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Over 35 GW renewable capacity may face grid curtailment in FY27: Crisil

Crisil warns over 35 GW renewable capacity may face curtailment in FY27 due to slow transmission rollout, with TGNA projects bearing the bulk of the risk

Former SBI executive Nitin Chugh appointed CEO of Perfios Group

Perfios appoints former SBI executive Nitin Chugh as group CEO to lead its expanding techfin, risktech and digital platforms amid rapid growth and acquisitions

Audi to rethink product lineup after clarity on FTA duties: India head

Audi India may revise its product strategy once clarity emerges on import duty cuts under the India-EU FTA, potentially expanding its model range across segments

India Inc's ECB and FCCB intent hit new FY26 high in January 2026

According to RBI data, $4.18 billion was proposed through the automatic route and $1.15 billion through the approval route

India not facing energy crisis, domestic LPG capacity ramped up: FM

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said supply remains steady, citing economic resilience and policy measures

₹1.65 trillion investment seen in India's transmission infra: Godrej

India's transmission infrastructure may see Rs 1.65 lakh crore investments over three years, creating significant EPC opportunities across substations, railways and renewables

US counterterror chief quits, says Iran war driven by pressure from Israel

Kent is close with Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, who has kept a low profile since the Iran war began

Suspension of eight Opposition MPs revoked after Parliament rapprochement

Lok Sabha revokes suspension of eight Opposition MPs after government and Opposition reach agreement to ensure smooth functioning of Parliament during the Budget session

Arohan Financial Services to file draft papers for IPO by March-end: MD

The microfinance lender is targeting an AUM of Rs 9,000 crore in FY27

Tech Wrap March 17: Apple AirPods Max 2, POCO X8 Pro series, Oura Ring 4

Apple launches AirPods Max 2 with H2. POCO launches X8 Pro, X8 Pro Max. Oura Ring 4 launched. OPPO K14 5G and Vivo T5x launched. Samsung Galaxy M17e 5G. Nvidia DLSS 5. Fujifilm instax mini 13 launched

POCO X8 Pro and Pro Max launched with MediaTek chip: Price, offers, specs

POCO has launched the X8 Pro series in India, with the X8 Pro starting at Rs 32,999 and the X8 Pro Max at Rs 42,999, with sales beginning on March 23 via Flipkart

Iran's top security officials, Ali Larijani killed in airstrike: Israel

Israel claimed its airstrikes in Iran killed senior official Ali Larijani and Basij commander Gholamreza Soleimani, though there was no immediate confirmation from Iranian media

RBI's 7-day VRR auction draws weak demand as big banks stay away

VRR auctions allow banks to borrow funds from the RBI against government securities at market-determined rates, helping the central bank manage short-term liquidity in the financial system

Broad definition of 'industry' may deter private players, Centre tells SC

Centre tells Supreme Court that an expansive definition of "industry" could impose disproportionate obligations on employers and discourage private sector participation

Govt hikes arthiyas commission by 10% for Punjab, Haryana wheat procurement

An official statement today announced that the increased rates will apply starting with the forthcoming Rabi marketing season of 2026-27

Mojtaba Khamenei narrowly escaped death during Israeli strike: Report

The strike killed Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and other senior figures. Mojtaba's wife and his son were killed instantly when a missile hit their residence

Mamata accuses EC of transferring officers at BJP's behest before polls

She warned that the poll body and the saffron party would be responsible if any untoward incident happens in the state

Selected civil services candidates told to avoid self-promotion online

It has also asked them to maintain professional distance from commercial and institutional endorsements, and ensure that their achievements are not used for private gain or publicity

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

KC Tyagi quits JD(U), says will decide further course of action soon

Tyagi was associated with the JD(U) since it came into existence in October 2003 with the merger of the Samata Party and the Janata Dal