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Persistent Systems Ranked Among India's Most Valuable Brands with $2.9 Billion Valuation Persistent Systems (BSE: 533179 and NSE: PERSISTENT), a global leader in Digital Engineering and Enterprise Modernization, has been recognized in the Kantar BrandZ India Most Valuable Brands 2025 ranking, with a brand valuation of $2.9 billion. The company secured the 6th position in the Business Technology and Services category and 42nd overall.The ranking underscores Persistent’s growing influence in AI-driven enterprise transformation and highlights the increasing importance of engineering-led technology partners. The Kantar BrandZ rankings combine financial analysis with brand equity research, based on insights from over 145,800 respondents...

Zensar Technologies Receives ESG Score of 78.2 from SES ESG Research Zensar Technologies Limited announced an Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) score of 78.2 for the fiscal year 2025, as reported by SES ESG Research Private Limited. SES ESG, a SEBI-registered ESG rating provider, independently prepared the report based on publicly available data.The ESG score reflects Zensar Technologies’ performance across various ESG parameters, according to the rating agency’s assessment. The report was received by the company on March 30, 2026.Source:

Comfort Intech Limited Receives Provisional Attachment Order Comfort Intech Limited (CIL) has received a Provisional Attachment Order dated March 25, 2026, from the Office of the Joint Director, Enforcement Directorate (ED) in Hyderabad. The order pertains to the provisional attachment of property belonging to CIL and its subsidiary, Liquors India Limited.The attachment stems from an earlier FIR registered in 2013 based on a complaint made by Ravi Kumar Distilleries Ltd (RKDL), and the matter is currently under consideration by the CB-CID Court in Hyderabad since 2020.According to the order, assets with an aggregate value of approximately ₹13,07,59,308 have been provisionally attached for a period of 180 days. CIL states that it...

Bharti Airtel Ltd. Receives Penalty Notice from Department of Telecommunications Bharti Airtel Ltd. announced that it received a notice from the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) in Andhra Pradesh on March 30, 2026. The notice imposes a penalty of Rs. 6,80,000 for alleged violations of subscriber verification norms.The DoT conducted a Customer Application Form (CAF) Audit for February 2026, which revealed alleged non-compliance with the licensing terms and conditions concerning subscriber verification. Airtel is obligated to verify customers as per its license agreement and DoT instructions.The company estimates the maximum financial impact related to the penalty to be the levied amount. Bharti Airtel Ltd. has elected to pay...

Propshare Titania SM REIT Closes Trading Window Ahead of Financial Results Propshare Titania, the second scheme of the Property Share Investment Trust, announced the closure of its trading window on March 31, 2026. The closure is in accordance with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations, 2015, and the code governing unpublished price sensitive information.The trading window will remain closed for designated individuals and their immediate relatives, starting at the opening of business hours on April 1, 2026, and continuing until 48 hours after the release of the audited financial results for the quarter and year ending March 31, 2026.Prashant Kataria, Compliance Officer for PropShare...

BEW Engineering Limited Board Approves Term Loan, Independent Director Appointments BEW Engineering Limited announced on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, that its Board of Directors approved a term loan of Rs. 307.65 Lakhs from the Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) for the purchase of machinery and equipment under the SPEED scheme.The Board also noted the completion of the tenure of Mr. Ratnakar Venkappa Rai, who ceased to be an Independent Director on March 30, 2026.Following this, the Board approved the appointment of two Additional Directors, Mr. Arpit Pratapbhai Shah (DIN: 07469577) and Mrs. Bijal Rushi Sheth (DIN: 11273499), both designated as Non-Executive Independent Directors. Their appointments are for a term of...

Purple Finance Ltd. Announces Approval to Issue Debentures Purple Finance Limited announced that its Finance Committee approved the issuance of upto 500 Subordinated, Unsecured, Rated, Listed, Redeemable, Transferable, INR Denominated, Non-Convertible Debentures (NCDs). Each debenture has a face value of Rs. 1,00,000, with a total aggregate of Rs. 5,00,00,000, to be issued in one or more tranches.The issuance will be on a Private Placement Basis and will be within the company’s current borrowing limits. The debentures are proposed to be listed on the BSE Limited.The NCDs will have a tenure of 61 months, with an interest rate of 12.50% per annum, payable monthly. The principal amount outstanding will be repaid on maturity, 61 months...

Asian Paints Completes Amalgamation of Subsidiary Asian Paints (Polymers) Asian Paints Limited announced that the Scheme of Amalgamation involving its wholly owned subsidiary, Asian Paints (Polymers) Private Limited, has become effective as of March 31, 2026.The scheme was previously sanctioned by the National Company Law Tribunal, Mumbai Bench. The certified true copy of the order sanctioning the scheme was filed with the Registrar of Companies, Mumbai, Maharashtra, also on March 31, 2026.Upon filing of the order, Asian Paints (Polymers) Private Limited will be dissolved without winding up.Source:

Sammaan Capital Becomes an IHC Group Company, Securing USD 1 Billion Investment Mumbai, March 31, 2026 - Sammaan Capital today announced that International Holding Company PJSC (IHC), through its affiliate Avenir Investment RSC LTD ('Avenir'), will become the Promoter of Sammaan Capital Ltd. ('Company'), acquiring a 41.5% stake via a preferential allotment of equity shares and warrants. IHC, one of the world's largest investment companies and the most valuable listed holding company in the Middle East, will classify the investment as part of its newly established global financial services platform, Judan Financial.Sammaan Capital has received an initial tranche of INR 5,652 crores (USD ~600 million) towards the allotment of equity...

Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited Receives Order-in-Original from GST Department Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited (MRPL) announced that it received an Order-in-Original from the Office of the Commissioner of Central Excise & Central Tax, Mangaluru, on March 30, 2026.The GST Department issued a Show Cause Notice (SCN) regarding various issues and has passed an order for demand on some issues related to the availment of Goods and Services Tax (GST) input tax credit (ITC) for the period FY 2019-20 to FY 2023-24. The order pertains to a basic amount of Rs. 10,96,99,437 and a penalty of Rs. 12,79,10,256, along with applicable interest.MRPL stated that the company views the Order-in-Original as unjustified and...

Bhageria Industries Limited Receives GST Demand Order Bhageria Industries Limited announced that it received a Goods and Services Tax (GST) demand order from the Office of the Asst./ Dy. Commissioner of (CGST & Central Excise), Division-IV Palghar Commissionerate on March 30, 2026.The order confirmed a demand for Input Tax of ₹10,52,26,565 in IGST. This demand is linked to ineligible Input Tax Credit and covers the period from April 2019 to March 2020, accompanied by interest and a penalty.According to an attached statement, the company intends to file an appeal with the Commissioner (Appeals) before the due date. The company stated that this order will not impact its financial operations or other activities.Details of the GST...

MT Educare Limited Defaults on Loan Repayments MT Educare Limited disclosed on March 31st, 2026, that it has defaulted on repayments of principal and interest on loans from banks and financial institutions. The company is currently undergoing a Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP) initiated on December 16th, 2022, as per an order from the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT).The total amount of outstanding borrowings currently defaults to 32.33 crore. This includes defaults related to Term Loans, Overdraft, and Corporate Guarantees from *Prudence ARC and Axis Bank.A detailed breakdown of the defaults is presented below:Defaulted Loan DetailsLenderPrincipal (INR Crores)Interest (INR Crores)*Prudence ARC16.443.75...

Cargotrans Maritime Ltd. Announces Formation of Wholly Owned Subsidiary Cargotrans Maritime Limited announced on March 31, 2026, the approval to incorporate a wholly owned subsidiary named CML INVESTMENTS PRIVATE LIMITED. The decision was made at a board meeting held on March 31, 2026, which commenced at 11:00 AM and concluded at 11:30 AM.The new subsidiary will be incorporated in India with a paid-up capital of INR 100,000 consisting of 10,000 equity shares. CML INVESTMENTS PRIVATE LIMITED will be engaged primarily in the real estate, securities, and investment trading industry. The company's business portfolio is expected to broaden and provide stability against risks associated with the shipping industry.The subsidiary will be...

Cian Healthcare Ltd. Receives Trading Approval for 2.5 Crore Equity Shares Mumbai, March 31, 2026 – Cian Healthcare Ltd. announced today that it has received trading approval from the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) for 2,50,00,000 (Two Crores Fifty Lakhs) fully paid-up equity shares with a face value of INR 10/- (Indian Rupees Ten Only) each. The approval, received on March 30, 2026, follows a resolution plan approved by the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) on December 18, 2025.The approved shares are divided into two categories: 12,50,000 (Twelve Lakhs Fifty Thousand) shares were approved for public shareholders, and 2,37,50,000 (Two Crores Thirty-Seven Lakhs Fifty Thousand) shares for promoters. The trading of these shares is...

Valor Estate Ltd. to Acquire Radius Estates and Developers Private Limited Valor Estate Ltd. announced on March 31, 2026, that its wholly owned subsidiary, MIG (Bandra) Realtors Private Limited, entered into transaction documents with Adani Goodhomes Private Limited for the acquisition of the entire equity share capital of Radius Estates and Developers Private Limited.Upon completion of the acquisition, Radius Estates will become a wholly owned subsidiary of MIG and, consequently, an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Valor Estate Limited. The transaction is subject to conditions, including the release of pledged shares by the existing lender/charge holder and the completion of transfer formalities. The indicative timeline for...

Restile Ceramics Ltd. Announces Resignation of Director and Chairman Restile Ceramics Ltd. announced that Nalinkant Amratlal Rathod (DIN: 00272129) has resigned as a Non-Executive Director and Chairman of the company, effective March 30, 2026. Rathod's resignation is attributed to an increase in professional obligations and his inability to dedicate sufficient time to the company.According to a letter dated March 30, 2026, Rathod confirmed that there are no material reasons for his resignation beyond those previously stated.Table: Resignation DetailsDetailInformationReason for ResignationIncrease in professional obligations and inability to devote adequate time to the Company.Date of ResignationMarch 30, 2026ProfileNot...

Granules Life Sciences Receives VAI Classification Following US FDA Inspection Hyderabad, March 31, 2026 — Granules India Limited announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Granules Life Sciences Private Limited (GLS), has received a Voluntary Action Indicated (VAI) classification following a US FDA inspection of its manufacturing facility in Shamirpet, Telangana.The Establishment Inspection Report (EIR) was issued after a current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) and pre-approval inspection (PAI) of the oral solid dosage manufacturing operations, conducted between December 15 and 19, 2025. The inspection has now concluded, and no regulatory action has been recommended.Dr. Krishna Prasad Chigurupati, Chairman and Managing Director...

Star Housing Finance Limited Announces Resignation of Independent Director Star Housing Finance Limited (formerly Akme Star Housing Finance Limited) announced the resignation of Mr. Pradip Kumar Das from the position of Non-Executive Independent Director, effective March 30, 2026. Mr. Das’s resignation is due to personal exigencies and unavoidable personal commitments.Mr. Pradip Kumar Das, DIN: 06593113, served as a Non-Executive Independent Director until the close of business hours on March 30, 2026.As of March 30, 2026, Mr. Das held directorships in Birla Cotsyn (India) Limited and Time Technoplast Limited, serving as a Non-Executive Independent Director and Chairman of the Stakeholder Relationship Committee, respectively.Mr...

United Breweries Limited Launches Kingfisher Smooth in Maharashtra Maharashtra, March 31, 2026: United Breweries Limited (UBL), a part of the HEINEKEN Company, announced the launch of Kingfisher Smooth in Maharashtra, aiming to bolster its presence in the mainstream strong beer segment. The launch follows a positive consumer response in Rajasthan and Karnataka.Kingfisher Smooth is positioned as a smoother and more approachable beer experience, brewed with imported hops and no added sugar. The product offers a clean, smooth finish and is priced at INR 125 for a 330 ml bottle, INR 120 for a 330 ml can, INR 155 for a 500 ml can, and INR 200 for a 650 ml bottle. It is currently available in leading retail outlets in Mumbai and Pune and...

Utkarsh Small Finance Bank Completes Portfolio Transfer of Stressed MFI Loans Utkarsh Small Finance Bank Limited has finalized the transfer of portfolios of unsecured stressed Micro Finance Institution (MFI) loans to Asset Reconstruction Companies (ARC) following a Swiss Challenge Method, the Bank announced.The transactions involve two pools of stressed assets, with details as follows:Nature of accounts (Stressed Assets)Number of AccountsAggregate Principal Outstanding as of December 31, 2025 (₹ Cr)Consideration (₹ Cr)BuyerPool 1 - Portfolio of Unsecured Stressed MFI Loans292,0301,016.24133.10Asset Reconstruction Company India Limited (ARCIL)Pool 2 - Portfolio of Unsecured Stressed MFI Loans136,832474.7562.19Shriram Asset...