India has formed a 17-member committee to propose SEZ 2.0 reforms within six months, aligning the SEZ Act, 2005 with export schemes and trade needs.

The Rastriya Swatantra Party's surge in Nepal's general election signals a major shift, winning a large number of seats and narrowing space for traditional parties.

GRM Overseas reports promoter purchase of 100,000 shares, a Dubai acquisition, and FY2025 revenue growth with a TTM profit rise.

SBI Cards and Payment Services Ltd declares an interim dividend of Rs 2.50 per equity share for FY26, with record date March 11, 2026 and payment by April 3, 2026; stock edges lower.

Balmer Lawrie declares an interim dividend of Rs 4.25 per equity share for FY 2025-26, with a 11 March 2026 record date; NSE trading activity noted.

Indian investors maintain steady asset allocation amid record gold and silver ETF inflows and geopolitical tensions, emphasising disciplined portfolio reviews.

COLPAL technical setup indicates a bullish breakout with strong volumes. Key levels include buy near 2160-2200, targets 2420 and 2530; verify with advisors.

MRPL approves an interim dividend of INR 4 per share (40%) for FY2025-26, with record date set for 11 March 2026 and payment by 2 April 2026; stock movements noted.

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Over 100 international flights were cancelled at Delhi and Mumbai airports as the Middle East crisis disrupted routes; airlines added rescue flights for passengers.

Oil prices rose above $90 a barrel as Middle East conflict disrupts Strait of Hormuz shipping, stranding tankers and tightening oil and gas supply.

Indian Railways mandates RailOne app for all unreserved mobile tickets from March 1, 2026. Learn about R-Wallet migration, 3% discounts, and new features.

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US employers cut 92,000 jobs in February and unemployment rose to 4.4%. Weak hiring and revised payrolls add uncertainty amid higher oil prices.

India has stepped up maritime monitoring in West Asia, setting a 24-hour DGS helpline and tracking risks to protect seafarers and trade routes.

Airbus inaugurates its Bengaluru India Technology Centre to scale engineering, digital transformation, customer services and procurement, supporting Make in India.

Reserve Bank of India announces Rs 1-lakh crore OMO purchase of government securities in two Rs 50,000 crore tranches on March 9 and March 13.

Adani Total Gas keeps CNG and PNG household prices unchanged while asking some industrial users to cut LNG-linked gas use to 40% amid West Asia disruption.

IOCL approves a 20% second interim dividend for FY26 (Rs 2.00 per share) with a record date of March 12, 2026 and payout by April 5, 2026; outlook and yield discussed.

Axis Securities upgrades Coal India to Buy on stronger macro signals, targeting Rs 500 per share amid potential demand uptick and supply dynamics.

Axtel Industries approves interim dividend of Rs 12.00 per share for FY 2025-26; record date 9 March 2026. Payout supports recent Q3 FY26 performance and dividend yield.

The US Treasury approves a time-limited 30-day waiver allowing Indian refiners to purchase Russian oil, with strict conditions to prevent Moscow revenue rise.

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Swift and 25+ banks will roll out new cross-border payments rules by end of June, improving speed, cost certainty, traceability and full-value delivery.

Kiaasa Retail will use its Rs 69.7 crore IPO proceeds to add 67 to 70 stores, targeting tier II and III cities, aiming for 250 outlets by FY29.