Retail inflation rises to 3.21% in February as food prices climb

India’s retail inflation edged higher in February, largely on the back of rising food prices, according to official data released on Thursday.Data from the National Statistics Office (NSO) showed that…

Kerosene to be distributed mainly through ration shops

NEW DELHI: Kerosene oil, which has made a comeback for household use across several states and UTs, will be primarily made available through ration shops and, in some cases, from…

States/UTs asked to lift food grains for three months in advance

NEW DELHI: Govt has asked states and UTs to lift from the Central Pool rice and wheat under the free foodgrain scheme for three months in advance (till June) and…

Yes Bank announces Vinay Tonse as new MD & CEO

MUMBAI: Vinay Tonse, former managing director at State Bank of India, will take over as chief executive officer of Yes Bank after incumbent Prashant Kumar completes his term on Apr…

US Stock Market News Today (March 12, 2026): Wall Street tumbles as oil prices touched $100 per barrel amid Iran conflict | Business

US stock markets opened sharply lower on Thursday as surging oil prices and uncertainty stemming from the ongoing conflict involving the US, Israel and Iran weighed on investor sentiment.Shortly after…

Jones Act: White House mulls suspending ‘Jones Act’ to curb soaring oil prices amid Iran conflict – key maritime law explained

Amid the rising oil prices as the Iran conflict continues to escalate, the Trump administration is considering the idea of suspending a key maritime law that requires American ships be…

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…