Big shift in India’s job market! Why fixed term employment is the new normal and what it means for employees

Fixed term employment is steadily emerging as a mainstream form of hiring. (AI image) India’s world of work is changing. Businesses today operate in an environment marked by rapid technological…

Iran war economic impact: US, China, India, Gulf countries, Russia, Europe – who are the winners and losers?

The effects of this situation will vary across countries, with some economies facing greater strain while others could see limited gains. (AI image) The US-Israel-Iran war has lasted for over…

Buy, sell or hold: Stock recommendations for March 12, 2026 by brokers

Motilal Oswal Securities has initiated its coverage of Jio Financial Services with a buy recommendation and a target price of Rs 320. Analysts said the company is architecting India’s next-gen…

Dubai steps up security as Iran war rages; financial institutions move staff to remote work

US financial and technology companies are stepping up security and limiting office activity in parts of the Middle East, a day after Iran warned it could target economic centres linked…

Gold price today (March 12, 2026): How much 24K, 22K gold costs in Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai & more – check rates

Gold prices moved lower across major Indian cities on Thursday as retail bullion rates declined following mild profit-booking after recent gains. Sentiment in the physical market remained cautious as traders…

LPG crisis in India: State-wise impact of the Iran war and Strait of Hormuz disruption

NEW DELHI: Fears of LPG shortage have begun spreading across the country as the escalating conflict in Middle East disrupts global energy supply chains. The closure of the Strait of…

Gold, silver price prediction today (March 12, 2026): Will gold hit Rs 1.70 lakh/10 grams & silver rally to Rs 3 lakh/kg?

On the weekly chart, MCX Gold is showing a sideways-to-bullish bias after retreating from its recent high. (AI image) Gold and silver price prediction: Gold prices are seeing a sideways-to-bullish…

Reliance-backed oil refinery in US: What makes Trump’s ‘historic $300 billion deal’ significant? Top 10 points

Data from the US Energy Information Administration shows that the US had 132 operational petroleum refineries as of January 2024. (AI image) Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Industries (RIL) has partnered with…

Iran War: Not just oil and gas: How the Iran war is disrupting six other key global commodities

As the conflict between the United States, Israel and Iran enters its 13th day, escalating attacks have begun disrupting global commodity markets beyond oil and gas. Explosions and sirens across…

China orders immediate ban on March fuel exports amid ongoing Middle East conflict: Report

China on Thursday ordered its refiners to immediately halt exports of refined fuel for March in a bid to manage potential domestic shortages triggered by the escalating Middle East conflict,…