[ad_1] As tensions in the Middle East stretch into their fourth week, shockwaves are now being felt across global markets and gold is no exception. The precious metal has taken a sharp hit, tumbling to its steepest weekly fall in nearly four decades, with prices reaching $4,354 per ounce.The fall marks a swift retreat from…
[ad_1] Gold and silver prices witnessed a steep decline at the opening of trade on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) on Monday, as escalating tensions in the Middle East and inflationary pressures linked to higher crude oil prices reinforced expectations of elevated global interest rates. Silver futures on the MCX, expiring in May 2026, dropped…
[ad_1] The ongoing war in the Middle East has triggered an energy crisis for the world and “no country is immune” to its shockwaves, the International Energy Agency (IEA) warned on Monday. Addressing the National Press Club in Australia’s capital, Birol said the current situation has evolved into an unprecedented disruption, combining multiple shocks to…
[ad_1] Rupee began the week on a red note, tumbling to its record low, close to the 94 against US dollar mark. The currency dropped 41 paise to hit a record low of 93.94 against the US dollar, slipping past its previous trough of 93.7350 recorded on Friday. The fall comes as boiling tensions in…
[ad_1] Stock market today (AI image) Stock market crash today: Nifty50 and BSE Sensex plunged in opening trade on Monday with oil prices continuing to remain Hugh amid the ongoing US-Iran war. While Nifty50 went below 23,000, BSE Sensex dropped over 1,300 points. At 9:17 AM, Nifty50 was trading at 22,698.55, down 416 points or…
[ad_1] Top stocks to buy (AI image) Stock market recommendations: Ipca Laboratories, and Hindalco are the top stocks that Motilal Oswal Wealth Management Research Desk has picked for this week starting March 23, 2026. Stock Name CMP (Rs) Target (Rs) Upside (%) Ipca Laboratories 1545 1820 18% Hindalco 874 1110 27% Ipca LaboratoriesIpca Laboratories is…
[ad_1] Oil prices remained volatile on Monday as traders assessed escalating geopolitical tensions around the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude hovered near $112 a barrel, while West Texas Intermediate traded close to $98, as markets reacted to a 48-hour final warning issued by Donald Trump.The WTI crude stood at $98.67 per barrel around 7:55 am…
[ad_1] Nomura has a buy rating on Petronet LNG with the target price cut to Rs 340 from Rs 370. Analysts said the crisis in West Asia may hurt the company’s near-term volumes. They cut the company’s FY27 earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) by 23% as Ras Laffan may take months to…
[ad_1] MUMBAI: South Indian Bank has appointed Jose Joseph Kattoor as non-executive part-time chairman (independent director) for a term of three years, after receiving approval from Reserve Bank of India on Feb 3, 2026. Jose Kattoor succeeds V J Kurian, who completed his tenure on Sunday. Kurian had been associated with the bank’s board since…
[ad_1] MUMBAI: Construction and engineering giant Larsen & Toubro, which has been operating in West Asia (WA) for over three decades, said a small portion of its regional projects has been affected by the ongoing geopolitical crisis. Deputy managing director Subramanian Sarma said 5% of L&T’s West Asia projects, mainly those near sensitive areas such…
