Daily Republic News
- Business
- March 21, 2026
Refiners In India Look To Buy Iranian Oil After US Waives Sanctions
Indian refiners plan to resume buying Iranian oil while refiners elsewhere in Asia are examining such a move after Washington temporarily removed sanctions to alleviate an energy crunch caused by the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran, traders said on Saturday.Three Indian refining sources Read More
- Business
- March 21, 2026
Israel-US-Iran War: S&P 500 Shreds Over $1 Trillion Market Cap Last Week
Amid the ongoing Israel-US-Iran war, the US stock market remained under pressure for the four straight week.The S&P 500 index shredded over 2.50% in the past week, losing a market cap of over $1 trillion. This US stock market benchmark index has been reeling under pressure since Read More
- Business
- March 21, 2026
Iran Ready To Let Japanese Vessels Transit Strait Of Hormuz
Iran is ready to let Japanese-related vessels pass through the Strait of Hormuz, a vital artery for global oil supplies, Kyodo news reported, citing Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi.Tehran has started talks with Tokyo, including with Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi, abou Read More
- Business
- March 20, 2026
Airfare Set To Surge Again, Price May Reach ₹50,000 For Trunk Routes As Airlines Seek Cap Removal
New Delhi: Air passengers are likely to face a fresh wave of high airfares as airlines are seeking the removal of fare caps imposed during the IndiGo crisis in December. The development comes as airlines are apparently incurring huge losses and higher operational costs as fuel pr Read More
- Business
- March 20, 2026
IOCL Announces 25% Hike for Bulk Diesel Buyers as Crude Surges Amid Middle East War
State-run Indian Oil Corporation (IOCL) has increased the price of industrial diesel by over 25%, according to industry data released on Friday, as oil marketing companies (OMCs) move to offset the soaring cost of crude imports amid the escalating U.S.-Israel-Iran conflict.The pr Read More
- Business
- March 20, 2026
Mumbai Set To Change Global Urban Business Landscape, Expert Akshat Khetan Explains
In an era shaped by geopolitical volatility and shifting economic alliances, the global map of power is being quietly redrawn. As traditional strongholds grapple with internal pressures and regional uncertainties, new urban centers are emerging as anchors of stability and growth. Read More
- Business
- March 20, 2026
Govt Says LPG Panic Booking Down, Adequate Stock Available Across Country
The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas on Friday said that panic booking of LPG cylinders has declined significantly, with only 55 lakh bookings reported on Thursday.The government held an inter-ministerial briefing today to update on the current situation regarding the availa Read More
- Business
- March 20, 2026
Govt Notifies Income Tax Rules 2026; New Compliance Regime From April 1
The government has notified the Income Tax Rules, 2026, which will come into effect from April 1, 2026. The new rules mark a major overhaul of procedural and compliance systems under direct taxation.The rules implement provisions of the Income-tax Act, 2025, replacing older proce Read More
- Business
- March 20, 2026
Premium Petrol Prices Hiked In India By Up To Rs 2.35 Per Litre Amid Israel-Iran War
New Delhi: The price of premium-grade petrol has been increased by Rs 2.35 per litre in India from March 20, 2026, amid the escalating war between US-Israel and Iran. This comes as global energy supply chain has been disrupted due to tensions in the Middle East.The hike applies t Read More
- Business
- March 20, 2026
Zomato Hikes Platform Fee for Food Delivery by Rs 2.40 to Rs 14.90 per Order in Bid to Shore Up Profitability
India’s food delivery giant Zomato has increased its platform fee by Rs 2.40 per order, according to information on the company’s mobile application on Friday, as the aggregator continues its aggressive push toward higher margins.The new base platform fee, levied on every order r Read More
