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27.03 / 02:47

markets COST UPS security travelers Updates India must combine policy cohesion with coal supply efficiency for better economic outcomes

India’s ministry of new and renewable energy (MNRE) recently suggested to a parliamentary panel that it needs a greater role in policy formulation for the electricity sector. No doubt, its remit warrants deeper consultation with the sector’s anchor, the ministry of power (MoP). Solar projects have come up but are unable to despatch electricity on account of inadequate evacuation facilities, a subject that is squarely within the MoP’s ambit.

27.03 / 02:47

markets COST Manufacturing Bill electronic Updates Govt to tweak PLI 2.0 for IT hardware: Three EMS stocks in focus

graphics processing unit and memory costs is forcing a rethink of India’s flagship electronics incentive scheme, with the government now recalibrating Production-Linked Incentive scheme (PLI) 2.0 for IT hardware.The move signals a shift from volume-led assembly to value-linked manufacturing, particularly in artificial intelligence (AI) servers and advanced components, potentially reshaping the opportunity set for electronics manufacturing services (EMS) players. PLI 2.0, in its revised form, is expected to better account for the higher bill of materials in AI hardware, while continuing to reward incremental production, reduce import dependence and deepen domestic capabilities.Against this backdrop, a clutch of EMS companies with exposure to servers, displays and semiconductor packaging could be early beneficiaries, if policy design aligns with industry expectations.Here are three stocks to watch:Syrma is emerging as a niche player in high-end electronics, with a growing foothold in the server ecosystem.

27.03 / 02:47

markets Updates US and Israel have pounded—but not eliminated—Iran’s missile threat

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27.03 / 01:45

markets UPS IPO Tesla SpaceX wellness rights The SpaceX IPO will be just as unconventional as Musk himself

. Also under consideration: unusual lockup times that limit share sales by early investors, preferential treatment for investors in his other companies and allocating an outsize portion of shares to individual investors, people familiar with the matter said.The company is considering hosting events at SpaceX locations including its sprawling complex near the Los Angeles airport and its rocket launch site in Florida’s Cape Canaveral area, people familiar with the matter said.

27.03 / 01:45

markets UPS Target FIVE country Updates Mint Quick Edit | Do India's climate targets for 2035 place GDP growth above emission reduction?

India has reset its closer-term climate goals on its way to net-zero emissions by 2070. It now plans to raise the share of non-fossil fuel energy to 60% by 2035, as against 50% by 2030 planned earlier. The country also plans to increase its carbon sink, or its capacity to absorb emissions, to 3.5-4 billion tonnes of CO2 equivalent by 2035, a target upped from 2.5-3 billion tonnes by 2030.

27.03 / 01:45

markets COST Manufacturing War track Updates The US military assets damaged or lost in the Iran war

F-15E Strike Eagles on March 1—all six crew members safely ejected. A new-model F-15 today costs about $100 million.A U.S. F-35A Lightning II stealth fighter made an emergency landing on March 19, and its pilot was in stable condition.

27.03 / 01:45

markets Racing War Updates Israel races to pound Iran’s arms production before war ends

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27.03 / 01:17

markets UPS Manufacturing Sustainability reports testing Updates Solar Industries rides defence tailwinds. Sustaining growth is the real test

West Asia conflict, which is expected to tighten global ammunition supplies and push up defence spending.The company’s defence business has scaled rapidly, with revenue growing at a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of 82% between FY21 and FY25, according to an Elara Securities report dated 24 March. Its share of total sales rose from just 5% in FY21 to 18% in FY25.“We see this segment driving the next phase of superior growth,” the report said, citing India’s ₹2.2 trillion defence capex (FY27 BE), rising geopolitical tensions and a global uptick in military spending.

27.03 / 01:17

markets UPS Digital pandemic 2020 Schools Updates Defying hiring blues, IIM median pay package jumps by up to 40% since pandemic

rise of artificial intelligence (AI) and global volatility has kept hiring sentiment largely muted, Indian Institute of Management (IIM) campuses saw their median compensation rising 25-40% from that of the 2020 pandemic-era batch, as the 2026 cohort got picked up for specialized roles.As per its press release, IIM Calcutta’s median pay package was ₹35 lakh in 2026, up nearly 3% from ₹34 lakh last year and more than 37% higher that the 2020 level of ₹25.5 lakh. IIM Lucknow matched the momentum at ₹32.9 lakh, over 6% higher than ₹31 lakh a year ago and a massive 43% up from the ₹23 lakh annual package of 2020, its press statement said.

27.03 / 01:17

markets Analysis Nikkei Trade 2020 Updates Headlines Nifty at 19x PE: Valuations cool to Asian peer levels, but is it ‘fair’ enough to bring FPIs back?

Indian equity valuations have eased sharply down to the levels of peer regional markets, offering investors some comfort after a prolonged phase of elevated multiples.The Nifty 50 is now trading at 19.4 times on a trailing 12-month (TTM) earnings basis, slipping below its five-year median of 22.6x and 10-year median of 22.3x—marking a marked shift down from recent peaks.The headline index has slipped below the 20x price to earnings, or PE, mark for the first time since the Covid-led market disruption in 2020. At these levels, it is placed at a discount to markets in Taiwan, Japan, and South Korea, a Mint analysis based on data from Bloomberg showed.The moderation follows a nearly 12% correction in the Nifty 50 from its 52-week high of 26,328.55 touched on 02 January 2026, driven by the West Asia war, sustained foreign outflows, and softer earnings momentum.While the pullback has brought valuations below to historical averages, it also raises a key question: are Indian equities attractive enough to lure foreign investors back?Foreign portfolio investors, or FPIs, have pulled out about ₹1.25 trillion from Indian equities in 2026, driven by global risk-off sentiment, earnings and growth concerns and sector-specific pressures.“With the Nifty now around 19x PE, valuations have come off meaningfully and look more reasonable versus history,” said Ravi Singh, chief research officer at Master Capital Services.Still, he said, it may be premature to call it a bottom.

27.03 / 01:17

markets UPS President Updates Markets may move in 5% range over Wednesday's closing

shaky five-day truce in West Asia looms, leaving investors caught between hopes of de-escalation and the reality of a US military deployment."While the sellers are relatively more bullish after the two-day rally, they aren't taking any chances lest last-minute nasty surprises crop up on Friday," said Sudhir Joshi, consultant at Khambatta Securities.The bullishness of sellers or writers is reflected in the relative number of puts to calls sold as of Wednesday. For every 100 calls sold, the writers sold 124 puts, underscoring their belief that they would retain premiums on the puts sold as markets would rise by 30 March.The put-call ratio typically ranges from a very bearish 0.70 to an extremely bullish 1.30.A put seller gains when the market rises or remains flat, while a call seller gains when the market falls or remains flat at the level sold.

27.03 / 01:17

markets War Updates Does the Iran war increase the risk of a Chinese attack on Taiwan?

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27.03 / 00:21

markets COST UPS Manufacturing CEO security Updates Renewable energy firms plug into broader play for scale, growth

Mint reported on 19 March.Pure play companies in businesses such as solar module manufacturing and renewable power production are looking to enter adjacencies to not only capture a larger share of the renewable energy value chain, but also to achieve better costs, and thus margins, through backward integration, they said. This also helps them attract customers by offering turnkey solutions, eliminating the need for the client to engage with multiple vendors.Investors have also pushed companies to diversify to achieve better valuations over their pure-play peers that focus on one business, experts said.Companies such as Waaree Energies, Vikram Solar, Premier Energies, ACME Group, and Suzlon Energy are some of the players who have diversified after scaling their core business.

27.03 / 00:21

markets COST UPS Food Trade War Updates India eyes China pivot for edible oil supplies to rein in prices

disrupted trade routes and spiked freight and insurance costs.India's annual edible oil demand is around 26 million tonnes (mt), with domestic production meeting only up to 40% of this.According to latest trade data, India imported 14,963 tonnes of palm oil and 175,502 tonnes crude soybean oil from China between November 2025 and February 2026, as against a total of 36,000 tonnes of edible oils in the entire year ended October 2025.This is still a modest figure, given India’s total edible oil imports of around 16 mt. However, the sharp rise in shipments shows a growing willingness among importers to explore non-traditional sources amid tightening global supply conditions.Industry experts see Chinese edible oil imports rising further, as competitive pricing and lower logistics costs will give them an edge over the country's traditional exporters.According to traders, on an average, retail prices have risen by ₹15-20 per litre across edible oils including soybean, rice-bran, cottonseed, palm, groundnut and sunflower over the past one month.

27.03 / 00:21

Target BLOCK Strategy social reports testing Updates upGrad eyes Unacademy deal at 90% markdown over 2021 valuation

₹2,055 crore (about $245 million), said the people quoted earlier, speaking on the condition of anonymity as details are not public yet.The edtech firm was valued at $3.4 billion in 2021, and upGrad had proposed a valuation of $300–400 million in November before the talks collapsed in January.upGrad’s own valuation remains unchanged at around ₹17,000 crore, though it has fallen in dollar terms from $2.2 billion in its last funding round to roughly $1.8 billion due to currency movements.This roughly translates to 0.12 Upgrad shares for every Unacademy share, the people quoted earlier said.The companies refused to share valuations when they announced the deal. UpGrad and Unacademy did not respond to Mint’s queries sent on Wednesday.The acquisition was announced earlier in March after months of on-and-off negotiations.

26.03 / 12:37

markets War Updates Trump tells aides he wants speedy end to Iran war

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26.03 / 12:37

community Diversity Schools Equality rights Updates Why estate planning in India is never a one-size-fits-all

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26.03 / 12:37

markets Platform Instagram Meta Platforms social Features Courts Updates Mint Explainer | Social media addiction ruling: What it means for Instagram, YouTube in India

Mint explains.On Wednesday, the California Superior Court held that Meta Platforms, which owns Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp, and Google, which owns YouTube, deliberately built features that foster prolonged, compulsive use among children, contributing to mental distress and long-term harm.The court flagged infinite scroll and algorithmic recommendations as core drivers of “addiction by design,” drawing parallels with tobacco companies. Both firms have disputed the verdict.Unlikely.

26.03 / 12:37

markets Updates Are bots replacing workers? These skeptics aren’t so sure

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26.03 / 10:45

markets Digital Citizens Action Interface voice rights Equitable agency: The case for an AI agent for every Indian

Her name is Lakshmi. She lives in a small village in the Krishna delta, Andhra Pradesh, where the fields flood in September and the nearest bank branch is a one-hour bus ride away. She wants to buy a buffalo, not as an aspiration, but as a business plan.

26.03 / 10:03

markets BLOCK pandemic voice innovations Updates Headlines AI is often cited to justify layoffs but that masks how the labour market is actually distorted by it

Singapore-based Crypto.com said last week that it was cutting 12% of its workforce. Earlier, Atlassian and Block had cited AI adoption for job losses. But what’s lacking in these pronouncements is the evidence of how, exactly, AI is replacing workers.