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Dodla Dairy Ltd.(up 4.68%), Gillette India Ltd.(up 4.35%), Vadilal Industries Ltd.(up 3.68%), LT Foods Ltd.(up 3.55%), Varun Beverages Ltd.(up 3.14%), Bajaj Consumer Care Ltd.(up 1.94%), Hatsun Agro Products Ltd.(up 1.88%), Godrej Consumer Products Ltd.(up 1.73%), Procter & Gamble Hygiene & Healthcare Ltd.(up 1.33%) and Nakoda Group Of Industries Ltd.(up 1.14%) were among the top gainers.

Congress on Monday slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his remarks in a podcast on the relevance of global organisations, claiming that the PM is clearly going out of his way to keep US President Donald Trump in good humour and «repeating his good friend's chant». In his interaction with American podcaster and computer scientist Lex Fridman, Modi emphasised the need for synchronisation and collaboration to propel global initiatives forward. He also addressed the relevance of global organisations like the United Nations, noting that their inability to evolve with the times has sparked a global debate on their relevance. Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh said, «Mr. Modi clearly is going out of his way to keep Mr. Trump in good humour.» «He says international organisations, from which India has benefited immensely, have become irrelevant. »This is the US President's language. In fact, it is Mr. Trump who is doing his best to make them irrelevant and now Mr. Modi is repeating 'his good friend's' chant," Ramesh claimed.

Three days ago, Vinaykiya voiced her thoughts on LinkedIn, addressing the return-to-office mandates, escalating living costs, and stagnant wages affecting Gen Z professionals. “I will not be in the office four or five days a week. Full stop,” the 25-year-old declared in her LinkedIn post. According to her profile, she serves as a Global Influencer Strategy Manager at the Lego Group. She attributed her firm stance against in-office work to the soaring cost of living in the UK capital.

Bharat Forge Ltd.(up 1.98 per cent), Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd.(up 1.5 per cent), TVS Motor Company Ltd.(up 1.11 per cent), Exide Industries Ltd.(up 0.97 per cent) and Tata Motors Ltd.(up 0.79 per cent) were among the top gainers.

Domestic benchmark index NSE Nifty gained 81.0 points to 22478.2, while the BSE Sensex traded 266.35 points up at 74095.26.

deportation of Dr. Rasha Alawieh, a kidney transplant specialist and professor at Brown University’s medical school, has sparked concerns about the treatment of H-1B visa holders under the Trump administration. Despite holding a valid H-1B visa and a federal court order temporarily blocking her removal, Alawieh was deported, raising questions about the future of employment-based visas in the United States. Dr. Alawieh, a Lebanese citizen, was detained at Boston Logan International Airport after returning from a family visit to Lebanon. She was held for 36 hours before being put on a flight to Paris, even though US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) had been ordered to give 48 hours' notice before any such action. CBP has not provided an explanation for why the court order was disregarded. Legal representatives for Dr. Alawieh and her cousin, Yara Chehab, have filed cases against senior Trump administration officials, including Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, seeking answers on whether her deportation signals a policy shift against H-1B visa holders.

State Bank of India, the country's largest lender by assets, is shelving plans to raise funds this fiscal year, discouraged by elevated bond yields despite a policy rate cut and liquidity boost from the central bank, three sources aware of the matter said on Monday. The bank had planned to raise as much as 150 billion rupees (about $1.7 billion) through sale of bonds before the end of March, but will now tap the market in the next financial year that starts in April, the sources said. «The bank has been waiting for an opportune time to enter the market, but yields have stayed high for the last several weeks, and hence the bank is avoiding tapping the market in the near term,» one of the sources said.

Elon Musk and spoke at length about India’s role in global technological advancement. Noting that his recent meeting with Musk was warm and personal, Modi recalled his decade-long association with the Tesla boss. «I've known him since my time as chief minister. He was there with his family and children, so naturally the atmosphere felt so warm and friendly. Of course we had discussions and we talked about many different topics,» PM Modi said in the MIT podcast. The Prime Minister also praised Musk’s DOGE (Department of Government Efficiency) Mission, saying it reflects a shared spirit of innovation. «Of course, we had discussions and we talked about many different topics. Now, with his DOGE mission, he is incredibly excited about how it's progressing and honestly, it makes me happy, too,

Godrej Properties Ltd.(up 1.57 per cent), Sobha Ltd.(up 0.62 per cent) and Raymond Ltd.(up 0.52 per cent) were among the top gainers.

Ashapura Minechem Ltd.(up 2.42%), Pokarna Ltd.(up 2.41%), MOIL Ltd.(up 1.79%), Coal India Ltd.(up 0.96%), NMDC Ltd.(up 0.77%), Lexus Granito(India)Ltd.(up 0.53%), Aro Granite Industries Ltd.(up 0.32%), Gujarat Mineral Development Corporation Ltd.(up 0.32%) and KIOCL Ltd.(up 0.21%) were among the top gainers.

Among these top gainers were ECS Biztech(up 10.00%), BNR Udyog(up 10.00%), Soni Medicare(up 9.98%), Valson Ind(up 9.97%), Bervin Invst(up 9.97%), Binani Ind(up 9.94%), Zenlabs Ethica (up 9.78%), India Lease Dev(up 9.75%), SecMark Consultancy(up 9.63%) and Step Two Corp(up 9.60%).

KEC International Ltd.(up 6.04%), Transformers & Rectifiers(India)Ltd.(up 4.48%), Hitachi Energy India Ltd.(up 3.88%), Indowind Energy Ltd.(up 2.54%), Suzlon Energy Ltd.(up 2.53%), KPI Green Energy Ltd.(up 2.41%), Indo Tech Transformers Ltd.(up 2.38%), Adani Green Energy Ltd.(up 2.35%), Adani Energy Solutions Ltd.(up 2.03%) and GE Vernova T&D India Ltd.(up 2.01%) were among the top gainers.

On the BSE, Shree Ajit Pulp(down 14.07 per cent), Malu Paper Mill(down 12.38 per cent), Purple Entertainment(down 11.11 per cent), Capital Trade Links(down 10.32 per cent) and Roni Households(down 10.00 per cent) were among the stocks that plunged over 5 per cent during the session.

market participants to gauge the sentiments around the stock market, social media, of late, has become a breeding ground for such discourse and analysis. Sometimes, this can provide valuable insights into market sentiment, investor behaviour, and emerging trends. A causal analysis of the comments over the past few days on social media platforms like X and Reddit suggest that the market sentiments are bleak among various users and for that matter, even experts. Market veteran Shankar Sharma recently commented that the current downturn in Indian equities is completely local and that India needs to find its own solutions. Other commentators like Nithin Kamath, Samir Arora have all acknowledged that current markets are bearish in nature.

Shoaib Malik recently opened up about his bond with his son, Izhaan Mirza Malik, following his divorce from Indian tennis star Sania Mirza. While Sania has primary custody, Shoaib has emphasized that he remains actively involved in Izhaan’s life, despite public scrutiny over his availability as a father. During a recent appearance on a Pakistani Ramzan show, Shoaib described his relationship with Izhaan as more of a friendship than a traditional father-son bond. He revealed that Izhaan affectionately calls him “bro,” and he reciprocates in the same way, making their dynamic playful and close-knit. He also shared that he makes an effort to visit Dubai twice a month, ensuring that he personally drops Izhaan at school and picks him up during his stay. Sports play a significant role in strengthening their bond. Shoaib expressed that despite the physical distance, he connects with his son almost daily through video calls, where they discuss everything from routine matters to their shared love for sports.

Tejas Networks shares will be in focus on Monday after the company received Rs 123.45 crore from the Ministry of Communications, Department of Telecommunications, as an incentive under the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Telecom and Networking Products for FY24. «We would like to inform you that Tejas Networks Limited (the Company) has on March 12, 2025, received an amount of Rs.123.45 Crores from the Ministry of Communications, Department of Telecommunications — New Delhi, towards incentive for the financial year 2023-24 under the PLI (Production Linked Incentive) Scheme for Telecom and Networking Products,» the company said in an exchange filing.

Apple will be exporting from India, with shipments of two models starting from April in small quantities, with a ramp up expected in the next 3-4 months, industry executives aware of the matter told ET. Apple’s contract manufacturer Foxconn is assembling AirPods at its new Hyderabad facility. Foxconn had announced an investment of $400 million to set up the factory in August 2023. “Apple is making small quantities of the base AirPods models — AirPods 4 and AirPods 4 (with Active Noise Cancellation) for exports to markets like the United States, Europe and others from the Foxconn facility at Hyderabad,” said an industry executive aware of the matter.

foreign institutional investors (FIIs), who have been unloading Indian equities at an alarming pace. Since the market peaked in September 2024, FIIs have pulled out a staggering Rs 2.13 lakh crore, testing the resilience of India's stock market. Yet, domestic mutual fund investors have fought back, pouring in nearly Rs 1.88 lakh crore between October and February—emerging as the last line of defence against the selloff. In February 2025, even as volatility rattled the markets, mutual fund inflows remained positive for the 48th consecutive month, coming in at Rs 29,303 crore. While this marked a 26% decline from January, it highlighted the unwavering commitment of domestic investors, who have kept faith in Indian equities despite global headwinds. Systematic Investment Plan (SIP) contributions remained strong at Rs 25,999 crore—surpassing the September figure of Rs 24,509 crore and underscoring the growing financial discipline of retail investors.

Anand Mahindra highlighted the growing frustration over India's popular beach destinations becoming overcrowded with tourists. However, the Mahindra group chairman, emphasized that India offers plenty of unexplored coastal gems, making it easy to discover new and serene beach spots. Instead of sticking to the usual tourist hotspots, Anand Mahindra encouraged travelers to expand their horizons and explore lesser-known destinations. With India’s vast coastline, there’s no shortage of beautiful beaches waiting to be added to travel bucket lists, he said. His perspective, drawing from stock market analogy, not only promotes tourism diversification but also offers a refreshing alternative for those seeking peaceful and pristine seaside escapes away from the crowds. «But the beauty of India is that there is no lack of opportunity to ‘diversify the portfolio’ of beach destinations on your bucket list,» Anand Mahindra said in a post on X.

Global leaders are arriving in New Delhi to participate in the Raisina Dialogue 2025, a key conference on geopolitics and geoeconomics. The foreign Ministers of the Slovak Republic, Juraj Blanar; the Philippines, Enrique A. Manalo; and Antigua and Barbuda, EP Chet Greene, have already arrived in the capital. Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal wrote on X, «Welcoming FM Mr. Juraj Blanar of Slovak Republic, FM Enrique A. Manalo of Philippines & FM E.P. Chet Greene of Antigua & Barbuda, as they arrive in New Delhi for the Raisina Dialogue 2025.» The Raisina Dialogue, India's premier conference on geopolitics and geoeconomics, will be held in New Delhi from March 17 to 19. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the 10th edition of the event today, with New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon as the chief guest and delivering the keynote address. Representatives from about 125 countries, including ministers, former Heads of State and heads of government, military commanders, captains of industry, technology leaders, academics, journalists, scholars on strategic affairs, experts from leading think tanks, and youth will participate in the Raisina Dialogue.

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