Synopsis: Commercial LPG supplies to restaurants across several states have reportedly stopped since March 9, leaving eateries with barely one week of inventory. Industry bodies warn closures could rise sharply, with some regions already seeing 20% shutdowns,...
Synopsis : AC prices may rise 5–15% before summer 2026, driven by higher copper costs, a weaker rupee, rising supply chain expenses, and new energy efficiency norms, even as demand for cooling appliances remains strong. Air conditioner prices are set to rise...
Synopsis: The Karnataka Budget 2026–27 outlines a development-focused plan with a total outlay of Rs 4.48 lakh crore, balancing welfare spending with investments in infrastructure, agriculture, education, and renewable energy. Key initiatives include Bengaluru...
Synopsis: Global oil markets are strained by U.S. intervention in Venezuela’s vast reserves and Middle East conflict disrupting Hormuz shipments, as the world’s largest oil holders from Venezuela to the U.S face geopolitical risks and supply volatility. Oil...
Synopsis: As artificial intelligence drives an unprecedented surge in electricity demand, the idea of building solar-powered data centres in space is gaining attention. Backed by major tech players, orbital computing promises relief from Earth’s energy and cooling...
Synopsis: In 2026, BSE and NSE will be closed on Tuesday, March 3 for Holi, while commodity markets follow varied schedules with MCX opening in the evening and NCDEX closed all day, affecting trading and investor planning. While Holi celebrations vary by region,...
Synopsis: Crude oil surged up to 13% after Middle East tensions escalated, briefly holding near $80 per barrel before cooling. Supply risks around the Strait of Hormuz, which handles 20% of global oil, remain key. Meanwhile, OPEC+ plans to raise output by 206,000...
Synopsis: Could shipping markets hold the earliest clues to the next market downturn? This article explores how freight futures and the Baltic Dry Index act as real economy signals, why they sometimes move before stocks, and how Indian investors can track global trade...
Synopsis: ASML is the invisible backbone of modern technology, making the EUV machines that enable advanced chips for iPhones, AI, and data centers. Its decades of R&D, unique supplier network, and integration into global fabs create an unbreakable monopoly, while...
Synopsis: India joined the US-led Pax Silica initiative at the AI Impact Summit 2026, signaling deeper strategic cooperation in artificial intelligence and semiconductors while strengthening resilient, trusted global technology supply chains. The India AI Impact...
