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AI, Cybersecurity, Digital, and Data Skills Emerge as India’s Most Critical Future Capabilities: NIIT India Skills Gap Report New Delhi, March 31, 2026 – NIIT Ltd. launched the NIIT India Skills Gap Report 2026, a nationwide study conducted in partnership with YouGov. The survey, based on insights from 3,500 respondents spanning students, working professionals, recruiters, CXOs, and academic leaders, highlights how digital, data, and cybersecurity skills are emerging as foundational capabilities for employability and workforce growth.The study draws responses from 2,800 students and working professionals and 700 recruiters, CXOs, senior leaders, and academic heads across industries including IT/ITeS, BFSI, manufacturing, healthcare...

Greenply Industries Limited Receives Order Regarding Input Tax Credit Greenply Industries Limited announced it received an order from the Office of the Senior Joint Commissioner of State Tax, Directorate of Revenue Intelligence and Enforcement, Government of West Bengal, dated March 30, 2026.The order, related to the fiscal year 2019-20, concerns input tax credit availed from vendors. The total tax demand initially amounted to Rs. 75,82,119, which the company reports was already paid under protest. Additionally, interest of Rs. 90,86,079 and a penalty of Rs. 75,82,119 were confirmed by the order.The company states that it has fulfilled all conditions prescribed under the WBGST/CGST Act, 2017, regarding input tax credit. Greenply...

Ratnaveer Precision Engineering Limited Receives Approval for ₹338 Crore Copper Clad Laminate Project Ratnaveer Precision Engineering Limited has received approval under the Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS) for its Copper Clad Laminates (CCL) project, the company announced Monday, March 30, 2026. The project will see an investment of approximately ₹338 Crore over the next three years to establish one of India’s first fully integrated CCL manufacturing facilities in Vadodara, Gujarat.The approval was formally received by Managing Director Vijay Sanghavi and Seema Sanghavi from Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw, Minister of Railways, Electronics & IT, and Information & Broadcasting, in New Delhi.Project Details The CCL project...

Kwality Wall's (India) Limited Announces Board Appointments Following Acquisition Mumbai, 31st March 2026 - Kwality Wall's (India) Limited (KWIL), now part of The Magnum Ice Cream Company (TMICC), announced the appointment of Mr. Abhijit Bhattacharya and Mr. Tahir Toloy Tanridagli to its Board of Directors, effective March 30, 2026. These appointments follow the acquisition of a controlling stake in KWIL by The Magnum Ice Cream Company HoldCo 1 Netherlands B.V (TMICC HoldCo).Mr. Abhijit Bhattacharya has been appointed as an Additional (Non-Executive and Non-Independent) Director and Chairperson of the Board. Mr. Tahir Toloy Tanridagli has been appointed as an Additional (Non-Executive and Non-Independent) Director.Mr. Tahir Toloy...

Servotech Renewable Power System Ltd. Appoints Prem Prakash as Chief Operating Officer New Delhi, 31st March, 2026: Servotech Renewable Power System Ltd. (NSE: SERVOTECH) announced the appointment of Prem Prakash as Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective April 01, 2026. The appointment is intended to strengthen the company’s senior leadership as it expands operations and its global presence across clean energy and EV charging solutions.Prem Prakash brings over 25 years of leadership experience across industries including electric vehicle infrastructure, green technology, consumer durables, FMCG, media, e-commerce, and fintech. He holds degrees from FMS, NLSIU Bangalore, and St. Xavier's College Ranchi.In his role, Prem Prakash...

Mahindra Lifespace Developers Limited Reports Dismissal of Litigation Mahindra Lifespace Developers Limited announced that a litigation between Mr. Rajesh Sharma and Mahindra World City (Jaipur) Limited (MWCJL), a subsidiary of the company, has been dismissed in favor of the company/MWCJL. The order was issued on March 30, 2026, by the Court of the Additional District Judge, Jaipur.Previously, the company had intimated regarding the litigation on August 14, 2023. The details of the outcome are provided in Annexure A.Source:

KSH International Ltd. Appoints Hukumchand Lakhotiya as Chief Executive Officer Pune, India, March 31, 2026 – KSH International Limited (BSE: 544664/NSE: KSHINTL), a leading Indian manufacturer and largest exporter of magnet winding wires, announced the appointment of Mr. Hukumchand Lakhotiya as Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective April 02, 2026.Mr. Lakhotiya brings over thirty years of domestic and international experience in the electrical and power sectors. His previous roles include leadership positions at CG Power & Industrial Systems Ltd. and Schneider Electric Pte Ltd. (Singapore), spanning areas like P&L management, multi-plant operations, sales, business development, green energy, digitalization, and project management...

Vakrangee Ltd. Receives Demand Order from CGST & Central Excise Vakrangee Limited announced that it received an order on March 30, 2026, from the Office of the Assistant Commissioner of CGST & Central Excise, Mumbai. The order details an aggregate demand of Rs. 25,17,600 in the Maharashtra State.The demand of Rs. 25,17,600 is comprised of a CGST amount of Rs. 12,58,800 and an SGST amount of Rs. 12,58,800. The order was issued under section 122(1)(ii) of the CGST Act, 2017, along with similar provisions under the MGST Act, 2017, and section 20 of the IGST Act, 2017.The company stated that the demand relates to a disallowance of Input Tax Credit. Vakrangee Limited believes the demand is not maintainable and intends to file an appeal...

Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Receives Income Tax Demand of Rs. 1775.4 Million Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Limited announced that the Assessment Unit, Income Tax Department, issued a demand notice of Rs. 17,75,40,410 (Rupees Seventeen Crore Seventy-Five Lakh Forty Thousand Four Hundred Ten Only) on March 31, 2026.The demand, communicated via a notice dated March 30, 2026, stems from the disallowance of a claim made under Section 36(1)(viia) of the Income Tax Act, 1961 for Assessment Year 2016-17.According to the Assessment Unit, the action was taken under Section 156 of the Income Tax Act, 1961. The bank intends to file an appeal and anticipates a favorable outcome. Management stated that the demand is not expected to have a material impact...

Advait Energy Transitions Limited Secures Order Worth ₹53.84 Crore Advait Energy Transitions Limited (formerly Advait Infratech Limited) announced it has received an order from Paschim Gujarat Vij Company Ltd. (PGVCL) on March 30, 2026. The order is for the supply, installation, testing, and commissioning of 11 KV Medium Voltage Covered Conductor (MVCC) with its accessories in the Bhavnagar district of PGVCL, as part of the Revamped Reforms-Based and Results-Linked, Distribution Sector Scheme (Package-8).The contract is for 9 months and the total consideration, including taxes, is ₹53,83,92,519.78 (₹53.84 crore). The work involves 11 KV MVCC under the RDSS scheme.Details of the order, as required under SEBI guidelines, are presented...

Advait Energy Transitions Limited Secures Order Worth ₹55.14 Crore Advait Energy Transitions Limited (formerly known as Advait Infratech Limited) has received an order from Paschim Gujarat Vij Company Ltd. (PGVCL) for ₹55,14,40,227.34 (Fifty-Five Crore Fourteen Lakh Forty Thousand Two Hundred Twenty-Seven and Thirty-Four Paise), including taxes.The order, awarded on March 30, 2026, involves the supply, installation, testing, and commissioning of 11 KV Medium Voltage Covered Conductor (MVCC) with its accessories in Morbi District (Morbi circle) of PGVCL under the Revamped Reforms-Based and Results-Linked, Distribution Sector Scheme (Package-7). The project is expected to be completed within nine months.Additional details regarding...

Vishal Mega Mart Subsidiary Receives Order from Income Tax Department Vishal Mega Mart Limited announced that its subsidiary, Airplaza Retail Holdings Private Limited, received an order from the Office of the Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax, TDS Circle 1(1) Chennai, on March 30, 2026.The order, issued under Section 201 & 201(1A) of the Income Tax Act, 1961, alleges non-deduction of tax at source (TDS) and non-payment of interest on TDS. The order pertains to the financial year 2019-20.The total financial impact of the order amounts to Rs. 3,28,86,743, comprised of a tax demand of Rs. 1,86,10,422 and interest of Rs. 1,42,76,321. Vishal Mega Mart stated that the order is not expected to have a material impact on the company's...

Advait Energy Transitions Ltd. Secures Order Worth ₹37.79 Crore Advait Energy Transitions Limited has received an order from Paschim Gujarat Vij Company Ltd. (PGVCL) for Supply, Installation, Testing and Commissioning of 11 KV Medium Voltage Covered Conductor (MVCC) with its accessories in Surendranagar District (Surendranagar Circle) of PGVCL under Revamped Reforms-Based and Results-Linked, Distribution Sector Scheme (Package-11). The order was received on March 30, 2026.The contract involves 11 KV MVCC work and is expected to be executed within 9 months. The total consideration for the order, including taxes, is ₹37,78,50,242.20.The order is from a domestic entity and does not involve any related party transactions.SR...

Mumbai, March 31, 2026 — The National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) has announced revisions to Securities Transaction Tax (STT) rates as per the Finance Act, 2026, which received Presidential assent on March 30, 2026. The revised rates will apply to transactions executed on or after April 1, 2026.Key changes include:Sr. No.Taxable TransactionSTT Rate from April 1, 2026Previous STT RatePayable By1Purchase of equity shares / units of business trust (delivery-based)0.1%0.1%Purchaser2Sale of equity shares / units of business trust (delivery-based)0.1%0.1%Seller2ASale of units of equity-oriented fund (delivery-based)0.001%0.001%Seller3Sale of equity shares / units (non-delivery-based)0.025%0.025%Seller4aSale of an option...

CL Educate Limited Receives Income Tax Order CL Educate Limited announced it received an order dated March 30, 2026, from the Office of the Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax, Circle-75(1), Delhi, pertaining to Financial Year 2019-20 (Assessment Year 2020-21). The order, issued under Section 201(1)/201(1A) of the Income Tax Act, 1961, raises a total demand of Rs. 4,85,32,252.The demand comprises Rs. 2,63,11,418 under Section 201(1) and Rs. 2,22,20,834 as interest under Section 201(1A). The order alleges defaults in the deduction and deposit of TDS related to provisions for expenses, salary payments, and instances of incorrect TDS deductions.The company intends to appeal the order before the appropriate appellate authority and does...

Adani Power, Hyundai Motor Among Eight Stocks to Join F&O Segment from April 1 Eight stocks, including Adani Power and Hyundai Motor India, will enter the futures & options (F&O) segment from Wednesday, with the National Stock Exchange (NSE) announcing position limits. The move is anticipated to improve liquidity and trading volumes. Stocks Entering the F&O Segment The National Stock Exchange (NSE) announced earlier this month that Adani Power, Cochin Shipyard, Hyundai Motor India, Force Motors, Godfrey Phillips India, Motilal Oswal Financial Services, Nippon Life India Asset Management, and Vishal Mega Mart will be introduced to the derivatives segment. Recent Stock Performance Here's a summary of how these stocks have performed in the...

Advait Energy Transitions Ltd. Receives Order Worth ₹44.48 Crore Advait Energy Transitions Ltd. announced it received an order from Paschim Gujarat Vij Company Ltd. (PGVCL) on March 30, 2026. The order is for the supply, installation, testing, and commissioning of 11 KV Medium Voltage Covered Conductor (MVCC) with its accessories in Amreli District (Amreli Circle) under the Revamped Reforms-Based and Results-Linked, Distribution Sector Scheme (Package-10).The contract, awarded by a domestic entity, involves work under the RDSS scheme and is to be executed within 9 months. The total value of the order is ₹44,48,34,929.48 (Forty-Four Crore, Forty-Eight Lakh, Thirty-Four Thousand, Nine Hundred Twenty-Nine and Forty-Eight paise)...

Arvind Fashions Limited Receives Demand for Input Tax Credit Arvind Fashions Limited announced that it received a demand for input tax credit (ITC) amounting to Rs. 5,40,75,947 from the I.R.S Joint Commissioner of Central Tax, Bengaluru North Commissionerate, Bengaluru. The demand, received on March 30, 2026, relates to assessment years 2019-2020 and 2020-2021.The demand includes Rs. 5,40,75,947 in IGST and concerns ITC availed in contravention of Section 16(2) of the CGST Act 2017, along with interest as per Section 50(3) of the CGST Act 2017. A penalty of Rs. 5,40,75,947 has also been imposed.According to the company, the demand is not expected to have a financial or operational impact, as Arvind Fashions Limited intends to...

Sensex Delivers Zero Returns in Two Years, Hits Two-Year Low The Sensex has erased two years of optimism, slipping from the 100,000 hype to a two-year low and delivering zero returns. Weak earnings, heavy FII outflows, global tensions, and delayed Fed cuts dragged markets through FY26, leaving investors with caution as FY27 shapes up as a year of selective opportunities. Market Performance in FY26 India's equity markets have delivered little to cheer investors over the past two years, with the benchmark Sensex now hovering near a two-year low and returns effectively flat over this period. The weakness has been particularly visible in FY26, when both headline indices closed the year in negative territory amid a combination of global...

PDS Ltd. Announces Change in Subsidiary Status PDS Ltd. announced on March 31, 2026, that NexStyle Apparel Manufacturing Limited is no longer a wholly owned subsidiary of the company. This change took effect on March 31, 2026, and is a result of the allotment of Employee Stock Options. The announcement was made in accordance with Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.Source: