1773841959 unnamed file.jpg

Stock market today (March 18, 2026): Which are the top gainers and losers in Nifty50 & BSE Sensex? Check list

Benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty closed nearly 1 per cent higher on Wednesday, extending their recovery for a third straight session amid a slight easing in crude oil prices and supportive global cues.The 30-share BSE Sensex rose 633.29 points, or 0.83 per cent, to settle at 76,704.13. During the session, it surged as much…

Read More
1773837431 unnamed file.jpg

Cabinet approves Rs 6,969 crore four-lane highway project in Uttar Pradesh to improve Barabanki–Bahraich connectivity

The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the construction of a four-lane access-controlled National Highway-927 from Barabanki to Bahraich in Uttar Pradesh at an estimated cost of Rs 6,969.04 crore, aimed at improving connectivity across key economic and logistics centres in the state, according to an official statement.The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) cleared the…

Read More
1773834534 unnamed file.jpg

Gold price today (March 18, 2026): How much 24K, 22K gold costs in Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai & more – check rates

Gold prices moved lower across major Indian cities on Wednesday as retail bullion rates tracked weakness in domestic futures amid cautious sentiment ahead of the US Federal Reserve’s monetary policy decision.On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), gold for April delivery fell by Rs 256, or 0.16 per cent, to Rs 1,55,729 per 10 grams in…

Read More
1773831651 unnamed file.jpg

Big boost! Cabinet clears Rs 33,660 crore BHAVYA scheme to build 100 plug-and-play industrial clusters; check details

The Union Cabinet has approved the Bharat Audyogik Vikas Yojana (BHAVYA), a Rs 33,660 crore central sector scheme to develop 100 investment-ready plug-and-play industrial parks across the country, in a move aimed at accelerating manufacturing growth and employment generation.The scheme will be implemented over a six-year period from FY 2026-27 to FY 2031-32, with industrial…

Read More
129653268.jpg

‘Issue still worrisome’: Govt offers extra 10% commercial LPG to states backing PNG transition push

NEW DELHI: Centre on Wednesday said it will provide an additional 10% allocation of commercial LPG to states and Union Territories that support a long-term transition to PNG. The government also acknowledged that the LPG situation remains “worrisome” amid global disruptions.During an inter-ministerial briefing, Sujata Sharma, joint secretary in the ministry of petroleum and natural…

Read More
1773828782 representative image.jpg

Bank holidays in March 2026: How many days are banks closed this week? Check state-wise list for Ugadi, Eid-Ul-Fitr & more

Planning a bank visit? You might want to reschedule! Bank customers planning a visit in March 2026 are being advised to check branch holiday schedules, as a four-day bank holiday is approaching. Since banks observe both national and state-specific holidays, closure dates can vary across different regions, making it important to plan ahead to avoid…

Read More

Jag Laadki arrives in Gujarat: Third Indian vessel carrying crude oil reaches from Strait of Hormuz

Jag Laadki at Mundra port NEW DELHI: The Indian-flagged crude oil tanker Jag Laadki arrived at Mundra port in Gujarat on Wednesday, becoming the third such vessel to reach India in as many days amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.Click here for live updatesThe tanker docked carrying approximately 80,886 metric tonnes of crude…

Read More
Lpg rate.jpg

LPG cylinder rate, petrol, diesel price today (March 18, 2026): Check city-wise list of latest prices amid Middle East conflict

he LPG cylinder rates were last revised earlier this month, effective March 7, 2026. (AI image) Latest LPG, petrol, diesel prices today: Amid LPG supply pressures and some panic buying on fears of shortage, prices of LPG cylinders – domestic and commercial – remain unchanged across cities. The LPG cylinder rates were last revised earlier…

Read More