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,…

Stock market crash today (March 12, 2026): Nifty50 opens below 23,600; BSE Sensex down over 900 points on continuing US-Iran war

Stock market today (AI image) Stock market crash today: Continuing the down trend, Nifty50 and BSE Sensex, crashed in opening trade on Thursday with the US-Iran war showing no signs…

Top stocks to buy or sell today: Stock recommendations for March 12, 2026 – check list

Top stocks to buy (AI image) Top stock market recommendations: INOX India, and Apollo Hospitals Enterprise are buy calls from Aakash K Hindocha, Deputy Vice President – WM Research of…

Moonlighting to full-time gigs: Techies widen income sources

BENGALURU: From young professionals to experienced developers, techies are increasingly taking up freelance assignments to supplement incomes and build alternative career paths as the industry grapples with slowing hiring, rapid…

Maersk to levy surcharge as crisis rages

NEW DELHI: Integrated shipping and logistics company Maersk has decided to levy a temporary emergency bunker surcharge on new cargo bookings to ensure the cross-border movement of essential items amid…