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InterGlobe Aviation fell nearly 5%, and SpiceJet dropped around 8% after IndiGo cancelled over 500 international flights amid Middle East tensions, with investors tracking route disruptions, fuel costs, and the possible impact on airline operations.

Bank of Baroda raised ₹10,000 crore through green infrastructure bonds to finance renewable energy projects. Read more to understand what it means for the bond market.

MRF Ltd has signed a MoU with the Tamil Nadu government to invest ₹5,300 Cr. over 12 years in a greenfield tyre manufacturing plant at SIPCOT Industrial Park in Sivaganga, expected to generate around 1,000 jobs.

Escalating Middle East tensions have led insurers to withdraw Gulf war-risk cover, raising premiums and freight costs. With about 20% of global oil exports passing through the Persian Gulf, India could face higher fuel and import prices.

Markets posted gains on Thursday. This is on the back of the possible easing of US-Iran tensions. Sensex crossed 80,000, and Nifty gained over 1%.

India plans to buy five more S-400 air defence systems from Russia after initial approval from the Defence Procurement Board, aiming to strengthen aerial defence as missile and drone threats gain importance globally.

Oversold signals are appearing after the recent market slide, raising hopes of a short-term rebound. Experts, however, say global activity will continue to influence market direction.

OpenAI rolled out GPT-5.3 Instant to make ChatGPT respond faster and feel simpler to use. The release lands as criticism over its Pentagon ties grows, while 900 million people use it weekly and 1.5 million sign boycott pledges.

Markets are likely to see another bout of volatility with the widening conflict in the Middle East. Oil and energy sector stocks are likely to remain under strain in today’s trading session.

Government sources say 60% of India’s crude imports now avoid the Strait of Hormuz, backed by diversified suppliers and 100 million barrels in stocks, easing immediate shortage concerns amid regional tensions.

India’s white-collar hiring rose 12% YoY in February 2026, with the Naukri JobSpeak Index at 3,233. AI/ML roles surged by 49%, IT roles grew by 6%, and overall Indian MNC hiring jumped by 24%.

NHAI-backed Raajmarg Infra Investment Trust plans to raise up to ₹6,000 crore at ₹99–₹100 per unit, backed by over 260 km of toll roads.