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Donald Trump wants to secure Hormuz. Here's what it would take.
Securing the strait would mean big commitments of warships or a sizable ground operation
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March 16, 2026
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TRUMP'S IRAN WAR EXPOSES LIMITS OF AMERICAN POWER
E-truck, bus makers allowed to import rare earth magnet traction motors till September 2026
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March 16, 2026
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NETHERLANDS' TAX PROPOSAL SHOULD WORRY INVESTORS
The Netherlands is now proposing to abandon this principle. Starting in 2028, the Dutch government plans to levy a 36% tax on investment returns, including unrealized gains—the increase in the value of shares, bonds and other assets that investors still hold and have not sold.
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March 16, 2026
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How blood product rules are changing
Centre plans to update India’s regulatory framework for blood products and life-saving medicines derived from human plasma, aligning domestic testing protocols with global standards.
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March 16, 2026
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IIM-A moves Dubai batch to India as war rages in region
Rather than shift classes online, institute moves entire batch to its Ahmedabad campus
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March 16, 2026
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NSE's 20-bank IPO syndicate leaves little room for dissent
National Stock Exchange of India Ltd (NSE) has lined up a record 20 merchant bankers for its initial public offering (IPO), seeking to manage one of India's largest listings while aligning the interests of powerful market participants ahead of the deal.
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March 16, 2026
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Iran tests U.S. military might with a guerrilla assault on the global economy
Assam, Kerala, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry to vote in crucial polls
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March 16, 2026
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Are we facing an AI nightmare? Scenario planning should begin
Our best hope is that job losses are minimal and the AI industry doesn't turn oligopolistic but we can't count on this outcome
4 min |
March 16, 2026
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How global reporting may pull crypto bets out of the grey zone
India has operationalized a reporting framework aligned with the OECD's Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework
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March 16, 2026
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Shift urged in I-T dept's litigation mechanism
Parliamentary panel has asked the income tax (I-T) department to set up an ‘Expert Litigation Committee’ to vet tax dispute cases before filing appeals at the high courts or Supreme Court, and called for a “paradigm shift” in the department's approach to litigation.
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March 16, 2026
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From her first pay cheque to financial freedom
An Investor education and awareness initiative
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March 16, 2026
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CEOs want to be like Buffett, right down to his shareholder letter
Warren Buffett's advice on investing and business reached tens of millions of people during his long run at Berkshire Hathaway.
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March 16, 2026
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What is the year of acquisition for my flat?
I had paid the full amount of ₹23 lakh to the builder to buy an apartment in 2013, and had got possession the same year without getting the apartment registered in my name.
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March 16, 2026
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Govt blocks LPG for PNG consumers
The government has barred households with piped cooking gas (called PNG) connections from retaining or obtaining subsidised domestic liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) connections, even as the sector regulator pushed city gas distributors to accelerate PNG rollout to ease pressure on cooking gas supplies amid global energy supply disruptions.
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March 16, 2026
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A Fed that lacks independence may lead the US to fiscal chaos
It would attract bond market vigilantes and drive up interest rates
3 min |
March 16, 2026
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NHAI hikes FASTag annual pass fee
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) on Sunday said it has increased the rate of its annual pass by ₹75 to ₹3,075 for the next 2026-27 financial year.
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March 16, 2026
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India on a global hunt for fertilizers, from Morocco to Belarus
India depends heavily on imports for fertilizers, importing 60% of its DAP needs and 15% of its urea and NPK fertilizer demand.
2 min |
March 16, 2026
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India orders quality compliance for aluminium amid soaring imports
India has issued a new quality control order (QCO) for aluminium and aluminium alloy products, mandating compliance with Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) norms by domestic and overseas firms for a wide range of products used across engineering, packaging, construction and electrical applications.
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March 16, 2026
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Why the death of schoolgirls should end the Iran war
New Delhi's Press Note 3 revision opens up economic opportunities without compromising security
4 min |
March 16, 2026
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Global funds flag India valuations
Investors are sceptical of the valuations of Indian firms
2 min |
March 16, 2026
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Indian carmakers back EV bet amid global write-offs
Industry experts say government incentives, rising adoption and investments are driving India's EV growth.
1 min |
March 16, 2026
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DUBAI DIARY: MISSILE ALERTS AND MORNING COFFEE
In a city of floor-to-ceiling glass, ordinary routines become a defiant act of belonging
8 min |
March 16, 2026
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For China's Xi Jinping, Iran war reinforces view of U.S. as dangerous superpower
Securing the strait would mean big commitments of warships or a sizable ground operation
4 min |
March 16, 2026
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Adani's margin focus may ease cement war with Birla
The fierce expansion race between India's two largest cement makers, which led to industry-wide overcapacity and margin erosion, may finally be cooling, with the Adani Group hinting it will prioritize profitability once its existing plans are completed.
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March 16, 2026
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Influencers decide your buys
Digital platforms now target specific buyers, moving beyond traditional media's broad, single-message approach
3 min |
March 16, 2026
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Firms face soaring short-term debt costs despite RBI support
Short-term borrowing costs in India's money markets have jumped, as companies trying to avoid locking in steep long-term rates rush to tap commercial papers (CPs) and certificates of deposit (CDs).
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March 16, 2026
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Govt eases rules to speed up electric bus, truck rollouts
E-truck, bus makers allowed to import rare earth magnet traction motors till September 2026
2 min |
March 16, 2026
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Market sentiment remains fragile, but India's long-term play intact
Rising crude prices have reignited inflation fears, which would have a bearing on the central banks’ monetary policy decisions.
4 min |
March 16, 2026
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Adani's cement margin focus to ease capacity war
An old foe haunts central banks
2 min |
March 16, 2026
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Cross-border fintechs brace for shipment payment delay
Stuck cargoes raise concerns about a revenue dip due to lower volumes and a rising backlog
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