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Rs 19K Cr Bank Fines Hit Poor Hardest, Says AAP's Raghav Chadha
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BusinessMarch 17, 2026

Rs 19K Cr Bank Fines Hit Poor Hardest, Says AAP's Raghav Chadha

Raghav Chadha, Rajya Sabha MP from AAP, took the government to task Tuesday over bank minimum balance penalties that have extracted Rs 19,000 crore from customers in three years. Private banks...

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Silver Jumps ₹3629/kg as Gold Falls ₹46 in Volatile Bullion Trade
[Business]March 17, 2026

Silver Jumps ₹3629/kg as Gold Falls ₹46 in Volatile Bullion Trade

In a tale of two metals, silver stole the spotlight with a hefty ₹3,629 per kilogram surge on Tuesday, while gold shed a modest ₹46 amid choppy trading triggered by Middle East unrest. IBJA figures...

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Middle East Crisis Traps 3 Lakh Tons LPG in Hormuz, India on Alert
[Business]March 17, 2026

Middle East Crisis Traps 3 Lakh Tons LPG in Hormuz, India on Alert

Escalating geopolitical strife in the Middle East has paralyzed maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, stranding nearly 300,000 metric tons of vital LPG shipments. In a stark revelation, Ministry...

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Pakistan's Austerity Amid Fuel Crisis: Burden on Public?
[Business]March 17, 2026

Pakistan's Austerity Amid Fuel Crisis: Burden on Public?

Pakistan's economy is reeling from the Middle East turmoil, with fuel prices surging and prompting a harsh two-month austerity drive. According to a detailed analysis, this government measure spares...

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Govt Pushes Profitable Crops Over Tobacco: Chouhan in Lok Sabha
[Business]March 17, 2026

Govt Pushes Profitable Crops Over Tobacco: Chouhan in Lok Sabha

In a detailed Lok Sabha address, Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan reaffirmed the Modi government's dedication to doubling farmers' incomes. 'Farmer welfare is our top agenda,' he...

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Nirmala Sitharaman: Mudra Scheme Boosts Micro-Enterprises Sans Guarantees
[Business]March 17, 2026

Nirmala Sitharaman: Mudra Scheme Boosts Micro-Enterprises Sans Guarantees

In a detailed Rajya Sabha response, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman painted an optimistic picture of the Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana's role in India's entrepreneurial landscape. By offering...

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Market Rebounds: Sensex Jumps 568 Points to Close at 76,070
[Business]March 17, 2026

Market Rebounds: Sensex Jumps 568 Points to Close at 76,070

After a period of volatility, the Indian equity markets showed resilience on Tuesday. The Sensex gained 568 points to close above the 76,000 mark. Broader markets also performed well, with the Nifty...

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Stock Market Taxes Explained: Dividends, Gains and FIFO Rules
[Business]March 17, 2026

Stock Market Taxes Explained: Dividends, Gains and FIFO Rules

The thrill of stock market profits often overshadows the tax implications lurking in the fine print. Investors earn primarily via dividends and capital gains, each governed by specific Income Tax Act...

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IndiGo Braces for Fuel Cost Hit from Middle East Conflict: Moody's Report
[Business]March 17, 2026

IndiGo Braces for Fuel Cost Hit from Middle East Conflict: Moody's Report

Geopolitical flare-ups in the Middle East are sending shockwaves through global aviation, with IndiGo poised to feel the pinch on its bottom line. As jet fuel prices soar, experts predict short-term...

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