As mercury rises, AC cos sweat over gas availability

MUMBAI: Ahead of the onset of peak summers, a brisk business season for consumer durables companies, some air conditioner makers are feeling the heat of the West Asia conflict as restricted supplies of LPG and shortage of petrochemicals are beginning to hit production, industry executives said.LPG is used in processes such as brazing of copper…

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Rupee recovers 4p, closes at 92.42/$

MUMBAI: The rupee closed at 92.42/$, four paise firmer than 92.46, yet close to last week’s 92.48 record low. Losses stayed capped amid likely RBI support via state-run banks. Gulf tensions kept oil prices high, while US efforts to rally allies to secure Hormuz shipping lanes have made little headway. Brent crude rose over 1%…

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IDBI shares tank 17% after govt shelves sale

MUMBAI: Shares of IDBI Bank fell as much as 16.5% on Monday to Rs 77. The decline wiped out over Rs 16,000 crore in market capitalisation after reports said govt may shelve bids for a majority stake in the lender because offers were below its minimum price expectations. Govt has been attempting to sell its…

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Magicbricks, NAREDCO team up for research and broadcast

NEW DELHI: Magicbricks has partnered with National Real Estate Development Council (NAREDCO) to institutionalise research-led conversations, structured policy dialogue, and large-scale knowledge dissemination across India’s real estate ecosystem. This collaboration is set to strengthen data-driven engagement in the system.\Coming at a time when the sector is transitioning from cyclical volatility to a more formalised and…

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HFCL signs $1.1bn OFC supply deal

. NEW DELHI: HFCL has entered into a long-term supply agreement with an undisclosed company for high-quality, high-fibre-count Optical Fiber Cables (OFC) through its overseas wholly-owned subsidiary. It said the potential value was $1.1 billion. Ready to Make a Smarter Property Decision? Build Your Legacy with TOI Homes. Source link

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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…

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Trade deficit with China tops $100bn | India News

NEW DELHI: Despite Indian exports seeing good growth in recent months, India’s trade deficit with China has topped the $100 billion mark for the first time, with still a month left for the fiscal year to close.Latest data released by the commerce department estimated the trade deficit during April-Feb at $102 billion, as against $91.1…

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