Strait of Hormuz disruption impact: India considers dedicated Rs 1,000 crore war-risk cover to support insurers

Under a proposal being reviewed by the finance ministry, domestic insurers could be enabled to provide cover for vessels navigating high-risk areas. (AI image) Middle East conflict impact on India: The government is looking at the creation of a specialised fund to assist insurers offering war-risk coverage for ships operating on routes to and from…

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Gold, silver price prediction today (March 19, 2026): Will gold reach Rs 1.65 lakh/10 grams & silver touch Rs 2.85 lakh/kg?

Gold price prediction: Rs 150,000 level is expected to act as a crucial support zone. (AI image) Gold and silver price prediction today: Gold prices may see some upside swing, while silver prices may move up to Rs 285,000, says Abhilash Koikkara, Head – Forex & Commodities, Nuvama Professional Clients Group. MCX Gold Price Outlook…

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Stock market crash today: Nifty50 below 23,300; BSE Sensex plunges over 1,600 points as oil prices rise, US Fed flags inflation – top reasons for fall

Stock market today (AI image) Stock market crash today: Nifty50 and BSE Sensex crashed in opening trade on Thursday after the US Federal Reserve kept policy rates unchanged and oil prices rose above $110 per barrel. The Sensex dropped by over 1,900 points, while the Nifty 50 slipped below the 23,200 mark intraday after logging…

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Asian stocks today: Markets fall as oil tops $112, inflation concerns weigh; Wall Street extends losses

Equity markets across Asia declined on Thursday, tracking losses on Wall Street after a sharp rise in oil prices above $112 per barrel and renewed concerns over inflation and interest rates dampened investor sentiment. In early trading Tokyo’s Nikkei 225 dropped 2.5% to 53,875.94, while South Korea’s Kospi fell 1.3% to 5,845.62. Hong Kong’s Hang…

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Oil prices today: Crude climbs to $112 as Middle East energy hubs come under attack amid Iran war

Global oil prices surged and equity markets weakened on Thursday after fresh strikes on energy infrastructure in Iran and in retaliation Islamic Republic escalating threats to key facilities across the Gulf raised concerns over supply disruptions.Natural gas prices increased by more than 5%, while Brent crude rose to $111.19 in early trading and extended its…

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Qatar expels Iranian military, security attachés and staff after strikes on key energy facilities

QatarEnergy says Iranian missiles hit Ras Laffan Industrial City, causing “extensive damage” Qatar on Wednesday expelled key Iranian military and security officials along with their staff from its territory, escalating tensions after missile strikes hit key energy infrastructure in the Gulf. The Qatari Foreign Ministry said on Thursday it had declared the military and security…

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