The Reading List: March 13, 2026
A selection of articles and social media gems from the world of economy, business and finance, curated by our research and opinion teams
OPINION | Why India Inc is losing women leaders after a decade at work
Women enter India’s workforce in large numbers but many leave at mid-career stages which weakens leadership pipelines and reduces representation in senior corporate positions
GSP Crop Science sets price band at Rs 304-320 per share for Rs 400-crore IPO
GSP Crop Science IPO | The Rs 400 crore initial share sale will open for public subscription on March 16.
Innovision extends IPO closing date to March 17, cut price band after tepid investor response
Innovision IPO | Investor participation remained subdued during the first three days of the issue. As of the third day, the IPO was subscribed 32 percent overall.
AM Naik-backed S3V launches indigenous Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement system
TAVR, a minimally invasive alternative to open‑heart surgery for severe aortic stenosis, has become the global standard for elderly and high‑risk patients.
Up to Rs 5 lakh off as car dealers slash prices to clear unsold 2024–25 stock
From entry-level small cars to high-demand SUVs, manufacturers in partnership with dealers are offering steep discounts on previous model year vehicles
OPINION | Balancing Recovery and Revival: The next phase of IBC
Amendments to IBC are expected soon. The real test of the proposed changes will be whether they simplify the process and reduce delays rather than add procedural layers
CDSCO warns pharma companies against promotion of weight-loss drugs, tightens oversight
Any advertisement, direct or indirect, that promotes prescription medicines to the general public, inflates efficacy claims or implies guaranteed weight loss outcomes will be deemed misleading and can invite regulatory action, the regulator has said
Aster DM targeting 300 bps margin boost, will stick to multi-brand strategy, says Alisha Moopen
Aster DM Healthcare's merger with Blackstone-backed Quality Care moves forward after a 96.68% shareholder vote on March 11, clearing the way for India's third-largest hospital chain
Mufin Green Finance closes Rs 324 crore equity fund round
Mufin Green Finance said the company closed the equity fund round with investors like SageOne, Sandeep Kapadia, DS group and MMG family office.
NHAI-backed Raajmarg Infra Investment Trust IPO subscribed 16% on day 1
Raajmarg Infra Investment Trust IPO | The Rs 6,000-crore offer received bids for 3,39,46,950 units, as against 21,33,33,150 units on offer.
Apsis Aerocom IPO sees over 3 times subscription on day 1 despite subdued market sentiment
Apsis Aerocom IPO | The Karnataka-based company is raising Rs 35.77 crore via maiden public issue of 32.52 lakh shares.
Pizza over dosa: Hotels tweak menu, go for laundry cuts as Iran war chokes LPG supply
The LPG shortage has forced hotels to dish out new menus, prioritise low-fuel items as idlis and opt for oven-cooked foods such as pastas and pizza. Tandoori cooking is also making a comeback
NHAI-backed Raajmarg Infra InvIT raises Rs 1,728 crore from anchor investors ahead of IPO
Raajmarg Infra Investment Trust IPO | The InvIT's IPO price has been fixed between Rs 99 and Rs 100 per unit. The issue would conclude on March 13.
XED postpones GIFT City’s first IPO amid geopolitical uncertainties; here’s the new launch date
XED Executive Development shares will be listed on NSE International Exchange and India International Exchange at GIFT City and will be traded as dollar-denominated instruments, targeting overseas investors.
Pieter Elbers’ sudden exit from IndiGo raises eyebrows; notice period waived, no successor named
Elbers' predecessor Ronojoy Dutta had been required to serve a six-month notice period when he stepped down, and eventually remained with the airline for about four and a half months before exiting
Beyond the price war, Indian drug companies gearing up to win the GLP-1 retention game
Industry analysts say the arrival of these affordable alternatives—expected to be priced at one-third to one-fifth of the innovator's cost.
Novus Loyalty IPO to open subscription on March 17, check price band and other details here
Novus Loyalty IPO | The public issue is a combination of fresh issue of 33 lakh shares, and an offer-for-sale of 8.2 lakh shares by existing shareholders.
Gas supply squeeze threatens auto component production, thousands of units stare at shutdown
Though smaller in scale compared with Tier-1 component manufacturers, these enterprises play a vital role in the auto supply chain. Any disruption in their production can trigger a cascading impact across the industry
OPINION | Real leadership is presence not performance
Real leadership is quiet presence. It grows through trust patience and staying when leaving feels easier
Sunil Gold India files draft papers with SEBI to float IPO
Sunil Gold India IPO | The company plans to utilise the fresh issue proceeds to the tune of Rs 200 crore to support working capital requirements and a portion would be used for general corporate purposes.
Edelweiss sells 4.4% stake in IPO-bound EAAA for Rs 375 crore
EAAA, which filed preliminary papers with markets watchdog Sebi in January to raise Rs 1,500 crore through an initial public offering (IPO), is awaiting the regulatory nod.
ARCIL appoints Phanindranath Kakarla as CEO & MD
Kakarla succeeds Pallav Mohapatra, who stepped down after completing his term as CEO and MD of ARCIL.
GST cuts, rural revival, poll buzz fuel car demand beyond festive surge
While SIAM has informally projected 5–6% growth for FY27, internal estimates suggest double-digit growth is possible given the current trajectory, an executive at a top car firm has said
Rajputana Stainless withdraws anchor book for not meeting SEBI rules; Rs 255-crore IPO opens today
Rajputana Stainless IPO | The offer is a combination of fresh issue of 1.46 crore shares worth Rs 178.73 crore and offer-for-sale of 62.5 lakh shares worth Rs 76.25 crore.
