*Financial News* 
Source: Leading newspapers
 *Compiled by RUDRA SHARES* 
Vande Mataram
Monday, 02 March 2026

*Automobile Sector*
• Tata Motors PV sales rise 35% to 63,331 units in February 2026
• Kia India February sales rise 10.3% to 27,610 units
• Renault India sales surge 31% to 3,495 units in February
• JSW MG Motor India posts 24% jump in February sales
• Mahindra total auto sales rise 18% to 97,177 units in February 2026
• Hyundai Motor India sales rise 12.6% to 66,134 units in February 2026
• 'Toyota Kirloskar Motor sales rise 20% to 34,034 units in Feb
• Mahindra Group looks to corner 25% share in rotavator segment
• US-Iran war: Maruti Suzuki says Middle East accounts for 12.5% of exports, sees limited exposure

*Telecom & Digital Infrastructure*
• Bharti Airtel to invest in data centres, ramp up capacity to over 1 Gw

*Electric Vehicles*
• Volvo Car India drops 2030 electric-only target, recalibrates EV roadmap

*Banking, Finance & Regulation*
• More fintech firms, banks may come under scanner after Fino chief's arrest
• IIFCL gets Cabinet approval for IPO, MD says listing likely in FY27
• Imports power growth: February GST collections rise 8.1% to ₹1.84 lakh crore
• 'GIC Re withdraws marine hull war cover in high-risk regions
• No escape for the rupee also, it could slip below 91.50/$
• Policy rates to be at current or lower level for long: RBI Guv
• Sebi's concerns pertain to pockets of speculation: Pandey
• After India, Jane Street caught up in another legal battle as DOJ opens investigation

*Primary Market & Capital Markets*
• IPO Action: Three new public issues to open for subscription this week with lined up of 9 listings
• 'Clean Max joins rare group of IPOs listing without full subscription, first in four years
• 'Dalal Street This Week: US-Iran tensions, oil prices, US jobs, PMI numbers among key factors to watch
• 'Markets likely to open cautious as US-Iran conflict escalates; oil, gold, and volatility in focus

*Energy & Oil*
• 'Iran conflict: India boosts LPG production as Strait of Hormuz disruptions hit supplies
• Oil rockets to four-year high on West Asia tensions, Strait of Hormuz disruptions
• West Asia tensions may squeeze margins in energy-intensive sectors

*Trade & Exports*
• 'Textile export to be hit because of West Asia conflict
• Iran conflict threatens India’s $4.5 billion electronics exports to Gulf via UAE, Hormuz route disruptions

*Geopolitics & International Relations*
• Iran-Israel-US war: Ships asked to bypass West Asia ports
• West Asia conflict: Insurers face airspace closure strain
• 'Immoral, unlawful act': Opposition condemns killing of Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei
• Iran switches to survival mode after killing of Khamenei
• 'France, Germany, UK issue joint statement, warn of 'defensive action' against Iran amid conflict with US

*Politics & Governance*
• Will carry out eviction in 5 lakh bighas of land after Assam polls: Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma
• DMK's dreams of returning to power will turn into nightmares: PM Modi
• Bengal SIR: 730 judicial officers to examine cases
• Centre fully committed to Tamil Nadu’s progress, infra funding tripled: PM Modi in Madurai
• Arvind Kejriwal attacks PM Modi, says BJP's days at centre are numbered

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 *Rudra Hai to Mudra Hai* 
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