Stock market today (March 13, 2026): Nifty50 opens below 23,500; BSE Sensex down around 900 points on oil prices, US-Iran war

Stock market today (AI image) Stock market today: Continuing the down trend, Nifty50 and BSE Sensex opened in red on Friday as oil prices climbed and the Strait of Hormuz closure halted important global trade. While Nifty50 went below 23,400, BSE Sensex tumbled 900 points. At 10:20 AM, Nifty50 was trading at 23,325.45, down 313.70…

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Middle East tensions: Firms return to WFH, travel curbs as Iran targets UAE

BENGALURU: With the West Asia crisis escalating and recent Iranian strikes targeting the UAE, several IT companies and global capability centres (GCCs) have activated their business continuity plans (BCPs), introducing measures such as work-from-home, travel advisories and temporary office closures.Amid rising geopolitical uncertainty, many tech firms and GCCs are increasingly relying on India as a…

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Jones Act: White House mulls suspending ‘Jones Act’ to curb soaring oil prices amid Iran conflict – key maritime law explained

Amid the rising oil prices as the Iran conflict continues to escalate, the Trump administration is considering the idea of suspending a key maritime law that requires American ships be used to transport between US ports.“In the interest of national defense, the White House is considering waiving the Jones Act for a limited period of…

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Big shift in India’s job market! Why fixed term employment is the new normal and what it means for employees

Fixed term employment is steadily emerging as a mainstream form of hiring. (AI image) India’s world of work is changing. Businesses today operate in an environment marked by rapid technological shifts, evolving geopolitical dynamics, seasonal demand cycles, project‑based work and intense global competition. Geopolitical realignments, supply‑chain reconfiguration and cross‑border regulatory developments are influencing how organisations…

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