Union Minister Jitendra Singh launches a INR 42 crore BioFoundry Centre at NABI Mohali to scale agri-food biomanufacturing, support startups, and skills.

India sold a record 200 mineral blocks in 2025-26. Gujarat led auctions, with first-time sales in Tamil Nadu and Uttarakhand, says Mines Ministry.

Oil above USD 100 and petrol near USD 4 expose US vulnerability as Iran tensions disrupt the Strait of Hormuz, with fewer renewables to cushion shocks.

Punjab minister Barinder Kumar Goyal inaugurates Kathgarh Lift Irrigation Scheme to water 11,500 acres in Kandi region, reducing groundwater use by 2026.

Singer India debuts on NSE, opening at INR 74.75 and closing at INR 70.42. The firm cites governance, investor access, and growth plans.

REC Limited and National Test House sign an MoU to boost third-party QA and NABL testing of RDSS project materials, plus joint workshops and quality frameworks.

Paisalo Digital Limited approves a 51 crore NCD issue with a 9.25% coupon, 30-month tenor, and a USD 15 million ECB to diversify funding and support MSMEs.

PVV Infra and Avax Apparels announce stock splits, update record dates, and face bearish daily charts, shaping short-term trading outlook and volumes.

Apollo Micro Systems lists 11,696 preferential shares at Rs 114, with lock-in to Sept 19, 2026, while Q3 FY26 shows revenue growth and margin dynamics.

Balmer Lawrie Investments declares an interim dividend for FY26 with a record date set for 20 March 2026; analysis of dividend yield and financials.

Indian equities signal a cautious open as Nifty eyes 23,450 and Bank Nifty hovers near 55,000–56,000, with crude and West Asia tensions shaping early moves.

Power Finance Corporation Ltd announces fourth interim dividend of INR 3.25 per equity share for FY 2025-26, with record date 23 March 2026 and payment by 16 April 2026. Learn key details and market context.

Uttar Pradesh Social Welfare Department releases phase 2 scholarship payments via DBT on 18 March 2026. Learn how to check your PFMS status and bank credits.

Vande Bharat Express seats are fully booked on major routes like Delhi to Patna and Mumbai to Ahmedabad as the post Holi travel rush peaks on 18 March.

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Paisalo Digital completes its maiden ECB, raising USD 15 million to diversify funding and support MSME lending with long-tenor capital from international markets.

Iran confirms the deaths of senior security figure Ali Larijani and Basij commander Gen. Gholam Reza Soleimani in an air strike amid escalating Iran Israel and US tensions.

Indian benchmarks rise in early trade as war uncertainty weighs on markets; RSI improves and key levels to watch include 23,700 to 23,900 for Nifty.

Iran confirms the deaths of senior security figures Ali Larijani and Gholam Reza Soleimani following an Israeli strike amid escalating regional tensions involving the United States.

Check your Ujjwala LPG subsidy status as prices rise in March 2026. Learn how to verify the INR 300 DBT credit and resolve Aadhaar seeding or payment issues.

IMD predicts isolated thundershowers and gusty winds for Bengaluru over the next 48 hours. Stay updated with hyperlocal nowcast alerts for safety.

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Deloitte forecasts India’s semiconductor market rising to USD 120 billion by 2030 and USD 300 billion by 2035, led by AI, autos, and data centres.

Strides Pharma agrees to buy Sandoz branded generics in Sub-Saharan Africa for USD 12 million upfront, with royalties, targeting closure by Q2 FY27.

Axis Securities outlines buy calls on Aurobindo Pharma and The Great Eastern Shipping, a sell on Indian Bank, with a 3–4 week horizon and upside up to 15%.