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MUMBAI: Insurers are bracing for “notice of cancellation” clauses to be invoked on war-risk covers and for multifold increases in war-risk premiums in the wake of conflict in the Persian Gulf. Some marine war-risk insurers have already issued cancellation notices for ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz after the strikes amid fears of Strait closure,…
The Middle East is on a boil and concerns are raising on what it might mean for India. New Delhi imports nearly 88% of its crude oil needs, so any disruption in global supplies can quickly push up its oil bill and fuel inflation. Fresh security concerns around the Strait of Hormuz have already driven…
The Strait of Hormuz serves as the primary outlet for most crude exports from the Persian Gulf. (AI image) Will oil prices hit $100 due to ongoing tensions and conflicts in the Middle East? Oil, quite literally, is the fuel that drives global economies. Rising oil prices in turn can trigger inflation across goods and…
India and Canada took a step towards strengthening their economic ties on Monday, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Canadian PM Mark J Carney agreed to pursue a trade-led partnership to boost bilateral trade to $50 billion by 2030 and speed up negotiations on a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA). The two leaders held bilateral…
The homebuyers also pointed out that possession in one case was accepted only due to urgent need. (AI image) In a significant judgment reaffirming consumer protection in housing disputes, the Supreme Court has held that homebuyers cannot be compelled to accept possession of flats without an Occupancy Certificate and that contractual clauses limiting compensation cannot…
Aviation and travel stocks were struggling with sharp sell-offs on Monday after Middle East conflict intensified and regional air traffic was disrupted. Shares of InterGlobe Aviation, which operates IndiGo, along with SpiceJet, Ixigo and Easy Trip Planners, dropped by up to 13.5% as multiple countries shut their airspace following US and Israeli strikes on Iran….
NEW DELHI: India’s top carmakers reported healthy growth in Feb, helped by steady domestic demand and a strong push in exports, with most major players clocking double digit gains.Market leader Maruti Suzuki reported total sales of about 2 lakh units in Feb 2026, up around 11.1% from about 1.8 lakh units in the same month…
Defence stocks (AI image) Defence stocks today: Contrary to the crash in Nifty50 and BSE Sensex, defence stocks on Monday moved up in trade as rising Middle East tensions brought focus back on them. Shares of defence companies such as Hindustan Aeronautics, Bharat Dynamics, BEL and Paras Defence surged by as much as 13.5% as…
Top stocks to buy (AI image) Stock market recommendations: Siemens Energy, and Polycab are Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd’s top stock recommendations for this week starting March 2, 2026. Below is the rationale and target prices: Stock name CMP (Rs) TP (Rs) UPSIDE (%) Siemens Energy 2897 3600 24% Polycab 8469 9600 13% Siemens EnergySiemens…
Gold price prediction (AI image) Gold price prediction today: Rising tensions in the Middle East and developments around US, Israel and Iran are expected to keep gold prices volatile this week, says Manav Modi, Senior Analyst, Commodity Research at Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd. Last week, gold and silver rallied to over three-week highs amid…
