The share markets in the country opened with a bloodbath on Monday as both benchmark indices declined sharply in the opening session amid a huge surge in crude oil prices and heavy selling across global markets.
Asian markets tanked in the opening session on Monday, with Japan's Nikkei and South Korea's KOSPI falling around 7 per cent, after crude oil prices surged sharply amid escalating geopolitical tensions in West Asia.
Iran's absence from the global oil market is likely to be offset by an existing oversupply in global oil inventories, providing a buffer against potential supply disruptions, according to a report by CareEdge.
India continues to remain a structural growth market in global commentary, though the tone during the quarter remained mixed following an uneven CY25 performance for several global peers, according to a report by Investec Equities.
The SBI Research report notes, "With the supply-supply chain triggered squeeze anchoring higher spot and forward prices across Gas and Oil, the US enterprises could reap benefits that more than adequately compensate the spending on war."
The report titled "When the dollar turns on itself" states that while gold gained on the international market, local prices in India fell because the Indian rupee became much stronger after a trade agreement with the US.
Union Minister of Jal Shakti, CR Paatil, marked the Shubharambh of Jal Mahotsav 2026, a nationwide campaign of the Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation (DDWS), from Village Rahej in Gandevi Block of Navsari district, Gujarat.
The Indian cricket team has set a new benchmark in Men's T20 cricket by registering its fourth 250-plus score in 2026, marking the highest number of such totals by any team in a single calendar year.
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Sunday honoured several women for their outstanding contributions in different fields during a programme organised in Nahan, Sirmaur district, to mark International Women's Day.
Fruit and vegetable prices in Punjab surged during Ramazan, exceeding official rate lists and straining consumers. Vendors cite higher wholesale costs, while farmers face rising production expenses. Weak enforcement and supply-demand pressures continue to challenge Pakistan's price control s
The final is being played at the iconic Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, bringing the month-long international competition to a close. The 2026 edition of the tournament is being co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka, drawing cricket fans from across the world.