Rising Middle East tensions, oil prices pose multiple risks for India
On the current account side, a rise in crude oil prices by $10 a barrel widens the CAD by around $14-15 billion.
Rajputana Stainless raises Rs 10 crore via anchor investor, IPO to open on March 9
Rajputana Stainles IPO | The Gujarat-based company has finalised allocation of 8.19 lakh equity shares to anchor investor at the upper price band.
SEBI gives thumbs up to Bonbloc Technolgies, Milestone Gears, Eastman Auto IPOs
The SEBI has issued observations on the draft papers of Eastman Auto & Power on March 5, followed by Bonbloc Technolgies on March 5, and Milestone Gears on March 6.
The Reading List: March 6, 2026
A selection of articles and social media gems from the world of economy, business and finance, curated by our research and opinion teams
Pharma exporters brace for Rs 5,000-crore hit as US-Iran war drives up freight costs
Exporters face steep surcharge of $4,000–$8,000 per shipment, driving up logistics costs for drugmakers heavily dependent on the Gulf and the wider West Asia market
1Point1 Solutions completes USD 33.37-mn acquisition of Netcom BCC
Netcom BCC is a banking-focused BPM specialist with strong domain capabilities across collections, KYC and verification workflows, fraud monitoring, customer onboarding and credit administration.
Swiss CDMO giant Lonza to set up GCC in Hyderabad
The Switzerland‑based company finalized its decision after months of evaluation and discussions with state leadership.
NHAI-backed Raajmarg Infra Investment Trust's Rs 6,000-crore IPO to open on Mar 11 at Rs 99-100 per unit
Raajmarg Infra Investment Trust would make its stock market debut on March 24.
Innovision sets IPO price band at Rs 521-548 per share; issue to open on March 10
Innovision IPO | The Haryana-based company's proposed public issue is a combination of a fresh issuance of Rs 255 crore and an offer for sale of 12.38 lakh equity shares, worth Rs 68 crore at the upper end, by promoters.
SME market maker and stock broker Shreni Shares files IPO papers to raise funds for working capital
Shreni Shares IPO | The 1.51-crore shares initial public offering comprises of fresh issue of 69 lakh shares, and an offer-for-sale of 82 lakh shares by promoters.
Hospitals brace for 'soft' quarter as US-Iran war disrupt international travel
West Asia is not just a source market, it is also India’s primary aviation corridor that connects Africa, Central Asia and Europe to India
Glenmark gets USFDA nod for generic Flovent with 180‑day CGT exclusivity
CGT designations are granted to medicines with limited generic competition, and first‑approved applicants are eligible for six months of exclusivity—an incentive aimed at encouraging development of hard‑to‑copy generics, particularly in categories like inhalation therapies where technical barriers are high.
Moneyview files DRHP for Rs 1,500 crore IPO; Accel, Tiger Global, Apis to sell 13.6 crore shares
Moneyview IPO | The public issue is a combination of fresh issuance of equity shares worth Rs 1,500 crore, and an offer-for-sale of 13.6 crore shares by existing shareholders.
NHAI-backed Raajmarg Infra Investment Trust's Rs 6,000-crore IPO to open on March 11
Raajmarg Infra Investment Trust IPO | The public InvIT aims to unlock the monetisation potential of the National Highway assets while creating a high-quality, long-term investment instrument primarily targeting retail and domestic investors.
German DEG, Citi to provide USD 76-million co-financing package to Shriram Finance
Shriram Finance | This collaborative financing is designed to strengthen the company's outreach to priority segments that remain underserved in India's credit ecosystem.
Manpower and toll plaza management services provider Innovision files RHP to launch IPO on March 10
Innovision IPO | The company will issue fresh shares worth Rs 255 crore, while promoters Lt Col Randeep Hundal, and Uday Pal Singh will offload 12.38 lakh shares via offer-for-sale.
Rajputana Stainless IPO to hit Dalal Street on March 9, price band set at Rs 116-122 per share
Rajputana Stainless IPO | The comprises a fresh issue of 1.46 crore shares and an offer-for-sale of 62.5 lakh shares by promoter Shankarlal Deepchand Mehta.
Sedemac Mechatronics raises Rs 326 crore from 23 anchor investors; Rs 1,087-crore IPO to open on March 4
Sedemac Mechatronics IPO | Xponentia-, 360 ONE-, and A91 Partners-backed company has finalised the allocation of 24.1 lakh shares to anchor investors at the upper end of the price band.
US-Iran escalation disrupts vital trade corridors, leaving Indian pharma on edge
India exported $30.47 billion worth of pharmaceuticals in FY25, with around $1.75 billion tied to the Middle East and North Africa region, making the current situation particularly worrying
Artemis Medicare to raise Rs 700-crore through QIP to triple bed capacity
The Gurugram-based healthcare provider, promoted by entities linked to the Apollo Tyres Group, aims to triple its total bed capacity to between 1,700 and 2,300 by 2029
‘Pharma Has A Great Future in India Given Our Quality Of Talent & Our Low Manufacturing Cost’: Ajay Piramal
Ajay Piramal India’s undoubted M&A stalwart speaks on “Latha & the Leaders” elucidating the mantra behind his M&A success. He also elaborates on the future of his group’s 2 major verticals -pharma & finance
IPO Action: Three new public issues to open for subscription next week with lined up of 9 listings
Nine companies are scheduled for their markets debut next week including four firms - Clean Max Enviro Energy Solutions, Shree Ram Twistex, PNGS Reva Diamond Jewellery, and Omnitech Engineering - from the mainboard segment.
Rajeev Raghuvanshi gets one year extension as India’s top drug regulator
The move comes as the government keeps regular recruitment rules for the post in abeyance, signaling a preference for leadership continuity within the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) amid ongoing regulatory reforms.
XED to launch GIFT City's first IPO of $12 million; public issue to open on March 6
XED Executive Development IPO | The public issue is open to eligible investors under the IFSCA framework, including Non-Resident Indians (NRIs), foreign portfolio investors, institutional investors, and other permitted overseas participants.
Carbon validation and verification provider Earthood Services withdraws IPO papers
Earthood Services IPO | The public issue comprised entirely an offer-for-sale of 62.9 lakh shares, with no fresh issue component.
