NEW DELHI: : WPI inflation inched up in Feb, led by rise in food and mineral product prices. Experts said elevated energy prices triggered by West Asia conflict could exert upward pressure. Inflation, as measured by wholesale price index rose annual 2.1% in Feb, higher than previous month’s 1.8%. Source link
Stock market today (March 17, 2026): Nifty50 opens flat; BSE Sensex down 50 points
Stock market today (AI image) Indian markets recovered on Monday, but analysts cautioned that volatility may persist as investors remain wary of geopolitical tensions in West Asia and fluctuations in global energy prices. The ongoing conflict continues to weigh on sentiment and keep overall risk appetite restrained.Dr. VK Vijayakumar, Chief Investment Strategist, Geojit Investments Limited […]
Top stocks to buy today: Stock market recommendations for March 17, 2026 – check list
Top stocks to buy (AI image) Stock market recommendations: MCX, Power Finance Corporation Limited, and BSE are the top stocks that Somil Mehta, Head of Retail Research, Mirae Asset ShareKhan has recommended for buying on March 17, 2026.MCX : Buy in the range between Rs 2,555 & Rs 2,556; Stop Loss: Rs 2,425; Target: Rs […]
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 between the United States and Iran.Kharg Island — located just 15 nautical miles (about 24 km) off Iran’s southern coast — may be tiny in […]
‘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 said that the verdict will benefit foreign countries and companies that have been “ripping off the United States of America” for decades.” Commenting on his […]
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 amid the ongoing Middle East conflict and US-Iran war. Here is his view for the week starting March 16, 2026. Nifty ViewThe sell-off on Dalal […]
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 and Nomura have lowered their year end forecasts for the key benchmark index Nifty50, pointing to growing risks to economic growth and corporate earnings as […]
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 time, imports surged even more sharply, rising 21.61% to $80.09 billion from $65.84 billion a year earlier. This led to a widened overall trade deficit […]
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 blaze under control, and no injuries were reported. The attack comes amid rising tensions in the Middle East, as the conflict involving Iran, the United […]
India eases FDI rules for firms with up to 10% Chinese shareholding
The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) on Monday notified changes in the foreign direct investment (FDI) policy to permit overseas companies with Chinese shareholding of up to 10 per cent to invest in India through the automatic route, subject to sectoral limits and conditions, PTI reported.However, the relaxation will not apply […]