Iran permits Hormuz passage for India and other “friendly” nations, but links transit to security conditions as UN flags global supply risks.

Spot gold fell 1% to $4,476.51 per ounce by 0555 GMT. U.S. gold futures for April delivery lost 2.1% to $4,457.

Lloyd Blankfein warns Iran war damage will linger even if it ends soon, flags energy market stress and calls for cautious investing.

Markets decline as the contradictory messages from the US and Iran over ceasefire talks have kept investors on edge.

Marketers say one of the most immediate changes could be the entry of entirely new advertiser segments.

Global headwinds, easing fiscal support seen weighing on momentum; inflation outlook revised higher

Brent futures were up $5.26, or 5.2%, to $107.48 a barrel at 10:57 am EDT (1457 GMT), close to the session high of $107.84.

Trump delays strikes on Iranian power plants until April 6, praising ongoing talks and Iran’s gesture of allowing 10 oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz.

Brokerages including Goldman Sachs and HSBC expect significant cuts to India’s earnings forecasts over the next two to three quarters as crude oil prices remain elevated despite easing tensions involving the US, Iran and Israel.

US may deploy 10,000 more troops to the Middle East, WSJ reports, as Trump signals readiness to act on Strait of Hormuz.

The maker of the popular Claude chatbot has had early discussions with Wall Street banks about taking leading roles on a potential listing.

Excise duty on petrol has been cut from Rs 13 to Rs 3 per litre, while diesel duty has been reduced from Rs 10 to zero.

Nifty PSU Bank index fell up to 3 percent, with all 12 constituents trading lower.

FM Nirmala Sitharaman says, 'Export duty levy on petrol, diesel will ensure adequate availability for domestic consumption'

The Nifty IT index has declined about 25 percent year-to-date, driven by concerns over the potential impact of generative AI on the long-term business model of IT services companies, along with broader macroeconomic and geopolitical uncertainties

The bank will soon have two more listed entities: they plan to list Axis Finance in the next couple of years, while Axis Max Life Insurance will be reverse merged with Max Financial

Brent crude futures rose by $2.73, or 2.53%, to $110.74 a barrel by 1257 GMT. U.S. West Texas Intermediate futures were up $2.39, or 2.53%, at $96.87