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Business & Finance - 2026-03-25

Money & Banking

Pakistan allows all non-residents to operate bank accounts to boost foreign investment

Residents holding declared assets in abroad also eligible to open, operate foreign currency value account

Updated 26 Mar, 2026 05:06pm

Business & Finance

How policy built Pakistan’s auto industry, how reversal could reshape it

Pakistan’s automobile industry now stands at a critical inflection point as proposed revisions to tax incentives for...

Published 25 Mar, 2026 10:34pm

Business & Finance

Govt releases Rs27bn to OGRA for settlement of price differential claims

The fund comes as the first trench from Prime Minister's Austerity Fund

Published 25 Mar, 2026 08:21pm

Companies

EV envy - US car buyers want the Chinese models they can’t have

15% of car dealers told Cox Automotive in a recent survey that they support the entry of Chinese auto brands into the US market

Published 25 Mar, 2026 08:18pm

Forex

Bernstein warns Indian rupee could breach 98/USD, cuts Nifty target on Iran conflict risks

The firm’s base case is for hostilities in the Middle East to conclude within a month

Published 25 Mar, 2026 08:06pm

South Asia

India aims to cut emissions intensity by 47% by 2035 from 2005 levels

Emissions intensity refers to greenhouse gas emissions relative to the size of an economy

Published 25 Mar, 2026 07:16pm

Stocks

Gulf equities gain following reports of US-Iran ceasefire proposal

Dubai’s main share index jumped 4.2%

Published 25 Mar, 2026 06:33pm

Companies

Indian real estate developer Puravankara sees jump in enquiries at Middle East office

Dubai has in recent years attracted wealthy Asians with favourable policies, driving a property boom

Published 25 Mar, 2026 05:34pm

South Asia

India to invest around $3 billion to boost air connectivity

It will run for 10 years from fiscal 2026-27 to fiscal 2035-36 and proposes providing subsidies amounting to $1.07 billion to airlines

Published 25 Mar, 2026 05:27pm

USA

Pentagon says it will ramp up war supplies with defense companies

BAE Systems and Lockheed Martin will also quadruple production of seekers for the THAAD interceptor

Published 25 Mar, 2026 05:14pm

Energy

Saudi oil driller ADES expects 44% earnings rise despite Iran war

Top oil exporter Saudi Aramco has cut its oil output by 20% from two offshore fields and rerouted 7 million barrels per day

Published 25 Mar, 2026 05:08pm

Stocks

Sri Lankan shares jump on broad-based gains; central bank maintains key rate

CSE All-Share index rose 3.8% to 21,868.85

Published 25 Mar, 2026 04:52pm

Financial

Indian bonds end nearly flat as oil swings drive caution

Benchmark 6.48% 2035 bond yield ended at 6.875%, after closing at 6.8681% on Tuesday

Published 25 Mar, 2026 04:38pm

Companies

State-run PNSC contributes Rs4bn to PM’s Austerity Fund

Pakistan National Shipping Corporation (PNSC) has released Rs4 billion as part of its corporate social...

Published 25 Mar, 2026 04:30pm

Commodities

Copper stabilises on firmer demand, talk of Iran ceasefire

Benchmark three-month copper on the London Metal Exchange climbed 1.3% to $12,257 per metric ton

Published 25 Mar, 2026 04:26pm

Commodities

Palm hits two-week low on weaker Dalian, crude oil amid Mideast uncertainty

Benchmark palm oil contract for June delivery on the Bursa Malaysia Derivatives Exchange ended down 41 ringgit, or 0.9%, at 4,496 ringgit a metric ton

Published 25 Mar, 2026 04:10pm

Markets

Reliance Jio in talks with investors to sell 8% of individual stakes in IPO, sources say

Big investors on the list include Meta, with a stake of 9.99%, and Google, with 7.73%,

Published 25 Mar, 2026 04:02pm

Forex

Indian rupee slips but averts record low as intervention blunts outflow pressure

Indian rupee hovered near its record low of 93.98 per dollar through the session before closing at 93.9775, down 0.1%

Published 25 Mar, 2026 03:54pm

Business & Finance

Pakistan ramps up documentation for citizens seeking legal status in Spain

Prompt issuance of passports to overseas Pakistanis is the government’s top priority, says Naqvi

Published 25 Mar, 2026 03:48pm

Stocks

Indian shares rise for second day on Middle East ceasefire prospects

Nifty 50 rose 1.72% to 23,306.45, while the BSE Sensex added 1.63% to 75,273.45

Published 25 Mar, 2026 03:46pm

Financial

India’s RBI scraps treasury bill sale, move to support banking liquidity

The t-bill auction cancellation has been welcomed by the market

Published 25 Mar, 2026 03:42pm

Exchange

Rupee registers slight gain against US dollar

Settles at 279.21 against the greenback

Updated 25 Mar, 2026 08:46pm

Bullion Rate

Gold price per tola gains Rs15,200 in Pakistan

Reaches Rs479,262 per tola

Updated 25 Mar, 2026 06:19pm

Forex

Australian dollar steadies, CPI data fails to move rate dial

The Aussie was near flat at $0.6995, having been as low as $0.6939 overnight before finding bids

Published 25 Mar, 2026 12:05pm

Stocks

Australian shares rise 2% on mining boost; core inflation slows slightly in February

The S&P/ASX 200 index climbed 2% to 8,544.80

Published 25 Mar, 2026 12:04pm

Markets

Sri Lanka central bank holds policy rate unchanged

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) maintained the overnight policy rate at 7.75%

Published 25 Mar, 2026 12:02pm

Stocks

Japan’s Nikkei surges as optimism for Iran peace plan lifts sentiment

The benchmark Nikkei 225 Index advanced 2.93% to 53,784.43

Published 25 Mar, 2026 11:59am

Commodities

Copper rebounds on softer dollar, Middle East de-escalation hopes

The most-traded copper contract on the Shanghai Futures Exchange rose 1.36% to 95,800 yuan per metric ton

Published 25 Mar, 2026 11:57am

Forex

Thai baht/US dollar steady on Wednesday

The baht was steady at 32.53 versus the dollar, after trading in a range of 32.430 to 32.610

Published 25 Mar, 2026 11:53am

Commodities

Palm falls on weaker rival oils, crude oil prices

The benchmark palm oil contract for June delivery on the Bursa Malaysia Derivatives Exchange slid 39 ringgit, or 0.86%, to 4,498 ringgit a metric ton

Published 25 Mar, 2026 11:48am

Mutual Funds

Japanese bonds rise for second day as crude decline eases inflation concerns

The 10-year Japanese government bond (JGB) yield fell 1.5 basis points (bps) to 2.250%

Published 25 Mar, 2026 11:34am

Business & Finance

Circular debt plan: OGDC receives Rs7.725bn 9th interest payment

The total interest amount of Rs92 billion is to be repaid in twelve equal monthly instalments

Published 25 Mar, 2026 11:29am

Commodities

Iron ore slips after 3-session rally on Tangshan output curbs

The most-traded May iron ore contract on China's Dalian Commodity Exchange (DCE) fell 1.46% to 809.5 yuan ($117.47) a metric ton

Published 25 Mar, 2026 10:47am

Commodities

Chicago soybeans fall on prospect of Middle East ceasefire

The most-active soybean contract on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) eased 0.2% to $11.52-3/4 a bushel

Published 25 Mar, 2026 10:41am

Forex

Yuan firms against dollar on hopes of Iran war easing

The yuan strengthened to as much as 6.8823 against the US dollar, before trading 0.01% higher at 6.8912

Published 25 Mar, 2026 10:36am

Markets

Thailand will let energy prices move in line with market forces, plans support measures

The government had tried to cap domestic diesel prices earlier this month.

Published 25 Mar, 2026 10:19am

Stocks

China shares climb as Iran ceasefire optimism lifts risk appetite

The Shanghai Composite Index jumped 0.9% by midday break

Published 25 Mar, 2026 10:15am

Mutual Funds

India bonds unable to hold gains as oil fluctuations, debt supply hurt

The benchmark 6.48% 2035 bond yield was at 6.8633%

Published 25 Mar, 2026 10:12am

Markets

India central bank likely intervenes to cushion rupee losses near record low, traders say

Reserve Bank of India likely intervened in the foreign exchange market on Wednesday, three traders said

Published 25 Mar, 2026 10:10am

Stocks

KSE-100 jumps 2.8% as global equities rise, oil prices slide

Benchmark index settles at 158,313.44

Updated 25 Mar, 2026 06:07pm

Markets

SK Hynix files for US listing that source says could raise up to $14 billion

Confidential filings allow companies to withhold details about their finances and offering terms until closer to the actual listing

Published 25 Mar, 2026 08:38am

Stocks

Indian shares set to open higher as US pushes Iran ceasefire plan

GIFT Nifty futures were trading at 23,095

Published 25 Mar, 2026 08:23am

Forex

Indian rupee likely to stay under pressure as NDF maturities, outflows offset oil relief

The 1-month ‌NDF indicated the rupee will open in a 93.88 to 93.92 range versus the US dollar, after closing at 93.8650 on Tuesday

Published 25 Mar, 2026 08:19am

Stocks

Stocks bounce and oil retreats on Mideast ceasefire reports

Shares of Ares, which managed roughly $623 billion in assets at the end of 2025, fell 1% on Tuesday

Published 25 Mar, 2026 08:13am

Forex

Currency markets drift as traders sceptical of US efforts to end Iran war

The British pound was up 0.1% at $1.3428, while the New Zealand dollar was flat at $0.5834

Updated 25 Mar, 2026 12:43pm

Energy

Oil prices drop 4% as US proposes 15-point plan to Iran for peace

Brent futures fell 3.96, or 3.8%, to $100.53 a barrel
U.S. WTI crude fell $3.57, or 3.9%, to $88.78.

Updated 25 Mar, 2026 08:38pm

Bullion Rate

Gold climbs more than 2% on softer dollar, easing fears of higher interest rates

Spot gold rose 2.5% to $4,587.09 per ounce
US gold futures for April delivery gained 4.2% to $4,586.10

Updated 25 Mar, 2026 02:18pm

Business & Finance

Gas supply for urea production: Fertiliser makers partner with Mari Energies

KARACHI: Fauji Fertiliser Company Limited (FFC), in collaboration with Engro Fertilisers Limited and Fatima...

Published 25 Mar, 2026 02:12am

Business & Finance

Traders bet USD500m on oil price just before Trump’s post

LONDON: Traders bet half a billion dollars on the price of crude only 15 minutes before US President Donald Trump...

Published 25 Mar, 2026 02:12am

Money & Banking

Bank Makramah Ltd assigned ‘A-’ and ‘A2’ ratings by VIS

KARACHI: Bank Makramah Limited (BML) has been assigned initial entity ratings of “A-” (Long Term) and ‘A2’ (Short...

Published 25 Mar, 2026 02:12am

Business & Finance

Auto sector opposes proposed changes to tax incentives

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s automobile industry has warned that proposed changes to tax incentives for plug-in hybrid...

Published 25 Mar, 2026 02:12am

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Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Jul 24	278.07
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Jul 24	277.87
USD to Japanese Yen / Jul 24	163.83
USD to Swiss Franc / Jul 24	0.82
Pound Sterling to USD / Jul 24	1.33
Euro to USD / Jul 24	1.14
SOFR % / Jul 24	3.57

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Jul 24	7,411.98
India Sensex / Jul 24	76,059.77
Tokyo Nikkei / Jul 24	64,611.15
Nasdaq / Jul 24	24,975.82
Hang Seng / Jul 24	24,963.23
FTSE 100 / Jul 24	10,736.23
Dow Jones / Jul 24	51,947.25
Germany DAX 30 / Jul 24	25,099
France CAC40 / Jul 24	8,372.28

Item	Value
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Jul 24	89.31
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Jul 24	18,680
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Jul 24	366,457
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Jul 24	4,052.79
Cotton US¢/pound / Jul 24	79.98
Petrol/Litre / Jul 27	335.18
Diesel/Litre / Jul 27	383.46

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
Media Times Ltd / Jul 24 Media Times Limited(MDTL)	6.38 ▲ 1 (18.59%)
First Punjab Modaraba / Jul 24 First Punjab Modaraba(FPJM)	10.44 ▲ 0.97 (10.24%)
First Fid. Leasing / Jul 24 First Fidelity Leasing Modaraba(FFLM)	14.92 ▲ 1.36 (10.03%)
First IBL Mod. / Jul 24 First IBL Modaraba(FIBLM)	15.15 ▲ 1.38 (10.02%)
Metro Steel / Jul 24 Metropolitan Steel Corporation Limited(MSCL)	22.41 ▲ 2.04 (10.01%)
UDL International / Jul 24 UDL International Limited(UDLI)	21.77 ▲ 1.98 (10.01%)
Asia Ins. / Jul 24 Asia Insurance Company Limited(ASIC)	54.95 ▲ 5 (10.01%)
Olympia Mills / Jul 24 Olympia Mills Limited(OML)	173.26 ▲ 15.75 (10%)
Fateh Sports / Jul 24 Fateh Sports Wear Limited(FSWL)	172.68 ▲ 15.7 (10%)
Ashfaq Textile / Jul 24 Ashfaq Textile Mills Limited(ASHT)	31.49 ▲ 2.86 (9.99%)

Stock	Price
Khairpur Sug. / Jul 24 Khairpur Sugar Mills Limited(KPUS)	1,105.08 ▼ -122.79 (-10%)
Shadman Cotton / Jul 24 Shadman Cotton Mills Limited(SHCM)	52.81 ▼ -5.84 (-9.96%)
Shams Textile / Jul 24 Shams Textile Mills Limited(STML)	53.26 ▼ -5.88 (-9.94%)
Power Cem(Pref) / Jul 24 Power Cement (Pref)(POWERPS)	23.51 ▼ -2.54 (-9.75%)
Janana De Malucho / Jul 24 Janana De Malucho Textile Mills Limited(JDMT)	139.77 ▼ -14.79 (-9.57%)
East West Ins. / Jul 24 East West Insurance Company Limited(EWIC)	48.10 ▼ -4.36 (-8.31%)
Elahi Cotton / Jul 24 Elahi Cotton Mills Limited(ELCM)	208.50 ▼ -18.84 (-8.29%)
J.A.Textile / Jul 24 J.A. Textile Mills Limited(JATM)	32.13 ▼ -2.85 (-8.15%)
Suhail Jute / Jul 24 Suhail Jute Mills Limited(SUHJ)	201.90 ▼ -17.58 (-8.01%)
Lotte Chemical / Jul 24 Lotte Chemical Pakistan Limited(LOTCHEM)	26.81 ▼ -2.31 (-7.93%)

Stock	Volume
Cnergyico PK / Jul 24 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	59,327,773 ▲ 0.19
Trust Sec.& Brok. / Jul 24 Trust Securities & Brokerage Limited(TSBL)	36,977,902 ▲ 0
Kohinoor Spinning / Jul 24 Kohinoor Spinning Mills Limited(KOSM)	32,626,744 ▲ 0.51
Pak Refinery / Jul 24 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	24,565,429 ▲ 0.6
WorldCall Telecom / Jul 24 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	21,618,473 ▲ 0.01
B.O.Punjab / Jul 24 The Bank of Punjab(BOP)	20,591,638 ▼ -0.34
TPL Properties / Jul 24 TPL Properties Limited(TPLP)	19,232,151 ▼ -0.25
K-Electric Ltd. / Jul 24 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	18,140,027 ▲ 0.08
Media Times Ltd / Jul 24 Media Times Limited(MDTL)	15,731,176 ▲ 1
Waves Home Appliances / Jul 24 Waves Home Appliances Limited(WAVESAPP)	13,338,005 ▲ 0.56

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