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Bharat Electronics Limited Achieves Record Turnover of Rs.26,750 Crores Bengaluru, April 1, 2026: Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), a Navratna Defence PSU, announced a turnover of approximately Rs.26,750 Crores for the Financial Year 2025-26, representing a 16.2% growth compared to the previous year's turnover of Rs.23,024 Crores.The company’s export sales reached approximately US$ 141.9 Million during FY 2025-26, a 33.65% increase from the previous year's export turnover of US$ 106.17 Million.During the fiscal year 2025-26, BEL secured orders worth Rs.30,000 Crores, including export orders valued at USD 346 Million. These orders include Avionics for LCA, Mountain Radars, EW suite for Flelicopters, Air Defence Radars, EOIR Payloads...

Petronet LNG Commissions Expanded Dahej LNG Terminal Petronet LNG Limited has commissioned additional LNG regasification facilities at its Dahej terminal, expanding its capacity from 17.5 MMTPA to 22.5 MMTPA. The commissioning occurred at 23:30 hours on March 31, 2026. This expansion represents a significant increase in the terminal’s capacity.Source:

SBEC Systems India Ltd. Commissions 265 KWp Solar Power Project SBEC Systems India Ltd. announced the successful commissioning and operationalization of a 265 kilowatt peak (KWp) solar power project on March 31, 2026. The project, located at G S Pharmbutor Private Limited in Modinagar, Uttar Pradesh, utilizes a Car Parking setup.The completion of the solar project adheres to government guidelines and contributes to the company’s renewable energy initiatives. Himani Mittal, Company Secretary & Compliance Officer, confirmed the development. The scrip code for SBEC Systems India Ltd. on the BSE Limited is 517360.Source:

Hyundai Motor India Limited Reports Record Quarterly and Monthly Sales in Q4 FY2025-26 Gurugram | April 1, 2026: Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) announced record-high sales figures for the January to March 2026 period (Q4 FY2025-26) and the month of March 2026. The company achieved total quarterly sales of 2,08,275 units, reflecting an 8.7% year-over-year (YoY) growth.Domestic sales during Q4 reached 1,66,578 units, representing an 8.5% YoY increase and marking the highest quarterly domestic sales tally in the company’s history. Exports contributed 41,697 units in Q4, up 9.4% YoY.HMIL also recorded its highest-ever monthly domestic sales for March, with 55,064 units sold, a 6.3% YoY increase. Total sales for March 2026 amounted...

Kwality Wall's (India) Limited Announces Substantial Acquisition of Shares Mumbai – March 30, 2026 – Kwality Wall's (India) Limited announced today that The Magnum Ice Cream Company HoldCo 1 Netherlands B.V. ('Acquirer') acquired 145,44,12,858 equity shares of Kwality Wall's (India) Limited from a group of sellers, including Unilever PLC and Unilever Group Limited, on March 30, 2026.The acquisition, executed through an off-market transaction, was made pursuant to a share purchase agreement dated June 25, 2025. The purchase price per share was EUR 0.19.Following the acquisition, The Magnum Ice Cream Company HoldCo 1 Netherlands B.V. holds 145,44,12,858 shares, representing 61.90% of the total equity share capital/ voting capital of...

Sattrix Information Security Ltd. Receives Letter of Intent from State Bank of India Sattrix Information Security Ltd. announced today, April 1, 2026, that it has received a Letter of Intent (LoI) from State Bank of India (SBI). The LoI is for the engagement of Sattrix as a Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP).The contract involves the supply of Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP) services for SBI's Cyber Security Defense Center (CSDC). The agreement has a term of three years and a total value of Rs. 9,30,00,000 (Rupees Nine Crore Thirty Lakhs only), excluding applicable taxes.According to the LoI, neither the entity awarding the order nor any related parties have any interest in Sattrix Information Security Ltd. The...

Revolt Motors Sales Triple in March, Riding EV Shift Amid Fuel Volatility New Delhi, April 1, 2026 — Revolt Motors, an electric motorcycle company, announced a significant surge in sales for March 2026, with volumes growing approximately 3X month-on-month. This increase signals a sharp acceleration in consumer adoption of electric motorcycles.The growth comes amid rising fuel price volatility and ongoing geopolitical uncertainties, influencing consumer commuting choices. Electric motorcycles offer lower running costs and predictability.Revolt Motors’ performance reflects a deeper shift in demand, driven by electric motorcycles offering up to 90% lower running costs compared to petrol bikes.“What we are witnessing is not a spike...

J. Kumar Infraprojects Secures ₹2,360 Crore Expressway Construction Contract J. Kumar Infraprojects Limited announced today that its joint venture, J. Kumar-SDPL (JV), has received a Letter of Acceptance from the National Highways Authority of India. The contract involves the construction of a 4-lane expressway, expandable to 8 lanes, connecting Vadhavan Port to Tawa Village on NH 48 in the State of Maharashtra. The project, executed on an Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) mode, has a design length of 32.180 kilometers.The total contract cost for the project is ₹2,360,00,00,000 (Rupees Two Thousand Three Hundred Sixty Crores). The project is expected to be completed within 30 months.No promoter, promoter group, or...

Berger Paints India Ltd. Announces Board Meeting for Financial Results and Potential Dividend Berger Paints India Ltd. will hold a meeting of its Board of Directors on Tuesday, May 12, 2026. The meeting’s primary agenda is to review and approve the Audited Financial Results for both standalone and consolidated operations for the quarter and financial year ending March 31, 2026.During the meeting, the Board will also consider a recommendation for a dividend on the company’s equity shares for the financial year concluded on March 31, 2026.Source:

Deepak Nitrite Ltd. Receives Order from GST Authorities Impacting Subsidiary Deepak Nitrite Ltd. announced that the Commissioner (Appeal), CGST & Central Excise (Appeals), Vadodara, Gujarat, issued an order against Deepak Phenolics Limited (DPL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the company, on March 6, 2026. The order, downloaded on March 31, 2026, pertains to the recovery of ineligible Input Tax Credit and imposition of a penalty.The GST Authorities rejected the appeal and upheld the order, resulting in a demand for recovery of ineligible Input Tax Credit of 21,53,47,980, along with applicable interest. Additionally, a penalty of 21,53,47,980 was imposed. The breakdown is as follows:Sr. No.Details of eventsInformation of such...

Fortis Healthcare Receives Income Tax Order Demanding 149.12 Crores Fortis Healthcare Limited announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Fortis Hospitals Limited, has received an Income Tax Order concerning the Assessment Year 2021-22. The order, dated March 27, 2026, stipulates a demand of 149.12 Crores.The event occurred on March 31, 2026, at 1:35 PM. Fortis Hospitals Limited is currently evaluating options, including filing an appeal and a rectification application against the order. The potential financial implications associated with this demand amount to 149.12 Crores.ParticularsDetailsName(s) of the opposing partyIncome Tax AuthorityCourt/ tribunal/agency where litigation is filedIncome Tax AuthorityBrief details...

Ola Electric Reports Strong March Performance as Daily Orders Surpass 1,000 Units Ola Electric today announced a resurgence in business performance, with daily orders exceeding 1,000 units in the last week of March 2026 and registrations rising to 10,117 units during the month, up from 3,973 units in February. This represents a monthly increase of over 150% in registrations, signaling a sharp recovery in demand momentum. The company also noted a V-shaped monthly recovery in market share.The improved performance is attributed to structural changes in service operations. The company reports that over 80% of vehicles are now serviced on the same day, facilitated by improved parts availability, faster diagnostics, and tighter operational...

Lemon Tree Hotels Elevates Keys Select Property to Keys Prima in Bengaluru Lemon Tree Hotels Limited announced the rebranding of its Whitefield, Bengaluru hotel from Keys Select by Lemon Tree Hotels to Keys Prima by Lemon Tree Hotels, effective April 1, 2026. The repositioning aims to capture evolving, higher-value demand in the area.Located in Whitefield, a prominent IT and commercial corridor in Bengaluru, the hotel offers 222 well-appointed rooms and suites designed for business travelers, along with banquet and meeting facilities. The rebranding marks a move up the value chain, with enhanced design, contemporary spaces, and elevated service.According to Mr. Vishvapreet Singh Cheema, President of Lemon Tree Hotels, the upgrade...

Zydus Lifesciences Limited Receives Demand Order for Tax Period 2019-20 to 2023-24 Zydus Lifesciences Limited announced today, April 1, 2026, that it has received a Demand Order-In-Original from the Assistant Commissioner, Central Goods and Services Tax, Division-Ambala. The order pertains to an alleged reversal of inadmissible Input Tax Credit for the tax period spanning financial years 2019-20 to 2023-24.The total demand, including interest and penalty, amounts to Rs. 14.20 million. The company stated that it firmly believes it has strong merits regarding the matter and intends to appeal the order.According to the company, the Demand Order was received at 11:41 a.m. on March 31, 2026. Zydus Lifesciences anticipates a favorable...

NTPC Group Capacity Reaches 89,145 MW Following Subsidiary’s Project Commissioning NTPC Ltd. announced on April 1, 2026, that a project undertaken by its subsidiary, NTPC Green Energy Limited (NGEL), has reached commercial operation. The announcement, stemming from a disclosure by NGEL, details the commissioning of capacity at a Gujarat-based renewable energy project.Specifically, 37.5 MW of solar power, representing the fourth phase of a 150 MW solar project, commenced operations on April 2, 2026. Additionally, 13.2 MW of wind power, the seventh phase of a 100 MW hybrid project combining wind and solar, also began operations on the same date. The hybrid project’s total installed capacity is 92.4 MW for wind and 37.5 MW for solar.As...

Gallantt Ispat Ltd. Receives Rs. 233.55 Crores in Subsidies from Uttar Pradesh Government Gallantt Ispat Ltd. announced it has received a subsidy of Rs. 233.55 crores from the Uttar Pradesh State Government. The subsidy, stemming from the Infrastructure and Industrial Investment Policy-2012 and 2017, represents a refund of State Goods and Services Tax (SGST) through June 2025.The company confirmed it is not currently utilizing term loans or unsecured financing. As a result of the surplus funds generated by the subsidy, Gallantt Ispat has invested a total of Rs. 300.01 crores as a fixed deposit with HDFC Bank Limited, alongside other available funds. This amount incorporates the received subsidy.Source:

Bank of Maharashtra Announces Senior Management Changes Bank of Maharashtra announced changes to its senior leadership team, effective April 1, 2026. The appointments elevate three executives to the position of Chief General Manager.Devdatta Vitthal Rokade, aged 54, has been appointed Chief General Manager. Rokade joined the Bank in 2004 as a Specialist IT officer and holds a BE in Electronics & Communication. His previous roles included experience across branch, zonal, and head office tiers, most recently overseeing Operations, Strategy, ABC & Resource Planning Departments.Arun Fanidhar Kabade, aged 57, also assumes the role of Chief General Manager. Kabade joined Bank of Maharashtra in 1998 as a Specialist IT officer with an M Sc...

Paradeep Phosphates Ltd. Commissions Sulphuric Acid Plant, Boosts Fertilizer Production Paradeep Phosphates Ltd. announced the successful commissioning of a 300 tonnes per day (TPD) Sulphuric Acid Plant at its Mangalore unit, effective March 31, 2026.The new plant is expected to enhance the company’s captive Sulphuric Acid production, ensuring a reliable supply of a critical raw material for fertilizer manufacturing. This development aims to reduce import dependence and improve operational efficiency. The facility will also utilize waste heat, improving energy efficiency and lowering the company’s carbon footprint.The project involved a total expenditure of approximately Rs. 240 Crores, financed through internal accruals and term...

IRB InvIT Fund Receives Credit Rating Reaffirmation April 1, 2026 – IRB InvIT Fund has received a reaffirmation of its credit ratings from Care Ratings Limited. The ratings reflect the Trust’s financial strength and operational performance.Care Ratings has reaffirmed the long-term bank facilities at CARE AAA; Stable, and the issuer rating at CARE AAA; Stable. The amount for long-term bank facilities has been reduced from Rs. 2,728.18 crore to Rs. 2,501.11 crore.The following table summarizes the reaffirmed ratings:Facilities / InstrumentsAmount (Rs in crore)RatingRating actionLong Term Bank Facilities @2,501.11CARE AAA; StableRe-affirmedIssuer Rating-CARE AAA; StableRe-affirmedSource:

Mahindra & Mahindra Reports Robust Sales Growth in March 2026 Mumbai, April 1, 2026: Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. (M&M Ltd.) announced auto sales of 99,969 vehicles for March 2026, a 21% growth including exports.In the Utility Vehicles segment, Mahindra sold 60,272 vehicles in the domestic market, a 25% growth. Overall, 62,109 vehicles, including exports, were sold. Domestic sales for Commercial Vehicles stood at 24,928, a 11% growth.The financial year concluded with all-time-high volumes of 660,276 SUVs and 289,597 LCVs (<3.5T), delivering robust year-over-year growth of 20% and 13%, respectively, across both segments.According to Nalinikanth Gollagunta, CEO of the Automotive Division, "The Financial year ended on a very positive...