P.E. Analytics to launch AI-powered real estate intelligence platform
Business | Updated: Mar 03, 2026
- P.E. Analytics reports 96 percent revenue growth since FY22
- AI-driven real estate platform to launch in India, then globally
- MoU signed with Cambridge for real estate education in India
Graduate unemployment at 40%: Azim Premji University report warns of dwindling window to convert youth bulge into economic gain
Business | Updated: Mar 17, 2026
- India's working-age population share will decline after 2030
- Most new jobs since 2021 are in agriculture, mainly for women
- Graduate unemployment among youth remains high at nearly 40%
Zydus, Lupin sign agreement to co‑market weight-loss semaglutide injection in India
Business | Updated: Mar 17, 2026
- Zydus and Lupin to co-market semaglutide injection in India
- Lupin gains semi-exclusive rights, to sell under Semanext, Livarise
- Semaglutide pen treats diabetes and aids weight loss
Top-up health insurance explained: How it can boost your medical cover at a lower cost
Business | Updated: Mar 17, 2026
- Top-up health insurance increases coverage at a lower premium.
- Deductible must be paid before top-up cover activates.
- Super top-up plans cover cumulative medical expenses in a year.
Nifty may fall to 21,000 if crude stays above $100 amid US-Iran war; use correction to buy these stocks: Emkay
Business | Updated: Mar 17, 2026
- Nifty may fall 10 percent if crude stays above $100 for months
- High oil prices may increase deficit, inflation, and impact earnings
- Correction seen as temporary; select stocks offer long-term value
What hurt IDBI Bank's divestment? Govt to mull next steps
Business | Updated: Mar 17, 2026
- IDBI Bank stake sale failed due to valuation and legacy concerns
- Investors raised concerns over management, operations, and HR issues.
- Government may restart sale, lessons for future disinvestment
Godrej Energy Solutions eyes 15% growth in order book by FY27 led by power infra, clean energy
Business | Updated: Mar 17, 2026
- Godrej Energy Solutions expects 15% order book growth by FY27
- Strong project pipeline of Rs 2,600 crore by FY26
- Expanding in Gujarat, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, UP, and Tamil Nadu
Raghav Chadha proposes optional joint filing of income tax returns for married couples: What it could mean for you if implemented
Business | Updated: Mar 17, 2026
- Raghav Chadha proposes optional joint ITR for married couples.
- Joint filing aims to ease tax burden for single-income families.
- ICAI and experts back joint taxation for fairness and compliance.
Found a wrong charge on your credit card bill? Here is how to dispute it properly
Business | Updated: Mar 17, 2026
- Check credit card statements for unfamiliar or duplicate charges
- Contact the merchant first for billing errors or refunds
- Dispute charges with your card issuer within 30-60 days.
Fractal Analytics shares rise 5% on launch of LLM Studio to bring GenAI customisation
Business | Updated: Mar 17, 2026
- Fractal Analytics shares rise 4.6 percent after LLM Studio launch.
- LLM Studio enables GenAI customisation using NVIDIA NeMo and NIM.
- Platform to be demonstrated at NVIDIA GTC 2026 in San Jose.
India-Gulf bloc FTA talks likely only in second half of the year as Iran war rages
Business | Updated: Mar 17, 2026
- India-GCC FTA talks delayed to second half of 2026
- West Asia conflict hikes India's oil shipping costs
- GCC is India's top West Asian trade partner at $178B.
Gold slips amid Iran war turmoil; what should investors do?
Business | Updated: Mar 17, 2026
- Gold prices fell 1.6 percent over 11 days, ending at Rs 1,56,600.
- Decline due to strong dollar, high yields, and profit-taking.
- Experts recommend staggered investments and long-term focus.
Macquarie set to acquire stake in CDPQ’s roads InvIT Maple for up to $350 million
Business | Updated: Mar 17, 2026
- Macquarie to acquire minority stake in Maple Infrastructure for $300M+
- Macquarie and CDPQ to co-manage and equally own InvIT
- Maple InvIT manages seven NHAI toll roads spanning 3,328 lane km
Nifty Midcap, Smallcap indices extend rebound, rise up to 0.7% after 4-day fall; metals lead gains
Business | Updated: Mar 17, 2026
- Midcap and smallcap indices rebound after four days of losses
- Metal and industrial stocks lead gains across sectors
- India VIX drops over 7 percent, easing market volatility
Eased IPO float norms may enable fairer pricing, prevent muted mega listings, say experts
Business | Updated: Mar 17, 2026
- New rules let large firms list with smaller initial public floats
- Companies can dilute shares gradually, easing IPO execution
- Phased approach helps fair pricing and prevents liquidity drain
Missed SIP installments because your account had insufficient balance? How to prevent repeat failures
Business | Updated: Mar 17, 2026
- SIP failures often occur due to insufficient account balance.
- Align SIP debit dates with income cycles to reduce failures.
- Set alerts and keep a cushion to avoid missed SIP payments.
‘A new era is beginning’: Here's why Piyush Goyal sees India gaining ground in global trade | Video
Business | Updated: Mar 17, 2026
- India enters a new era of global trade, says Minister Goyal
- Service exports stabilize trade, balancing goods market fluctuations.
- India's trade deficit stays moderate due to FDI and remittances
Kotak plans $2 billion private credit fund as India demand rises
Business | Updated: Mar 17, 2026
- Kotak aims to raise $2 billion for its third private credit fund.
- Fund focuses on data centers, pharma, steel, and cement sectors.
- India's private credit market grew 35% to $12.4 billion in 2025.
GSP Crop Science IPO subscribed 65% on day 2 of issue so far; QIB, NII portion fully subscribed - Check GMP
Business | Updated: Mar 17, 2026
- GSP Crop Science IPO subscribed 65 percent on day two, so far.
- QIBs subscribed 1.28 times, retail quota at 15 percent.
- IPO closes March 18, allotment expected by March 20.
CoinSwitch launches crypto custody solution DigiVault for HNIs, institutions, family offices
Business | Updated: Mar 17, 2026
- CoinSwitch unveils DigiVault for secure crypto custody in India
- DigiVault supports over 1,000 assets across 120 blockchains
- DigiVault, built with Fireblocks, offers compliance and custom pricing.
Sarvodaya Healthcare acquires Niira Radia-founded Nayati Hospital through IBC route
Business | Updated: Mar 17, 2026
- Sarvodaya acquires Nayati Hospital Mathura for Rs.120 crore.
- Sarvodaya's bed capacity rises from 800 to 1,200 beds.
- Revived hospital to offer super-specialty care by June 2026.
US-Iran war puts $1.3 billion worth of investments of 800 Indian small companies at risk
Business | Updated: Mar 17, 2026
- Iran war puts $1.3 billion UAE investment by Indian SMEs at risk
- Retail and hospitality firms face $400 million exposure in UAE
- Most SMEs lack war insurance, increasing vulnerability to losses
BNP Paribas Cardif in talks to buy Warburg Pincus’ 26% stake in IndiaFirst Life at $350 million valuation
Business | Updated: Mar 17, 2026
- BNP Paribas Cardif nears deal to buy 26% stake in IndiaFirst Life
- Deal could value IndiaFirst Life Insurance at about $350 million
- IndiaFirst Life Insurance has over 16 million customers
'If you don’t help yourself, neither can the company': KPIT CEO urges staff to be AI-ready
Business | Updated: Mar 17, 2026
- KPIT Technologies reduces fresher hiring by 30-40% due to AI shift
- Hiring cycle reduced from 12 months to 6 months at KPIT
- KPIT focuses on AI-ready talent and capability-driven hiring
Smartphone PLI 2.0 likely in 3-4 weeks; Apple, Samsung to gain big as industry seeks higher incentives
Business | Updated: Mar 17, 2026
- Government plans successor to mobile PLI scheme expiring March 31
- New scheme aims for higher outlay and stronger export support
- Policy stability to sustain India's smartphone export growth
Markets in red: Sensex falls 600 pts from day's high, Nifty below 23,400: 7 key reasons behind market decline
Business | Updated: Mar 17, 2026
- Sensex and Nifty slipped after early gains due to profit booking.
- IT, FMCG, and financial shares led losses amid Fed policy jitters.
- Rupee weakened as crude prices rose and FIIs continued selling.
Steel cos seek relief from govt over propane supply: sources
Business | Updated: Mar 17, 2026
- Steel companies request propane and butane amid supply shortages
- Government prioritizes LPG, impacting coated steel production
- JSW Steel unit faces potential shutdown due to propane shortage
Redington shares fall up to 5% as arm's operations in Gulf region disrupted amid ongoing war
Business | Updated: Mar 17, 2026
- Redington shares drop 5% amid Gulf region disruptions.
- Operations in Gulf restricted amid geopolitical tensions.
- Freight, insurance, and logistics costs have increased.
Fuel shortage, rising costs threaten production of gloves, syringes and other medical supplies
Business | Updated: Mar 17, 2026
- Wadi Surgicals stops production after HPCL halts LPG supply
- West Asia conflict raises medical plastic and energy costs
- AiMeD calls for quicker GST refunds to avoid job cuts and shortages
Eternal shares rise over 4% to emerge as top Sensex gainer on value buying; JM Financial sees up to 80% upside
Business | Updated: Mar 17, 2026
- Eternal Ltd shares rose over 4% amid value buying on March 17
- Brokerage sees up to 80% upside for Eternal in next 12 months
- Blinkit and Zomato expected to show strong order growth