Maruti Suzuki India total sales up 7.32% at 2,13,995 units in Feb
INDIA BUSINESS | Sun, 1 Mar 2026, 12:28PM IST
While sales of the mini car vertical increased slightly, the compact car segment witnessed a decline in sales and sales of utility vehicles went up
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Mahindra launches XEV 9e Cineluxe Edition at 29.35 lakh; bookings open March 2
INDIA BUSINESS | Sun, 1 Mar 2026, 12:19PM IST
Mahindra has launched the XEV 9e Cineluxe Edition, a premium version of its electric SUV. Bookings open March 2, 2026, with deliveries starting March 10, 2026. This edition offers exclusive exterior colours and luxurious interiors. It features a cinematic cabin with a large display and premium audio. The SUV provides over 500 km range and advanced technology.
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Why investing in top-performing sector funds may hurt long-term returns
INDIA MUTUAL FUNDS | Sun, 1 Mar 2026, 12:12PM IST
Sector funds often attract investors at market peaks due to their recent sharp returns, leading to entry timing problems and lower realized returns. While sector leadership shifts and concentration increases volatility, diversified funds offer stability. Sector funds can be tactical tools but not core holdings for long-term investors.
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FPIs inflow hit 17-month high at 22,615 cr in Feb on India-US trade deal
INDIA MARKET | Sun, 1 Mar 2026, 12:12PM IST
The inflow was driven by secondary market buying, signalling renewed foreign confidence post-2025 outflows, said Vinit Bolinjkar, Head of Research at Ventura
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FPIs inflow hit 17-month high at Rs 22,615 cr in Feb
INDIA MARKET | Sun, 1 Mar 2026, 12:09PM IST
Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) infused Rs 22,615 crore into Indian equities, marking the highest monthly inflow in 17 months, driven by the interim India-US trade deal, correction in domestic market valuations and robust third-quarter corporate earnings.
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INDIA BUSINESS | Sun, 1 Mar 2026, 11:59AM IST
Indian beauty brands are now creating specialized products for specific concerns like strawberry skin and flyaway hair. This trend is fueled by online platforms and consumers who understand ingredients. New brands are finding success by targeting these micro-problems. The market is shifting towards hyper-targeted solutions, with consumers seeking visible results. This approach helps brands stand out in a competitive landscape.
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Hyundai Motor India sales rise 12.6% in Feb
INDIA NEWS | Sun, 1 Mar 2026, 11:56AM IST
New Delhi, Hyundai Motor India Ltd on Sunday reported a 12.6 per cent year-on-year increase in total sales to 66,134 units in February 2026.Domestic sales grew 9.8 per cent to 52,407 units in February, and exports surged 24.8 per cent to 13,727 units, Hyundai Motor India Ltd (HMIL) said in a regulatory filing. This is HMIL's highest-ever tally for total and domestic sales for February since its inception, the company added.HMIL MD and CEO Tarun Garg said, "We kicked off 2026 on a high note, achieving our highest-ever monthly sales in January, and the momentum continues in February".As the company approaches completing 30 years in India, he said, "Our ambition is very clear, to make cutting-edge connected technology accessible to all while elevating every ownership experience and carrying the spirit of Hyundai from India to the world".
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Hyundai Motor India sales rise 12.6% to 66,134 units in February 2026
INDIA BUSINESS | Sun, 1 Mar 2026, 11:56AM IST
Hyundai Motor India Ltd achieved record sales in February 2026. Total sales rose 12.6 percent to 66,134 units. Domestic sales increased 9.8 percent to 52,407 units. Exports saw a significant surge of 24.8 percent, reaching 13,727 units. This marks the highest ever February sales for the company in India.
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Hyundai Motor India reports 12.6% rise in Feb sales, exports jump 25%
INDIA BUSINESS | Sun, 1 Mar 2026, 11:52AM IST
Hyundai Motor India Ltd on Sunday reported a 12.6 per cent year-on-year increase in total sales to 66,134 units in February 2026.
Domestic sales grew 9.8 per cent to 52,407 units in February, and exports surged 24.8 per cent to 13,727 units, Hyundai Motor India Ltd (HMIL) said in a regulatory filing.
This is HMIL's highest-ever tally for total and domestic sales for February since its inception, the company added.
HMIL MD and CEO Tarun Garg said, "We kicked off 2026 on a high note, achieving our highest-ever monthly sales in January, and the momentum continues in February".
As the company approaches completing 30 years in India, he said, "Our ambition is very clear, to make cutting-edge connected technology accessible to all while elevating every ownership experience and carrying the spirit of Hyundai from India to the world".
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SLMG Beverages inaugurates South Asia's largest Coca-Cola plant in Buxar
INDIA BUSINESS | Sun, 1 Mar 2026, 11:45AM IST
SLMG Beverages, Coca-Cola's leading bottling partner in India, has inaugurated its largest plant in Buxar, Bihar, where it is investing Rs 1,200 crore in the first phase.
This marks a significant milestone in the industrial development of Bihar and strengthens beverage production capacity across eastern India, SLMG Beverages said in a statement on Saturday.
The Nawanagar, Buxar facility is SLMG Beverages' first Coca-Cola bottling plant in Bihar and will serve as a primary supply hub for the state and neighbouring regions, including eastern Uttar Pradesh.
"By bringing manufacturing closer to consumption markets, the plant is expected to reduce logistics costs, improve supply responsiveness, and ensure fresher product availability during peak demand seasons," the company said.
Spread across about 65 acres, the Boxer facility has seven high-speed production lines with a total installed capacity of over 5,000 bottles per minute. It will support carbonated soft drinks, juices, packaged
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More blasts heard in Dubai, Doha & Manama
INDIA NEWS | Sun, 1 Mar 2026, 11:36AM IST
Dubai: Fresh blasts were heard across the Gulf cities of Dubai, Doha and Manama on Sunday morning after a day of Iranian strikes in retaliation for US and Israeli attacks.AFP reporters heard blasts in Dubai, Bahrain's capital Manama and Qatar -- where AFP correspondents saw thick black smoke rising on the clear morning horizon in the south of the city.The new explosions came after a day of deadly Iranian strikes in the Emirati capital Abu Dhabi, as well as hits on military bases and civilian infrastructure across the Gulf -- except for mediator Oman.Iran's attacks on the Gulf raised fears of a wider conflict and rattled a region long seen as a haven of peace and security in the turbulent Middle East.On Saturday, across the UAE, Iran fired 137 missiles and 209 drones at the territory, the country's defence ministry said, with fires and smoke reaching landmarks The Palm and Burj Al Arab.At Abu Dhabi's airport, at least one person was killed and seven wounded during what the facility's authority called an "incident". Dubai airport, the world's busiest for international traffic and Kuwait's airport were also hit.In Qatar, officials said Iran had launched 65 missiles and 12 drones towards the Gulf state, most of which were intercepted, but eight people were injured in the salvos, with one of them in critical condition.On the first day of the strikes, smoke poured from US bases in Abu Dhabi and Bahrain's capital Manama, home of the American navy's Fifth Fleet, witnesses saw, with bases also targeted in Kuwait.The oil-and-gas-rich Arab monarchies, lying just across the Gulf from Iran, are long-term American allies and host a clutch of US military bases.In Manama, the Iranian attacks saw drones and shrapnel slam into residential buildings, with video on social media showing smoke and fire from high-rises.Saturday's unprecedented barrage also targeted Qatar's Al Udeid base, the region's biggest US military base, as well as Riyadh and eastern Saudi Arabia.
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9 largecap funds with strong 5-year performance consistency: Check style and returns
INDIA MUTUAL FUNDS | Sun, 1 Mar 2026, 11:34AM IST
Nine largecap funds demonstrated high performance consistency over the last five years, with varying risk profiles and investment styles. Nippon India Large Cap Fund led with a 95% consistency score and a 20.23% CAGR, while ICICI Prudential Large Cap Fund also showed strong performance with 98% consistency and a 17.99% CAGR.
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INDIA MARKET | Sun, 1 Mar 2026, 11:25AM IST
From left, India's Axar Patel, Ishan Kishan and Varun Chakravarthy during a practice session ahead of an ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 cricket match between India and West Indies, at the Eden Gardens, in Kolkata.
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From uniforms to AI, Arvind Mafatlal Group aims to be a forerunner in education sector
INDIA BUSINESS | Sun, 1 Mar 2026, 11:23AM IST
The Arvind Mafatlal Group is diversifying its business. Beyond its textile legacy, the group is entering the education sector, offering everything from uniforms to AI solutions. It is also focusing on future skills, entrepreneurship, and the health and hygiene space. The group aims to become a leader across these new ventures, building on its recent strong financial performance.
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Toll climbs to 21 in Vetlapalem blast
INDIA NEWS | Sun, 1 Mar 2026, 11:17AM IST
The death toll from the devastating explosion at a licensed firecracker unit in Andhra Pradeshs Kakinada district rose to 21 overnight, an official said Sunday, deepening the tragedy that has shaken the region.As many as 20 people including nine women were killed and nine others critically injured when a powerful blast ripped through the facility in Vetlapalem village of Samarlakota mandal on Saturday."Death toll is 21. One death after midnight," the official told PTI.Police said the owner of Surya Sri Fire Works, Adabala Srinivas, was among those killed in the blast.Meanwhile, Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan visited the injured workers undergoing treatment at Kakinada Government General Hospital and said rule violations by the units owner had led to the disaster."It is deplorable that a workplace which has permission to employ eight people has engaged 31. Will tighten rules to avoid recurrence of this kind of incident in the future," said Kalyan in a press release.He added that the government would bear the full cost of treatment for the injured.The explosion suspected to have been intensified by overcrowding and safety lapses has triggered outrage and renewed scrutiny of compliance standards at fireworks manufacturing units, especially during peak festival production periods.
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US-Iran War LIVE: 'Never Seen Before' Trump Threatens Deadly Strikes If Iran Retaliates
INDIA MARKET | Sun, 1 Mar 2026, 11:07AM IST
The flare of a projectile is seen over the skyline of Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Saturday
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VOC Port to invest 15,000 crore in Outer Harbour transhipment hub project
INDIA BUSINESS | Sun, 1 Mar 2026, 11:06AM IST
VO Chidambaranar Port will invest Rs 15,000 crore in its ambitious Outer Harbour project, which aims to increase overall cargo handling capacity and position Tamil Nadu as a major transhipment hub of southern India, a top executive has said.
The investment is in addition to the Rs 1,500 crore capex, which has been set aside to upgrade port infrastructure, along with clean projects and deployment of new-age technologies, VOC Port Authority Chairperson Susanta Kumar Purohit told PTI in an interview.
VO Chidambaranar Port (VOC Port) is one of the major ports in India, located at Tuticorin in the southern part of Tamil Nadu, with an annual cargo handling capacity of 82 million tonnes per annum (MTPA). It is also one of the oldest operational ports, with trade links dating back to 123 AD.
Sharing future growth plans, Purohit said, "Outer Harbour is our ambitious project, aligned with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision for the maritime sector. Our ministry aims to make VOC Port a major
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Iran crisis threatens worst disruption in gas markets since 2022
INDIA BUSINESS | Sun, 1 Mar 2026, 11:05AM IST
A widening conflict in the Middle East is threatening the biggest disruption to global gas markets since Russias 2022 invasion of Ukraine. Around 20% of global liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports pass through the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping route now largely halted, according to ship-tracking data. At least eleven LNG tankers linked to Qatar have paused voyages to avoid the waterway.
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10 realty stocks tumble up to 22% in 2 months amid AI-led IT concerns
INDIA MARKET | Sun, 1 Mar 2026, 11:01AM IST
Real estate stocks, especially those tied to Bengaluru, have seen significant drops as AI's impact on IT jobs sparks housing demand worries. Companies like Brigade Enterprises and Godrej Properties are among the hardest hit. Experts suggest this could be a near-term concern, with any real housing demand impact unfolding gradually.
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Modi's visit signals a new phase in India-Israel economic partnership
INDIA NEWS | Sun, 1 Mar 2026, 11:00AM IST
PM Modi's visit to Israel and ongoing FTA negotiations mark a shift from transactional trade to structured, execution-led economic collaboration between India and Israel
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Stock Splits This Week: Silver Touch Technologies, Meera Industries, Aqylon Nexus Check Record Dates
INDIA MARKET | Sun, 1 Mar 2026, 11:00AM IST
D-Street investors eyeing split benefits must track record dates closely.
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Market Trading Guide: Buy RR Kabel, Siemens for up to 6% near-term gains; check triggers
INDIA MARKET | Sun, 1 Mar 2026, 10:44AM IST
Nifty experienced a sharp decline on Friday, with broad-based selling impacting auto, financials, and FMCG stocks. The index has fallen below key short-term moving averages and the 200-day DMA, signaling continued weakness. Technical analysts suggest immediate support at 25,000 and resistance at 25,370.
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'There Was An Explosion Close To Where We Were...': PV Sindhu Stranded At Dubai Airport
INDIA MARKET | Sun, 1 Mar 2026, 10:40AM IST
Sindhu took to Instagram and posted a video showing a crowded airport
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ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund discontinues subscription in its 3 international funds
INDIA MUTUAL FUNDS | Sun, 1 Mar 2026, 10:38AM IST
ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund announces discontinuation of subscription in its three international funds with effect from March 2.
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Nifty below 200-DMA but oscillators yet to signal outright collapse: Anand James
INDIA MARKET | Sun, 1 Mar 2026, 10:34AM IST
Niftys decisive breach of its 200-day SMA at the close of the month has intensified concerns around a potential retest of recent swing lows, signalling that the markets medium-term support framework is under pressure, says Anand James, Chief Market Strategist at Geojit Investments.
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40 Years and 10,000 Broadcasts In, Theyre Still Live on Air
GLOBAL NEWS | Sun, 1 Mar 2026, 10:31AM IST
Rick Ardon and Susannah Carr have been delivering the news together in Western Australia since 1985 a Guinness World Record.
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Pakistan Drone Enters Indian Side Along LoC In J-K's Poonch, Army Opens Fire
INDIA MARKET | Sun, 1 Mar 2026, 10:30AM IST
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Passengers face inconvenience at Chennai airport due to constant flight disruptions
INDIA BUSINESS | Sun, 1 Mar 2026, 10:29AM IST
Flight disruptions and cancellations are causing significant inconvenience for passengers at Chennai airport due to the escalating situation in West Asia. With airspace closures and airlines suspending services, travelers are stranded, desperately seeking alternative routes home as Dubai airport remains inaccessible.
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Markets set for gap-down open as West Asia tensions stoke oil fears
INDIA MARKET | Sun, 1 Mar 2026, 10:28AM IST
Escalating US-Iran tensions and fears of Strait of Hormuz disruptions are set to trigger a risk-off trade, with equities under pressure and oil, gold and safe-haven assets likely to gain
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15,000 cr VOC Port upgrade to south India
INDIA NEWS | Sun, 1 Mar 2026, 10:25AM IST
Tuticorin: VO Chidambaranar Port will invest Rs 15,000 crore in its ambitious Outer Harbour project, which aims to increase overall cargo handling capacity and position Tamil Nadu as a major transhipment hub of southern India, a top executive has said.The investment is in addition to the Rs 1,500 crore capex, which has been set aside to upgrade port infrastructure, along with clean projects and deployment of new-age technologies, VOC Port Authority Chairperson Susanta Kumar Purohit told PTI in an interview.VO Chidambaranar Port (VOC Port) is one of the major ports in India, located at Tuticorin in the southern part of Tamil Nadu, with an annual cargo handling capacity of 82 million tonnes per annum (MTPA). It is also one of the oldest operational ports, with trade links dating back to 123 AD.Sharing future growth plans, Purohit said, "Outer Harbour is our ambitious project, aligned with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision for the maritime sector. Our ministry aims to make VOC Port a major transhipment hub of southern India".To tap the growing opportunities, VOC Port Authority is investing close to Rs 15,000 crore in the Outer Harbour project, which will add another 4 million tonne per annum (MTPA) cargo handling capacity in two phases by 2027 and 2030, he said.The port aims to compete with international hubs located in other countries, such as Sri Lanka, Singapore and Indonesia.As part of the expansion, two berths will be developed with a draft depth of 18 meters, which will be sufficient to handle even the largest container ship.The berths will be able to handle vessels up to 2.5 lakh deadweight tonnage (DWT). In shipping, DWT is a measure of the total weight of a vessel.On the status of the project, Purohit said a detailed project report prepared for the Outer Harbour project has been submitted to the government for approval.VOC Port has already signed a tripartite agreement with Indian Railway Finance Corporation (IRFC) and Sagarmala Finance Corporation Limited to secure the necessary funding, the official said in reply to a question related to finance sourcing.The rapid growth in container cargo traffic at VOC Port and good hinterland connectivity have created an urgent need to increase handling capacity and accommodate larger vessels. Hence, the Outer Harbour project is proposed with upgraded vessel handling capacity for present and future trend vessels, he added.This project will meet rising demand, reduce vessel turnaround times, and enhance the port's competitiveness in handling both South Indian gateway cargo and transhipment cargo by attracting larger vessels operating along the nearby East-West international shipping route.Expanded capabilities are expected to generate substantial employment across the region and serve as a key hub for southern Tamil Nadu's Tuticorin-Madurai industrial corridor, benefiting key sectors such as textiles, chemicals, and manufacturing.From April 2025 to January 2026, cargo handling at VOC Port increased by 6 per cent to 35.97 million tonnes.Container volumes rose 9.40 per cent to over 7.16 lakh TEUs in the April-January period of the current fiscal year.The port imports and exports a variety of commodities, including LPG, wind blades, coal, iron ore, fertilisers, and agri products, from countries like South Africa, Oman, the UAE, Russia, Ukraine, Indonesia, Malaysia, Australia, and Canada, among others.
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Rs 15,000 crore planned for VOC Ports outer harbour, aiming for South India hub
INDIA BUSINESS | Sun, 1 Mar 2026, 10:25AM IST
VO Chidambaranar Port plans a massive Rs 15,000 crore Outer Harbour project. This initiative aims to significantly increase cargo handling capacity. The port seeks to become a major transhipment hub for southern India. The project will add substantial capacity by 2027 and 2030. It will attract larger vessels and boost regional employment. This expansion aligns with national maritime sector goals.
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Mcap of 9 most valued firms declines by 2.18 trn, HUL biggest gainer
INDIA MARKET | Sun, 1 Mar 2026, 10:25AM IST
'Equity markets ended the week under notable pressure as persistent geopolitical tensions and weakness in technology stocks weighed on sentiment'
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Market valuation of nine of top-10 most valued firms declines by Rs 2.18 lakh cr
INDIA MARKET | Sun, 1 Mar 2026, 10:25AM IST
The combined market valuation of nine of the top-10 most valued firms eroded by Rs 2,18,902.09 crore last week, with Bharti Airtel taking the biggest hit in line with a bearish trend in equities.
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UAE Faces US-Iran War Heat: Dubai Airport, Jebel Ali Port, Palm Jumeirah Among Locations Hit
INDIA MARKET | Sun, 1 Mar 2026, 10:06AM IST
Dubai airport, Jebel seaport and Burj Al Arab were among the key sites hit.
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