Asian Markets: Asian stocks today: Markets mixed as US-Iran talks offset geopolitical jitters

File photo (Picture credit: AP) Asian markets traded mixed on Tuesday as investors weighed fresh hopes of possible US-Iran peace talks against lingering geopolitical risks and elevated oil prices, while technology shares lent support to key regional indices.Tokyo’s Nikkei 225 rose 1.1 per cent to 59,485.54, driven by strong gains in technology counters. As per…

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Hair oil, ACs, soaps become costlier: How FMCG companies are dealing with Middle East supply blow

Consumer goods companies in India are facing a sharp rise in input costs due to the ongoing war in the Middle East. Surging raw material prices are forcing firms to track costs on a near-daily basis, review pricing frequently, and focus on short-term decisions instead of long-term planning.As firms are struggling with volatile input costs,…

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Pakistan stock market crash: KSE-100 plunges nearly 6,000 points after US-Iran talks fail, oil surge

Pakistan’s stock market saw a sharp sell-off on Monday, with the benchmark KSE-100 index plunging nearly 6,000 points as the collapse of US-Iran ceasefire talks and rising tensions in the Strait of Hormuz hit investor sentiment.KSE-100 index dropped 3.5 per cent to hit an intraday low of 1,61,638, reversing last week’s sharp rally when it…

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PSL turns comedy show as replacement player shares playing XI with original player | Cricket News

PSL slammed on Social Media The Pakistan Super League (PSL) once again found itself at the centre of criticism after a bizarre selection mix-up saw a replacement player feature alongside the very player he was meant to replace. The incident occurred during Match 26 of PSL 2026 between Quetta Gladiators and defending champions Lahore Qalandars,…

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OPEC+ raises output quotas by 206,000 bpd from May; warns on supply risks due to Middle East war

OPEC+ on Sunday agreed to increase oil production quotas for the second consecutive month, while cautioning that damage to energy infrastructure amid ongoing conflicts could disrupt global supplies for an extended period, AFP reported.The oil cartel decided to raise output quotas by 206,000 barrels per day (bpd) from May, with key producers including Russia, Saudi…

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CSK CEO Kasi Viswanathan says Dhoni’s role in IPL 2026 still undecided: ‘He will play all the matches’ | Cricket News

MS Dhoni (BCCI/IPL Photo) Chennai Super Kings (CSK) CEO Kasi Viswanathan said veteran wicketkeeper-batter MS Dhoni is expected to play in all matches of the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL). However, the final decision about his exact role will be made by the team management.The 19th edition of the IPL will start on March 28,…

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Sachin Tendulkar hails India’s 256-run blitz in do-or-die clash: Must-win games reveal temperament | Cricket News

Hardik Pandya, left, celebrates his fifty with Tilak Varma. (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: India’s T20 World Cup campaign roared back to life in emphatic fashion as they crushed Zimbabwe by 72 runs in a virtual knockout, a performance that earned glowing praise from batting legend Sachin Tendulkar. Hailing the team’s character under pressure, Tendulkar declared…

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Ashok Sharma’s 154.2 kmph rocket not the fastest: Here are IPL’s quickest-ever deliveries | Cricket News

Ashok Sharma bowls fastest bowl of IPL 2026 vs Rajasthan Royals Gujarat Titans unearthed a moment of raw pace brilliance in IPL 2026 as Ashok Sharma sent down the quickest delivery of the season so far during their clash against the Rajasthan Royals at the Narendra Modi Stadium. The young pacer consistently hurried the Royals…

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