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LPG crisis: Argentina emerges as key alternative supplier; shipments more than double in just first three months of 2026
During the first three months of 2026, Argentina exported 50,000 tonnes of LPG to India. (AI image) LPG crisis: India’s imports of LPG from Argentina have more than doubled in the first few months of 2026 as the ongoing conflict in the Middle East continues to disrupt supplies of liquified petroleum gas for India. India…
Gold price today: How much 18K, 22K and 24K gold costs in your city? Check prices in Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai & more
Gold futures witnessed a sharp sell-off on Monday, with prices tumbling by Rs 8,089 to Rs 1.36 lakh per 10 grams, mirroring a global downturn driven by inflation worries and a stronger US dollar. On the Multi Commodity Exchange, the April contract fell 5.6 per cent to Rs 1,36,403 per 10 grams. The latest decline…
Gold price prediction today: Why are gold prices crashing? Key levels to watch out for March 23, 2026 week
The immediate resistance is seen near Rs 142,000-145,000, which aligns with the middle Bollinger Band and prior support zone. (AI image) Gold price prediction today: Gold is seeing intense selling pressure and this is likely to continue this week amid global tensions, says Manav Modi, Senior Analyst, Commodity Research at Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd.Gold…
‘Crisis worse than two 1970s oil shocks put together’: IEA chief’s big warning on Strait of Hormuz
The ongoing war in the Middle East has triggered an energy crisis for the world and “no country is immune” to its shockwaves, the International Energy Agency (IEA) warned on Monday. Addressing the National Press Club in Australia’s capital, Birol said the current situation has evolved into an unprecedented disruption, combining multiple shocks to oil…
Stock market crash today (March 23, 2026): Nifty50 opens below 23,000; BSE Sensex down over 1,300 points on oil prices, US-Iran war
Stock market today (AI image) Stock market crash today: Nifty50 and BSE Sensex plunged in opening trade on Monday with oil prices continuing to remain Hugh amid the ongoing US-Iran war. While Nifty50 went below 23,000, BSE Sensex dropped over 1,300 points. At 9:17 AM, Nifty50 was trading at 22,698.55, down 416 points or 1.80%….
Oil prices today: Brent steady at $112 as Trump’s ultimatum, Iran threat keep markets on edge
Oil prices remained volatile on Monday as traders assessed escalating geopolitical tensions around the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude hovered near $112 a barrel, while West Texas Intermediate traded close to $98, as markets reacted to a 48-hour final warning issued by Donald Trump.The WTI crude stood at $98.67 per barrel around 7:55 am IST….
Petronet LNG, HDFC Bank & more: Top stocks to watch on March 23, 2026
Nomura has a buy rating on Petronet LNG with the target price cut to Rs 340 from Rs 370. Analysts said the crisis in West Asia may hurt the company’s near-term volumes. They cut the company’s FY27 earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) by 23% as Ras Laffan may take months to come…
‘India-EU trade pact to better tech access’
NEW DELHI: The proposed India-EU free trade agreement (FTA) is expected to improve access to technology and create new opportunities for localisation and exports, Skoda Auto Volkswagen India MD and CEO Piyush Arora told TOI. “The FTA strengthens our strategy of developing products in India for the Indian market, while also creating opportunities for exports……
There were matters on which we agreed to disagree: HDFC CEO
HDFC Bank CEO and MD Sashidhar Jagdishan said in an interview with TOI that there were matters on which he and the former chairman agreed to disagree, and these were dealt with maturity on the board, and his resignation came as a surprise. However, Chinese whispers gave these a dramatic flavour outside.When did you come…
Our systems and oversight mechanisms robust: Mistry
MUMBAI: HDFC Bank‘s interim chairman Keki Mistry said the bank’s management reviews every issue and takes corrective action. His comments come in the wake of the sudden resignation of former chairman Atanu Chakraborty three days ago, citing misalignment between certain practices and his values and ethics.Chakraborty’s exit has been marked by investor anxiety, sharp market…