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CORRECTION IN BANKING, FINANCIAL SERVICES FUNDS
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March 18, 2026
Business Standard
Tata Steel to merge NINL; approves up to $2 billion infusion in Singapore arm
Tata Steel on Tuesday said its board had approved proposals, including a scheme to amalgamate Neelachal Ispat Nigam Ltd (NINL), its wholly owned subsidiary, and an equity infusion into T Steel Holdings Pte Ltd (TSHP), its wholly owned overseas arm.
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March 18, 2026
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Many Opposition-ruled states have already provisioned for VB G RAM G: Chouhan
Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said on Tuesday that while the opposition was raising questions about where state governments will find resources to fund their 40 percent share under the revised Viksit Bharat-G RAM G scheme, many opposition-ruled states, had already provisioned for the scheme in their respective FY27 state Budgets.
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March 18, 2026
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PSU stakes can go below 51% with a 'golden share' shield
‘The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Finance has asked the finance ministry to spell out a clear legal strategy, including options such asa “golden share” or indirect control structures, to maintain strategic oversight in public sector entities if state ownership falls below 51 per cent.
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March 18, 2026
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China overtakes Netherlands as India’s 3rd-largest export market
China overtook the Netherlands to become India’s third-largest export destination in February, according to commerce department data.
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March 18, 2026
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Arohan Fin Services to file draft IPO papers by March-end: MD
Kolkata-based Arohan Financial Services is preparing to file its draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) by month-end for an initial public offering (IPO).
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March 18, 2026
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War casts shadow on Chabahar Port's future: House panel
The “recent development” has cast a shadow on the future of Chabahar Port, a vital and strategic port for India, a parliamentary panel on external affairs has said, and welcomed that the Centre “remains engaged” with all concerned parties in order to address the implications of these developments.
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March 18, 2026
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State defence corridor attracts investments worth ₹35,000 cr
‘The Uttar Pradesh Defence Industrial Corridor (UPDIC) has garnered defence and aerospace proposals of over ₹35,000 crore with several projects already commissioned, a senior official at Invest UP said.
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March 18, 2026
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Mustard, gram procurement at MSP to start next week
‘The Rajasthan State Cooperative Marketing Federation (RAJFED) will soon commence procurement of mustard and gram at the minimum support price (MSP) under the Rabi season 2025-26.
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March 18, 2026
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Committee calls for Centre-state board to oversee rollout of four Labour Codes
The Parliamentary standing committee on Labour, Textiles and Employment recommended setting up a permanent Centre-State Coordination and Interaction board on a priority basis to oversee the implementation of the four Labour Codes.
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March 18, 2026
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'More graduates, fewer jobs for young Indians'
Over two-thirds of unemployed Indians aged 20-29 were graduates in 2023, with the share of degree holders among the unemployed rising sharply from 46 per cent in 2017 to 67 per cent in 2023, according to the State of Working India 2026 report released by Azim Premji University on Tuesday.
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March 18, 2026
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Now, Infy nudges managers to use more AI to spur revenue growth
Infosys has asked its mid-to senior-level managers to actively deploy artificial intelligence (AI) tools in client engagements to drive volume growth and top line, as India’s second-largest information technology (IT) services firm navigates a prolonged demand slowdown amid macroeconomic headwinds, according to a person familiar with the matter.
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March 18, 2026
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Centre hikes agents' commission on wheat procurement
The Centre has raised the commission payable to arthiyas (commission agents) for wheat procurement in Punjab and Haryana by 10.32 per cent from ₹46 per quintal to ₹50.75 per quintal, and in Rajasthan by 10.31 per cent from ₹41.40 per quintal to ₹45.67 per quintal.
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March 18, 2026
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Steel gains forged in demand, margins
Price recovery offsets rising coal costs
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March 18, 2026
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Liclous bets big on micro mkts within cities
Direct-to-consumer meat and seafood platform Licious is betting big on “micro markets” within cities as the next lever of growth.
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March 18, 2026
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BHIM targets 5% share to break into top 5
NPCI app looks to loosen grip of UPI duopoly
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March 18, 2026
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Concor slashes storage-related charges in relief for exporters
Customs allows foreign liquid bulk cargo to be stored at Indian ports
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March 18, 2026
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Iran's security chief, Basij commander killed
Khamenei rejects talks of de-escalation; Lebanon proposes first direct talks with Israel in decades
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March 18, 2026
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President serves Akshaya Patra's 5 billionth meal
World's largest school lunch programme completes 25 years
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March 18, 2026
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Nvidia makes trillion-dollar forecast at annual product expo
Nvidia Corp expects $1 trillion in Al processor sales by 2027
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March 18, 2026
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Samsung to stop sale of TriFold phone within 3 months of launch
Samsung Electronics Co. is winding down sales of its Galaxy Z TriFold smartphone after roughly three months on the market, suggesting the $2,899 device was always intended as more of a technological showcase than a cornerstone of the company's mobile lineup.
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March 18, 2026
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‘1.65 trn investments likely in transmission infra over 3 yrs
Around 21.65 trillion worth of investments are expected in transmission infrastructure sector over the next three years in India, creating major business opportunities for Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) companies, according to Raghavendra Mirji, business head and Executive Vice President, energy solutions business, Godrej Enterprises Group.
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March 18, 2026
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Pak strike killed 400 at rehab clinic: Afghanistan
Islamabad denies its hand; India’s foreign ministry condemns the ‘barbaric’ attack by Pak
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March 18, 2026
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Helmet makers flag safety risks as costs surge amid war in West Asia
The Helmet Manufacturers Association of India on Tuesday warned that a sharp surge in raw material prices, driven by global supply disruptions and ongoing geopolitical conflicts, is putting pressure on helmet makers and raising concerns that cost-cutting measures could compromise safety standards in a price-sensitive and highly competitive market.
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March 18, 2026
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Bima Sugam to roll out standardised life, health, motor insurance this year
Irdai to set up Public Insurance Repository to strengthen data infra
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March 18, 2026
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Delhi HC seeks response from Centre, CDSCO over misuse of diabetes drugs
‘The Delhi High Court on Tuesday sought responses from the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) and the Centre on a contempt plea alleging noncompliance with its earlier directions to assess concerns over the off-label use of certain diabetes medication, such as Ozempic, for weight loss.
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March 18, 2026
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L Catterton India's consumer focus fund to raise another $200 million
LCatterton, which formed an India consumer-focused joint venture in partnership with former Hindustan Unilever Chairman Sanjiv Mehta in 2024, has raised $200 million in the last year and has a fund size target of $400 million.
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March 18, 2026
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FY27 funds won't be enough to meet targets under key programmes, says Mospi
The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (Mospi) has told the Standing Committee on Finance that its financial year 2026-27 (FY27) budgetary allocation of %4,522.25 crore won't be enough to meet physical targets under key programmes, given that it had sought a much higher outlay and internally projected %1,609.74 crore for the Capacity Development Scheme alone.
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March 18, 2026
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Hard Rock Cafe's to remain open, says JSM Corporation
The JSM Corporation, Hard Rock Cafe’s International SPC (Inc)’s Indian franchise partner, said on Tuesday that all restaurants under the chain's brand would continue to remain operational, expressing shock at the “unilateral, illegal and entirely misconceived announcement” by Hard Rock International.
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March 18, 2026
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Apple exceeds iPhone production target under PLI by 80%
Apple Inc has overshot its cumulative target of freight on board (FOB) production value of iPhones committed to the government at the end of the five-year production linked incentive (PLI) scheme for largescale electronics by a staggering 80 per cent.
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