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State Bank of India raises over ₹6,000 crore through Tier 2 bonds at 7.05%

SBI raises Rs 6,051 crore via Tier 2 bonds at 7.05% coupon, with the issue seeing nearly two times subscription and participation from a wide range of institutional investors

Tata Steel to merge NINL; approves up to $2 bn infusion in Singapore arm

The merger would also consolidate long products assets under a single entity, unlocking opportunities to create shareholder value, the company said

Hard Rock Cafe to remain open; JSM rejects closure, plans legal action

The company added that it remained committed to protecting the interests of all stakeholders, including circulating credible and accurate information to the public

Demergers unlock value but outcomes hinge on structure, says InGovern

InGovern study shows India Inc demergers have unlocked shareholder value, though outcomes vary widely depending on structure and execution of corporate restructuring

Standard Chartered settles Sebi case for ₹57.2 lakh over FPI norms

Standard Chartered Bank settles a Sebi case for Rs 57.2 lakh over alleged lapses in reporting beneficial ownership changes and compliance with FPI regulations

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

EAM Jaishankar meets EU leadership, discusses West Asia, India-EU FTA

EAM S Jaishankar met EU leaders in Brussels to discuss West Asia, energy security and push early signing of the India-EU free trade agreement and deeper strategic ties

Sebi proposes easing nomination norms for demat accounts, MF folios

Markets regulator Sebi proposes making nomination default for demat and mutual fund accounts, simplifying compliance norms and streamlining nominee requirements for investors

Mumbai to host Global Esports Games World Finals from March 19-22

Over 70 athletes from 23 countries and territories will compete in DOTA 2 and Clash Royale as India hosts the international national-team esports championship for the first time

Shantanu Narayen bows out ahead of his 100th earnings call at Adobe

Narayen joined Adobe in 1998 as senior vice president and rose through the ranks. He was appointed CEO in 2007, as the then CEO, Bruce Chizen, stepped down

No disruptions due to industrial gas supply issues, says Britannia

Food major says it has adequate finished goods inventory and fuel-switching options across facilities to ensure continuity of operations amid concerns over industrial gas supply

Sebi tightens rules on intraday MF borrowings; Innovision IPO sees 30% bids

Sebi has tightened rules on intraday borrowing by mutual funds from April 2026, while the Innovision IPO struggles for demand and Raajmarg InvIT sees strong investor interest

Trai proposes lower threshold for action on spam flagged by telcos' AI

Regulator proposes lowering complaint threshold for action on AI-flagged spam and seeks compliance with spam regulations from call management apps and phone diallers

Accenture announces new leadership for Reinvention Services division

Accenture has announced a new leadership team for its Reinvention Services division led by Manish Sharma as the company reorganises services to deliver AI-driven solutions

Asia-Africa Agri Alliance launched to boost trade, investment, tech ties

Asia and Africa together account for over 40 per cent of global agricultural production and bilateral agri-trade already exceeds $90 billion annually

RBI imposes ₹2.7 lakh penalty on Manappuram Finance for KMP pay breach

The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a Rs 2.7 lakh penalty on Manappuram Finance for violating guidelines on compensation of key managerial personnel following a statutory inspection

New labour codes drive faster growth in group life insurance premiums

Group life insurance premiums grew faster than individual policies in FY26 as revised labour codes, including higher basic pay norms & expanded gratuity provisions, boosted corporate-linked insurance

Vi executives to meet institutional investors in HK, Singapore next week

Telecom operator's management plans investor meetings in Singapore and Hong Kong as it seeks overseas funding to support its multi-year capex programme

RBI governor Malhotra urges steps to strengthen trust in digital payments

RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra calls for collaborative efforts to boost public confidence in digital payments as the central bank launches a rural awareness pilot

Glass manufacturer HNGIL seeks uninterrupted industrial LPG supply

Company warns disruption in LPG supply could damage furnaces and impact operations at its plants as West Asia tensions tighten energy markets