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FPIs sold IT stocks heavily despite positive net inflows in February
FPIs sold nearly ₹17,000 crore worth of IT stocks in February despite strong overall equity inflows, as fears of AI-led disruption drove the sector to its steepest monthly fall since 2008
 "FPIs sold IT stocks heavily despite positive net inflows in February")
Sentiment shift: Global funds pull money from Asia at fastest pace in years
Funds have sold net $11 billion of shares in developing Asia, excluding China, this week
 "Sentiment shift: Global funds pull money from Asia at fastest pace in years")
Russian Urals crude price tops Brent in India as Iran war tightens supply
The US-Israeli war against Iran, which began a week ago, has choked the Strait of Hormuz, the main route for global oil
 "Russian Urals crude price tops Brent in India as Iran war tightens supply")
CISF to manage drone security for critical infrastructure: Amit Shah
Amit Shah says CISF will act as the nodal agency for drone security at airports, ports and industrial hubs as the force expands its role in protecting critical infrastructure nationwide
 "CISF to manage drone security for critical infrastructure: Amit Shah")
Women home loan borrowers: Co-borrowers must ensure they are co-owners
Besides enjoying a share in the property, this will make them eligible for tax benefit
 "Women home loan borrowers: Co-borrowers must ensure they are co-owners")
War shadow dims Brand Dubai's glitter amid rising West Asia tensions
With $250 billion property deals in 2025, property market may continue to show resilience
 "War shadow dims Brand Dubai's glitter amid rising West Asia tensions")
Liquor stocks: Radico Khaitan, Globus, United Spirits, UBL soar up to 8%
Liquor stocks: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah today announced a shift to a global taxation standard and the complete deregulation of alcohol pricing.
 "Liquor stocks: Radico Khaitan, Globus, United Spirits, UBL soar up to 8%")
India one of our fastest-growing markets: Siemens MD & CEO Sunil Mathur
Siemens Limited MD Sunil Mathur spoke about AI adoption, opportunities in India's data centre market, and the outlook for industrial technology
 "India one of our fastest-growing markets: Siemens MD & CEO Sunil Mathur")
Flipkart lays off 250-300 employees after reviewing performance
Layoffs affect roughly 2% of workforce as Walmart-backed e-commerce firm tightens operations and prepares for a potential IPO
 "Flipkart lays off 250-300 employees after reviewing performance")
Discovering Nature in Delhi: Tracing the capital's secret natural world
In her new book, Neha Sinha explores Delhi's hidden wilderness-from the Aravalli Range to the Delhi Ridge-revealing the capital's rich but overlooked biodiversity
 "Discovering Nature in Delhi: Tracing the capital's secret natural world")
India-NZ T20 World Cup final play means business for eateries, pubs
Restaurants and pubs expect higher footfall as India faces New Zealand in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup final, while hotel bookings in Ahmedabad surge and room rates edge up
 "India-NZ T20 World Cup final play means business for eateries, pubs")
Uber says regulatory hurdles make shuttle business a challenging space
Uber says its shuttle business remains challenging due to regulatory hurdles restricting expansion beyond Delhi and Kolkata, even as it pushes ahead with intercity bus and multi-modal plans
 "Uber says regulatory hurdles make shuttle business a challenging space")
Netflix to open Hyderabad hub for high-end VFX, post-production on Mar 12
Netflix will open its Hyderabad hub on March 12, featuring high-value post-production, VFX and virtual production capabilities, strengthening the city's position in the AVGC sector
 "Netflix to open Hyderabad hub for high-end VFX, post-production on Mar 12")
PSBs, insurers seek higher sum assured for social security schemes
PSBs and insurers have urged the finance ministry to raise the sum assured under PMJJBY and PMSBY, citing inflation and household vulnerabilities, as India targets "Insurance for All by 2047"
 "PSBs, insurers seek higher sum assured for social security schemes")
Noida International Airport gets DGCA aerodrome licence ahead of launch
DGCA has granted an aerodrome licence to Noida International Airport, enabling it to advance its approvals process even as the project faces delays in terminal construction and operational readiness
 "Noida International Airport gets DGCA aerodrome licence ahead of launch")
India's fuel demand slips month-on-month in February, rises annually
Indian refiners have been buying Venezuelan oil to diversify their supply mix as they reduce Russian oil imports, a move that helped New Delhi clinch an interim trade deal with Washington
 "India's fuel demand slips month-on-month in February, rises annually")
RBI issues draft guidelines on compensating customers for digital fraud
The guidelines come amid a rise in fraud cases as digital payments see wider adoption in the country
 "RBI issues draft guidelines on compensating customers for digital fraud")
US Navy will escort ships through Hormuz 'when reasonable': US Energy Secy
Wright also said Americans should see lower gas prices in weeks, not months
 "US Navy will escort ships through Hormuz 'when reasonable': US Energy Secy")
Microfinance portfolio drops 7.3% to ₹3.14 trillion in Q3, says MFIN
Microfinance loan portfolio fell to Rs 3.14 trillion in Q3 FY26, down 7.3% sequentially, with 50 lakh borrowers losing access to formal finance even as portfolio quality showed improvement
 "Microfinance portfolio drops 7.3% to ₹3.14 trillion in Q3, says MFIN")
Sebi introduces voluntary debit freeze facility to mutual fund folios
The facility, which will become effective from April 30, ensures that no units are debited from mutual fund folios until they are unlocked
 "Sebi introduces voluntary debit freeze facility to mutual fund folios")