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Force Motors shares dropped up to 4% after SEBI sought additional information related to the company’s Q2 FY25 financial results disclosure.

BMW Industries partnered with Indian Oil to supply PNG to its ₹803-crore Bokaro steel complex. The 1.04-million-tonne capacity project strengthens cleaner energy use and supports the company’s transition into higher-margin value-added steel manufacturing.

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) is in advanced discussions with multiple global tech companies to build more AI data centres in India, expanding its push into AI infrastructure.

GAIL said LNG supplies from Qatar via Petronet LNG have dropped to zero due to disruptions linked to the Iran conflict and restrictions on tanker movement through the Strait of Hormuz.

Although markets rebounded to some extent following bouts of volatility, sentiments are likely to remain fragile in today’s trading session. Much will depend on how the conflict in the Middle East shapes up.

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.

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.

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.

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%.

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.

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.

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.

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.

SEBI has revised reporting norms for Alternative Investment Funds by introducing an Annual Activity Report, aiming to streamline compliance, improve regulatory oversight and enhance transparency as AIF commitments cross ₹14 lakh crore.

SEBI is reviewing PMS regulations as the industry grows rapidly. Here is what the proposed changes could mean for investors. Read more.

Elfin Agro India’s ₹25 crore SME IPO opens March 5 at ₹47 per share and will list on BSE SME on March 12.

Iran’s Hormuz threat is shaking global oil markets and could hit India’s economy hard. Read more to understand the risks.

The RBI will hold a ₹20,000 crore switch auction of government securities on 9 March. This will be the fourth such auction since February.

BSE shares rose after SEBI approved derivatives contracts for the Sensex Next 30 index, expanding the exchange’s F&O offerings.

Strong loan demand pushed the banking system’s credit-deposit ratio to a record 82.5%. Banks raised ₹1.34 lakh crore through certificates of deposit to bridge the gap between credit growth and deposits.

Indian equity markets slipped as rising tensions in West Asia pushed crude oil prices higher and increased concerns over energy supply disruptions. Despite near-term volatility, historical data from past conflicts suggests markets have often stabilised and recovered once uncertainty fades.

Moneyview has filed its DRHP with SEBI for a ₹1,500 crore IPO. The issue includes a fresh issue and OFS, with proceeds aimed at expanding its digital lending business.

Markets may continue to experience volatility with geopolitical tensions likely to come down anytime soon. A cautious start is likely on the cards.

Russia has offered to increase oil supplies to India and China as Strait of Hormuz tensions intensify. India imports nearly 2.5–2.7 mbd of crude through the key Gulf shipping route.

Equity markets continued their decline on Wednesday as tensions in the Middle East seem not to pause. Even gold and silver experienced strain as traders continue to watch global cues closely.

Japan and the U.S. are considering a nuclear power project under Tokyo’s $550 billion investment plan. Westinghouse and major Japanese firms may participate in tackling rising energy security concerns.

The United States has announced political risk insurance and financial guarantees for ships passing through the Gulf as tensions rise in West Asia. Oil markets reacted cautiously while global traders monitored potential supply disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz.

Gold and silver have been brought into India’s goal-based investing space through SEBI’s new life cycle funds. The framework allows limited exposure to precious metals alongside equity and debt, aiming to simplify long-term investing for goals like retirement or education.

The recent escalation in the Israel-Iran conflict has pushed investors to buy safe-haven commodities like gold and silver. Markets are debating whether continued tensions could lift silver above its $121 record and gold past its $5,595 high. But a lot of that depends on how long the conflict lasts, what happens in oil markets, and how much investors will avoid other assets.