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MAS Financial Services Limited Increases Stake in Subsidiary MAS Financial Services Limited announced an investment of Rs. 24,99,99,969 in its subsidiary, MAS Rural Housing & Mortgage Finance Limited (MRHMFL), on March 31, 2026. This investment results in an increased shareholding for MAS Financial Services Limited, bringing its total ownership to 1,67,61,455 equity shares, representing 63.74% of MRHMFL's total equity share capital. This marks an increase from the previous shareholding of 62.54%, resulting in a 1.20% rise.MRHMFL, incorporated in July 2007, operates as a housing finance company focused on serving the middle-income segment. As of December 31, 2025, MRHMFL reported a turnover of Rs. 7,243.73 Lakhs and a net profit of Rs...

HCLTech and CrowdStrike Expand Strategic Partnership with AI-Powered Continuous Threat Exposure Management Services AUSTIN, Texas, NEW YORK, NOIDA, India, March 31, 2026 — HCLTech, a global technology company, and CrowdStrike (NASDAQ: CRWD) announced an expansion of their strategic partnership with the launch of Continuous Threat Exposure Management (CTEM) services. This joint offering provides continuous, intelligence-led identification, prioritization, and remediation of exposure across endpoints, cloud, identity, applications, and data, aiding enterprises in maintaining constant visibility and addressing risk effectively.The expanded partnership combines CrowdStrike’s advanced adversary intelligence with HCLTech’s AI-driven threat...

National Aluminium Company Limited Announces Departure of Independent Directors National Aluminium Company Limited announced today, March 31, 2026, the cessation of tenure for three Independent Directors. The changes are effective as of March 31, 2026.The departing Directors are: Ms. Trupti Kamlesh Patel, Dr. Ajay Narang, and Shri Patel Sanjaykumar.This announcement is made in compliance with Regulation 30 of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.B. K. Sahu, Company Secretary & Compliance Officer, made the announcement on behalf of National Aluminium Company Limited.Source:

Britannia Industries Appoints N. Venkataraman, Elevates Ramamurthy Jayaraman Britannia Industries Limited announced key leadership changes following a board meeting held on March 31, 2026. The board re-appointed Mr. N. Venkataraman as Whole-Time Director and Executive Director and Chief Financial Officer for a four-year term, effective July 30, 2026, to July 29, 2030, pending member approval. Additionally, the company elevated Mr. Ramamurthy Jayaraman from General Manager - Corporate Finance to Vice President Corporate Finance, effective April 1, 2026.The board meeting commenced at 11:00 A.M. (IST) and concluded at 4:30 P.M. (IST).Details of AppointmentsParticularsN. VenkataramanRamamurthy JayaramanDesignationExecutive...

SMS Pharmaceuticals Limited Receives Income Tax Demand Notice SMS Pharmaceuticals Limited announced that it received a demand notice under Section 156 of the Income Tax Act, 1961, from the Assessment Unit, Income Tax Department, for the assessment year 2018-19. The notice raised a demand of Rs. 7.19 crores. Additionally, penalty proceedings under Section 270A have been initiated separately for underreporting of income.According to the company, the assessment order under Section 147 read with section 144B of the Income Tax Act, 1961, includes an addition of income and a disallowance of deduction under Section 35 of the Act.SMS Pharmaceuticals Limited is currently reviewing the order and evaluating further action to be taken. The...

E Factor Experiences Limited Pays Fine for Non-Compliance E Factor Experiences Limited has paid a fine of Rs. 99,120 to the National Stock Exchange of India Limited (NSE) for non-compliance under Regulation 6(1) of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.The company’s Board of Directors reviewed the notice from the NSE, dated February 20, 2026, which cited non-compliance regarding the appointment of a Company Secretary & Compliance Officer for the quarter ended December 31, 2025. The Board acknowledged the delay, attributing it to challenges in identifying a suitable candidate. Mr. Rahul Chauhan was appointed as Company Secretary & Compliance Officer with effect from December 24, 2025, and the...

Astonea Labs Limited Acquires Stake in Damaira Pharmaceuticals Astonea Labs Limited announced it has acquired approximately 25.74% of the issued, subscribed, and paid-up equity share capital of Damaira Pharmaceuticals Private Limited. The acquisition involved an aggregate amount of INR 6.25 Crores, utilized from funds raised through a variation in the Initial Public Offer (IPO) objects.The Board of Directors of Astonea Labs Limited had previously approved the acquisition on December 03, 2025, with shareholder approval received at the Annual General Meeting on December 27, 2025. A variation in the IPO objects, including the acquisition of equity stake in Damaira Pharmaceuticals, was subsequently approved by shareholders on March 27...

Accel Ltd. Settles Outstanding Fines Levied by BSE Accel Ltd. announced on March 31, 2026, that it has settled all outstanding Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) fines levied by the BSE. The total amount paid, inclusive of Goods and Services Tax (GST), was Rs. 4,94,182.The Board of Directors discussed the matter, which related to historical non-compliance issues stemming from procedural lapses in earlier years, as communicated by the BSE on February 24, 2026.The company has directed its management and compliance team to implement robust internal monitoring mechanisms to ensure strict and timely compliance with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015...

Rossari Biotech’s Subsidiary Unitop Chemicals Commissions Ethoxylation Capacity Expansion Rossari Biotech Ltd announced that its subsidiary, Unitop Chemicals Private Limited, has successfully commissioned an additional 15,000 MTPA of ethoxylation capacity at its Dahej facility, effective March 31, 2026. This follows previous updates provided on October 19, 2023, October 17, 2024, and September 26, 2025, regarding the capacity expansion project.The total planned expansion at Unitop’s Dahej facility was 30,000 MTPA. With the recent commissioning, Unitop’s total installed ethoxylation capacity now stands at 66,000 MTPA.Source:

IREDA Global Green Energy Finance IFSC Limited Receives ‘BBB+/Stable’ International Credit Rating New Delhi, March 31, 2026 – IREDA Global Green Energy Finance IFSC Limited (IGGEFIL), a wholly owned subsidiary of Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Limited (IREDA), has been assigned a Long-Term Foreign Currency Issuer Rating of ‘BBB+/Stable’ by CareEdge Global Ratings. This is IGGEFIL’s inaugural international credit rating.The rating is on par with India’s sovereign rating and reflects the company’s institutional linkage with its parent organization, IREDA, and its strategic role in supporting the renewable energy financing ecosystem.According to Pradip Kumar Das, Chairman of IGGEFIL and CMD, IREDA, the rating strengthens...

BLS International Services Updates on Subsidiary Strike-Off Progress BLS International Services Ltd. announced an update regarding the closure of its wholly-owned subsidiary, Retired BLS International Services Private Limited. The company had previously disclosed on November 11, 2025, its intention to close the subsidiary.The company reported that Retired BLS International Services Private Limited has submitted eForm STK-2 with all necessary documents to the Registrar of Companies, Delhi (RoC NCT of Delhi) for voluntary strike-off. The subsidiary’s current status within the Ministry of Corporate Affairs master data is "Under process of Striking Off."The completion of the closure and voluntary strike-off is anticipated within three...

Elgi Equipments Delays Capacity Expansion for Air Compressors and Support Center Elgi Equipments Limited announced revisions to the timeline for expanding its manufacturing facilities in Kinathukadavu, Coimbatore. The project, initially communicated on May 27, 2024, aims to increase production capacity for air compressors and parts.The expansion of the Global Support Center (GSC) is now anticipated in Q1 of fiscal year 2026-27, a shift from the previously projected Q4 of fiscal year 2025-26. Similarly, the expansion of Diesel-Powered Screw Air Compressor (DPSAC) capacity is now expected in Q4 of fiscal year 2027-28, delayed from the initial estimate.According to the company, these delays are attributed to delays in obtaining...

Larsen & Toubro Transfers L&T SuFin Business to Subsidiary Larsen & Toubro Ltd. has completed the transfer of its industrial and construction goods e-commerce platform, known as the L&T SuFin business, to its wholly-owned subsidiary, SuFin Limited. The transfer was executed via a slump sale on March 31, 2026, as per a Business Transfer Agreement signed on February 24, 2026.The total consideration for the transfer amounted to ₹ 42.9 Cr, subject to potential post-closing adjustments. This transaction involves the transfer of the L&T SuFin business on an ongoing concern basis.Source:

Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences Ltd. Receives Order Regarding Income Tax Assessment Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences Limited announced that its subsidiary, SPANV Medisearch Lifesciences Private Limited, has received an order from the Income Tax Department setting aside a previous demand notice for the assessment year 2022-2023. The order, dated March 29, 2026, indicates that the amount payable in respect of this matter is Rs. 0.The subsidiary company had previously appealed against the assessment under Part A of Chapter XX of the Income-tax Act, 1961, to the National Faceless Appeal Centre (NFAC) following the receipt of a demand notice under Section 156 of the IT Act.Details of the Order:ParticularsDetailsName of...

RNIT AI Solutions Ltd. Receives Work Order from Andhra Pradesh Skill Development Corporation RNIT AI Solutions Ltd. has been awarded a work order by the Andhra Pradesh State Skill Development Corporation (APSSDC), Government of Andhra Pradesh. The order pertains to additional scope of work for the design, development, integration, and deployment of an AI-Enabled Skill & Employment Enhancement Platform under the 'Naipunyam' Unified Skill Development Portal.The engagement encompasses the development and integration of several AI-powered modules within the existing Naipunyam platform. These include automated resume generation, conversational discovery for skill training, personalized assessment discovery, automated job scraping...

City Union Bank Announces Change in Senior Management City Union Bank Limited announced a change in its senior leadership on March 31, 2026. Kalyanaraman M, the current Chief Risk Officer (CRO), has demitted office due to superannuation, effective March 31, 2026.This announcement follows the bank's previous communication on March 23, 2026, regarding the appointment of Venkatakrishnan S as the new CRO for a period of two years, starting April 1, 2026.Below is a summary of the management change:DescriptionDetailsNameKalyanaraman MReason for ChangeSuperannuationDate of CessationMarch 31, 2026Brief ProfileN.A.Disclosure of Relationship with DirectorsN.A.Venkataramanan S, Company Secretary & Compliance Officer...

Electrotherm (India) Ltd. Receives Income Tax Assessment Order and Demand Notice Electrotherm (India) Limited announced receipt of an Assessment Order under Section 147 and a Demand Notice under Section 156 of the Income Tax Act, 1961, from the Office of the Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax, Ahmedabad. The notices pertain to the assessment year 2019-20.According to a filing, the assessment order and demand notice, dated March 28, 2026, were accessed from the Income Tax Portal on March 31, 2026. The total income tax demand amounts to Rs. 3,95,69,330, comprising a net tax liability of Rs. 1,77,74,570 and an interest liability of Rs. 2,17,94,760.The company intends to seek legal counsel to file an appeal against the order with the...

Cosmic CRF Ltd. Subsidiary Bags Purchase Orders Worth ₹3,135.85 Lakhs Cosmic CRF Ltd. announced that its subsidiary, M/s. N. S. Engineering Projects Private Limited, has received purchase orders totaling ₹3,135.85 Lakhs from various infrastructure companies.The orders, received on March 31, 2026, are comprised of three separate contracts. The first order, valued at ₹1522.20 Lakhs, has a completion period of six months. A second order, valued at ₹1056.10 Lakhs, is to be completed within one month. The third order, valued at ₹557.55 Lakhs, also carries a one-month completion timeline.The following table summarizes the details of the purchase orders:ParticularsGross Order Value (Inclusive of GST) Rs. in LakhsPeriod Completion...

Dhunseri Tea & Industries Ltd. Completes Sale of Baliian (North) Tea Estate Dhunseri Tea & Industries Ltd. announced the completion of the sale of its Baliian (North) Tea Estate to M/s. Balijan Tea Estate Company on March 31, 2026.A "Deed of Assignment" formalizing the transaction was executed on the same date. The company has also transferred possession of the tea estate to the buyer. The stock code for Dhunseri Tea & Industries Ltd. is 538902 on the BSE and DTIL on the National Stock Exchange.Source:

Harish Textile Engineers Ltd. Receives Income Tax Notice Harish Textile Engineers Limited received a notice under Section 148A(1) of the Income-tax Act, 1961 from the Office of the Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax, Circle 2(1)(1), Mumbai, dated March 30, 2026, pertaining to Assessment Year 2021-22 (Financial Year 2020-21).The notice stemmed from information received from the Directorate General of GST Intelligence (DGGI), Surat Zonal Unit, which flagged observations related to GST compliance from January 2021 to March 2021. The Income Tax Department is examining whether any income chargeable to tax escaped assessment for the Assessment Year 2021-22.The company is directed to submit a response with supporting documents through...