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Indus Towers Appoints New COO, Announces Leadership Transition Indus Towers Limited announced changes to its senior leadership team on March 30, 2026. Tejinder Singh Kalra, the current Chief Operating Officer (COO), will retire from the company on August 31, 2026, upon attaining superannuation.To ensure a smooth transition, Venkatesh Tiwari has been appointed as the new COO, effective April 1, 2026. Kalra will continue in his role as COO until June 30, 2026, and will then cease to be a Senior Management Personnel (SMP) while assisting with the transition until his retirement.The company expressed appreciation for Kalra’s contributions during his tenure.Venkatesh Tiwari brings nearly 28 years of leadership experience across various...

Jain Resource Recycling Limited Acquires Equity Shares in Captive Generating Plants Jain Resource Recycling Limited announced the acquisition of equity shares in three captive generating plant (CGP) companies, Sea Sindu Green Energy Private Limited, Sri Kamakshi Wind Power Private Limited, and OMSakthi Wind Power Private Limited, for the purpose of captive use of electricity.The Borrowing and Investment Committee of the Board of Directors approved the acquisitions at a meeting held on March 30, 2026.The company acquired 26% equity shareholding in each entity. The consideration for the acquisitions was as follows:Sr. No.Name of the Target EntityConsideration (in Rs.)Percentage of Shareholding to be acquired1.Sea Sindu Green...

Capri Global Capital Limited Announces Public Issue of Non-Convertible Debentures Capri Global Capital Limited has announced the approval and adoption of a Shelf Prospectus and Tranche I Prospectus for a public issue of secured, rated, listed, redeemable, non-convertible debentures. The company intends to raise ₹1,000 million with a green shoe option to retain oversubscription of up to ₹4,000 million, bringing the total Tranche I Issue to ₹5,000 million. This falls within a shelf limit of up to ₹20,000 million.The Management Committee of the Board of Directors approved the prospectus on March 30, 2026, following initial approval by the Board of Directors on March 10, 2026. The debentures have a face value of ₹1,000 each.The issue...

Nibe Limited Announces Sale of Subsidiary Nibe Aeronautics Limited Nibe Limited announced on March 30, 2026, that its subsidiary, Nibe Defence and Aerospace Limited (NDAL), has entered into a Share Purchase Agreement (SPA) with Mr. Nibe Ganesh Ramesh for the sale of equity shares in Nibe Aeronautics Limited (NAL). Upon completion of the transaction, NAL will cease to be a subsidiary of NDAL and a step-down subsidiary of Nibe Limited.The consideration for the sale is not less than the original investment amount of Rs 1,52,00,000. Mr. Nibe Ganesh Ramesh, the Purchaser, is a Promoter of Nibe Limited.The transaction is expected to be completed on or before May 30, 2026, and is subject to fulfillment of certain conditions precedent...

CEAT Limited Receives Order Regarding Goods and Services Tax Demand Mumbai - CEAT Limited announced today that it received an order from the GST State Tax Officer, Group-VIII, Intelligence-II Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The order confirms a demand of INR 4.7 crore for the Financial Year 2019-20, accompanied by an equal penalty of INR 4.7 crore and applicable interest. The demand relates to alleged availment and utilization of ineligible input tax credit.The communication regarding the order was received by CEAT Limited's authorized officers on March 30, 2026.According to the company, it is considering an appeal regarding the matter and believes the demand will have no material impact on its financial performance, operations, or other...

Mphasis Limited Receives Income Tax Demand Order Mphasis Limited announced on March 30, 2026, that it received an order and a notice of demand from the Office of the DCIT, International tax, Circle 1(1), Bangalore Income Tax Department. The order pertains to assessment year 2020-21 and includes a demand of ₹ 151.73 crores.The company was selected for scrutiny under section 133(6) of the Income Tax Act, 1961. The order primarily concerns the demand for tax deductible at source on payments made to overseas associated enterprises.Mphasis Limited believes the claims are not maintainable and anticipates no material financial impact. Management cited favorable precedents in previous assessment years for other industry participants. The...

Zaggle Prepaid Ocean Services Limited Recognized as a Leading ESG Entity in India Zaggle Prepaid Ocean Services Limited has been recognized as one of “India’s Leading ESG Entities” in Dun & Bradstreet’s report, “ESG Horizons: Now and Next 2026.” The recognition highlights the company's commitment to environmental, social, and governance practices. A copy of the report detailing the recognition has been provided.Source:

Signature Global Partners with RMZ for Commercial Development, Secures ₹1,293 Crore Investment Signature Global (India) Ltd. (BSE: 543990 | NSE: SIGNATURE) announced a partnership with RMZ group, securing an investment of ₹1,293 crore for a 50% equity stake in Gurugram Commercity Limited (GCL), a subsidiary company.The investment will be used to jointly develop a large-scale mixed-use commercial project on the Southern Peripheral Road (SPR) in Gurugram. The project, with a Floor Space Index of 3.94 million square feet, is expected to have a total capital value of approximately ₹14,000-16,000 crore upon completion. The development will include office spaces, hotels, and retail components.RMZ acquired the 50% stake through a...

Abans Financial Services Limited Announces Directorate Changes Abans Financial Services Limited announced the re-appointment of Mr. Abhishek Bansal as Managing Director and Ms. Ashima Chhatwal as an Independent Director. The decisions followed shareholder approval from a postal ballot held on February 09, 2026.Mr. Abhishek Bansal’s re-appointment as Managing Director is effective June 18, 2026, for a second term of five consecutive years, extending through June 17, 2031. Mr. Bansal is a Commerce graduate from the University of Mumbai and the founder of the Abans Group. He oversees the Group's overall strategy, operations, and expansion.Ms. Ashima Chhatwal's re-appointment as an Independent Director takes effect July 12, 2026, also...

Federal Bank Re-Appoints Harsh Dugar as Executive Director Federal Bank Limited announced the re-appointment of Mr. Harsh Dugar as Executive Director on its Board, effective June 23, 2026. The decision, recommended by the Board, received approval from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) via a letter dated March 30, 2026.Mr. Dugar’s re-appointment is for a period of three years and is subject to shareholder approval at the next General Meeting or within three months. He is not disqualified from holding the office of Director by any regulatory authority.Mr. Harsh Dugar has served as Executive Director of The Federal Bank Ltd since 2023. Prior to joining the bank in 2016, he spent 20 years in corporate banking at HDFC Bank. He holds a...

Bank of Baroda Resumes Government Business Following Brief Suspension Bank of Baroda confirmed a brief suspension of its government business operations following an incident involving fund transfers to the Madhya Pradesh government. The events unfolded between March 26 and March 28, 2026.According to a timeline provided by the bank, a branch received an email request on March 26, 2026, for funds to be transferred from a Madhya Pradesh government savings account. A discrepancy was noted between the requested amount and the available balance. Later the same day, a revised amount request arrived via email.On March 27, 2026, the branch received an email with an attached letter from the State Government Department authorizing the funds...

Muthoot Capital Services Limited Completes Two Securitization Transactions Muthoot Capital Services Limited announced the completion of two securitization transactions on March 30, 2026.The company raised ₹ 1,03,70,01,698.70 through the assignment of TwoWheeler Loan receivables totaling ₹ 1,11,50,55,590. Additionally, a further ₹ 72,67,42,353 was raised via the assignment of TwoWheeler Loan receivables amounting to ₹ 77,31,30,163.These transactions mark the seventh and eighth securitization deals undertaken by the company during the fiscal year 2025-26. The loan pool originates from the non-priority sector and aligns with guidelines set by the Reserve Bank of India.Source:

Tata Steel Acquires Remaining Stake in Medica TS Hospital Private Limited Tata Steel Limited has completed the acquisition of the remaining stake in Medica TS Hospital Private Limited, making it a wholly-owned subsidiary of the company. The acquisition finalized on March 30, 2026, follows a previous disclosure made on March 17, 2026.The acquisition involved purchasing securities from Manipal Hospitals Eastern India Private Limited. Tata Steel acquired 7,40,000 equity shares with a face value of ₹10 each, representing a 49% equity stake, and 2,30,05,182 Optionally Convertible Redeemable Preference Shares (-0.01%) constituting 31.85% of the preference share stake. The total consideration for the acquisition was ₹1.49 crore.With this...

3M India to Cease Precision Grinding & Finishing Operations Following Business Sale 3M India Limited will discontinue its Precision Grinding & Finishing (PG&F) operations in India following the completion of a sale by its parent company, 3M Company, USA, to Nimbus, a Europe-based private equity firm. The transaction, initially announced in September 2025, is expected to close on April 1, 2026.The PG&F business in India generated approximately INR 26 crore in sales during the fiscal year 2024-25 and is supported by two employees, operating as a trading operation.Following the closure of the global transaction, 3M India Limited will provide limited post-closing support for up to 12 months, with a possible extension of an...

Raghuvir Synthetics Ltd. Completes Sale of Subsidiary Stake Raghuvir Synthetics Limited announced the successful completion of the sale of its entire 51% shareholding in Dreamsoft Bedsheets Private Limited on March 30, 2026. This follows a board approval on March 27, 2026. As a result of the transaction, Dreamsoft Bedsheets Private Limited is no longer considered a subsidiary of Raghuvir Synthetics Limited.The consideration for the sale was Rs. 51,000. The buyers are Mr. Yash Sunil Agarwal and Mr. Hardik Sunil Agarwal, who are also promoters of the company. The transactions were conducted at an arm's length basis.According to audited financial statements as of the last financial year, Dreamsoft Bedsheets Private Limited contributed...

JK Paper Delays Hardwood Bleach Chemical Thermo-Mechanical Pulp Plant Commissioning to Q1 FY2026-27 JK Paper Ltd. announced a revised timeline for the commissioning of its Hardwood Bleach Chemical Thermo-Mechanical Pulp (BCTMP) plant. Originally slated to begin operations in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2025-26, the plant's commercial production is now expected to commence in the first quarter of fiscal year 2026-27.The company stated that the plant is currently in advanced stages of erection and commissioning. The delay was disclosed in a communication to the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and the National Stock Exchange of India (NSE). The Scrip Code on the BSE is 532162, and the Symbol on the NSE is JKPAPER.Source:

Bank of Baroda Receives Demand Order of ₹806.18 Crores from Income Tax Department Bank of Baroda announced on March 30, 2026, that it has received a demand order of ₹806.18 Crores from the Faceless Assessment Unit (FAU) of the Income Tax Department pertaining to Assessment Year 2020-21.The demand order relates to the taxability of income from foreign branches, broken period interest paid on the purchase of securities, and bad debts written off under Section 36(1)(vii) of the Income Tax Act, 1961.According to the Bank, the demand will likely subside as it plans to file an appeal before the Commissioner of Income Tax (appeals), National Faceless Appeal Centre (NFAC), and potentially a Writ Petition before the Hon'ble High Court. The...

Aditya Birla Real Estate Gets Approval to Sell Inventory of Shares Aditya Birla Real Estate Ltd. announced that its Nomination and Remuneration Committee approved the sale of 80,749 unappropriated equity shares held by the CTIL Employee Welfare Trust on March 29, 2026.The shares, which are not backed by grants to any employee under the CTIL Employee Stock Option Scheme 2023, will be sold in the secondary market on stock exchanges. Proceeds from the sale will be used to repay an outstanding loan to the company. The sale is compliant with the SEBI (Share Based Employee Benefits and Sweat Equity) Regulations, 2021.The transaction is scheduled to occur after the close of the financial year 2025-26, following the reopening of the trading...

Novartis India Receives Order from Delhi High Court Regarding Tax Assessment Mumbai – March 30, 2026 – Novartis India Limited announced today that it received an order from the Delhi High Court on March 27, 2026, admitting the company’s petition in the matter of Novartis India Limited vs. Commissioner of Trade and Taxes.The petition challenges a DVAT assessment for assessment year 2013-14, which initially resulted in a demand of approximately 10.89 crore for tax and interest, along with a penalty of 6.85 crore. The court’s order is procedural in nature and does not constitute a final order in the matter.According to the company, in the event of a favorable order, a refund of 54.45 lacs may be received. Conversely, an unfavorable...

Manappuram Finance Ltd. Approves Borrowing Program, Appointments, and Additional Investments Manappuram Finance Ltd. announced several key decisions following a board meeting held on March 30, 2026. The board approved a borrowing program for the financial year 2026-27, along with appointments and investments in subsidiary companies.The company approved a borrowing program totaling Rs. 7,400 Crore for FY 2026-27, which includes the potential issuance of redeemable non-convertible debentures. These debentures may be issued through private placement and/or public issue in one or more tranches, with listing on either the National Stock Exchange (NSE) or the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE). Details regarding the tenure, coupon/interest rates...