Various state governments are set to raise a combined ₹45,960 crore through an auction of State Government Securities (SGS) scheduled for March 10, 2026, according to reports. The auction will be conducted by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) via its digital treasury platform, E-Kuber. The borrowing programme…
The Indian government has invoked emergency provisions under the Essential Commodities Act, 1955, directing oil refineries across the country to increase the production of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG). The directive was issued by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas on March 5, 2026, as part of precautionary…
Sunil Gold India Ltd has initiated the process for its initial public offering (IPO) by filing draft documents with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI). The company aims to raise capital from the public market as part of its growth and expansion strategy. As per the…
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has released draft Third Amendment Directions, 2026 under its Responsible Business Conduct framework, introducing stronger safeguards for customers affected by fraud in electronic banking transactions. The proposed rules are aimed at enhancing consumer protection as the use of digital banking services continues…
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has introduced a voluntary debit freeze facility for mutual fund investors, allowing them to temporarily lock their holdings to enhance security and prevent unauthorised transactions. The regulator announced that the feature will be available for investors holding mutual fund units…
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The United States has granted a temporary 30-day waiver allowing Indian refiners to purchase Russian crude oil cargoes that are currently stranded at sea. The move comes at a time when global oil markets are facing uncertainty due to ongoing geopolitical tensions in West Asia that have disrupted…
Purchases of domestic equities by mutual funds declined sharply in February, touching their lowest level in the past three years. According to reports, mutual funds invested around ₹10,381 crore in equities during the month, marking a steep fall from the strong buying activity seen in January. In January,…
State-run mining company MOIL Limited has revised the prices of several grades of manganese ore for March 2026 as part of its pricing adjustments for the January–March quarter. The updated rates came into effect on March 1, 2026, and apply to multiple categories of manganese ore supplied by…
Shipping Routes Impacted by Regional Conflict The situation has intensified due to the ongoing hostilities involving Iran and Israel, which have raised safety concerns for vessels operating in the Gulf region. As a result, LNG carriers are currently unable to safely pass through the Strait of Hormuz to…