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…

India-US trade deal: Commerce secretary shares important update; ‘actual signing when new architecture of tariffs in place’

In early February, India and the US announced a trade deal framework under which the US cut tariffs on Indian exports to 18%. (AI image) India-US trade deal update: Amidst…

US-Iran war hits stock market: Citi, Nomura cut Nifty50 target prices; here’s the outlook

Nomura has also trimmed its year end forecast for the Nifty 50, lowering the target to 24,900 from 29,300. (AI image) US-Iran war shock for stock markets: Brokerages Citi Research…

Gold price today (March 16, 2026): How much 18K, 22K and 24K gold cost in your city; check rates for Delhi, Mumbai & more

Gold started the week on a shaky note, slipping Rs 2,225 to hit Rs 1.56 lakh per 10 grams in Monday’s futures trade, dragged down by a firm US dollar…

Gold price prediction today: Why are gold prices not rising too much amid US-Iran war? Key levels to watch out for March 16, 2026 week

Gold on the domestic front on the daily chart is witnessing a short-term corrective phase after a strong uptrend. (AI image) Gold price prediction today: Gold prices are supported by…

Stock market outlook: Where is Nifty headed this week amid US-Iran war? Check sectors in focus

Stock market outlook (AI image) Stock market recommendations: Sudeep Shah, Head – Technical Research and Derivatives, SBI Securities shares his view on Nifty, Bank Nifty and top sectors in focus…

‘I have the absolute right to charge tariffs in another form’: Trump slams Supreme Court ruling

US President Donald Trump on Monday criticised the US Supreme Court’s decision to invalidate his global tariffs, warning that the ruling could cost the United States trillions of dollars. He…

Gas supply crunch a worry for AC makers ahead of peak season

MUMBAI: Ahead of the onset of peak summers, a brisk business season for consumer durables companies, some AC makers are feeling the heat of the West Asia war as restricted…

Oil prices today: Crude continues to rise as US-Iran war rages on; Brent surges past $105 a barrel

Oil prices climbed further on Monday after the US administration signalled that the Middle East crisis may persist for several more weeks, raising concerns over prolonged disruptions to global energy…