*Financial News*
Source: Leading Newspapers
Compiled by *RUDRA SHARES*
Vande Mataram
Saturday, 21 March 2026

*Economy & Policy*
• New I-T Act framework notified; taxpayer relief with stricter compliance from April 1
• NITI Aayog proposes National Job Skilling Policy to strengthen India’s ecosystem
• Govt rolls out ₹20,000 crore credit guarantee scheme for microfinance lending
• Green industrial push termed ‘strategic necessity’ by EAC-PM chairman
• India’s ₹7,280 crore plan to reduce dependence on China’s magnet supply
• Forex reserves fall by $7 billion to $709.75 billion

*Trade & International*
• Spice exporters face pressure as US demand weakens
• India-China border trade via Lipulekh Pass to resume after six years
• Anti-dumping duty proposed on spandex imports from China and Vietnam
• Govt amends norms for exporters availing interest subvention support

*Infrastructure & Energy*
• India begins selective fuel price hikes as crude crosses $100/barrel
• Core sector growth slows to 2.3% in February (vs 4.7% in January)
• Steel carbon market plan delayed due to emissions data gaps
• Delhi govt plans private participation to boost EV infrastructure

*Corporate & Industry*
• HUL dismisses divestment buzz; foods business remains core
• Tata Motors to increase passenger vehicle prices by 0.5% from April 1
• Tata Steel commissions ₹3,200 crore Ludhiana EAF plant
• JSW Steel Coated Products wins trademark infringement injunction
• Emcure focuses on innovation in weight-loss drug segment
• Natco & Eris cut weight-loss drug prices by 90%
• LG Electronics India braces for demand challenges in FY26
• Zomato increases platform fee by 19% to ₹14.90

*IPO & Markets*
• Jupiter International plans $300 million IPO
• Rentomojo eyes ₹1,200 crore IPO amid volatile markets
• Ola Electric reallocates IPO funds toward debt reduction
• Flipkart sets bonus multiplier at 105%, indicating stable performance
• Nasdaq-listed T3 Defense stock falls below $1 amid heavy selling
• Godawari Power shares rise over 6% after acquisition update

*Business & Banking Updates*
• SBI receives ₹6,338 crore income tax demand for AY24
• IndiQube signs ₹54 crore Pune deal with GCC client
• Air India 777 to Vancouver returns mid-air due to clearance issue; lands safely
• Lexus India expects strong growth in FY26 with new launches
• Mahindra Holidays launches two new resorts in Maharashtra & MP
• Thomas Cook India to demerge resorts business into Sterling

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