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India has voiced its disapproval of a China-led investment deal at the World Trade Organisation (WTO), citing concerns about its impact on core principles. The shift illustrates current rifts on trade reforms and plurilateral agreements.

India advances a $20B offshore drilling plan as oil nears $150 and import risks rise. Will this reduce import dependence? Read the full story to understand what’s at stake.

WTO members are nearly reaching a consensus on a roadmap of reforms, but the United States and India still have disagreements concerning the extension of the e-commerce duties moratorium. The outcome is seen as critical for global trade stability and the WTO’s relevance.

On 29 March 2026, Vedanta announced a plan to split into five separate publicly traded companies in April 2026. Through this splitting, the company aims to reduce its borrowings, simplify its overall structure, and increase the value of investor holdings across its portfolio of diversified natural resources businesses.

National Stock Exchange of India will launch Dated Brent crude futures contracts on 13 April 2026. This will allow Indian traders to hedge risks related to global oil prices by using contracts that are linked to physical Brent benchmarks.

Strong order wins and capex announcements drive stock-specific action. Coal India Ltd and GR Infraprojects Ltd lead momentum, while RailTel Corporation of India Ltd, Gujarat Fluorochemicals Ltd and JSW Steel Ltd remain in focus. Read more for full stock-specific triggers.

To tackle quality and imports together, Coal India is planning to expand its washing capacity by adding 8 more coking coal washeries.

After closing at 73,583 for the Sensex and 22,819 for the Nifty on 27 March, the outlook is not very strong. GIFT Nifty is down 57 points, hinting at a weak open on 30 March 2026.

Both the Sensex and the Nifty dropped by more than 2% as domestic and global developments kept investors on edge.

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited shares hit a 52-week low on Friday after a sharp fall over six sessions. Uncertainty around future projects has weighed on sentiment despite a strong order pipeline.

HEG and Graphite India shares rise up to 14% as GrafTech hikes prices by $600–$1,200 per tonne, even as the Sensex and Nifty fall on 27 March 2026.

RIL shares fell 4.07% to ₹1,355.60 after export duty news, driving 21% of Sensex’s 1,100-point drop. What’s behind the sell-off and what’s next?

The Indian government has asked telecom companies to review risks associated with subsea cables amid tensions in West Asia. Recent disruptions have also shown how much of the country’s internet traffic depends on a few key routes.

IREDA shares fell almost 3% after announcing a ₹0.60 dividend, with April 2 as the record date. Q3 profit rose 37.5% to ₹584.9 crore.

Hind Rectifiers has announced a bonus share issue in the ratio 1:1 with 27 March as the record date. The stock has shown strong momentum backed by solid financial results.

Crude oil prices eased in early trade after Donald Trump signalled a temporary pause in strikes on Iran. However, uncertainty around the Strait of Hormuz and ongoing tensions continue to keep markets volatile.

Infosys has recently announced a twin acquisition strategy to expand its presence in the healthcare IT and insurance sectors. The company will acquire Optimum Healthcare IT for US$465 million and Stratus Global for US$95 million.

DBS has entered India’s IPO market with its first mandate, signalling a deeper push into investment banking. Strong deal flow and rising global interest continue to make India a key capital-raising hub.

India cuts petrol duty to ₹3 and diesel to zero as crude hits $122; ATF levy added. OMC stocks gain up to 5% in early trade. What’s next for fuel prices? Read more.

JPMorgan has introduced a new way to track and trade the debt of major tech companies, drawing attention to how investors are starting to factor in risk alongside growth in an uncertain global environment.

Indian markets fell sharply in early trade as the rupee hit a record low and global tensions persisted. Weak global cues, rising oil prices, and continued FII selling kept investor sentiment under pressure.

Tata Motors faces fresh concerns after a temporary shutdown at JLR’s Solihull plant and lingering impact from a past cyberattack. Revenue and volumes have already taken a hit, with recovery still in progress.

UltraTech Cement has agreed with Jaiprakash Associates (JAL) to redeem ₹1,000 crore in preference shares tied to the Dalla Super Cement asset. This settlement wraps up the arbitration process and paves the way for monetising the asset, helping the Adani Group in its acquisition of JAL.

The change in buyback tax rules from 1 April 2026 may make share buybacks attractive again for IT firms. Wipro is expected to be among the first to act, backed by strong cash reserves.

The DGCA has recently changed airline refund rules, capping cancellation fees and asking airlines to process refunds faster so passengers get their money back without delays.

Bharat PET has filed its DRHP with SEBI for a ₹760 crore IPO. While the company’s revenue and profit numbers in recent years are significant, the dependence on key products, customers, and raw materials is something investors will need to keep in mind.