*Financial News*
Source: Leading Newspapers
Compiled by *Rudra Shares**
Vande Mataram
Monday, 09 March 2026

*Global Economy & Geopolitics*

• Aide to Donald Trump signals more oil supply relief amid turmoil in West Asia.
• Oil prices jump above $100 per barrel for the first time in four years.
• Indian airlines cancel 279 international flights amid the West Asia crisis.
• Air India announces additional flights to Europe and the US amid the conflict.

*Government Policy & Infrastructure*

• Government eases approval for minor bilateral MoUs and agreements, allowing clearance through the Ministry of External Affairs.
• Narendra Modi launches two new corridors of the Delhi Metro (Pink Line and Magenta Line).
• Government plans tighter rules for nicotine lozenges, may mandate pharmacy-only sales.
• Centre pushes new PPP framework for private investment in bullet train projects.

*Economy, Banking & Financial Markets*

• Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) withdraw ₹21,000 crore in the last four trading sessions amid West Asia tensions.
• Reserve Bank of India adopts a calibrated liquidity management approach amid tax outflows.
• Employees' Provident Fund Organisation budgets 12.4% rise in contributions for FY27
• Foreign banks’ credit card base shrinks as domestic banks gain market share.
• States spent only 51.8% of their capex budget till January.
• Ministries have Feb–Mar to bridge 26% revised estimate gap in spending.

*Corporate & Industry Updates*

• Dilip Buildcon targets near debt-free status by FY28 backed by stronger order inflows.
• Jaquar Group plans to scale its **lighting business revenue to ₹1,700 crore in three years.
• Schneider Electric says data centre demand will rise with increasing data usage and smart city development.
• Euler Motors calls for relaxation in auto PLI scheme criteria for EV startups.

*Consumer, Retail & Lifestyle*

• Hot summer outlook leads AC brands Daikin, Voltas, and LG to increase prices by 5–15% this year.
• Retail rentals rise 8% at Khan Market and 14% at Galleria Market, according to Cushman & Wakefield.
• Luxury cars on lease emerge as a new CXO corporate perk in India

*FMCG & Food Delivery*

• FMCG sector growth moderates in the December quarter due to GST transition impacts.
• Food delivery platforms Swiggy, magicpin, and Zomato see growth momentum returning in Q3 FY26.

*Pharma & Healthcare*

• Cipla USA recalls Nilotinib anti-cancer capsules following a manufacturing issue flagged by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

*Technology & Future Economy*

• Artificial Intelligence could help manufacturing MSMEs create up to $150 billion in value by 2035.
• Rising geopolitical tensions push Microsoft to join Mukesh Ambani and Ratan Tata in the $270 billion market-cap club.

*Jai Hind*
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