*Financial News*
Source: Leading Newspapers
Compiled by *RUDRA SHARES*
Vande Mataram
Wednesday, 11 March 2026
*Global Economy & Geopolitics*
• US eases limits on Russian energy as oil prices soar
• Ukraine sends drone experts to three countries in the Middle East, Zelenskiy says
• US, Iran dig in and ramp up threats as war rages with no end in sight
• Brent crude plunges 12% as markets bet on emergency stockpile release
• Global hunt for LNG intensifies as West Asia conflict cuts supply
• Gita Gopinath warns fiscal space 'depleted' for long-lasting Iran war
*Energy & Commodities*
• Reliance says will maximise LPG production at refinery, divert D6 gas to priority sector
• Centre sets up panel with OMCs to prioritise LPG supply for non-domestic use
• Govt guarantees at least 70% natural gas supply to fertiliser plants amid West Asia crisis
• India securing additional LNG supplies from non-Middle Eastern sources: Govt source
• Indian Oil Corp seeks LNG cargo for March delivery, sources say
• India ramps up LPG output, secures tankers from the US as war disrupts supplies
• Paint makers fear thinner profits on crude oil spike
*Government Policy & Economy*
• Govt set to launch new version of PM KUSUM scheme focusing on agri solar PV component
• Fiscal deficit as percentage of GDP revised upwards for FY'23 to FY'25 after GDP base revision
• Cabinet clears revised cost of ₹3,630.77 crore for developing road connectivity to Jewar airport
• Inputs sought from private companies for deploying Bharat Small Reactors
• RBI relaxes dividend rules for banks, keeps capital discipline intact
• Cabinet increases Jal Jeevan Mission outlay by ₹1.51 trillion
• Centre seeks Parliament nod for net extra spending of ₹2 trillion in FY26
• India eases FDI rules from bordering nations, unlocks path for Chinese investment
• Absolutely no shortage of fuel, Govt monitoring situation very closely, says Piyush Goyal
*Corporate & Industry*
• Boeing says wiring flaws could delay first-quarter deliveries of 737 MAX jets
• NHAI-backed Raajmarg Infra InvIT garners ₹1,728 crore from anchor investors
• GM’s ACDelco returns to India with Assurance Intl licensing deal
• Reliance to invest $300 billion in Texas refinery plan, Trump says
• Volkswagen to cut 50,000 jobs in Germany as profits drop
• Tata Consultancy Services wealth erosion tops $100 billion from peak
• Export demand, margins of tile sector likely to take a hit in Q4 FY26
• Fertiliser companies advance annual plant shutdowns
*Banking & Financial Markets*
• IDFC First Bank settles Chandigarh fraud claims at ₹645 crore; says deposits stable, no further discrepancies found
• Equity mutual fund inflows rise 8% to ₹25,977 crore in February: AMFI data
*Aviation & Transportation*
• Air India to introduce fuel surcharge across all flights from March 12
• IndiGo announces multiple flights to 8 Middle East nations amid US-Iran war
• Air India and its subsidiary to operate 58 flights to and from West Asia
• Akasa Air unveils long-term incentive plan to retain pilots amid hiring war
*Agriculture & Rural Economy*
• India’s wheat output pegged at record 120.21 million tonnes in 2025-26, up 2%: Ministry
• India’s farm output seen surging to record levels, buoyed by wheat
*Infrastructure & Mobility*
• Delhi to add 200 EV buses this month; fleet to reach 7,500 by year-end
*Trade & Supply Chain*
• India’s exports of active pharma ingredients at ₹41,500 crore surpassed imports in FY25
• ACMA sends SOS to MHI over LPG crunch, export-import shipment delays
• Bangladesh receives diesel from India via pipeline
*Hospitality & Services*
• LPG shortage: Hotels in Bengaluru, Chennai, Mumbai flag disruption
• Hotels warn LPG shortage could persist for month, urge govt to take steps
• Telecom sector asks govt for priority fuel, power supply amid West Asia crisis