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Adani University, IIT Mandi sign MoU for joint research, student exchange

Five-year agreement to enable joint research, student and faculty exchange, and academic programmes across institutions

Adani University, IIT Mandi sign MoU for joint research, student exchange
Updated On : 18 Mar 2026 | 9:05 PM IST

Amritanshu Khaitan quits McLeod Russel board citing personal reasons

Promoter family member resigns as non-executive director citing personal reasons, amid efforts to streamline roles within the Khaitan group

Amritanshu Khaitan quits McLeod Russel board citing personal reasons
Updated On : 18 Mar 2026 | 8:54 PM IST

Cube Highways files ₹5,000 cr OFS to convert into India's 1st public InvIT

Trust seeks to broaden investor base and improve liquidity through OFS as it transitions from a privately listed InvIT to a publicly listed structure

Cube Highways files ₹5,000 cr OFS to convert into India's 1st public InvIT
Updated On : 18 Mar 2026 | 5:49 PM IST

West Asia conflict sends Indian startups into wait-and-watch mode

Indian startups are turning cautious on expansion and investments in West Asia amid the ongoing conflict, with fintech and travel sectors seeing early stress while edtech remains relatively stable

West Asia conflict sends Indian startups into wait-and-watch mode
Updated On : 18 Mar 2026 | 5:23 PM IST

Company, customers, and professionals can all win: Pronto's Anjali Sardana

Pronto's 23-year-old founder says daily bookings have grown 18-fold in seven months, as the startup targets 70,000 bookings a day by June

Company, customers, and professionals can all win: Pronto's Anjali Sardana
Updated On : 18 Mar 2026 | 4:12 PM IST

ReNew Energy set to secure $800 million refinancing loan this year

The five-year facility will be priced at about 185 basis points over the benchmark Secured Overnight Financing Rate, the people said. Final terms may change

ReNew Energy set to secure $800 million refinancing loan this year
Updated On : 18 Mar 2026 | 3:59 PM IST

BlackSoil Capital raises ₹200 crore from Danish DFI Impact Fund Denmark

Funds will support climate-aligned lending and expand credit access in Tier-II and Tier-III markets, with a focus on women-led businesses and underserved sectors

BlackSoil Capital raises ₹200 crore from Danish DFI Impact Fund Denmark
Updated On : 18 Mar 2026 | 3:57 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

Licious focuses on micro-markets to scale growth, expand dark stores
Updated On : 18 Mar 2026 | 12:28 PM IST

Apple overshoots iPhone production target under PLI scheme by 80%

Based on preliminary estimates with the government, the production value in FY26 is estimated to hit ₹227,000 cr, which is an increase of more than 24% over the previous financial year's ₹183,000 cr

Apple overshoots iPhone production target under PLI scheme by 80%
Updated On : 17 Mar 2026 | 11:23 PM IST

₹1.65 trillion investment seen in India's transmission infra: Godrej

India's transmission infrastructure may see Rs 1.65 lakh crore investments over three years, creating significant EPC opportunities across substations, railways and renewables

₹1.65 trillion investment seen in India's transmission infra: Godrej
Updated On : 17 Mar 2026 | 8:37 PM IST

Maruti Suzuki gets ₹5,786 crore income tax order, says will appeal it

Maruti Suzuki India (MSI) on Tuesday said it has received a draft assessment order worth Rs 5,786.4 crore from the income tax authority and the company will challenge the order. "The company has received a Draft Assessment Order for FY 2022 23 wherein certain additions / disallowances amounting to Rs 57,864 million with respect to returned income has been proposed," the carmaker said in a BSE filing. MSI will file its objections before the dispute resolution panel, it stated. There is no impact on financial, operation or other activities of the company due to this order, it added. Maruti Suzuki shares settled at Rs 12,993.55 apiece, up 1.88 per cent on BSE.

Maruti Suzuki gets ₹5,786 crore income tax order, says will appeal it
Updated On : 17 Mar 2026 | 6:43 PM IST

Ather Energy doubles service network to 500 centres across India

Ather Energy expands its service network to 500 centres across India, nearly doubling capacity to support growing EV adoption and strengthen after-sales service infrastructure

Ather Energy doubles service network to 500 centres across India
Updated On : 17 Mar 2026 | 6:18 PM IST

Lupin, Zydus partner to co-market semaglutide injection in India

Lupin and Zydus Lifesciences enter a licensing pact to co-market semaglutide injection in India, aiming to improve access to therapies for diabetes and obesity

Lupin, Zydus partner to co-market semaglutide injection in India
Updated On : 17 Mar 2026 | 5:52 PM IST

New Renault Duster launched in India; prices start at ₹10.49 lakh

Renault India launches the all-new Duster with turbo petrol and hybrid options, advanced features, and introductory pricing, targeting strong demand in the competitive SUV segment

New Renault Duster launched in India; prices start at ₹10.49 lakh
Updated On : 17 Mar 2026 | 5:48 PM IST

Nebius signs AI infrastructure deals with Meta worth up to $27 bn

Nasdaq-listed Nebius shares, which closed at $112.50 on Friday, have risen 35 per cent so far this year, giving it a market capitalization of $28.6 billion

Nebius signs AI infrastructure deals with Meta worth up to $27 bn
Updated On : 16 Mar 2026 | 10:55 PM IST

Foxconn forecasts strong revenue growth for 2026 even as profit lags

Foxconn's guidance for both first quarter and full year revenue are for "strong growth", the highest outlook it can give, as the company does not provide a numeric outlook

Foxconn forecasts strong revenue growth for 2026 even as profit lags
Updated On : 16 Mar 2026 | 10:45 PM IST

Fino Payments Bank denies links to betting and gaming activities

Bank says reports of an ED probe into online gaming transactions are speculative and clarifies that the ongoing DGGI investigation relates to programme managers and merchants

Fino Payments Bank denies links to betting and gaming activities
Updated On : 16 Mar 2026 | 6:42 PM IST

Tata Motors to raise commercial vehicle prices by up to 1.5% from April 1

Tata Motors on Monday said it will increase the prices of its commercial vehicle range by up to 1.5 per cent from April 1. The price increase is being undertaken to partially offset the impact of rising commodity prices and other input costs, the company said in a regulatory filing. The increase will vary, depending on the model and variant, it added. Part of the USD 180 billion Tata Group, Tata Motors is India's largest manufacturer of utility vehicles, pick-ups, trucks, and buses. Tata Motors shares on Monday ended 2.82 per cent up at Rs 437.75 apiece on BSE.

Tata Motors to raise commercial vehicle prices by up to 1.5% from April 1
Updated On : 16 Mar 2026 | 6:22 PM IST

Atlys raises $36 mn to expand visa platform globally, invest in AI tools

Susquehanna Asia VC leads Series C round as Atlys expands globally and invests in AI tools to streamline visa applications and build infrastructure for cross-border travel

Atlys raises $36 mn to expand visa platform globally, invest in AI tools
Updated On : 16 Mar 2026 | 6:22 PM IST

JSW Steel unit eyes debut $1 billion short-term debt issue, says report

The company has invited bids for both the issues on Wednesday and has hired a few foreign banks to act as arrangers, they added

JSW Steel unit eyes debut $1 billion short-term debt issue, says report
Updated On : 16 Mar 2026 | 5:38 PM IST