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Vibhor Steel Tubes Ltd Director Acquires Shares Through Open Market Transactions Vibhor Steel Tubes Limited announced that Vijay Kumar Kaushik, a Promoter and Director of the company, has acquired 8,502 equity shares through open market transactions on March 19, 2026. These shares represent 0.05% of the company’s total paid-up capital.Prior to the acquisition, Kaushik held 40,59,998 shares, representing 21.41% of the total paid-up capital. Following the acquisition, his total holding increased to 40,68,500 shares, now representing 21.46% of the total paid-up capital. The shares were acquired on the National Stock Exchange (NSE) at a price of Rs. 112.4315 per share.The company's equity share capital stands at Rs. 18,96,24,430...

Avenue Supermarts Expands Retail Footprint with Two New Stores Avenue Supermarts Limited, owner of the DMart retail chain, announced the opening of two new stores on March 20, 2026. The new stores are located in Sangariya, Jodhpur (Rajasthan), and Malleshwaram, Bengaluru (Karnataka).As a result of this expansion, the total number of stores operated by Avenue Supermarts now stands at 466.Source:

Container Corporation of India Appoints New Government Director Container Corporation of India Ltd. (CONCOR), a Navratna Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE) of the Government of India, announced the appointment of a new part-time Government Director to its Board. The change was communicated by the Ministry of Railways (MOR) through order number 2022/PL/57/10, dated March 19, 2026.Shri Rahul Agarwal, Principal Executive Director TT(M) at the Railway Board, has been appointed as the new Government Director, replacing Shri Prabhas Dansana. The appointment is effective immediately and will continue until Shri Agarwal holds the post of Principal Executive Director TT(M), Railway Board, or further orders are issued.CONCOR stated that...

International Gemmological Institute (India) Limited Approves Name Change International Gemmological Institute (India) Limited announced that its members have approved a change of name and consequent alterations to the company’s Memorandum of Association and Articles of Association. The resolution was passed during a postal ballot held between February 18, 2026, and March 19, 2026.A total of 1,84,910 members were eligible to vote. The voting results, as detailed in a report by Scrutinizer Tushar Shridharani & Associates LLP, showed that 33,08,35,803 shares out of 33,08,35,803 shares voted in favor of the resolution, representing 100% of the votes polled. Public institutional shareholders cast 5,21,54,097 votes in favor out of...

Apcotex Industries Schedules Board Meeting on March 27, 2026 Apotex Industries Ltd. announced that a meeting of its Board of Directors will be held on Friday, March 27, 2026. The meeting’s agenda includes a review and assessment of the company's general business operations.The notification was made to the National Stock Exchange of India Ltd. and the BSE Limited. Apcotex Industries’ stock symbol on the NSE is APCOTEXIND and the security code on the BSE is 523694.Source:

Koiya International Limited Postpones Board Meeting Chennai – Koiya International Limited, formerly known as Popees Cares Ltd, announced the postponement of a board meeting initially scheduled for Friday, March 20, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. The postponement was attributed to the non-availability of Independent Directors.The company's board meeting commenced at 4:30 P.M. and concluded at 4:45 P.M. A new date for the board meeting will be announced at a later time.Koiya International Limited is headquartered in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. The company's BSE code is 530565.Source:

BN Rathi Securities Ltd. Announces Trading Window Closure BN Rathi Securities Ltd. announced the closure of its trading window for designated persons, immediate relatives, and connected persons, effective April 1, 2026. This decision adheres to the company's Code of Conduct for Prevention of Insider Trading, as mandated by SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations, 2015.The trading window will remain closed until 48 hours after the audited financial results for the quarter and year ending March 31, 2026, are declared.A board meeting is scheduled to consider and approve the audited financial results for the quarter and year ending March 31, 2026. A separate notification regarding the board meeting will be communicated to the...

Bank of India Reports Investor Meeting with Dymon Asia Capital Bank of India announced that a representative of the bank held a one-on-one physical meeting with Dymon Asia Capital on March 20, 2026. The meeting took place today.According to a filing, only information publicly available was shared during the meeting. No unpublished price-sensitive information was disclosed. Usha Ramsinghani, Company Secretary, confirmed the details. The company's stock traded under Scrip Code BANKINDIA and Scrip Code 532149.Source:

Nirmal Kumar Minda Transfers Shares in Uno Minda Ltd. Uno Minda Ltd. announced that Nirmal Kumar Minda, a Promoter of the company, transferred 14,10,000 equity shares via a block deal on the stock exchange to Minda Investments Ltd. on March 19, 2026. This inter-se transfer was made under Regulation 29(2) of the SEBI (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers) Regulations, 2011.Prior to the transfer, Nirmal Kumar Minda held 12,17,19,311 shares, representing 21.08% of the total share/voting capital and 21.08% of the total diluted share/voting capital. Following the transfer, his holding decreased to 12,03,09,311 shares, representing 20.84% of the total share/voting capital and 20.83% of the total diluted share/voting capital...

Vibhor Steel Tubes Ltd. Promoter Acquires Shares Through Open Market Transaction Vibhor Steel Tubes Limited announced that Mr. Vijay Kumar Kaushik, a promoter and director of the company, acquired 8,502 equity shares through an open market transaction on March 19, 2026. The acquisition represents 0.05% of the company's total paid-up capital.Prior to the acquisition, Mr. Kaushik held 40,59,998 shares, representing 21.41% of the total shares. Following the purchase, his holding increased to 40,68,500 shares, now representing 21.46% of the total shares.The shares were acquired on the National Stock Exchange (NSE) at a price of Rs. 112.4315 per share.As of March 19, 2026, Vibhor Steel Tubes Limited’s equity share capital stood at Rs...

Ashok Leyland Invests GBP 30 Million in Optare Plc. Ashok Leyland Ltd. announced a planned investment of up to GBP 30 million (approximately ₹375 Crores) in its subsidiary, Optare Plc. U.K., the transaction is expected to be completed by March 31, 2026.Optare Plc. U.K., incorporated on January 23, 2008, is involved in the manufacture and sale of buses and commercial vehicles. The company's consolidated revenue as of March 31, 2025, was ₹1,232.59 Crores. Optare Plc. is the holding company for the Electric Vehicle initiatives of the company, including Switch Mobility Limited, U.K. and Switch Mobility Automotive Limited.Hinduja Automotive Limited, a promoter of Ashok Leyland, holds 6.52% of the share capital of Optare Plc. The...

Timex Group India Ltd. Board Approves Interim Dividend and Share Redemption Timex Group India Ltd. announced on March 20, 2026, that its Board of Directors approved an interim dividend and the redemption of outstanding preference shares.The Board approved a dividend payment of Rs. 3,08,27,290 for 2,29,00,000 13.88% Cumulative Redeemable Non-Convertible Preference Shares. The dividend, amounting to Rs. 1.388 per share of Rs. 10 each, represents earnings from April 01, 2025 to March 20, 2026. The dividend is scheduled to be paid within 30 days of declaration.In addition, the Board approved the redemption of 2,29,00,000 13.88% Cumulative Redeemable Non-Convertible Preference Shares of Rs. 10 each, which were due for redemption on March...

Rich Universe Network Ltd. Closes Trading Window Ahead of Financial Results Announcement Rich Universe Network Ltd. announced the closure of its trading window for securities, effective April 1, 2026. The closure will remain in effect until 48 hours after the public release of the company’s audited financial results for the quarter and year ended March 31, 2026.This action is in accordance with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations, 2015, and the company’s internal policies governing insider trading and fair disclosure of price-sensitive information. Designated persons and insiders are prohibited from trading in the company’s securities during this period.The date for the...

Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Company Allots Securities in Private Placement Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Company Limited has completed a private placement of secured non-convertible securities on the NSE Electronic Book Platform (NSE EBP). The company allotted 200,000 securities with an aggregate amount of 2000 crore, including a 1000 crore green shoe option.The securities carry a coupon rate of 7.94% and will be paid annually and on the maturity date of March 20, 2029. The tenure of the securities is 3 years. The securities have been listed in the Wholesale Debt Market Segment of the NSE. They are secured at 1x.A compliance certificate confirming the details of the securities allotment was submitted to the Bombay...

Rudra Gas Enterprise Ltd. Discloses Creation of Encumbrance on Shares Rudra Gas Enterprise Limited announced on March 20, 2026, the creation of an encumbrance on equity shares held by Kush Sureshbhai Patel and Kashyap Sureshbhai Patel, both promoters of the company, in favor of Shree Kamdhenu Financial Services Private Limited. This disclosure is in accordance with Regulation 31(1) and Regulation 31(2) of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers) Regulations, 2011.The total number of shares encumbered is 20,33,898, representing 24.40% of the company's total share capital. Kush Sureshbhai Patel’s holding of 10,16,949 shares, constituting 12.20% of the total share capital, and Kashyap...

International Data Management Ltd. Declares Non-Registration Under GST Law International Data Management Ltd. announced on March 20, 2026, that it has not obtained registration under the Goods and Services Tax (GST) law. The declaration was made to BSE Limited.According to the statement, International Data Management Ltd. affirms that it will not be eligible to claim input tax credit on invoices issued for goods and services supplied to the company.The company also stated that it will be responsible for notifying the buyer if and when it obtains GST registration. Any changes will be implemented prospectively, meaning the company will not request amendments to prior invoices.Pradeep Tahiliani, Company Secretary & Compliance...

NIS Management Ltd. Subsidiary Secures CCTV Project Order NIS Management Ltd. announced on March 20, 2026, that its subsidiary, NIS Facility Management Services Private Limited, has been awarded a letter of intent for a work order by the West Bengal Electronics Industry Development Corporation Limited. The order involves the restoration of CCTV cameras based on OFC cable laying and associated accessories as part of the 'CCTV project and OFC backbone project in NKGSCCL for entire New Town area'.The total revenue expected from this work order is INR 56,01,303, inclusive of all applicable taxes.According to details released, the scope of work includes restoration of CCTV cameras under the CCTV Project and OFC backbone project in...

Elgi Equipments Limited Notes Operational Impact Due to Middle East Conflict Elgi Equipments Limited announced on March 20, 2026, that operations are facing challenges related to the ongoing war in the Middle East. The company has observed constraints in the availability and pricing of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), a key input in its manufacturing processes.Supply chain disruptions are also affecting suppliers of raw materials, consumables, plastic components, and paints, potentially leading to a cascading impact on Elgi Equipments’ operations. While the company reports no immediate material impact on operations currently, there are potential risks and uncertainties regarding manufacturing output in the coming weeks, contingent on...

Abril Paper Tech Ltd. Announces Facility Location Change Abril Paper Tech Limited, formerly Abril International, announced on March 20, 2026, a change in plans for a new manufacturing facility. The company’s board of directors, meeting on March 20, 2026, decided against executing a rent agreement for a previously approved location at Block no.9, Plot no.392 to 394, Shubham Textile Hub, Vill-Lindiad Ta-Mangrol Dis-Surat, Gujarat.Instead, the board approved a rent agreement for new premises located at C-8 & C-9, Shivay Campus, Behind Heaven Party Plot, Puna-Valthan Canal Road, Kosamba, Surat-395013, Gujarat. The company is authorized to undertake necessary permanent and/or temporary constructions, alterations, or modifications at...

IFGL Refractories Halts Operations at Kandla Facility Due to LPG Supply Disruption IFGL Refractories Ltd. announced on March 20, 2026, that operations at its Kandla manufacturing facility have been temporarily halted due to a disruption in the supply of Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG). The disruption stems from an ongoing conflict in the Gulf region and a directive from the Government of India prioritizing LPG supply for domestic consumers, impacting allocations to Oil Marketing Companies.The affected facility, located at Plot Nos. 638-644, Kandla Special Economic Zone, P.O. Gandhidham 370 230, Dist. Kutch, Gujarat, produces goods requiring LPG. The company’s management is monitoring the situation and taking steps to mitigate the...