Defence stocks surge on Middle East tensions! HAL, BEL, Paras Defence rise up to 13% even as stock market crashes

​​The escalation has raised expectations of increased export opportunities and strengthened investor sentiment toward the sector. Paras Defence led the gains, climbing 13.5%. Meanwhile, HAL, BEL and Bharat Dynamics advanced by up to 3.5% on the BSE.

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1970s-style oil shock loading? Crude may hit $100 if Strait of Hormuz shuts amid Middle East tensions – what it means

Global oil markets are preparing for potential supply disruptions after US airstrikes on Iran over the weekend revived concerns that shipments through the Strait of Hormuz could be affected.

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Supreme Court: Homebuyers cannot be forced to accept flats without occupancy certificate; builder clauses can’t override consumer rights

The appeals arose from consumer complaints filed by flat purchasers between 2017 and 2019 before the NCDRC. The respondents had booked residential flats in the developer’s Parsvnath Exotica project between 2007 and 2011 and had paid almost the entire sale consideration.

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Middle East conflict drags down tourism, aviation shares: IndiGo falls almost 7%, Ixigo down 14%

Aviation and travel stocks experienced sharp sell-offs as fresh Middle East hostilities disrupted regional air traffic. Several countries shut their airspace, impacting major hubs like Dubai and Abu Dhabi. IndiGo suspended flights to the Middle East, offering customers flexibility for bookings made before February 28, 2026, for travel until March 7, 2026.

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$50 bn trade target: India, Canada move closer to trade deal during Carney’s visit; finalise agreements on critical minerals & more

India and Canada aim to boost bilateral trade to $50 billion by 2030, accelerating negotiations on a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA). Leaders discussed critical minerals, uranium, and defense cooperation, with several MoUs exchanged, including those on CEPA Terms of Reference and critical mineral collaboration.

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‘444 flights expected to be cancelled on March 1’: Civil aviation ministry shares update amid Middle East crisis

Over 410 domestic flights were cancelled on Saturday and 444 are expected on Sunday due to ongoing airspace restrictions over Iran and the Middle East. The Ministry of Civil Aviation is closely monitoring the situation, coordinating with airlines and airports to minimize passenger inconvenience and ensure safety.

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