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March 18, 2026 6:09 PM

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Rupee depreciates by 26 paise to close at 92.63 against US dollar

  In the forex market today, the rupee depreciated by 26 paise to close at 92 rupees and 63 paise against the US dollar. The dollar index, which indicates US dollar's strength against a basket of six other leading currencies, was trading at 99.48 in intra-day trade.   

March 14, 2026 2:35 PM

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HPCL says more than 15 lakh LPG cylinders delivered in country

Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) has said that more than 15 lakh LPG cylinders were delivered in the country yesterday. In a social media post, HPCL has assured that the bottling plants and LPG distributors are working continuously to ensure that LPG reaches to the doorsteps of citizen...

March 13, 2026 9:46 PM

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SEBI issues circular allowing mutual funds to undertake intra-day borrowing 

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has issued a circular allowing mutual funds to undertake intra-day borrowing to manage temporary cash mismatches while processing investor redemptions.   Mutual funds are generally permitted to borrow up to 20% of a scheme’s net assets for a maximum ...

March 13, 2026 2:35 PM

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AAI recorded growth of 3.5% in air freight movement

The Airports Authority of India (AAI) has recorded a growth of 3.5 per cent in air freight movement, strengthening Northern India’s logistics ecosystem. In a social media post, the AAI said that this progress highlights authorities' commitment to building robust cargo infrastructure, enabling faster...

March 13, 2026 1:08 PM

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Wall Street ended lower as crude prices surged toward 100 US dollars per barrel

Wall Street ended lower yesterday as crude prices surged toward 100 US dollars per barrel, which intensified inflation concerns and drove investors away from equity markets. Among the major indices, the Nasdaq Composite Index tumbled nearly 1.8 per cent, the Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped almo...

March 13, 2026 10:15 AM

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Supply Dept urges residents to use cooking gas and petroleum products judiciously

Following directives issued through a notification from the Central Government, the Supply Department has urged residents to use cooking gas and petroleum products such as petrol and diesel judiciously. In a statement, the department cited a notification from the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Ga...

March 13, 2026 8:23 AM

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US Treasury Dept announces steps to further ease sanctions on Russian oil

US Treasury Department has announced that it is taking steps to further ease sanctions on Russian oil as crude prices surge during the Iran war. The Treasury Department said that it is granting a license that authorises the delivery and sale of some sanctioned Russia crude oil and petroleum products...