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ICAI in talks with NFRA to streamline overlapping audit investigations
ICAI is coordinating with NFRA to identify overlapping cases and avoid duplication of investigations, aiming to improve regulatory efficiency and oversight
 "ICAI in talks with NFRA to streamline overlapping audit investigations")
First-time credit monitoring rises 27%; user base hits 183 mn: CIBIL report
First-time credit monitoring in India rises 27%, with user base reaching 183 million, driven by Gen Z, women and non-metro consumers, says CIBIL report
 "First-time credit monitoring rises 27%; user base hits 183 mn: CIBIL report")
'Deeply disturbing': India on attacks on West Asia gas facilities
New Delhi described the attacks as 'deeply disturbing' and that they only serve to further destabilise an already uncertain energy scenario globally
 "'Deeply disturbing': India on attacks on West Asia gas facilities")
Bank of England holds rates; gilts fall as markets raise hike bets
Sterling remained higher on the day, at around $1.3297 and at around 86.30 pence per euro
 "Bank of England holds rates; gilts fall as markets raise hike bets")
Domestic consumption priority, may review fuel exports plan: Govt
India may curb fuel exports to secure domestic supply as West Asia conflict disrupts energy flows and triggers LPG shortages
 "Domestic consumption priority, may review fuel exports plan: Govt")
Assiduus Global raises $25 million in pre-Series B led by Bajaj Finserv
Assiduus Global raises $25 million in pre-Series B funding led by Bajaj Finserv to boost AI capabilities and expand into global markets
 "Assiduus Global raises $25 million in pre-Series B led by Bajaj Finserv")
India's Bioeconomy grows 18% to $195.3 billion in 2025, says report
India's bioeconomy surges 18% to $195.3 billion in 2025, with BIRAC driving innovation, funding, and startup growth across the biotech ecosystem
 "India's Bioeconomy grows 18% to $195.3 billion in 2025, says report")
US will launch 'largest strike package yet' against Iran today: Hegseth
The US defence secretary reiterated that only President Donald Trump would decide when the war would end, adding that Iran's naval and missile manufacturing capabilities had been severely eroded
 "US will launch 'largest strike package yet' against Iran today: Hegseth")
BharatPe appoints Himanshu Verma to lead POS biz, scale offline payments
BharatPe appoints Himanshu Verma as head of POS business to drive merchant adoption, strengthen distribution and scale its offline payments business
 "BharatPe appoints Himanshu Verma to lead POS biz, scale offline payments")
Moving from gas to induction? A buyer's guide to induction cooktops
As LPG shortages disrupt kitchens amid West Asia tensions, induction cooktops are gaining ground. Here's a practical guide to choosing the right model for Indian cooking needs
 "Moving from gas to induction? A buyer's guide to induction cooktops")
Marrakech landmark La Mamounia turns its attention to the Indian traveller
Century-old property headed by the hotelier who helped reposition The Imperial New Delhi
 "Marrakech landmark La Mamounia turns its attention to the Indian traveller")
India recommends $3,453/MT anti-dumping duty on Chinese DASDA imports
India trade remedies authority has recommended an anti-dumping duty of $3,453 per metric ton on imports from China of DASDA
 "India recommends $3,453/MT anti-dumping duty on Chinese DASDA imports")
India's auto boom at risk as West Asia conflict disrupts gas supply
The disruption comes at a time when India's car demand is soaring to record levels, with sales expected to cross 4.5 million units in the current fiscal year to March 31
 "India's auto boom at risk as West Asia conflict disrupts gas supply")
Crude at $100: Should you lock in home loan rates before FY26?
Rising crude oil prices amid tensions in West Asia could affect inflation and the RBI's rate trajectory. Borrowers may consider locking in home loan rates before the financial year ends
 "Crude at $100: Should you lock in home loan rates before FY26?")
What are US bunker-buster bombs that hit Iran's underground missile sites?
Unlike conventional bombs that explode on impact, bunker-busters drill through layers of soil, rock or concrete before detonating inside the structure
 "What are US bunker-buster bombs that hit Iran's underground missile sites?")
Market correction offers tremendous opportunity for FPIs, says Sebi
FPIs continue to be net sellers in the Indian markets in FY26, and in the first 12 days of March alone, there has been a sell-off of over Rs 77,000 crore by them, as per reports
 "Market correction offers tremendous opportunity for FPIs, says Sebi")
West Asia situation is a testing time for global community, says MEA
Recent attacks against energy installations in different locations across West Asia are deeply disturbing, MEA added
 "West Asia situation is a testing time for global community, says MEA")
Tech Wrap Mar 19: Fortnite returns, OnePlus Nord Buds 4 Pro, Realme P4 Lite
Fortnite returns to Play Store. OnePlus Nord Buds 4 Pro launched. Realme P4 Lite 5G launched. Instagram Reels. Perplexity Comet AI browser app for iPhones. Powerbeats Pro 2 Nike edition. iOS 26.4 RC
 "Tech Wrap Mar 19: Fortnite returns, OnePlus Nord Buds 4 Pro, Realme P4 Lite")
Why tiny atomic clocks are key to China's next-gen warfare ambitions
China has built a tiny, highly accurate atomic clock that could boost drones, missiles and satellite navigation, highlighting how precise timing is becoming crucial in modern warfare systems
 "Why tiny atomic clocks are key to China's next-gen warfare ambitions")
Sergio Gor in Sri Lanka for talks on sea lanes, port security amid Iran war
The US Special envoys' visit to Sri Lanka comes at a time when Sri Lanka came to be embroiled in the joint US-Israeli war against Iran since February 28
 "Sergio Gor in Sri Lanka for talks on sea lanes, port security amid Iran war")