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IndusInd Bank Grants Stock Options to Employees in Talent Retention Push

Mumbai — IndusInd Bank Limited has approved the grant of 81,500 employee stock options (ESOPs) to a select group of five employees, reinforcing its strategy to reward performance and retain key talent. The decision was cleared by the bank’s Compensation and Nomination & Remuneration Committee and disclosed in line with regulatory requirements. Key Details of … Read more

India Moves Toward Green Shipping with $39 Million Methanol-Powered Vessel Deal

Mumbai — In a significant step toward sustainable maritime operations, Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL) has signed a $39 million contract with Shipping Corporation of India (SCI) to build the country’s first methanol dual-fuel platform supply vessel (PSV). The agreement marks a milestone for India’s shipping industry, as it introduces cleaner fuel technology into commercial … Read more

Reserve Bank of India Announces ₹1.5 Lakh Crore 7-Day Variable Rate Repo Auction to Manage Liquidity

Mumbai : The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced that it will conduct a ₹1.5 lakh crore (₹1.5 trillion) 7-day Variable Rate Repo (VRR) auction on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, as part of its ongoing efforts to manage short-term liquidity in the banking system. The auction will be conducted under the Liquidity Adjustment Facility … Read more

Coal India Subsidiary CMPDIL Set to Launch IPO on March 20; Investors Show Strong Interest

Mumbai : The upcoming initial public offering (IPO) of Central Mine Planning & Design Institute Limited (CMPDIL), a wholly owned subsidiary of Coal India Limited, is drawing significant attention from investors ahead of its launch on March 20, 2026. The offering is part of the Indian government’s ongoing disinvestment strategy and is expected to attract … Read more

Bajaj Finserv Acquires Full Ownership of Insurance Subsidiaries After Allianz Exit

Pune : Bajaj Finserv Limited has acquired full ownership of its insurance subsidiaries after Allianz SE exited its stake in the ventures. The move makes Bajaj Finserv the sole owner of Bajaj Allianz General Insurance Company Limited and Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance Company Limited. Before the transaction, Bajaj Finserv held a 75.01% stake in the … Read more

India’s Supreme Court Grants Bail to Father of Minor Accused in Pune Porsche Crash Case

New Delhi: The Supreme Court of India on Tuesday granted bail to the father of the minor accused in the high-profile Pune Porsche crash case that killed two young software engineers in May 2024. A bench comprising Justices B. V. Nagarathna and Ujjal Bhuyan ordered the release of businessman Vishal Agarwal, stating that he had … Read more

KPI Green Energy Subsidiary Signs Major Battery Storage Deal with GUVNL in Gujarat

Mumbai : KPI Green Energy Limited has announced that its subsidiary, Sun Drops Energia Limited, has signed a Battery Energy Storage Purchase Agreement (BESPA) with Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited (GUVNL) to develop large-scale battery energy storage projects in the state of Gujarat. The announcement was made through a regulatory filing with both BSE Limited … Read more

Petroleum Lobby Resisting Green Energy Push in India, Says Minister Nitin Gadkari

Pune, India: India’s Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, said on Friday that powerful petroleum interests are resisting efforts to promote alternative and green fuels in the country because of the massive financial stakes tied to fossil fuel imports. Speaking at a conference organized by the Indian Federation of Green Energy (IFGE) … Read more

The escalating conflict in the Middle East has triggered a sharp sell-off in Indian equities, wiping out billions of dollars in investor wealth and rattling markets across Asia.

Sensex Plunges 1,773 Points Amid Global Shockwaves Mumbai — India’s stock market tumbled sharply Wednesday morning as intensifying tensions involving Israel, Iran, and the United States sent shockwaves through global financial markets. The benchmark Bombay Stock Exchange Sensex fell 1,773 points, or 2.21%, to 78,465 in early trading. Meanwhile, the National Stock Exchange Nifty 50 … Read more

REC Limited Wins Two Honors at National Leadership Summit & Awards 2026

MUMBAI  — REC Limited, a Maharatna Central Public Sector Enterprise under India’s Ministry of Power and a leading non-banking financial company (NBFC), received two major national recognitions at the National Leadership Summit & Awards 2026 held at Bombay Stock Exchange in Mumbai. “India’s Most Influential CFO 2026” Award Harsh Baveja, former Director (Finance) and Chief … Read more

SBI’s Deputy Managing Director Nitin Chugh Steps Down as Contract Ends

Mumbai : State Bank of India (SBI) on Monday announced a senior management change, stating that Nitin Chugh, Deputy Managing Director and Head of Digital Banking & Transformation, has been relieved from his role following the completion of his contractual tenure. In a regulatory filing submitted under Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and … Read more

Federal Bank Allots 177,242 Equity Shares to Employees Under ESOS 2017

Mumbai : Federal Bank Limited has announced the allotment of 177,242 equity shares to eligible employees following the exercise of stock options under the Bank’s Employee Stock Option Scheme (ESOS) 2017. Each equity share has a face value of ₹2, and the allotment was carried out after receipt of full payment from the option holders. … Read more

Bank of Maharashtra Named “Best Mid-Sized Bank” at Business Today Banking & Economy Summit

Mumbai : Bank of Maharashtra has been conferred with the “Best Mid-Sized Bank” award at the Business Today Banking & Economy Summit, held in Mumbai, recognizing the bank’s strong performance, customer-centric approach, and transformational initiatives in India’s banking sector. The prestigious award was presented in acknowledgment of the bank’s consistent focus on customer service excellence, … Read more

Mahanagar Gas Limited Announces Change in Chairman; Deepak Gupta Appointed as New Chairman

Mumbai : Mahanagar Gas Limited (MGL) has informed the stock exchanges about a change in its Board of Directors, in compliance with Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The disclosure was submitted to both BSE Limited and the National Stock Exchange of India Limited. Sandeep Kumar Gupta Steps Down … Read more

PESB Recommends Srividya Venkataraman as Director (Finance) of HPCL

Mumbai : In an important development for India’s public sector energy industry, the Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) has recommended Srividya Venkataraman for appointment as Director (Finance) at Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL). The recommendation was made during PESB Meeting No. 18/2026, held on February 28, 2026, to select a candidate for the top finance … Read more

LTI Mindtree Secures $100 Million, Seven-Year Digital Engineering Deal With European MedTech Leader

Mumbai, India / London, UK / Warren, NJ — LTI Mindtree announced on Monday that it has signed a strategic, multi-year contract valued at $100 million with a leading European medical technology company specializing in advanced hearing and audiology solutions. The seven-year engagement represents one of LTI Mindtree’s largest MedTech-focused deals to date and significantly … Read more

Gold and Silver Prices Surge in a Historic Rally, Jumping ₹13,000 in a Single Day

Mumbai: Gold and silver prices witnessed a dramatic surge on Monday, driven by escalating geopolitical tensions, a sharp fall in the US dollar, and concerns over global economic growth. On India’s Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), both precious metals climbed close to record highs, triggering strong investor interest. Market Snapshot Gold futures for April delivery on … Read more

Central Bank of India Partners with SBI Funds Management to Offer Mutual Fund Products

Mumbai : Central Bank of India has entered into a strategic distribution agreement with SBI Funds Management Limited (SBIFML) to offer a wide range of mutual fund products to its customers, the bank announced on Friday. Under the agreement, Central Bank of India customers will gain access to SBIFML’s diverse mutual fund schemes, enabling them … Read more

Colaba Building Dispute: Bombay High Court Warns of Partial Demolition if Navy’s Claim Is Proven

Mumbai, India: The Bombay High Court has warned that upper floors of a 19-storey residential building in Colaba may be demolished if the Indian Navy’s national security concerns are upheld. The court was hearing a petition filed by the Commanding Officer of INS Shikra, a naval air station located in South Mumbai. The petition alleges … Read more

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti 2026: First Actor to Portray the Maratha King and Those Who Followed

Hyderabad: As Maharashtra marks Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti on February 19, 2026, tributes are pouring in for the legendary warrior-king who founded the Maratha Empire and reshaped Indian history through courage, strategy, and visionary leadership. Beyond history books and folklore, Shivaji Maharaj’s life has been immortalized across decades of Indian cinema and television, with several … Read more

BL Kashyap Shares Jump on ₹300 Million Housing Project Order in Greater Noida

Mumbai: Shares of BL Kashyap and Sons surged as much as 8% on Thursday after the construction firm announced it had secured a major housing project order worth ₹300 crore (about $36 million), boosting investor sentiment despite a weak broader market. The stock climbed 8.4% to an intraday high of ₹54.55 on the BSE. By … Read more

India, France Set to Sign Landmark HAMMER Missile Deal, Renew 10-Year Defence Pact

Mumbai, February 16, 2026: India and France are poised to take their strategic partnership to a new level as Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and French Minister of the Armed Forces and Veterans Catherine Vautrin co-chair the 6th India–France Annual Defence Dialogue in Bengaluru on February 17. The high-level talks are expected to be among the … Read more

Air India Expands International Network With More Flights and Upgraded Cabins

Mumbai: Air India has announced a major upgrade to its international operations under its 2026 Northern Summer Schedule, increasing flight frequencies on key global routes and deploying aircraft with newly upgraded or retrofitted cabin interiors. The airline confirmed that from February 14, flights on the Delhi–Tokyo (Haneda) route are now being operated with Boeing 787-9 … Read more