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Share India Securities Ltd. to Pay ₹100,000 Settlement Amount Share India Securities Ltd. announced on March 19, 2026, that it has been subject to a Settlement Order from the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI). The order, issued under the 'Settlement Scheme for Association with Certain Algo Platforms, 2025', requires the company to pay a settlement amount of ₹100,000.The settlement relates to Share India Securities Ltd.’s alleged association with certain algo platforms and potential violations of SEBI circulars and the SEBI (Stock Brokers) Regulations, 1992. The Settlement Order is dated March 17, 2026, although the company states that no formal communication had been received and the order was noted based on publication on...

Indo Thai Securities Limited Receives Observations on Draft Scheme of Arrangement Indo Thai Securities Limited (ITSL) has received observation letters from the BSE Limited and the National Stock Exchange of India Limited (NSE) regarding the draft Scheme of Arrangement between Indo Thai Securities Limited and Indo Thai Financial Services Limited (ITFSL), along with their respective shareholders. The observations, received on March 18, 2026, were given with “no adverse observations” from BSE and “no objection” from NSE.The Scheme involves a demerger of the Broking & Distribution Undertaking of ITSL and its vesting into ITFSL, an unlisted wholly owned subsidiary of ITSL. Copies of the observation letters are available on the company's...

Steelman Telecom Ltd. Holds Extraordinary General Meeting, Seeks Shareholder Approval for Key Matters Steelman Telecom Ltd., formerly Steelman Telecom Private Limited, convened an Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) on Thursday, March 19, 2026, at 12:00 noon (IST). The meeting was held at Mani Casadona, Flat No 15E1, Floor No-15, Plot No-IIF/04, Street No-372, Action Area-IIF, New Town, Kolkata -700156.Girish Bindal, Chairman of the Company, chaired the meeting, with Managing Director Mahendra Bindal assuming the chair for Item No. 2. All directors were present. Shareholders were provided with the opportunity to vote electronically from March 16, 2026, at 9:00 a.m., until March 18, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.The EGM addressed two special...

Dhampure Speciality Sugars Limited Shareholders Approve Preferential Basis Share Issuance Dhampure Speciality Sugars Limited held an Extra Ordinary General Meeting (EGM) on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, where shareholders approved a resolution for the issuance of warrants convertible into equity shares on a preferential basis to the promoter and promoter group. The meeting took place at the company's registered office in Bijnor, Uttar Pradesh.A consolidated report from the Scrutinizer, Uma Verma, Practicing Company Secretary, detailed the voting results. The total number of shareholders on record was 5321. A total of 176,844 votes were polled, representing 2.0254% of the outstanding shares.The resolution required a special resolution...

Reserve Bank of India Approves Transition Arrangement for HDFC Bank Limited Mumbai – March 19, 2026 – The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has approved a transition arrangement regarding the position of Part Time Chairman at HDFC Bank Limited, according to a statement released March 19, 2026.HDFC Bank, designated as a Domestic Systemically Important Bank (D-SIB), is described by the RBI as having sound financials, a professionally run board, and a competent management team. The RBI’s assessment indicates no material concerns regarding the bank’s conduct or governance.The statement confirms that HDFC Bank remains well-capitalized with a satisfactory financial position and sufficient liquidity. The Reserve Bank will continue to engage with...

Paragon Finance Ltd. Announces Changes to Secretarial Auditor Paragon Finance Ltd. announced on Thursday, March 19, 2026, that it has discontinued the services of Mrs. Rupal Patel, the current Secretarial Auditor of the company. Mrs. Patel's membership number is F6275 and C.P. No. is 3803.The Board of Directors approved the appointment of Mr. Altab Kazi as the new Secretarial Auditor to fill the vacancy. Mr. Kazi’s FCS No. is 12581, and his C.P. No. is 27662. The appointment followed a recommendation from the Audit Committee.The Board meeting, held at the company’s registered office in Kolkata, commenced at 1:00 p.m. and concluded at 3:15 p.m.Paragon Finance Ltd. is listed on the BSE under Security Code 531255.Source:

Balaji Telefilms Appoints Neha Vaswani as Finance Head - Digital Mumbai – March 19, 2026 – Balaji Telefilms Ltd. announced the appointment of Ms. Neha Vaswani as Finance Head - Digital, effective March 19, 2026. The appointment was approved by the Board of Directors following a recommendation from the Nomination and Remuneration Committee.Ms. Vaswani is a qualified Chartered Accountant with over 11 years of experience in finance, accounting, and related fields.Below is a summary of the key details regarding the appointment:ParticularsInformationReason for changeAppointment of Ms. Neha Vaswani as Finance Head - DigitalDate of appointmentMarch 19, 2026Brief profileMs. Neha Vaswani is a qualified Chartered Accountant with...

Chemkart India Ltd. Announces Trading Window Closure ChemKart India Ltd. has announced the closure of its trading window for designated persons and their immediate relatives, effective Wednesday, April 1, 2026. This action aligns with the company's code of conduct designed to regulate insider trading, as mandated by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) regulations.The trading window will remain closed for 48 hours following the public announcement of ChemKart India Ltd.'s audited standalone and consolidated financial results for the half-year and financial year ending March 31, 2026. During this period, employees, directors, key managerial personnel, and designated persons, along with their immediate relatives, are...

Dhampure Speciality Sugars Limited Shareholders Approve Preferential Share Issue New Delhi, March 19, 2026 – Dhampure Speciality Sugars Limited announced that shareholders approved the issuance of warrants convertible into equity shares on a preferential basis to the promoter and promoter group during an Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) held on March 18, 2026.The EGM took place at the company’s registered office in Bijnor, Uttar Pradesh, with proceedings commencing at 1:30 PM (IST) and concluding at 2:00 PM (IST).According to a report by Uma Verma, Practicing Company Secretary, a total of 8,731,200 shares were outstanding, with 176,844 votes polled, representing 2.0254% of the outstanding shares. The votes in favor of the...

Kilburn Engineering Schedules Analyst and Investor Meetings Kilburn Engineering Ltd. announced plans for upcoming meetings with analysts and investors, including plant visits for subsidiaries. The meetings are being coordinated by Investor Relations firm Kaptify Consulting.The schedule includes a group meeting for Kilburn Engineering Ltd. & Subsidiaries, a management meet, and plant visits for ME Energy Pvt Ltd. and Monga Strayfield Pvt Ltd. These in-person meetings will be held in Pune on March 24, 2026.According to the company, no unpublished price-sensitive information will be shared during these meetings. The schedule is subject to potential changes due to unforeseen circumstances.DateEventType of MeetingMode of...

Deep Industries Limited Clarifies Scope of Business Dealings Suspension Deep Industries Limited announced on March 19, 2026, that the provisional suspension of business dealings initially communicated on February 13, 2026, has been amended. The amendment, received on March 19, 2026, excludes Gas Compression services, Gas Dehydration Services, Hiring Services of GCP plus GDU, Hiring Services of DPDU, Hiring of 1000 HP Drilling Rig services, and Hiring of onshore Rigs of 100 MT from the suspension. Consequently, the provisional suspension has been revoked for these specific services.The company maintains its position that the initial suspension was unwarranted and expresses confidence in achieving a favorable resolution.The stock...

Vikram Solar Schedules Analyst Meet Kolkata – March 19, 2026 – Vikram Solar Ltd. announced it will host an Analyst Meet on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at the Jio Convention Centre in Bandra Kurla Complex.The meeting, scheduled to begin at 10:00 AM, will involve discussions based on publicly available information regarding the company’s financial and operational performance. Company representatives confirmed that no unpublished sensitive information (UPSI) is expected to be disclosed during the interaction.Date &Time*NameofInvestor/ AnalystVenueTuesday, 24 March 2026 10:00 A.M. OnwardsAnalyst MeetJio Convention Centre,BKCSource:

ICICI Prudential Life Insurance Company Ltd. Responds to News Reports ICICI Prudential Life Insurance Company Ltd. stated that it is unaware of reports suggesting Prudential may exit its life insurance joint venture with ICICI Bank. The clarification follows an article published in Business Standard.ICICI Prudential Life Insurance Company Ltd. received a response from Prudential Corporation Holdings Limited regarding the news reports, which stated, "We do not comment on market rumours or speculations."The company affirmed its commitment to regulatory compliance and its intention to promptly disclose any material information.Source:

Amara Raja Energy & Mobility Investor Meeting Canceled Amara Raja Energy & Mobility Limited announced the cancellation of a scheduled meeting with IIFL Capital, initially planned for March 19, 2026, at 4:00 PM IST. The meeting was canceled due to unforeseen circumstances. Vikas Sabharwal, Company Secretary & Vice President-Legal, confirmed the cancellation.The company, formerly known as Amara Raja Batteries Limited, is headquartered at TERMINAL A, 1-18/1/AMR/NR, Nanakramguda, Gachibowli, Hyderabad - 500 032, India.Source:

Mayadevi Polycot Limited Discloses Acquisition of IOL Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals Shares Mayadevi Polycot Limited has acquired 54,197 equity shares of IOL Chemicals and Pharmaceuticals Limited through open market transactions on March 19, 2026. The disclosure was made under Regulation 29(2) of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers) Regulations, 2011.According to the filing, Varinder Gupta, Varinder Gupta (HUF), NCVI Enterprises Limited, and Mayadevi Polycot Limited collectively held 16,75,58,303 shares, representing 57.08% of the total share/voting capital and 57.08% of the total diluted share/voting capital of IOL Chemicals and Pharmaceuticals Limited prior to the acquisition...

Eureka Forbes Limited to Participate in UBS Securities-Organized Road Show in Singapore Eureka Forbes Limited announced its participation in a Non-Deal Road Show organized by UBS Securities. The road show is scheduled for March 24, 2026, and March 25, 2026, and will be held in Singapore. The format of the event is physical, involving one-on-one meetings.The company may present its Q3FY26 results and/or Investor Day presentation during the road show. The schedule is subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances.Shilpa Jain, Company Secretary & Compliance Officer, provided the information.Source:

Pondy Oxides & Chemicals Schedules Meeting with Muddy Waters Capital Pondy Oxides & Chemicals Limited announced a scheduled meeting with Muddy Waters Capital LLC. The meeting is planned for Wednesday, March 25, 2026, and will be held in Chennai.The company noted that the meeting schedule is subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances. No unpublished price sensitive information is anticipated to be shared during the meeting.DateName of the Broking House/Institutional InvestorType of MeetingLocationWednesday, 25th March 2026Muddy Waters Capital LLCPhysicalChennaiSource:

AVI Polymers Ltd. Allots Shares Following Rights Issue AVI Polymers Ltd. announced the allotment of 8,99,95,400 equity shares at a price of ₹10 per share, completing the rights issue initiated on February 13, 2026. The allotment was finalized in consultation with BSE Limited (BSE), the designated stock exchange, and the registrar to the issue.The total value of shares allotted amounts to ₹89,99,54,000.Monitoring Agency Appointment The company’s board has appointed Brickwork Ratings India Private Limited as the monitoring agency for the utilization of funds raised through the rights issue. This appointment adheres to Regulation 32 of the SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015, and other applicable SEBI guidelines. The board intends that this...

Aditya Birla Lifestyle Brands Limited Faces Demand Orders from Tax Authority Aditya Birla Lifestyle Brands Limited announced that H.S. Govardhana Rao, Assistant Commissioner of the East Division-5 Bangalore-East Commissionerate, issued multiple orders on March 16, 2026. The orders, received March 17, 2026, pertain to business operations that were demerged from Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Limited, effective May 1, 2025.The orders relate to demand proceedings concluding audits and show cause notices concerning the reversal of Input Tax Credit (ITC) on inventory written off or shrinkage and Fixed Assets write-off.Here's a breakdown of the demand details:ParticularsDetailsDetailsDetailsTax₹ 1,57,30,210₹ 1,88,23,086...

Asian Paints Limited Receives Trading Plan Approval from Promoter Group Entity Asian Paints Limited announced the approval of a trading plan submitted by Geetanjali Trading and Investments Private Limited, a company forming part of the Promoter(s)/Promoter Group, on March 19, 2026.Geetanjali Trading and Investments Private Limited, which holds a 4.77% stake in Asian Paints Limited as of the date of the plan, intends to execute a trading strategy involving the pledge of equity shares and the purchase of additional shares. The company is a Core Investment Company ("CIC") registered with the Reserve Bank of India.The approved trading plan details the following transactions:DetailDescriptionApplicantGeetanjali Trading and...