BUSINESS
Bonds steady, traders track US-Iran war for cues
The benchmark 10-year bond yield was trading at 6.6704% against the previous close of 6.6732%, stabilising after a volatile session on March 4
POLITICS
Will Nitish Kumar file Rajya Sabha nomination today? All eyes on Bihar CM as suspense continues
This development is expected to mark the conclusion of Kumar’s record-breaking ten-term tenure as Chief Minister. It also signals a significant shift in the power balance between the JD(U) and BJP
BUSINESS
BSE shares rise 2% on SEBI's nod to launch derivatives for Sensex Next 30 index
The expiry date for the contracts will be the last Thursday of the expiry period
WORLD
India rejects claims of US Navy using its ports for Iran strikes: 'Baseless'
India dismissed these assertions as inaccurate, reaffirming that its ports are not being used for any US military operations against Iran.
DEFENCE
India seals Rs 5,083 crore defence boost with ALH Mk-III helicopters and Shtil missiles
In a parallel deal worth Rs 2,182 crore, the ministry signed a contract with JSC Rosoboronexport of the Russian Federation for the procurement of VL-Shtil surface-to-air missiles and associated missile holding frames
POLITICS
From Supriya Sule’s initiative to Uddhav Thackeray’s support: Why MVA backed Sharad Pawar for Rajya Sabha seat
Pawar had earlier indicated he would not enter the fray but made a last-minute U-turn by expressing his desire to contest. Meanwhile, the Shiv Sena, which had been staking claim to the seat for one of its own nominees, has withdrawn its demand.
INDIA
India news live updates: Nitish Kumar files Rajya Sabha nomination
POLITICS
Nitish Kumar's Rajya Sabha entry: Who will take over Bihar CM's post? A look at the frontrunners
Amid intense speculation over a likely leadership change, union home minister Amit Shah is expected to be in Patna on Thursday
BUSINESS
Ramky Infrastructure shares gain 9% on Rs 1,401.84 crore EPC contract win
Ramky Infrastructure Share Price | Maharashtra Industrial Township awarded a contract worth Rs 1,401.84 crore.
INDIA
India VIX surges over 50% in two sessions as middle east crisis jolts markets
The volatility gauge closed at 21.14, a level last seen on May 9, 2025, rising 23.4 percent from the previous close. The index had already jumped more than 25 percent on Monday.
WORLD
India mcap hits 11-month low as oil surge, middle east tensions weigh on equities
The mcap of all companies listed on the BSE closed at about $4.85 trillion, down 2.7 percent from the previous close of $4.99 trillion. The decline marked both the lowest closing level and the steepest fall since April 2025.
BUSINESS
Stock Market Highlights: Sensex ends up 900 pts, Nifty settles with 1.2% gain as metals, infra stocks lead rally
Sensex, Nifty Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: Benchmark indices ended sharply higher on Thursday. The rally was broad-based, supported by strong buying in metals, infrastructure, energy and auto stocks, while volatility cooled significantly through the session. Market breadth remained firmly positive.
WORLD
Iran War News Highlights (March 5): US says it has sunk more than 30 Iranian ships
Sri Lanka's Media Minister Nalinda Jayatissa told parliament the vessel was just outside the country's waters, but did not provide further details.
PODCAST
Iran War comes close to India, Rupee drops to record low & airlines face turbulence | MC Editor's Picks
War in the Middle East escalates dramatically as a US Navy submarine sinks an Iranian ship near Sri Lanka, global markets tumble, and the rupee breaches 92 per dollar. Meanwhile, Mojtaba Khamenei is named Iran’s Supreme Leader. Closer home, Jio Platforms plans a sweeping AI pricing disruption, and airlines reel under soaring fuel costs and geopolitical shocks. Find all this and more in the day’s edition of Moneycontrol Editor’s Picks.
INDIA
BJP may take Bihar CM post as NDA prepares to ease Nitish Kumar out: Report
Amid the political uncertainty, Union Home Minister Amit Shah is expected to be in Patna on Thursday to attend the nomination process of BJP president Nitin Nabin as a Rajya Sabha candidate from Bihar.
BUSINESS
Stocks to Watch Today: Hindustan Unilever, Ramky Infrastructure, BSE, Gujarat Gas, Sundram Fasteners, Omnitech Engineering in focus on 5 March
Stocks to Watch, 5 March: Stocks like Hindustan Unilever, Ramky Infrastructure, Cyient, Protean eGov Technologies, BSE, Polycab India, Great Eastern Shipping Company, Gujarat Gas, and Omnitech Engineering will be in focus on March 5.
POLITICS
Nitish Kumar to file Rajya Sabha nomination tomorrow, Amit Shah likely to visit Bihar: Reports
Amit Shah, reportedly will hold a BJP core group meeting where he will discuss the next political process. The party will later appoint an observer to elect the new legislative party leader who will swear in as chief minister.
TRENDS
Indians, Pakistanis share what they respect about each other in viral post: Food, music, SRK & Kohli
The responses formed a rare, unfiltered snapshot of mutual respect — and a reminder that behind geopolitical narratives, ordinary Indians and Pakistanis often see each other with far more nuance than politics suggest.
BUSINESS
HDFC Mutual Fund sells shares worth Rs 358 crore in Sundram Fasteners
As of December 2025, HDFC Mutual Fund through HDFC NIFTY500 Multicap 50:25:25 Index Fund held 7.62 percent equity stake in the TVS Group company.
WORLD
US submarine torpedo sinks Iranian warship near Sri Lanka, massive explosion captured on video | Watch
At least 80 people were killed and nearly 150 were reported missing after the torpedo hit the Iranian naval ship
POLITICS
Tamil Nadu polls: Congress to contest 28 seats in alliance with DMK, bags one Rajya Sabha seat
The Congress is set to contest 28 seats in the 234-member assembly. Additionally, the grand old party has also been offered one Rajya Sabha seat.
BUSINESS
9.5 million barrels of Russian crude near India as Delhi seeks backup supplies
Russia signals readiness to divert crude to India as Hormuz disruptions threaten oil flows amid escalating West Asia conflict.
INDIA
Sharad Pawar is MVA's pick for lone Rajya Sabha seat in Maharashtra
WORLD
India buys US Apaches and P-8Is, but won’t buy a single US fighter jet | Here’s the real reason
Why India has repeatedly declined US fighter jet offers, from F-16 to F-35, even as defence ties with Washington expand.
