Gold, Silver Rate Today Live Updates: Gold prices slip as crude oil prices weigh on rate cut hopes

Christopher Wong, a strategist at OCBC, said gold prices could remain volatile in the short term as markets reassess the likely course of U.S. Federal Reserve policy and the outlook…

US-bound exports decline 13%, India’s trade deficit with China crosses $100 billion

India’s exports to the US declined 12.88 per cent year-on-year to $6.88 billion in February, weighed down by high tariffs, while the country’s trade deficit with China widened past $100…

Stock market today (March 16, 2026): Which are the top gainers and losers in Nifty50 and BSE Sensex? Check list

Benchmark equity indices rebounded strongly on Monday, rising over 1 per cent each after three consecutive sessions of steep losses, as investors returned to blue-chip banking and domestic-focused stocks amid…

Drone strike on UAE’s Port of Fujairah: Why is it crucial for the nation and global oil markets?

The Port of Fujairah in the UAE was once again hit by a drone strike, triggering a fire at a petroleum facility. Specialised emergency teams responded promptly and brought the…

Crude oil stocks adequate, refineries running at full capacity & petrol pumps operating normally: Govt

The government on Monday said India’s fuel supply situation remains stable, with adequate crude oil availability and refineries operating at peak capacity even as geopolitical tensions in Middle East continue…

Wholesale inflation hits 11-month high at 2.13%; crude surge may lift WPI further

Wholesale price inflation accelerated to 2.13 per cent in February–the highest level in 11 months–as firming prices of food and non-food articles kept cost pressures elevated despite some easing in…

Rupee keeps falling and falling: Currency slips to all-time low of Rs 92.40 against US dollar amid oil surge, FII outflows

The rupee weakened by 10 paise to settle at a fresh record low of Rs 92.40 (provisional) against the US dollar on Monday amid surging crude oil prices and incessant…

Vedanta clears Rs 2,575 crore NCD fundraise to refinance debt, strengthen balance sheet

Vedanta Ltd on Monday said its committee of directors has approved raising up to Rs 2,575 crore through the issuance of non-convertible debentures (NCDs), as the company looks to diversify…

Why Kharg Island matters: The oil lifeline Trump just put in his crosshairs

Iran’s economic jugular: Why Kharg Island is a key target for Trump. (AP images) A small rocky island in the Persian Gulf has suddenly become central to the escalating tensions…

Trade deficit for February widens to $3.96 billion: India’s exports climb 11%, imports surge 21%

India’s combined merchandise and services exports reached $76.13 billion in February 2026, marking an 11.04%increase from $68.56 billion in February 2025, the commerce ministry said on Monday. At the same…