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Gold price today (March 18, 2026): How much 24K, 22K gold costs in Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai & more – check rates

Gold prices moved lower across major Indian cities on Wednesday as retail bullion rates tracked weakness in domestic futures amid cautious sentiment ahead of the US Federal Reserve’s monetary policy decision.On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), gold for April delivery fell by Rs 256, or 0.16 per cent, to Rs 1,55,729 per 10 grams in…

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Big boost! Cabinet clears Rs 33,660 crore BHAVYA scheme to build 100 plug-and-play industrial clusters; check details

The Union Cabinet has approved the Bharat Audyogik Vikas Yojana (BHAVYA), a Rs 33,660 crore central sector scheme to develop 100 investment-ready plug-and-play industrial parks across the country, in a move aimed at accelerating manufacturing growth and employment generation.The scheme will be implemented over a six-year period from FY 2026-27 to FY 2031-32, with industrial…

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Bank holidays in March 2026: How many days are banks closed this week? Check state-wise list for Ugadi, Eid-Ul-Fitr & more

Planning a bank visit? You might want to reschedule! Bank customers planning a visit in March 2026 are being advised to check branch holiday schedules, as a four-day bank holiday is approaching. Since banks observe both national and state-specific holidays, closure dates can vary across different regions, making it important to plan ahead to avoid…

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30 million barrels in a week! India grabs more Russian crude amid US-Iran war; tankers headed to China make U-turn

Indian refiners have purchased nearly 30 million barrels of Russian crude within a week. (AI image) India is aggressively buying Russian crude oil amidst supply disruptions from Strait of Hormuz caused due to the ongoing US-Iran war and Middle East conflict. In fact, India is buying such huge quantities of Russian crude, that tankers headed…

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LPG cylinder rate, petrol, diesel price today (March 18, 2026): Check city-wise list of latest prices amid Middle East conflict

he LPG cylinder rates were last revised earlier this month, effective March 7, 2026. (AI image) Latest LPG, petrol, diesel prices today: Amid LPG supply pressures and some panic buying on fears of shortage, prices of LPG cylinders – domestic and commercial – remain unchanged across cities. The LPG cylinder rates were last revised earlier…

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Gold price prediction today: Where is gold headed on March 18, 2026 & is the bull run over for now?

Gold has witnessed a modest decline lacking bullish conviction amid mixed cues as USD strength persists ahead of the US Fed decision. (AI image) Gold price prediction today: Gold prices lack an immediate bullish bias, though the current phase is more consolidative than corrective, says Maneesh Sharma, AVP – Commodities & Currencies at Anand Rathi…

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Asian stocks today (March 18, 2026): Markets trade in green amid Middle East conflict; HSI remains flat, Nikkei gains over 3%

Asian equities mostly inched higher on Wednesday, tracking a pause in the recent rally in oil prices, even as investors remained cautious amid escalating tensions in the Middle East and awaited signals from the US Federal Reserve on interest rates.As of 9:15 am, Japan’s Nikkei was up 1,245.87 points or 2.32% to 54,946. South Korean…

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