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Stock market today: EV charging solution company Servotech Power Systems Ltd has been hitting headlines for receiving orders from oil PSUs these days. After receiving around ₹102 crore order from Hindustan Petroleum Ltd (HPCL), the energy company has today declared that it has received another order worth ₹111 crore from the Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) Limited.

Colombia’s President Gustavo Petro says his government is suspending purchases of weapons from Israel after Palestinians say Israeli troops fired at people seeking food in Gaza

Consumer Reports says some doorbell cameras sold by Amazon and other online retailers have security flaws that could allow bad actors to view footage from the devices or control them completely

A massive U.S. health care technology company says it was attacked by the ransomware group ALPHV, also known as Blackcat

A group of state attorneys general has challenged the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) authority in the ongoing lawsuit against the cryptocurrency exchange Kraken. 

PI Industries Ltd. gained 0.22 per cent to Rs 3680.0 in Friday's trade. It hit a high of Rs 3698.95 and low of Rs 3649.0 during the session. On the technical charts, the 200-DMA of the stock stood at Rs 3580.93, while the 50-DMA was at Rs 3468.05. If a stock trades above 50-DMA and 200-DMA, it usually means the immediate trend is upward. On the other hand, if the stock trades below 50-DMA and 200-DMA, it is considered a bearish trend and if trades between these averages, then it suggests the stock can go either way.

NSE special session is being conducted to strengthen the exchanges in the event of any unforeseen incident, which may impact their operations. So, the Indian stock market is expected to remain open on Saturday this week i.e.

National Stock Exchange (NSE) for its proposed fundraising through an initial public offering (IPO). The issue, which will open on March 5 and close on March 7, 2024, will see a fresh issue of up to 3,624,000 equity shares with a face value of ₹10 per share. The equity shares issued as aforementioned will be listed on NSE Emerge, the SME platform of the NSE, with a floor price of ₹136 and a cap price of ₹143.

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₹580 crore of a Dubai-based "hawala operator" and seized cash and valuables worth ₹3.64 crore after fresh raids in the Mahadev app-linked money laundering case, official sources said on Friday. The latest raids were launched on February 28 at various premises in Kolkata, Gurugram, Delhi, Indore, Mumbai and Raipur. Mahadev betting app case: ED conducts raid in West Bengal, Mumbai, NCR The ED probe in the Mahadev online gaming and betting app has indicated purported involvement of various high-ranking politicians and bureaucrats from Chhattisgarh.

Marrfa, an innovative platform aimed at changing the cross-border real estate investment landscape, said it has successfully closed its pre-seed funding round of an undisclosed amount. This round is led by Foundamental, a global VC firm based in Berlin, Germany, and also sees significant investment from Prashant Malik, General Partner at Tykhe Block Ventures, in his individual capacity. Founded by serial entrepreneur Jamil Ahmed, Marrfa is set to democratise access to high-yield real estate investment opportunities worldwide, specifically targeting the challenges within the $270 billion unstructured cross-border real estate market. Ahmed, credited with co-founding Fashinza and scaling it to a $300 million valuation across four continents within three years, is utilising his vast experience in cross-border investments and trade flow to innovate within the traditional real estate industry. Marrfa introduces a seamless platform for identifying lucrative real estate investment opportunities, enabling comprehensive information access with a single click.

Marico Ltd. traded 0.5 per cent up at Rs 525.2 at around 12:42PM (IST) on Friday. The stock had closed at Rs 522.55 in the previous session. Equity benchmark Sensex traded 1076.36 points higher at 73576.66 around the same time.

Stock market today: After the announcement of India's stellar gross domestic product (GDP) for the third quarter of the current fiscal year, auto stocks in India are witnessing strong demand since early morning deals on Friday. Tata Motors shares are up over 2 per cent, Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) share price is up by around one per cent, Bajaj Auto share price gained to the tune of 2 per cent, Hero MotoCorp shares gained around 1.50 per cent, whereas Maruti Suzuki and Ashok Leyland shares gained nearly one per cent in early morning deals on Friday. According to stock market experts, auto stocks are in an uptrend today as the real GDP of India for Q3FY24 has come to 8.4 percent, which is much better than expected.

Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Ltd. with a target price of Rs 6800. The current market price of Apollo Hospitals Enterprise is Rs 6051.7. Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Ltd., incorporated in the year 1979, is a Large Cap company (having a market cap of Rs 87239.18 Crore) operating in Hospitals & Allied Services sector.

On the BSE, Sagar Diamonds(down 19.94 per cent), Indo Us Bio-Tech(down 12.44 per cent), Max Healthcare(down 8.91 per cent), Informed Tech(down 7.55 per cent) and Ind Swift Ltd(down 7.18 per cent) were among the stocks that plunged over 5 per cent during the session.

As the current fiscal year draws to a close, we all focus on reviewing our tax-saving investments. It’s important to understand that, in addition to being a powerful component of last-minute financial planning, life insurance plays a pivotal role in ensuring its stability and peace of mind for the loved ones left behind. Whether you are a seasoned player or a novice in terms of financial decisioning, the last-minute purchase of life insurance should be based on values beyond tax-saving aspects, such as the optimal product, player, and cover from a long-term perspective.

Thyrocare Technologies with a target price of Rs 725. The current market price of Thyrocare Technologies is Rs 686.5. Thyrocare Technologies Ltd., incorporated in the year 2000, is a Mid Cap company (having a market cap of Rs 3631.76 Crore) operating in Hospitals & Allied Services sector.

Hezbollah and the Israeli army have been trading fire since the Palestinian group Hamas stormed southern Israel from the Gaza Strip on Oct. 7, in a steadily intensifying conflict that has fuelled concern of wider escalation. "The war in the south is linked to the aggression on Gaza on the one hand, and to securing means of protection for our country on the other," senior Hezbollah politician Hassan Fadlallah said.

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Pakistan: Nawaz Sharif nominates younger brother Shehbaz for premiership The 16th National Assembly commenced its proceedings earlier in the day, with newly elected MNAs taking their oaths administered by Speaker Raja Pervaiz Ashraf. The session, scheduled for 10 am, commenced after 11 am amid a turbulent atmosphere, with PTI-backed lawmakers aligned with the Sunni Ittehad Council (SIC), encircling the speaker's rostrum.

Sensex gained 195.42 points, or 0.27%, to close at 72,500.30, while the Nifty 50 settled 31.65 points, or 0.14%, higher at 21,982.80. Nifty formed a small positive candle on the daily chart with upper and lower shadow.