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Motilal Oswal Home Finance raises USD 100 million from Asian Development Bank
Motilal Oswal Home Finance (MOHFL) has entered into an agreement to raise USD 100 million in INR-equivalent from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) in the form of debt through Non-Convertible Debenture (NCD). The financing represents an important milestone for MOHFL and reflects strong confidence from a leading global development finance institution in the Company's business model, governance framework, and long-term growth prospects.
Indices slide sharply amid Iran war jitters and crude price spike
The domestic equity benchmarks ended sharply lower on Wednesday as investors turned risk-averse amid escalating geopolitical tensions and a sharp surge in crude oil prices. The ongoing conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran unsettled global markets, while the reported closure of the Strait of Hormuz pushed oil prices higher, raising concerns over inflation and energy costs. Sentiment was further dented by heavy selling from foreign institutional investors and the rupee slipping to a record low. Against this backdrop, the Nifty closed below the 24,500 mark. Barring the Nifty IT index, all other sectoral indices on the NSE ended in the red, with metal, PSU bank and oil & gas stocks leading the decline.
Tata Motors PV shares fall over 5%, tracking the broad slump in auto index
Tata Motors’ domestic passenger vehicle sales rose 34% YoY to 62,329 units in February, while EV sales jumped 57% to 8,385 units. However, a cyber incident at Jaguar Land Rover caused a Q3 loss of Rs 3,486 crore and a 26% drop in revenue. Analysts say the stock remains sensitive to JLR performance, global demand, and margin recovery.
Silver ETFs tumble up to 9%; gold funds slide as global correction hits domestic trade
Gold and silver ETFs dropped sharply on March 4, with ICICI Prudential Silver ETF falling 7.3% and Tata Silver ETF over 7%. Gold ETFs also declined, with ICICI Prudential Gold ETF down nearly 4%.
Paras Defence shares soar 11% after MoU with Korea’s Green Optics. Check details
Paras Defence shares surged on Wednesday following a significant announcement. The company has partnered with South Korea's Green Optics. This collaboration focuses on optics and optical systems for space and defence sectors. The deal aims for joint development and business expansion. Defence stocks are also showing strength amid global tensions. Paras Defence has delivered strong returns over the past year.
Infosys, TCS and other IT stocks rise up to 2% despite weak market mood. What’s driving the resilience?
Indian IT shares surged on Wednesday, defying a market downturn. Infosys, TCS, and Wipro saw gains of 2.25%. This rebound follows a sharp correction last month. A weaker Rupee and oversold conditions are boosting IT stocks. Meanwhile, global tensions and rising crude oil prices impacted the broader market.
GSMA confers “Lifetime Achievement” award on Sunil Bharti Mittal
Global Systems for Mobile Communications Association (GSMA), which counts over 1000 mobile operators and businesses across the global telecom ecosystem as its members, conferred the award to the Bharti honcho at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona.
Watch | M&M’s Japan agri exit seen as strategic portfolio rationalisation amid rising competition
Mahindra & Mahindra’s decision to exit its agri-machinery business in Japan reflects a broader strategy to streamline operations and focus on stronger, profitable markets, according to LKP Securities analyst Ashwin Patil. He said the Japan unit was likely a smaller, underperforming business facing intense competition, making continued investment less viable. The move aligns with M&M’s past efforts to exit non-core global operations and prioritise high-performing segments.
Times Group MD Vineet Jain receives 'Lifetime Contribution to Media' award
Vineet Jain, managing director of The Times Group, received the 'Lifetime Contribution to Media' award from the All India Management Association. Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan presented the honour in New Delhi. The award recognizes Jain's significant impact on the media industry.
Global IT stocks react to Nvidia rally and Salesforce’s cautious forecast
Nvidia reported strong growth, led by continued demand for AI and sharp expansion in its data centre business, indicating that investment in AI infrastructure is still rising. However, despite strong numbers, the stock reaction was muted as markets may already have priced in consistent earnings beats. Salesforce, while posting better-than-expected results, disappointed investors with weaker guidance, raising some concerns for software and SaaS companies, including Indian IT firms tracking global tech demand.
HCLTech partners IIT Kanpur to turn research into real-world tech for global companies
HCLTech and IIT Kanpur signed an MoU to boost AI, robotics, and cybersecurity innovation for GCCs, announced at the GCC 4.0 summit in Hyderabad.
R M Drip & Sprinklers Systems Ltd leads losers in 'B' group
Usha Martin Education & Solutions Ltd, UR Sugar Industries Ltd, Flexituff Ventures International Ltd and Filatex Fashions Ltd are among the other losers in the BSE's 'B' group today, 26 February 2026.