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Swan Defence shares in 5% lower circuit as OFS opens today for non-retail investors
Promoter Hazel Infra Ltd. plans to divest a 5.01% stake through an OFS on March 18 and 19 to meet minimum public shareholding norms.
Top 10 wilful defaulters owe Rs 40,635 crore to banks, ABG Shipyard leads
In a troubling financial forecast, top wilful defaulters are on track to owe banks over Rs 40,000 crore by March 2025, with ABG Shipyard at the forefront. Conversely, the digital payments sector is experiencing explosive growth, having reached an astronomical Rs 849.12 lakh crore in retail transactions by FY25.
Intellect announces strategic partnership with UK-based Fintel
Intellect Design Arena announced a strategic partnership with Fintel PLC (AIM: FNTL), a listed and leading provider of fintech and support services to the UK retail financial services sector, via the formation of a 50:50 joint venture in the United Kingdom.

HDFC Sky reveals how free research insights simplify smart investing
HDFC Sky democratizes investment research with free, expert insights for retail investors, offering clear recommendations, AI-driven fund selection, real-time updates, and risk tools.
FIIs, retail investors increase stakes in 12 midcap stocks in Q3; shares slump up to 40% in 3 months
An analysis of the BSE Mid-Cap Index shows that both FIIs and retail investors increased their stakes in 12 stocks during the December quarter. However, market volatility has weighed on returns, with 11 of these companies delivering negative performance over the past three months and some stocks declining by up to 40%.
HMEL to invest Rs 2,600 cr in speciality, fine chemicals sector in Punjab: LN Mittal
HPCL-Mittal Energy Limited (HMEL) announced a Rs 2,600 crore investment in Punjab's speciality and fine chemicals sector. Additionally, HMEL plans to launch 500 new retail fuel outlets nationwide, equipped with modern technology. This expansion follows HMEL's significant Rs 60,000 crore investment in its Bathinda refinery, Punjab's sole oil refinery.

Silver rally: Vallum Capital research shows retail investors missed the peak
Indian retail investors invested $4.6 billion in silver at its peak in late 2025, selling at a loss when prices fell. Vallum Capital Research notes the costly lesson in timing.

Mirae Asset merges Sharekhan lending unit to consolidate NBFC operations
Mirae Asset Financial Services (India) merged with Mirae Asset Sharekhan Financial Services on March 11, enhancing their digital retail and high-value secured lending solutions.
Banks urged to devise low-interest loans for retail, MSME clients
Banks will discuss internally how such schemes can be designed with a uniform loan application and other credit appraisal metrics. The retail loans will cover all consumer loans, including housing loans, subject to prudent lending guidelines, said an official.
India's retail inflation rises to 3.21% in February
Indias retail inflation stood at 3.21% in February, according to data released on Thursday. The Consumer Price Index (CPI)-based inflation had stood at 2.75% in January under the revised CPI series with 2024 as the base year. The latest inflation print comes at a time when tensions involving Iran, Israel and the United States have raised concerns about disruptions to global oil supplies. Year-on-year inflation rate based on All India Consumer Price Index (CPI) with base year 2024 for the month of February, 2026 over February, 2025 is 3.21%(Provisional), the Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation stated. Corresponding inflation rates for rural and urban are 3.37% and 3.02%, respectively. Year-on-year inflation rate based on All India Consumer Food Price Index (CFPI) for the month of February, 2026 over February, 2025 is 3.47% (Provisional). Corresponding inflation rates for rural and urban are 3.46% and 3.48%, respectively. Year-on-year Housing inflation rate for the ..

AlphaGrep gets Sebi approval to launch mutual fund business
AlphaGrep has received approval from Sebi to launch its mutual fund business, aiming to provide retail investors with access to sophisticated investment tools.
Bhatia Communications And Retail (India) Share Price Jumps 6% Despite Stock Market Crash - Samco
Bhatia Communications And Retail (India) Share Price Jumps 6% Despite Stock Market CrashSamco