Stock market today (March 24, 2026): Which are the top gainers and losers in Nifty50 and BSE Sensex today? Check list

Benchmark stock indices Sensex and Nifty surged nearly 2 per cent on Tuesday, tracking gains in Asian markets after US President Donald Trump announced a temporary halt on strikes targeting…

Oil industry pitches ethanol as clean cooking fuel to cut LPG import dependence

The petroleum sector has urged industry stakeholders to explore ethanol as a clean cooking fuel for households, as part of broader efforts to reduce India’s dependence on imported LPG and…

How much oil does India have? PM Modi explains nation’s preparedness amid global fuel crisis

PM Narendra Modi (ANI image) NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday addressed the impact of the ongoing West Asia war on India’s fuel supplies, assuring the country of…

How long can India survive a crude shortage? Minister responds amid Middle East crisis

State Petroleum and Natural Gas minister Suresh Gopi on Monday said that India’s strategic oil reserves are designed to provide cover for about 9.5 days of supplies during disruptions or…

New train ticket refund rules: Indian Railways makes changes in cancellation rules; what passengers should know

Indian Railways refund and cancellation rules New refund rules 2026: Indian Railways has announced a new set of refund rules for confirmed train tickets. As per the new rules, if…

First signs of fallout emerge! US-Iran war hits India’s private sector growth; manufacturing activity slumps to over 4.5-year low

Experts have cautioned that the ongoing Middle East conflict will impact India’s growth story. (AI image) In the first signs of the impact of the US-Iran war on the Indian…

Gold price prediction today: Pressure on gold prices to continue on March 24, 2026 amid US-Iran war? Check outlook

Gold price prediction today: Gold prices are likely to remain range-bound in the near future, says Praveen Singh, Head Currencies and Commodities, Mirae Asset ShareKhan

Rupee drops 18 paise to 93.71 versus US dollar in opening trade; after breaching 94 mark this week

Experts have indicated that if oil prices stay elevated, the currency could move into the 94–95 per dollar range. (AI image) Rupee depreciated against the US dollar in early trade…

ITC, Max Healthcare & more: Top stocks to watch on March 24, 2026

Morgan Stanley has an equal weight rating on ITC with the target price at Rs 346. Analysts said the sharp tax increases are unprecedented and are leading to uncertainty. ITC…

Asian stocks today: Markets rebound on US-Iran talk signals; Nikkei, Hang Seng lead gains amid volatility

Asian stock markets rose on Tuesday, tracking gains on Wall Street, after US president Donald Trump said Washington had talks with Iran on a possible end to the ongoing conflict…