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- Business
- April 29, 2026
Brent Surges 3% to One-Month High Near $115 as Trump Prepares for Extended Iran Blockade
Oil prices rose 3% on Wednesday, with the Brent contract hitting a one-month high, on media reports the U.S. will extend its blockade of Iranian ports, likely prolonging supply disruptions from the key Middle East producing region.U.S. President Donald Trump has instructed aides Read More
- Business
- April 29, 2026
EU Energy Crisis: Von der Leyen Warns of €500M Daily Cost Amid Iran War and Hormuz Blockade
European Union countries must funnel their energy aid chiefly to vulnerable households and industries or risk wasting billions of euros as the Iran war hits oil and gas prices, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen warned on Wednesday.The U.S.-Israel war, combined wi Read More
- Business
- April 29, 2026
Petrol and Diesel Prices Not Hiked: PIB Fact Check Dismisses Viral Social Posts as Fake News
The Indian government on Wednesday quashed rumors of a hike in fuel prices. A document circulating on social media platforms, which claimed to be an official order from the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, has been declared “fake” by the Press Information Bureau.The viral m Read More
- Business
- April 29, 2026
India Proposes E85 and E100 Ethanol Rollout: What the Shift to Flex-Fuels Means for You
India is shifting its ethanol story. Late Tuesday, the government issued draft rules to formally introduce E85 (85% ethanol) and E100 (nearly pure ethanol) into the fuel mix. The move is the next phase of India’s energy strategy after achieving the nationwide E20 rollout on April Read More
- Business
- April 29, 2026
Asian Markets Rebound as Strong Earnings and Fed Rate Hold Hopes Offset Iran Standoff and AI Jitters
Markets found their footing in Asian trading on Wednesday as worries about the Iran conflict and health of the AI sector eased, optimism over corporate earnings grew, and attention turned to the Federal Reserve’s decision due later. MSCI’s broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares ou Read More
- Business
- April 29, 2026
Gold Investment Overtakes Jewellery in India for First Time Ever as Nifty Returns Remain Subdued
India’s investment demand for gold surpassed jewellery consumption for the first time on record in the March quarter, as investors turned to the precious metal amid subdued equity market returns, the World Gold Council (WGC) said on Wednesday.Stronger investment demand in the wor Read More
- Business
- April 29, 2026
Oil Dips as UAE Quits OPEC, but Brent Stays Near $111 on Fears of Extended Iran Port Blockade
Oil prices eased on Wednesday from a multi-day rally as investors digested the ramifications of the United Arab Emirates’ surprise decision to quit OPEC, though supply disruptions from the stalemated Iran war support the market.Brent crude futures for June dipped 1 cent to $111.2 Read More
- Business
- April 29, 2026
Bandhan Bank Shares Skyrocket 12% to Reclaim ₹200 Level as Strong Q4 Earnings Cheer Investors
Bandhan Bank Limited witnessed a massive short-covering rally in Wednesday’s morning session, with the stock jumping over 12%. The Kolkata-based lender became one of the top gainers in the Nifty Bank index, reclaiming the critical ₹200 psychological mark on the back of high tradi Read More
- Business
- April 29, 2026
Maruti Suzuki Jumps 4% to Hit ₹13,537 as Brokerages Raise Targets After Record Q4 Results
Shares of Maruti Suzuki India Limited (MSIL) hit the fast lane on Wednesday, trading up nearly 4.5%. The stock outperformed the benchmark Nifty 50, fueled by an aggressive round of upgrades from top-tier research houses following the company’s landmark FY26 earnings.As of 10:58 A Read More
- Business
- April 29, 2026
Sensex Gains 900 Pts, Nifty Reclaims 24,200 Mark; Maruti and Reliance Lead Market Rebound
Indian equity benchmarks witnessed a massive rebound in morning trade on Wednesday. The BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty 50 both surged over 1%, erasing the caution seen in the previous session. Investors cheered strong corporate earnings and a slight stabilization in global energy cues. Read More
