{"id":361348,"date":"2026-03-27T17:25:10","date_gmt":"2026-03-27T17:25:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/361348\/"},"modified":"2026-03-27T17:25:10","modified_gmt":"2026-03-27T17:25:10","slug":"top-stories-excise-cut-%e2%82%b9-freefall-trump-new-hormuz-deadline-g7-fm-meet-and-more","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/361348\/","title":{"rendered":"Top Stories | Excise cut, \u20b9 freefall, Trump new Hormuz deadline, G7 FM meet and more"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\n          Top 10@10 \u2014 CNBC-TV18\u2019s daily newsletter featuring the top 10 stories on markets, corporate updates, economic insights, and financial highlights \u2014 delivered at 10 pm\n        <\/p>\n<p>\n          Excise Duty Cut: HPCL, BPCL, IOC shares reverse gains and turn negative; Here&#8217;s how it impacts them\n        <\/p>\n<p>        <img alt=\"Article content\" class=\"lazy-load block w-full\" data-delayed-url=\"https:\/\/media.licdn.com\/dms\/image\/v2\/D5612AQEoI-hczXUusg\/article-inline_image-shrink_400_744\/B56Z0wC48iKEAY-\/0\/1774627559546?e=2147483647&amp;v=beta&amp;t=y71cwGeKf25tCw-OKhBTD4OvhdNHLF2mO-6pI0acD7M\"\/><\/p>\n<p>\n          Watch here: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/redir\/redirect?url=https%3A%2F%2Fyoutu%2Ebe%2FYXbscL3U6dw%3Fsi%3DSBk_K0mHLHLMz_ux&amp;urlhash=tuXI&amp;trk=article-ssr-frontend-pulse_little-text-block\" target=\"_blank\" data-tracking-control-name=\"article-ssr-frontend-pulse_little-text-block\" data-tracking-will-navigate=\"\" data-test-link=\"\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https:\/\/youtu.be\/YXbscL3U6dw?si=SBk_K0mHLHLMz_ux<\/a>\n        <\/p>\n<p>\n          Shares of India&#8217;s oil marketing companies, Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd. (HPCL), Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd. (BPCL) and Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. (IOC), rose up to 4% after the government has announced a cut to excise duty imposed on petrol and diesel.\n        <\/p>\n<p>\n          The excise duty on petrol has been cut to \u20b93 per liter from \u20b913 per liter earlier, while the excise duty on diesel has been cut to Nil from \u20b910 earlier.\n        <\/p>\n<p>\n          Also Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/redir\/redirect?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Ecnbctv18%2Ecom%2Fwebstories%2Feconomy%2Findia-cuts-excise-duty-on-petrol-and-diesel-prices-unchanged-22948%2Ehtm&amp;urlhash=JaHM&amp;trk=article-ssr-frontend-pulse_little-text-block\" target=\"_blank\" data-tracking-control-name=\"article-ssr-frontend-pulse_little-text-block\" data-tracking-will-navigate=\"\" data-test-link=\"\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">India cuts excise duty on petrol and diesel, prices unchanged<\/a>\n        <\/p>\n<p>\n          Govt prioritises domestic fuel availability amid surge in global crude prices\n        <\/p>\n<p>        <img alt=\"Article content\" class=\"lazy-load block w-full\" data-delayed-url=\"https:\/\/media.licdn.com\/dms\/image\/v2\/D5612AQEBzOxGI1yB7Q\/article-inline_image-shrink_400_744\/B56Z0wDGJrJkAc-\/0\/1774627624852?e=2147483647&amp;v=beta&amp;t=oX_TTxb4qmRjuMvNKJYZb5r6-gjw4Y98Bx0btb23P9A\"\/><\/p>\n<p>\n          Watch here: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/redir\/redirect?url=https%3A%2F%2Fyoutu%2Ebe%2FvYsXRV08Hgo%3Fsi%3Db_bsM4BXBptWXhB8&amp;urlhash=sgeI&amp;trk=article-ssr-frontend-pulse_little-text-block\" target=\"_blank\" data-tracking-control-name=\"article-ssr-frontend-pulse_little-text-block\" data-tracking-will-navigate=\"\" data-test-link=\"\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https:\/\/youtu.be\/vYsXRV08Hgo?si=b_bsM4BXBptWXhB8<\/a>\n        <\/p>\n<p>\n          The government on Friday, March 27 said it has taken calibrated steps to ensure adequate domestic availability of petroleum products amid a sharp surge in global crude oil prices.\n        <\/p>\n<p>\n          Also Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/redir\/redirect?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Ecnbctv18%2Ecom%2Feconomy%2Fexplained-india-rejigs-fuel-taxes-to-shield-consumers-curb-exports-as-west-asia-oil-shock-tests-energy-security-ws-l-19876598%2Ehtm&amp;urlhash=VuGA&amp;trk=article-ssr-frontend-pulse_little-text-block\" target=\"_blank\" data-tracking-control-name=\"article-ssr-frontend-pulse_little-text-block\" data-tracking-will-navigate=\"\" data-test-link=\"\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Explained: India rejigs fuel taxes to shield consumers, curb exports as West Asia oil shock tests energy security<\/a>\n        <\/p>\n<p>\n          Rupee weakens past 94 against the US Dollar for the first time, extends losses\n        <\/p>\n<p>        <img alt=\"Article content\" class=\"lazy-load block w-full\" data-delayed-url=\"https:\/\/media.licdn.com\/dms\/image\/v2\/D5612AQEHnbR9honFgA\/article-inline_image-shrink_1500_2232\/B56Z0wDT25GYAY-\/0\/1774627674293?e=2147483647&amp;v=beta&amp;t=DippwSSFaP82wFH48v-X1AYCe0MEtuOBb1xyuK_nIlI\"\/><\/p>\n<p>\n          Watch here: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/redir\/redirect?url=https%3A%2F%2Fyoutu%2Ebe%2FXR7-LK8IlOA%3Fsi%3DPmM17I0ZgMm-Q5WB&amp;urlhash=ntmZ&amp;trk=article-ssr-frontend-pulse_little-text-block\" target=\"_blank\" data-tracking-control-name=\"article-ssr-frontend-pulse_little-text-block\" data-tracking-will-navigate=\"\" data-test-link=\"\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https:\/\/youtu.be\/XR7-LK8IlOA?si=PmM17I0ZgMm-Q5WB<\/a>\n        <\/p>\n<p>\n          The Indian Rupee weakened past levels of 94 against the US Dollar for the first time on Friday, March 27, extending their losses from Wednesday.\n        <\/p>\n<p>\n          FPIs offload $11 billion of Indian stocks in biggest monthly selloff\n        <\/p>\n<p>        <img alt=\"Article content\" class=\"lazy-load block w-full\" data-delayed-url=\"https:\/\/media.licdn.com\/dms\/image\/v2\/D5612AQEzhgCXZog_zw\/article-inline_image-shrink_1500_2232\/B56Z0wDcgTHwAU-\/0\/1774627733175?e=2147483647&amp;v=beta&amp;t=KCLeKFPtUBA7yAeegeVSESGTFL48AWSzSYqh0EYRmwQ\"\/><\/p>\n<p>\n          Watch here: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/redir\/redirect?url=https%3A%2F%2Fyoutu%2Ebe%2Fl41svKbwNmM%3Fsi%3DW0nWy5KptrqZxT52&amp;urlhash=bl9B&amp;trk=article-ssr-frontend-pulse_little-text-block\" target=\"_blank\" data-tracking-control-name=\"article-ssr-frontend-pulse_little-text-block\" data-tracking-will-navigate=\"\" data-test-link=\"\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https:\/\/youtu.be\/l41svKbwNmM?si=W0nWy5KptrqZxT52<\/a>\n        <\/p>\n<p>\n          Even as the latest sell-off in Indian equities has narrowed the valuation premium commanded by the Nifty 50 over its global peers, foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) continue to take risk off the table in the world\u2019s fifth-largest market.\n        <\/p>\n<p>\n          Also Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/redir\/redirect?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Ecnbctv18%2Ecom%2Fmarket%2Fstock-market-crash-key-reasons-behind-nifty-50-fall-fifth-weekly-loss-rupee-yields-oil-ril-hdfc-bank-share-19876442%2Ehtm&amp;urlhash=Mjja&amp;trk=article-ssr-frontend-pulse_little-text-block\" target=\"_blank\" data-tracking-control-name=\"article-ssr-frontend-pulse_little-text-block\" data-tracking-will-navigate=\"\" data-test-link=\"\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Stock Market Crash: Key reasons why Nifty fell to its fifth straight weekly loss on Friday<\/a>\n        <\/p>\n<p>\n          Donald Trump pauses Iran energy strikes for 10 days, says talks \u2018going very well\u2019\n        <\/p>\n<p>        <img alt=\"Article content\" class=\"lazy-load block w-full\" data-delayed-url=\"https:\/\/media.licdn.com\/dms\/image\/v2\/D5612AQHMRUCPJ6iEqw\/article-inline_image-shrink_1500_2232\/B56Z0wDmroHkAk-\/0\/1774627759569?e=2147483647&amp;v=beta&amp;t=VBvj6Qo49UxmtlZAyv3_hajKdexWVpkBz5eE0vtutQU\"\/><\/p>\n<p>\n          Watch here: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/redir\/redirect?url=https%3A%2F%2Fyoutu%2Ebe%2FUdUHxW7ebGg%3Fsi%3DhKf1nqwgj704SAGR&amp;urlhash=lC4u&amp;trk=article-ssr-frontend-pulse_little-text-block\" target=\"_blank\" data-tracking-control-name=\"article-ssr-frontend-pulse_little-text-block\" data-tracking-will-navigate=\"\" data-test-link=\"\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https:\/\/youtu.be\/UdUHxW7ebGg?si=hKf1nqwgj704SAGR<\/a>\n        <\/p>\n<p>\n          US President Donald Trump on Thursday, March 26, said he would pause attacks on Iran\u2019s energy infrastructure for 10 days at Tehran\u2019s request, signalling a possible diplomatic opening amid ongoing tensions.\n        <\/p>\n<p>\n          West Asia war day 28 update: Israel hits Tehran after Iran attacks, Lebanon strikes and tax cuts worldwide\n        <\/p>\n<p>        <img alt=\"Article content\" class=\"lazy-load block w-full\" data-delayed-url=\"https:\/\/media.licdn.com\/dms\/image\/v2\/D5612AQGkHPd9b2wYww\/article-inline_image-shrink_1000_1488\/B56Z0wD7cIK8AQ-\/0\/1774627840752?e=2147483647&amp;v=beta&amp;t=ZYiX8PwNh00Wm4sncEBQw-QQrouySWQLONQ3O_A-9Do\"\/><\/p>\n<p>\n          Iran and Israel exchanged strikes as Tehran, Beirut and Gulf targets were hit, Iran warned US forces and threatened Hormuz shipping, while countries moved to secure energy and global trade routes.\n        <\/p>\n<p>\n          India, Ukraine discuss Middle East, supply chains on sidelines of G7 meet in France\n        <\/p>\n<p>        <img alt=\"Article content\" class=\"lazy-load block w-full\" data-delayed-url=\"https:\/\/media.licdn.com\/dms\/image\/v2\/D5612AQEDj50j8KsXLQ\/article-inline_image-shrink_1000_1488\/B56Z0wEHXnHkAQ-\/0\/1774627893570?e=2147483647&amp;v=beta&amp;t=uQHV40SdEyk3dEBfGIDK8AU3eTX0u12yQM1fHJg7Otg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>\n          Watch here: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/redir\/redirect?url=https%3A%2F%2Fyoutu%2Ebe%2Fc-CpGWM17w8%3Fsi%3DcKSd2RNx7YHjI0q1&amp;urlhash=mk4e&amp;trk=article-ssr-frontend-pulse_little-text-block\" target=\"_blank\" data-tracking-control-name=\"article-ssr-frontend-pulse_little-text-block\" data-tracking-will-navigate=\"\" data-test-link=\"\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https:\/\/youtu.be\/c-CpGWM17w8?si=cKSd2RNx7YHjI0q1<\/a>\n        <\/p>\n<p>\n          Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said on Friday he had \u201da meaningful exchange of views\u201d with India\u2019s Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar on the sidelines of G7 ministerial meeting in France.\n        <\/p>\n<p>\n          RBI may push changes at IndusInd Bank\u2019s Board over a year after hedging scandal\n        <\/p>\n<p>        <img alt=\"Article content\" class=\"lazy-load block w-full\" data-delayed-url=\"https:\/\/media.licdn.com\/dms\/image\/v2\/D5612AQGzJ35DM020IA\/article-inline_image-shrink_400_744\/B56Z0wEaVNK4AY-\/0\/1774627971078?e=2147483647&amp;v=beta&amp;t=I7T7-E1rqtbcK9xvRHybNF6jhXKhFIsBQDqo6SMHgRg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>\n          Watch here: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/redir\/redirect?url=https%3A%2F%2Fyoutu%2Ebe%2FfioXj4Z41no%3Fsi%3DGze-Zcm-PCnqBUDO&amp;urlhash=x1ne&amp;trk=article-ssr-frontend-pulse_little-text-block\" target=\"_blank\" data-tracking-control-name=\"article-ssr-frontend-pulse_little-text-block\" data-tracking-will-navigate=\"\" data-test-link=\"\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https:\/\/youtu.be\/fioXj4Z41no?si=Gze-Zcm-PCnqBUDO<\/a>\n        <\/p>\n<p>\n          IndusInd Bank is in the midst of a wide-ranging clean-up of executives, which began with the exit of its chief executive, Sumant Kathpalia, more than a year ago, after a hedging scandal came to light.\n        <\/p>\n<p>\n          IT slowdown triggers M&amp;A push: Infosys, TCS step up deal activity\n        <\/p>\n<p>        <img alt=\"Article content\" class=\"lazy-load block w-full\" data-delayed-url=\"https:\/\/media.licdn.com\/dms\/image\/v2\/D5612AQEPcVrRtLxtFg\/article-inline_image-shrink_1500_2232\/B56Z0wEjISG8AU-\/0\/1774628043715?e=2147483647&amp;v=beta&amp;t=F7SJ025SnOnJ68dXeNt71FMzb6P1vALGbVJkkmb0_Z0\"\/><\/p>\n<p>\n          Watch here: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/redir\/redirect?url=https%3A%2F%2Fyoutu%2Ebe%2Fs43l47BIwoY%3Fsi%3DEOVDBxlkNIzR5yCW&amp;urlhash=L72g&amp;trk=article-ssr-frontend-pulse_little-text-block\" target=\"_blank\" data-tracking-control-name=\"article-ssr-frontend-pulse_little-text-block\" data-tracking-will-navigate=\"\" data-test-link=\"\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https:\/\/youtu.be\/s43l47BIwoY?si=EOVDBxlkNIzR5yCW<\/a>\n        <\/p>\n<p>\n          Indian IT companies have sharply increased M&amp;A activity in FY26, with Infosys spending about $808 million and TCS around $773 million on acquisitions and investments.\n        <\/p>\n<p>\n          Anthropic vs Trump: Dario Amodei wins court order to block US admin ban on AI tool\n        <\/p>\n<p>        <img alt=\"Article content\" class=\"lazy-load block w-full\" data-delayed-url=\"https:\/\/media.licdn.com\/dms\/image\/v2\/D5612AQGac-YgIkFEXA\/article-inline_image-shrink_1500_2232\/B56Z0wEvPBIMAY-\/0\/1774628052659?e=2147483647&amp;v=beta&amp;t=5EFCyzuTvXEshSWTxIhlaE6qCdWTWgx1B4di7QDvh5s\"\/><\/p>\n<p>\n          Watch here: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/redir\/redirect?url=https%3A%2F%2Fyoutu%2Ebe%2Fdeggr11zczk%3Fsi%3DO3bmu1ZX0Wwpd44l&amp;urlhash=ALM9&amp;trk=article-ssr-frontend-pulse_little-text-block\" target=\"_blank\" data-tracking-control-name=\"article-ssr-frontend-pulse_little-text-block\" data-tracking-will-navigate=\"\" data-test-link=\"\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https:\/\/youtu.be\/deggr11zczk?si=O3bmu1ZX0Wwpd44l<\/a>\n        <\/p>\n<p>\n          Anthropic, the AI major led by Dario Amodei, won a court order blocking a Trump administration ban on government use of the company\u2019s artificial intelligence technology.\n        <\/p>\n<p>\n          We&#8217;ll see you on Monday with another engaging &#8216;Top 10@10\u2019\n        <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Top 10@10 \u2014 CNBC-TV18\u2019s daily newsletter featuring the top 10 stories on markets, corporate updates, economic insights, 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