Shares of Hindalco Industries rose sharply on 5 March 2026, emerging as one of the biggest gainers on the benchmark indices after global aluminium prices surged due to supply disruptions in the Middle East. The rally also lifted India’s broader metal stocks, pushing the Nifty Metal Index higher during
Coal India Limited shares moved higher in Thursday’s trading session as investors reacted to stronger global coal prices and encouraging data from the company’s e-auction sales channel. The stock gained over 3-4% intraday, touching around ₹453 on the BSE, extending its recent rally despite broader market volatility. Market
Aman Gupta, co-founder of consumer electronics brand boAt, has announced the launch of a new venture called OffBeat Studios, marking his first entrepreneurial move after stepping away from day-to-day operations at the IPO-bound company. The announcement signals a fresh chapter for one of India’s most recognisable startup founders as
India’s startup ecosystem witnessed strong momentum across on-demand services, beauty D2C, and early-stage consumer brands, while leadership moves and new entrepreneurial bets shaped the broader business landscape. From fresh capital inflows into instant household services platforms to strategic executive appointments and new venture launches, here are the biggest funding
Gold and silver prices in India ended largely steady at the close of trading on 3 March 2026, reflecting consolidation in global bullion markets after recent volatility. Gold prices held firm across major cities, while silver stabilised near elevated levels following intraday fluctuations. A combination of stable international bullion prices,
Apple has launched the iPhone 17e, its latest budget-friendly iPhone that combines high-end features with an affordable price. Designed for users who want premium performance without paying top-tier costs, the iPhone 17e brings the A19 chip, 48MP camera, and MagSafe support to a wider audience. With pricing starting at $599
Anthropic’s artificial intelligence platform Claude has suffered its second major outage in under 24 hours, disrupting service across multiple regions and affecting customers from casual users to developers. The repeated downtime has raised fresh concerns about the reliability and performance of one of the fastest‑growing AI assistants in
India’s startup ecosystem saw funding flow into quick commerce, EV mobility and growth‑stage B2B platforms as investors backed both operational scale and infrastructure enablement. Meanwhile, key business developments included talent moves, fund management expansion, and collaborations to bolster digital services. Here’s your concise roundup for 2nd March
Gold and Silver Prices in India Surge at Market Close on March 2, 2026 Gold and silver prices in India ended higher on March 2, 2026, following sharp intraday gains driven by escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. MCX gold surged over 4% to near ₹1,69,000 per
Larsen & Toubro (L&T), India's leading engineering giant, saw its shares plunge up to 7.4% today, 2 March 2026, amid the escalating Iran-Israel-US conflict. Investors worry about the company's big ties to the Middle East, where tensions are disrupting business. Timeline of Iran-Israel-US
State-owned oil marketing companies (OMCs) released the latest petrol and diesel prices for March 2, 2026, with fuel rates largely remaining unchanged across major Indian cities. The daily revision, announced at 6 a.m., reflects India’s dynamic fuel pricing system, where retail prices are adjusted in line with global
Saudi Arabia has temporarily shut operations at its key Ras Tanura oil refinery following a drone attack targeting the facility, marking one of the most significant disruptions to global energy infrastructure in recent months. The incident has drawn sharp attention from energy markets, governments and businesses worldwide due to the
Global oil prices climbed sharply on Monday after escalating military tensions in the Middle East disrupted energy shipments and raised fears of a wider supply shock. The spike follows attacks involving Iran, the United States and Israel, which have unsettled one of the world’s most critical oil transit routes,
Ghazal Alagh, co-founder of Honasa Consumer, the parent company behind Mamaearth, TheDermaCo and Dr. Sheth’s, has sparked an important conversation around artificial intelligence and gender bias after sharing a strongly worded post on LinkedIn. The entrepreneur and Shark Tank India investor highlighted how AI systems may be absorbing and
Jaipur-based quick-service coffee chain Nothing Before Coffee (NBC) has secured ₹3.7 crore in on-air funding commitments during its appearance on the startup reality show Bharat Ke Super Founders, strengthening its expansion push across India’s Tier-II and Tier-III markets. The company also unveiled plans to scale aggressively, aiming to
India’s startup ecosystem recorded steady funding momentum across defence tech, proptech, enterprise infrastructure, and AI-led platforms, alongside notable corporate developments in edtech and manufacturing. Early-stage investments and growth capital continued to flow into innovation-driven startups, while companies announced strategic employee liquidity programmes and expansion ambitions. Here’s your daily
Gold and silver prices in India ended largely unchanged at the close of trading on February 27, 2026, with both metals maintaining steady levels amid mixed global cues. Gold 24K held firm around ₹1,61,020 per 10 grams in major cities, while silver stabilised at ₹2,85,000 per
India’s financial system remains stable for now, but early warning signs are emerging around household debt, consumption-driven borrowing, and declining savings, according to the latest Financial Stability assessment released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). The findings have sparked fresh debate among economists and market observers after data
Anonymous posts on professional forum Blind reveal a troubling pattern of alleged misconduct at India's e-commerce giant, as employees claim management fabricated performance issues to push out long-serving staff ahead of an April deadline.
Indian startups continued to attract strong investor interest on 26 February 2026, with capital flowing into deeptech, AI-led construction, fintech, wellness, consumer brands, and enterprise SaaS. Several growth-stage rounds led by Peak XV and global VCs highlight sustained momentum in India’s innovation ecosystem. Meanwhile, the day’s business headlines
Gold and silver prices in India closed firm on 26 February 2026, recovering from early volatility to end the session on a steady note. While MCX futures reflected intraday swings driven by profit-booking and global cues, domestic retail rates remained resilient across major cities. A softer US dollar index and
US chip giant NVIDIA has delivered another record-breaking quarter, driven by surging global demand for artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure. However, despite strong earnings and upbeat guidance, global markets reacted with caution as investors weighed high expectations and ongoing uncertainty around China sales. The company released its fourth-quarter and full-year results
Indian brokerage firm Angel One Ltd saw its share price fall sharply on Thursday, 26 February 2026, with some trading platforms showing a near‑90% drop. However, this dramatic move was not due to a market panic or poor company performance. Instead, it was a routine 1:10 stock split
Indian startups raised notable capital across healthcare tech, robotics, fintech, AI, manufacturing and data infrastructure on 25 February 2026, underscoring sustained investor confidence in deeptech, SaaS and healthcare innovation. Funding ranged from early‑stage seed rounds to multi‑million growth raises, aimed at product development, global expansion and capability scaling.