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Investment bankers urge Sebi to widen block deal price band to 5%

The block deal window allows large trades to be executed in a single transaction on a separate platform provided by the stock exchanges

Updated On: 17 Mar 2026 | 10:23 PM IST

When resolution becomes recovery: Shift towards enforcement framework

The IBC was designed to address collective action problems and prevent a race for enforcement that destroys going-concern value

Updated On: 17 Mar 2026 | 10:21 PM IST

Delhi HC seeks response from Centre, CDSCO over misuse of diabetes drugs

The matter has been posted for hearing on May 21

Updated On: 17 Mar 2026 | 10:20 PM IST

Odisha Congress suspends 3 MLAs for cross-voting; BJD calls PAC meet

Odisha Congress suspends three MLAs over cross-voting in Rajya Sabha polls, while BJD calls a PAC meeting amid political tensions and reported dissent within ranks

Updated On: 17 Mar 2026 | 10:20 PM IST

Cement sector likely to witness margin squeeze once inventories run out

Rising fuel costs amid geopolitical tensions may pressure cement sector margins, with the impact expected to intensify once existing inventories are exhausted

Updated On: 17 Mar 2026 | 10:18 PM IST

Creative opportunities: India's AVGC sector moves up the value chain

The larger opportunity lies in the rapid expansion of the AVGC ecosystem. India's media & entertainment sector was estimated at around ₹2.5 trn in 2024 and is projected to reach about ₹3 trn by 2027

Updated On: 17 Mar 2026 | 10:16 PM IST

Govt expedites plans for Indian maritime insurer amid West Asia war risks

ShipMin and DFS are in talks to set up a domestic P&I club as West Asia tensions push up marine insurance costs for shipping lines and exporters

Updated On: 17 Mar 2026 | 10:15 PM IST

Bima Sugam to launch standardised products in life, health, motor segments

Bima Sugam to introduce standardised motor, health and life products this year, while Irdai plans a Public Insurance Repository to enhance data infrastructure and analytics

Updated On: 17 Mar 2026 | 10:13 PM IST

MFs invested big in private lenders in February, pared holdings in SBI

HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank and Kotak Mahindra Bank attract strong inflows from mutual funds in February, while fund houses trim exposure to SBI and other large-cap stocks

Updated On: 17 Mar 2026 | 10:13 PM IST

Testing times for edtech sector: Deals and funding remain scarce

The latest deal is UpGrad's second offer in two months

Updated On: 17 Mar 2026 | 10:11 PM IST

Finance ministry cuts MeitY allocation by 17% for FY27 amid underspending

Finance ministry cuts MeitY's FY27 allocation by 17% due to underspending in PLI, semiconductor and AI Mission schemes, with panel flagging concerns over fund utilisation

Updated On: 17 Mar 2026 | 10:11 PM IST

Nifty, Sensex advance for a second day; gains capped by high crude prices

The Sensex rose 568 points, or 0.75 per cent, to close at 76,071, while the Nifty 50 gained 172 points, or 0.74 per cent, to settle at 23,581

Updated On: 17 Mar 2026 | 10:10 PM IST

India's sugar output rises 10.5% to 26.21 MT in 2025-26 season: ISMA

The sugar output so far has exceeded the total net production of 26.12 million tonne in the full 2024-25 marketing year (October-September)

Updated On: 17 Mar 2026 | 10:09 PM IST

Jio Payments Bank introduces UPI-based cash withdrawal services

By enabling cardless cash withdrawals at business correspondent (BC) touchpoints, the initiative bridges the gap between digital payments and physical cash access

Updated On: 17 Mar 2026 | 10:08 PM IST

Israel killed Larijani to help Iranians shape their destiny: Netanyahu

Repeating his earlier statement from a press conference last week, Netanyahu said Israel has several surprises in store and he is holding the stratagems close to his chest

Updated On: 17 Mar 2026 | 10:07 PM IST

Novo Nordisk rules out price war as semaglutide generics enter India

Novo Nordisk says competition in semaglutide will be driven by science and quality, not pricing, as multiple generic versions prepare to enter India after patent expiry

Updated On: 17 Mar 2026 | 10:05 PM IST

CDSCO body seeks to mandate warning labels on emergency birth control pills

CDSCO's DTAB panel proposes boxed warnings on emergency contraceptive pills and inclusion under Schedule K to ensure safer usage while retaining over-the-counter availability

Updated On: 17 Mar 2026 | 10:03 PM IST

LPG supplies remain a concern for India amid ongoing West Asia crisis

An LPG vessel Nanda Devi arrived at Kandla port early Tuesday, safely crossing the Strait of Hormuz, offering some relief amid ongoing supply concerns

Updated On: 17 Mar 2026 | 10:02 PM IST

Concor cuts storage charges to ease exporter woes amid West Asia crisis

Customs allows foreign liquid bulk cargo to be stored at Indian ports

Updated On: 17 Mar 2026 | 10:02 PM IST

Licious focuses on micro-markets to scale growth, expand dark stores

Licious is focusing on micro-markets within cities to drive growth, planning to scale dark stores and deepen presence in high-demand neighbourhoods

Updated On: 17 Mar 2026 | 10:01 PM IST