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SEBI has introduced a voluntary debit freeze facility. It allows mutual fund investors to lock folios and block redemptions or transfers. The feature, effective 30 April 2026, aims to prevent unauthorised transactions and strengthen digital security in mutual funds.

Despite a ₹60 hike, LPG prices remain below market levels, while the government says petrol and diesel prices will not increase.

EPFO will invest ₹1,000 crore in NHAI-backed Raajmarg Infra Investment Trust as a strategic investor. The InvIT IPO, opening 11 March, aims to raise ₹6,000 crore to acquire operational highway assets.

Food delivery platforms Zomato, Swiggy, and MagicPin saw growth momentum return in the December quarter, driven by stronger consumer demand and festive-season orders after a period of slower expansion.

Oil prices surged more than 30% as the Iran conflict raised fears of global supply disruptions. WTI and Brent crude both climbed above $110 per barrel amid concerns over shipments through the Strait of Hormuz.

A rise in oil prices following the ongoing conflict in the Middle East sent markets tumbling in early trade on Monday, with the Sensex plunging more than 2400 points.

SEBI has cleared IPO plans of Bonbloc Technologies and Milestone Gears, while also approving Eastman Auto & Power’s confidential filing.

UltraTech Cement plans ₹6.72 crore investment for a 26.20% stake in Sunsure Solarpark Thirty Eight linked to a 21 MWp solar power project in Maharashtra.

Max Financial plans to merge with Axis Max Life to enable direct listing by April 2027. The insurer has 81% promoter ownership and operates in India’s ₹8.4-trillion life insurance market with rising private-sector penetration.

According to a government report, India’s current energy reserves are capable of providing seven to eight weeks of coverage. These reserves are across underground strategic facilities.

Indian markets head into 9 March after the Sensex fell 1,097 points and the Nifty dropped 315 points, with ₹21,000 crore in FPI outflows, the India VIX near 20, and oil supply disruptions pushing crude prices closer to $100 per barrel.

Growing tensions between the Dutch chipmaker Nexperia and its Chinese subsidiary are fueling worries about new disturbances in the global semiconductor supply chain. If the dispute drags on, the impact could ripple through chip-dependent industries, particularly the automotive and electronics sectors in India.