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India’s wholesale inflation climbed to 2.13% in February, the highest level seen in 11 months. A big reason is the rise in prices of manufactured goods and primary commodities. Global oil prices are also creeping up, and tensions in West Asia are starting to influence how people see inflation in the months ahead.

Several startups that listed on the stock market in 2025 are now trading below their issue price, as market volatility, high IPO valuations and closer scrutiny of company results weigh on investor sentiment.

Bahrain’s Alba has started cutting aluminium output, increasing global price concerns and putting Indian metal stocks such as Hindalco, Vedanta and NALCO in investor focus.

SEBI has allowed mutual funds to take intra-day borrowings from banks and other financial institutions to handle temporary cash gaps caused by redemption payouts and delayed inflows. The new rule will take effect from 1 April 2026

Researchers at CSIR-NCL say they have developed a method to produce dimethyl ether, which could take over a part of LPG usage and reduce India’s dependence on imported fuel.

VA Tech Wabag won a ₹1,000-crore-plus contract for a Chennai water grid, boosting its order book to above ₹16,300 crore and drawing investor attention to urban water infrastructure.

India’s gems and jewellery exports saw a 3.86% rise year-on-year, reaching $2.68 billion in February 2026, helped by better demand in key global markets despite swings in precious metal prices.

CMPDI’s ₹1,842 crore IPO, an OFS of 10.71 crore shares, opens 20–24 March 2026 with a ₹163–₹172 price band and a lot size of 80 shares.

The Reserve Bank of India may step up liquidity support through bond purchases or swaps to keep money market rates stable after its currency market interventions.

Shares of InterGlobe Aviation (IndiGo) climbed after the airline introduced a fuel surcharge on domestic and international flights following a sharp rise in aviation fuel prices. The surcharge, effective 14 March, adds ₹425 on domestic routes and ₹900–₹2,300 on international sectors.

The Finance Ministry has restructured minimum public shareholding norms for IPOs to make it easier for large companies to list in India. The changes come in light to improve the IPO processes and attract bigger listings to the Indian markets.

Foreign portfolio investors reduced their Indian equity holdings in March, withdrawing ₹52,704 crore from the cash market amid rising geopolitical tensions and a weakening rupee.

Vedanta plans to raise ₹2,575 crore through non-convertible debentures (NCDs) after strong demand from institutional investors. The base issue of ₹2,000 crore was oversubscribed, prompting the company to exercise a ₹575 crore greenshoe option.

Coal India said it aims to ensure electricity is supplied at a “just price” despite the West Asia crisis raising imported coal costs. The company highlighted strong domestic coal availability and high stockpiles at mines and power plants to meet rising summer demand and maintain energy security.

PhonePe’s IPO will largely involve existing investors selling shares rather than fresh capital being raised. The company’s ESOP structure and positive cash flows may also influence investor interest ahead of the listing.

Basmati rice exporter Amir Chand Jagdish Kumar will launch a ₹440 crore IPO on 24 March, with subscription closing 27 March and listing expected on 2 April.

A cautious tone may prevail today as investors watch the Middle East situation and rising oil prices for fresh market cues.

Markets closed sharply lower as rising oil prices and the ongoing Iran conflict hurt investor sentiment. Along with the primary indices, broader indices also closed lower.

Muthoot Fincorp has launched a ₹600 crore NCD issue offering yields of 8.70%–9.10%, with the subscription window open from 13 March to 23 March.

Bank of Baroda has raised a $500 million five-year syndicated loan from international lenders, which shows a strong appetite of global investors for Indian banks’ foreign-currency funding.

India’s automobile sector recorded its highest-ever February wholesales in 2026, with strong growth across passenger vehicles, two-wheelers and three-wheelers.

HCLTech has expanded its partnership with Google Cloud to develop agentic AI solutions for enterprises. The collaboration will combine Gemini-based tools, cloud transformation work, and sector-specific deployments across business operations.

NSE has appointed Morgan Stanley, Citibank, Kotak Mahindra Capital Company and 17 others as its merchant bankers for the proposed IPO.

India’s retail inflation has reached 3.2% in February 2026. This is the highest in the past 10 months. The rise is mainly driven by higher food prices. Still, it has remained well within the Reserve Bank of India’s inflation target band.

NABARD has withdrawn its seven-year bond issuance plan amid rising concern over higher-than-expected yields.

Innovision IPO lowers its price band to ₹494–₹519, extends the closing date to 17 March, and sees 32% subscription by Day 3 of bidding.

HFCL has secured a $1.1 billion five-year optical fibre cable supply contract with an undisclosed global customer. The deal adds a major long-term order to the company’s export business as investors watch execution and stock movement.

IT stocks are headed for an eighth straight weekly loss, erasing ₹7.7 lakh crore in value amid heavy foreign selling and AI disruption fears, even as some domestic funds see buying opportunities.