INDIA MARKET | Sun, 8 Mar 2026, 2:03PM IST
Indian equities are set for a weak start on Monday after global markets ended the week sharply lower. Rising crude oil prices following escalating Middle East tensions and a selloff in US stocks have dampened sentiment. Analysts warn markets may remain volatile as investors track oil prices, foreign flows and geopolitical developments.
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Women bring valuable perspectives forethical AI: Nasscom Chairperson
INDIA BUSINESS | Sun, 8 Mar 2026, 1:56PM IST
When women lead in AI, the technology becomes more responsible, more inclusive and ultimately more impactful for society, says Sindhu Gangadharan
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Mother India To Mardaani Tracking The Business Of Women-Led Box Office Blockbusters In India
INDIA MARKET | Sun, 8 Mar 2026, 1:26PM IST
The films have generated billions in box-office revenue
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FPIs Withdraw Rs 21,000 Crore In Last Four Trading Sessions Amid West Asia Conflict
INDIA MARKET | Sun, 8 Mar 2026, 1:25PM IST
They withdrew Rs 35,962 crore in January, Rs 22,611 crore in December, and Rs 3,765 crore in November, according to data from the depositories.
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US-Iran War To Drive Up Steel Costs Amid Surge In Oil, Freight Costs: Report
INDIA MARKET | Sun, 8 Mar 2026, 1:13PM IST
Military tensions in the region are increasing as both Iran, and the US, along with Israel, continue to attack each other.
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Iran continues strikes on Arab states, global oil supply shock deepens
INDIA MARKET | Sun, 8 Mar 2026, 1:04PM IST
Iran's strikes continued even after its President Masoud Pezeshkian said he had instructed the military not to attack any nation that isn't striking the Islamic Republic
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INDIA MARKET | Sun, 8 Mar 2026, 1:04PM IST
Stocks will trade ex-dividend, ex-bonus, and ex-split this week
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From operational planning to aviation safety, women take on key roles at upcoming Noida airport
INDIA BUSINESS | Sun, 8 Mar 2026, 12:57PM IST
Noida International Airport is set to open soon with women in key leadership and operational roles. They are involved in planning, safety, and technical functions. The airport is building a diverse workforce from the ground up. Women hold positions like COO, CFO, and Head HR. They are also in critical technical and operational areas, ensuring readiness for passenger services.
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Women take on key roles at Noida airport
INDIA NEWS | Sun, 8 Mar 2026, 12:57PM IST
Noida/Lucknow: Women professionals are playing a key role in the development and operational planning of the upcoming Noida International Airport, contributing across leadership, technical and aviation safety functions as the greenfield project prepares to begin passenger operations.The airport, which recently received its aerodrome licence from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), is expected to begin passenger services within the next one-and-a-half to two months, officials said.Spread across more than 1,300 hectares in its first phase, it has been developed with a single runway and terminal building capable of handling around 12 million passengers annually.Airport authorities noted that the project has enabled the organisation to build a diverse workforce from the ground up, ensuring that women participate not only in leadership roles but also in technical, safety and operational functions critical to running a modern international airport."From leadership positions to frontline operational teams, women today contribute across a wide spectrum of airport functions including operations planning, architecture and design, finance, digital systems, regulatory functions and commercial operations," an official associated with the project said.The airport's leadership structure includes several senior positions held by women, reflecting an effort to integrate gender diversity into the project's organisational framework from its early stages.Chief Operating Officer Kiran Jain, who leads airport operations, brings more than three decades of experience in aviation and hospitality across India and the United States.She has been closely involved in planning operational systems, coordinating airline partnerships and preparing the airport for live operations.Financial strategy and governance are overseen by Chief Financial Officer Nitu Samra, who has more than 25 years of experience across financial services and asset management. Her role includes overseeing financial planning, regulatory coordination and long-term financial management for the airport.Head Human Resources (HR) Mili Saxena, who handles HR strategy and workforce, has been involved in shaping recruitment processes, talent development and diversity initiatives as the airport builds its operational workforce ahead of launch.Women also hold key positions across other functional areas such as regulatory coordination, facilities management, aviation safety, aero-commercial operations, infrastructure readiness and digital systems management, officials said."Women hold several critical leadership positions at the airport, including roles such as COO, CFO and Head HR, reflecting how women are helping shape both strategic decisions and operational readiness," the official said.They are also engaged in core technical and operational verticals essential to airport functioning. Currently, around 45 women are working across areas such as architecture and terminal design, airside compliance, operational command functions, regulatory oversight and digital systems management.Women professionals are managing responsibilities including Lead Airport Operations Control Centre (APOC), lead flight operations, senior architect, lead compliance and audit, lead airside compliance and IT service desk management.Given the nature of airport functioning, many of these roles operate in shift-based environments, where teams work extended hours to ensure systems monitoring, operational readiness and coordination ahead of the airport's launch.Women are also part of the airport's Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) unit, which is responsible for emergency response and aviation safety, officials said.Five women serve in the ARFF team presently and undergo the same specialised training and preparedness protocols required for aviation emergency response.Additionally, women are involved in internal security functions supporting surveillance, access control and operational coordination within the airport ecosystem.Authorities said once airport operations begin, personnel from the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) will take charge of airport security.Women also played a notable role during the airport's construction phase, particularly in engineering and safety functions.Officials said female professionals accounted for 16 out of 30 engineering staff associated with key project activities, while six women were part of the environment, health and safety (EHS) teams.Their participation highlights the increasing involvement of women in infrastructure development and construction management, sectors that have traditionally had lower female representation.Airport authorities said several organisational measures have also been introduced to support employees working in a 24x7 operational environment. These include secure transport arrangements, clearly defined shift protocols, provisions for creche facilities for working parents and formal grievance redressal mechanisms.The aim is to build a workplace culture based on equal opportunity, diversity and inclusion, officials added."As a greenfield project, the airport has had the opportunity to build an inclusive workforce from the outset, where women are represented across leadership, operational and technical roles," an official said.
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'Don't Need People...': Trump Tells Britain He Does Not Need Its Help To Win Iran War
INDIA MARKET | Sun, 8 Mar 2026, 12:52PM IST
US President Donald Trump said on Saturday that Britain is giving "serious thought" to sending two aircraft carriers to the Middle East, but added that the U.S. does not need them to win the war with Iran, in the latest clash between the military allies.
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Will financial wellness be the next frontier for Indian fintech after UPI?
INDIA BUSINESS | Sun, 8 Mar 2026, 12:47PM IST
A clutch of startups is now seen building what they call financial wellness platforms, products designed not to sell financial instruments but to improve a users overall financial health and its finding traction
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AC prices to rise 5% to 15% as expensive copper, weak rupee and new energy norms push costs
INDIA BUSINESS | Sun, 8 Mar 2026, 12:41PM IST
The hikes, being rolled out between February and April, come just ahead of the peak summer season when demand typically surges
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AC Prices To Rise 5-15% As Expensive Copper, Weak Rupee Push Costs
INDIA MARKET | Sun, 8 Mar 2026, 12:39PM IST
The hikes, being rolled out between February and April, come just ahead of the peak summer season when demand typically surges.
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India's 250 million barrel buffer and supply diversification ensure fuel stability: Report
INDIA BUSINESS | Sun, 8 Mar 2026, 12:33PM IST
India holds significant oil reserves, enough for seven to eight weeks of supply. The nation has diversified its oil imports from 40 countries, reducing reliance on single chokepoints. Russia remains a key supplier, with India adhering to price cap rules. Domestic ethanol blending and refining capacity further bolster energy security.
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West Asia crisis, crude prices likely to steer stock markets this week
INDIA MARKET | Sun, 8 Mar 2026, 12:11PM IST
Besides, global market trends and trading activity of foreign investors would also drive investors' sentiment
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'You're Not Like Other Girls' To 'You Lift Heavy For A Girl': How Not To 'Compliment' Women
INDIA MARKET | Sun, 8 Mar 2026, 12:03PM IST
Women's Day 2026: A list of rejected compliments.
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The Ancestral Debt: Decoding The 'First Woman In My Bloodline' Trend
INDIA MARKET | Sun, 8 Mar 2026, 11:59AM IST
On social media, a viral trend has seen thousands of Indian women posting photographs of themselves - graduating, traveling solo, or signing mortgage papers - with the caption: "First in my bloodline." By using a term that historically excluded them, these women are doing more than celebrating personal wins.
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Fairfax, OMERS to extend IPO timeline of Bangalore airport holding company
INDIA MARKET | Sun, 8 Mar 2026, 11:59AM IST
Fairfax Financial and OMERS have extended by 12 months the timeline for the planned IPO of Anchorage Infrastructure, the holding company owning a stake in Bengalurus Kempegowda International Airport. The revised deadline is September 2026, giving investors more time to secure approvals and create a monetisation route for OMERS investment.
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Global oil markets on edge as West Asia unrest triggers new energy shockwave
INDIA MARKET | Sun, 8 Mar 2026, 11:48AM IST
Crude oil prices have surged to near one-year highs as escalating conflict in West Asia threatens key supply routes, particularly the Strait of Hormuz. Rising geopolitical risks, refinery disruptions and tanker delays are pushing prices higher, raising inflation concerns and creating economic vulnerabilities for major Asian importers, including India, China, Japan and South Korea.
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INDIA NEWS | Sun, 8 Mar 2026, 11:42AM IST
New Delhi: The global steel industry, including India, is expected to face multiple market-related issues in the coming days as the escalating crisis in the Middle East impacts fuels cost that has lead to increased freight rates, according to BigMint Research. Military tensions in the region are increasing as both Iran, and the US, along with Israel, continue to attack each other. BigMint analysts said crude oil, LNG, and freight costs are rising simultaneously, transmitting cost pressure directly into steel and steel-related commodity markets. From an average of USD 70 a barrel before the war, crude oil prices have risen to about USD 90/per barrel, an analyst said, adding that the cost is expected to continue to rise in the coming days. War has also impacted freight cost, which jumped almost 40 per cent in recent times. In the absence of insurance cover, marine operators are also offering freight at non-negotiable prices as per the availability of the vessel. On the impact of the US-Iran conflict on steel markets, including India, they said the industry would face sustained input cost inflation across coal, scrap and ore, with freight and energy reinforcing one another. "The players are expected to pass on the increased cost to customers. However, if market is not ready to absorb the cost, steel demand can also be affected," an expert said. Extended disruption could push prices of coking coal -- a key steel making raw material -- from major supplying markets such as Australia, Russia, and the US.Increased input cost, coupled with higher freight cost, will also put pressure on the margins, the analysts added.
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Middle East crisis may drive up steel costs as oil, freight surge: BigMint
INDIA BUSINESS | Sun, 8 Mar 2026, 11:42AM IST
The global steel industry, including India, faces rising costs. Escalating Middle East tensions are pushing up fuel and freight rates. Crude oil and LNG prices are climbing, directly impacting steel commodity markets. This situation is expected to lead to sustained input cost inflation for steelmakers.
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Mcap of 8 of top-10 most valued firms erodes by Rs 2.81 lakh cr; SBI biggest laggard
INDIA MARKET | Sun, 8 Mar 2026, 11:41AM IST
The combined market valuation of eight of the top-10 most-valued firms eroded by Rs 2,81,581.53 crore last week, with the State Bank of India taking the biggest hit, in tandem with a weak trend in equities.
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AC prices to rise 5-15% on expensive copper, weak rupee, new energy norms
INDIA MARKET | Sun, 8 Mar 2026, 11:35AM IST
The hikes, being rolled out between February and April, come just ahead of the peak summer season when demand typically surges
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AC makers raise prices by 515% ahead of summer as input costs climb
INDIA BUSINESS | Sun, 8 Mar 2026, 11:33AM IST
Room air-conditioner prices are rising by 5-15% as manufacturers face higher costs for copper, aluminium, and freight. This price adjustment is happening between February and April, just before the peak summer demand. Companies like Daikin, Voltas, and Blue Star are implementing these hikes. Despite the increase, sales are expected to grow due to forecasts of a hot summer.
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FPIs pull 21,000 cr in last four trading sessions amid West Asia conflict
INDIA MARKET | Sun, 8 Mar 2026, 11:25AM IST
The latest sell-off comes after foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) infused 22,615 crore into Indian equities in February, the highest monthly inflow in 17 months
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Mcap of 8 top valued firms erodes by 2.81 trn, SBI biggest laggard
INDIA MARKET | Sun, 8 Mar 2026, 11:21AM IST
From the top-10 pack, Reliance Industries and Infosys were the only gainers
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Cipla recalls cartons of cancer drug in US
INDIA NEWS | Sun, 8 Mar 2026, 11:16AM IST
New Delhi, A US-based subsidiary of drugmaker Cipla is recalling over 400 cartons of generic anti-cancer medication due to a manufacturing issue, according to the US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA). Warren (New Jersey)-based Cipla USA, Inc is recalling Nilotinib Capsules in two strengths (150 mg and 200 mg), the US health regulator said in its latest Enforcement Report. The company is recalling the affected lot (271 and 164 cartons) due to "failed tablet/capsule specifications", it stated. Cipla USA, Inc initiated the Class III voluntary recall on February 18 this year. According to the USFDA, a Class III recall is initiated in a "situation in which use of, or exposure to, a violative product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences". Nilotinib works by blocking the action of the abnormal protein that signals cancer cells to multiply. This helps to stop or slow the spread of cancer cells. India has the highest number of USFDA-compliant pharmaceutical plants outside of the US.Indian pharmaceutical companies supply a substantial proportion of drugs to US residents, with four out of 10 of all prescriptions filled in the US in 2022 being supplied by Indian companies.
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Cipla recalls over 400 cartons of cancer drug in US: FDA
INDIA BUSINESS | Sun, 8 Mar 2026, 11:16AM IST
Cipla USA is recalling over 400 cartons of its anti-cancer drug Nilotinib Capsules. The recall is due to a manufacturing issue where the capsules failed to meet specifications. This is a voluntary Class III recall, meaning it is not expected to cause adverse health consequences.
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Cipla recalls over 400 cartons of cancer drug in U.S.: USFDA
INDIA BUSINESS | Sun, 8 Mar 2026, 11:16AM IST
The company is recalling the affected lot (271 and 164 cartons) due to "failed tablet/capsule specifications", it stated
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Cipla's US unit recalls 400+ cartons of generic anti-cancer drug: USFDA
INDIA BUSINESS | Sun, 8 Mar 2026, 11:04AM IST
A US-based subsidiary of drugmaker Cipla is recalling over 400 cartons of generic anti-cancer medication due to a manufacturing issue, according to the US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA).
Warren (New Jersey)-based Cipla USA, Inc is recalling Nilotinib Capsules in two strengths (150 mg and 200 mg), the US health regulator said in its latest Enforcement Report.
The company is recalling the affected lot (271 and 164 cartons) due to "failed tablet/capsule specifications", it stated.
Cipla USA, Inc initiated the Class III voluntary recall on February 18 this year.
According to the USFDA, a Class III recall is initiated in a "situation in which use of, or exposure to, a violative product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences".
Nilotinib works by blocking the action of the abnormal protein that signals cancer cells to multiply. This helps to stop or slow the spread of cancer cells.
India has the highest number of USFDA-compliant pharmaceutical plants outside of the ...
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Fear, oil shocks and volatility: Why investor behavior matters more than ever
INDIA MARKET | Sun, 8 Mar 2026, 10:58AM IST
Indian markets face volatility due to global tensions. Investors often desire stability but markets respond to real risks like rising oil prices and geopolitical events. Success hinges on disciplined behavior, not predictions. Staying invested through downturns allows for long-term compounding. Those who manage risk and resist panic selling will be rewarded over time.
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