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India’s GCC Boom Faces Heavy Compliance Burden with Over 2,000 Filings Every Year
India has emerged as the world’s largest hub for Global Capability Centres (GCCs), hosting more than 55% of such centres globally. These facilities, set up by multinational companies, handle high-value functions such as product engineering, artificial intelligence research, and digital transformatio...
Delhi Airport Issues Advisory: Passengers Asked to Check Airline Updates Before Leaving for Airport
Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGI) has issued an advisory asking international passengers to check the latest flight updates with their airlines before heading to the airport. The advisory comes amid disruptions in westbound international flights due to the ongoing geopolitical situat...
PM Narendra Modi to Launch ₹10,000 Crore Projects and Start Tea Workers’ Land Rights Drive in Assam
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Assam on March 13–14, where he is scheduled to inaugurate and launch development projects worth around ₹10,000 crore, according to Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. During the two-day visit, the Prime Minister will address public gatherings in Kokrajhar, Guw...
Medicine Prices in India May Rise as Key Pharma Ingredients Surge 30% Amid Shipping Disruptions
Medicine prices in India may increase significantly after the cost of key pharmaceutical ingredients surged nearly 30% in the past two weeks, according to industry sources. The spike is largely linked to shipping disruptions and container shortages triggered by the ongoing Iran-related geopolitical...
IDFC First Bank Adds Extra Security Layer for Cheque Clearances After Fraud Incident
IDFC First Bank has introduced an additional layer of security for cheque clearances and high-value transactions following a recent fraud incident linked to government accounts. The move aims to strengthen internal controls and prevent unauthorized fund transfers. Under the new protocol, whenever a...
Sensex, Nifty Trade Volatile; GIFT Nifty Signals Muted Start Amid Global Tensions
Indian stock markets showed a cautious trend on 11 March 2026, with benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty moving in a volatile range amid global uncertainty and geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. The GIFT Nifty traded about 26 points lower, indicating a muted start for Dalal Street. Despite the...
Reliance to Back First New U.S. Oil Refinery in 50 Years as Trump Announces Historic $300 Billion Texas Project
U.S. President Donald Trump has announced plans to build the first new oil refinery in the United States in nearly 50 years, with investment support from Reliance Industries. The proposed project will be developed in Brownsville, Texas, and is estimated to be worth around $300 billion, making it one...
Government Seeks Lok Sabha Approval for ₹2.81 Lakh Crore Additional Spending in FY26.
The Indian government has sought approval from the Lok Sabha for gross additional expenditure of about ₹2.81 lakh crore during the current financial year. The request was presented through the second batch of Supplementary Demands for Grants by Nirmala Sitharaman. According to official documents, th...
India Eases FDI Norms for China and Other Neighbouring Countries Sharing Land Borders.
The Indian government has reportedly decided to ease certain rules governing foreign direct investment (FDI) from countries that share land borders with India, including China. The move is aimed at improving capital inflows and supporting economic growth amid global uncertainty. Since 2020, India ha...
Sensex Rises 640 Points, Nifty Crosses 24,250 as Crude Prices Ease and Markets Recover.
Indian stock markets staged a strong rebound on March 10, 2026, ending a two-day losing streak. The BSE Sensex surged about 640 points to close near 78,206, while the Nifty50 climbed nearly 1% to finish above 24,250. The rally came after a sharp decline in the previous sessions, when markets were hi...
Aramco Warns of ‘Catastrophic Consequences’ for Global Oil Markets if Shipping Doesn’t Resume in Strait of Hormuz.
Saudi Arabia’s state-owned oil giant Saudi Aramco has warned that the global oil market could face “catastrophic consequences” if shipping disruptions continue in the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most important energy routes. The warning comes amid escalating tensions linked to the ongoing 2...
Equity Mutual Fund Inflows Rise 8% to ₹25,978 Crore in February: AMFI Data.
Equity mutual funds in India witnessed a rise in investor participation in February 2026, with net inflows increasing 8% month-on-month to ₹25,978 crore, according to data released by the Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI). The inflows were higher than ₹24,028 crore recorded in January, ind...
Rupee Rebounds from Record Low, Gains 7 Paise to 92.14 Against US Dollar.
The Indian rupee recovered slightly on Tuesday after hitting an all-time low in the previous session. The currency gained 7 paise to trade around 92.14 against the US dollar in early market trade, supported by a recovery in domestic equities and easing pressure in global markets. The rupee had recen...
Government Forms Panel as Commercial LPG Shortage Hits Hotels and Restaurants Across India.
The Indian government has set up a special panel to address concerns over the shortage of commercial LPG cylinders, which has started affecting hotels, restaurants, and other businesses in the hospitality sector. Industry bodies such as the National Restaurant Association of India have warned that d...
Sensex Rebounds Over 500 Points, Nifty Above 24,100 as Oil Prices Ease and War Fears Cool.
Indian stock markets opened with strong gains on March 10, 2026, recovering after the heavy sell-off seen in the previous session. The BSE Sensex surged more than 500 points, while the Nifty50 moved above the 24,100 level, signaling improved investor sentiment. The rebound came as global sentiment i...
Iran War Escalates: Trump Warns of Massive Retaliation as Middle East Conflict Threatens Global Oil Supply.
The ongoing conflict between Iran, Israel, and the United States is rapidly escalating, raising fears of a wider war across the Middle East. Airstrikes, missile attacks, and drone strikes have been reported across multiple regions including Tehran, Israel, and Gulf countries. U.S. President Donald T...
Blood on the Street? History of Wars Shows Nifty Often Falls First but Delivers Strong Recovery Later.
Rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East have triggered volatility in global markets, and Indian equities have also felt the pressure. However, historical data suggests that market panic during wars is usually temporary. In several past conflicts, the Indian stock market initially reacted neg...
Sensex Drops Over 1,300 Points, Nifty Near 24,000 as Global Cues and Oil Surge Pressure Markets
Indian stock markets ended sharply lower in a volatile trading session as global uncertainties and rising crude oil prices weighed on investor sentiment. The BSE Sensex fell around 1,350 points to close near 77,566, while the Nifty 50 declined about 422 points to settle around 24,028. The sell-off w...