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Rising crude and soaring freight have pushed raw material costs up 20–25%, squeezing margins in India’s textile sector. Read more to see what happens next.

Copper prices fell sharply to their lowest level since December, dropping 1.1% to $12,262 per tonne in Thursday trade. The metal has now declined over 8% this month, reversing gains seen earlier this year.

US wholesale inflation rose 3.4% in February, the highest in a year. This rise indicated persistent price pressure. Markets also slipped as investors reassessed rate cut expectations.

Cube Highways Trust plans ₹5,000 crore IPO via OFS. The trust, with an AUM of ₹36,520 crore, aims to expand to 31 projects spanning 9,811 lane km. Read ahead to know more.

HDFC Bank shares fell up to 9% in early trade on Thursday, 19 March 2026. The fall came after the resignation of its chairman, Atanu Chakraborty. It marked the share’s worst crash since Covid-19.

The Reserve Bank of India has expanded its forward dollar sales sharply, with its net-short dollar position nearing $100 billion, up from $67.8 billion in January and close to the previous record of $88.8 billion.

RBI will conduct a ₹75,000 Cr. three-day variable rate repo auction on 20th March to infuse liquidity into the banking system amid tightening cash conditions.

A parliamentary panel has flagged budget cuts, low fund use, and delays in India’s AI and semiconductor programmes. This has raised concerns over execution gaps and the country’s readiness in deep-tech sectors.

Tipco Engineering India is launching its ₹60.5 crore IPO from March 23–25, with a price band of ₹84–₹89 per share. The issue includes new issues and offers for sale, with proceeds intended for debt repayment, working capital, and business expansion.

Manipal Hospitals is likely to file a DRHP with SEBI for an IPO worth over ₹9,000 crore, including a fresh issue and OFS, even as market sentiment remains cautious.

Tata Steel unveils a major restructuring and investment plan, but what does it mean for future growth? Read more.

In early March, LPG consumption in India reduced by 17.3% as global supply issues disrupted imports. The shortage is now being felt by homes, factories, and the country’s overall energy demand.