Thiruvananthapuram: ₹88.
Indian markets crashed amid escalating US-Iran conflict. Sensex dropped 1,836.57 points to 72,696.39, Nifty50 fell 601.85 points to 22,512.65, and broader indices underperformed. Market cap lost ₹14 trillion. Volatility surged, while sectors like Construction, Realty, and Metal tumbled. Brent crude rose 2.37% to $108.73 per barrel amid Middle East energy threats.
Gold and silver prices fell sharply on March 23, 2026, despite rising Iran war tensions. Strong US dollar, rising bond yields, and fears of prolonged inflation reduced demand for precious metals. Investors shifted towards cash and other assets, while expectations of interest rate hikes further pressured bullion, creating volatility and confusion in global commodity markets.
The Sensex and Nifty opened at fresh record levels in early trade on Monday, March 23, 2025. The Sensex started trading today at 73732.58, down at 800.38 points or 1.07%, and the Nifty was at 22824.35, down at 290.15 points or 1.26%. Meanwhile, the Indian rupee was trading today at 93.82 against the dollar.
Amid an LPG crisis triggered by the Middle East conflict, the Indian government has increased commercial LPG allocation to 50% by adding 20% more supply, supported by improving domestic output. Earlier cuts prioritised household use, affecting businesses. The move aims to ease pressure on hotels, restaurants and industries while stabilising fuel availability.
Top e-commerce site Amazon has come up with fresh offers to beat the ongoing summer heat. Available till March 23, this sale is offering discounts of up to 65% on ACs and fridges from leading brands. Along with additional discounts on bank cards, there are also no-cost EMI exchange offers. This is also a good […]
Industrialist Anil Ambani was questioned by the CBI for a second consecutive day in a ₹2,929 crore SBI fraud case linked to Reliance Communications. The probe follows a 2025 FIR alleging fund diversion and misuse of loans. After hours of interrogation in Delhi, officials said questioning continued as part of an ongoing investigation.
Salaried employees in Hyderabad can now claim up to 50% House Rent Allowance (HRA) exemption, an increase from previous limits, if they live in rented accommodation. This change helps reduce taxable income and boosts take‑home pay for many workers in the city. It applies to those who meet specific eligibility criteria under income‑tax rules.
The Reserve Bank of India injected ₹25,101 crore into the banking system through a three-day variable rate repo (VRR) auction at 5.26% rates. This was far below the notified ₹75,000 crore, despite a sharp drop in surplus liquidity from advance tax payments, highlighting tighter liquidity conditions, the RBI said in its official release.