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Sensex, Nifty | Stock market live updates: 5 reasons why markets are falling today - Nifty slides below 23,300, Sensex down 1,700 points--follow live for updates!

Oil prices surged significantly due to recent attacks on Iranian energy infrastructure, raising concerns about potential supply disruptions. , Economy, Times Now

Bitcoin hovers around $74,000, buoyed by short liquidations and derivatives. Major cryptocurrencies like Ethereum and altcoins are also seeing gains. Traders are paying to maintain long positions above $73,000. All eyes are now on Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's upcoming speech. The global crypto market capitalization has increased. Investors are watching for potential breakouts.

Banks are shut today in Mumbai, Hyderabad and Bengaluru for Ugadi, with Eid closures across most major cities on March 20 and 21.

Gold Rate Today (March 19, 2026): Gold prices fluctuate on March 19, 2026, amid the Iran war. Check the latest gold rates for 24K, 22K, 18K across major cities., Personal Finance, Times Now

Many families buy more than one health cover, but the claim process works differently when two insurers are involved.

Cube Highways Trust IPO | The proposed IPO is entirely an Offer-for-Sale (OFS), where its current shareholders will sell their existing units to new investors.

Former RBI Deputy Governor Rajeshwar Rao emphasizes the urgent need for consolidation across India's banking and NBFC sectors to meet national growth targets.

In his resignation letter, Atanu Chakraborty flagged concerns over the bank's internal functioning, stating that "certain happenings and practices within the bank" over the past two years were "not in congruence with my personal values and ethics".

Global conflicts are worsening climate change through massive emissions. This crisis, however, presents an opportunity. Disruptions in fossil fuel supplies and rising costs can drive faster adoption of clean energy. Businesses can offer alternatives, and consumer demand for affordable, reliable power can push governments towards necessary regulatory changes. This shift, while not immediate, offers a logical and profitable path forward.