‘Direct consequences on economy’: Indian envoy to UK on Strait of Hormuz disruption amid Iran war

India has condemned attacks on commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, calling them “unacceptable,” as the International Maritime Organization (IMO) urged coordinated action to safeguard civilian vessels in the Gulf region.Addressing the 36th extraordinary session of the IMO Council in London on Thursday, Vikram Doraiswamy, India’s ambassador to the UK, emphasised New Delhi’s commitment…

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Rupee breaches 93 per dollar for first time amid Iran war oil shock; down 19 paise in early trade

The rupee fell to a record low of 93.12 against the US dollar on Friday, pressured by rising global uncertainty and higher crude oil prices amid the ongoing Iran war.The domestic currency declined 0.55% to breach its previous low of 92.63 recorded yesterday, extending losses to nearly 2% since tensions in the Middle East escalated….

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HDFC board, RBI, govt enter firefighting mode

MUMBAI: A day after HDFC Bank‘s non-executive chairman Atanu Chakraborty resigned citing concerns over practices inconsistent with his values and ethics, regulators, the bank’s board and management and the govt moved swiftly to contain a governance scare.Seeking to steady sentiment, newly appointed interim chairman Keki Mistry struck a firm tone while addressing analysts and reporters….

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Top stocks to buy today: Stock recommendations for March 20, 2026 – check list

Top stocks to buy today (AI image) Stock market recommendations: Bajaj Broking Research has recommended Belrise Industries, and Jayaswal Neco Industries as the top stock picks for March 20, 2026. The brokerage also shares its views on Nifty and Bank Nifty:Index View: NiftyIndian benchmark indices remained highly volatile this week as investor sentiment stayed cautious…

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