DENVER, COLO – 31 March 2026 – Financial Planning Standards Board Ltd. (FPSB), the nonprofit, standards-setting body for the global financial planning profession and owner of the international CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER certification program, is seeking nominations for three open three-year positions on FPSB’s Board of Directors, beginning 1 April 2027. Nominations should be submitted to the FPSB Nominating Committee Coordinator at nominations@fpsb.org no later than 5:00 p.m. Mountain…
Pioneer Fil-Med Limited Files DRHP with SEBI for Up to ₹500 Crore IPO
India/Mar 31: Pioneer Fil-Med Limited (“the Company”), is an established manufacturer and supplier of railway and metro equipment, and allied components for the locomotive and coach applications segment in India, with a strong presence across both diesel-electric and electric platforms (Source: 1Lattice Report). The company commenced its operations in 2001 with the manufacture and supply of filters for railway and automotive applications and have since…
Airtel, Alpha Wave, and Carlyle Lead 1B Investment in Nxtra
New Delhi, Mar 31: Bharti Airtel today announced an investment of US$ 1 Billion by Alpha Wave Global, Carlyle and Anchorage Capital, through their affiliates, in Nxtra Data Limited a subsidiary of Bharti Airtel engaged in the data center business, to expand its network across India and accelerate growth. Airtel will also participate in this round. As part of the pact, Alpha Wave Global will…
PharmEasy brings back ‘On-time or Free’ campaign with BOGO offer on health checkups
Mumbai, Mar 31: PharmEasy, one of India’s leading healthcare platforms, has rolled out its ‘On–time or Free’ (OTOF) campaign during the ongoing cricket season, aiming to drive awareness around its diagnostic services while addressing a key consumer concern—delays in sample collection. Adding to the season’s momentum, the platform is promoting its ‘Buy 1 Get 1 Free’ offer on full-body checkups, reflecting a simple idea: One Booking. Two Wins. Starting March 28, the campaign will run until July…
Government Keeps Small Savings Scheme Interest Rates Steady for April-June 2026
New Delhi, March 30: The government on Monday announced that interest rates for various small savings schemes will remain unchanged for the eighth consecutive quarter, starting April 1, 2026. The decision covers popular schemes such as the Public Provident Fund (PPF), National Savings Certificate (NSC), and Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana (SSY). A notification from the Finance Ministry stated that the interest rates for the first quarter…
Shree Foundation Trust to host ‘Krishna Niti Darshan’ inspired Katha by Swami Govind Dev Giri Ji at Beawar, Rajasthan
Shree Foundation Trust, the CSR arm of Shree Cement Limited, is set to host the ‘Krishna Niti Darshan’ katha, centred on the theme ‘Gyan Se Jeevan Disha Aur Seva’, from April 2 to April 5, 2026, at Bangur Nagar, Beawar, between 4:00 PM and 7:00 PM each day, as part of its CSR initiatives aimed at promoting values-led development and community engagement. The Katha will be held in the revered presence of Swami Govind Dev Giri Ji and is expected to witness participation from a…
IESA Hails Kaynes Semicon Inauguration as a Landmark in India’s Semiconductor Execution Journey
The India Electronics and Semiconductor Association (IESA) welcomed the inauguration of Kaynes Semicon’s OSAT facility by the Hon’ble Prime Minister Narendra Modi, terming it a clear demonstration of India’s shift from intent to successful execution in the semiconductor sector. The inauguration, along with the commercial launch of the Multi-Chip Intelligent Module (MCM), underscores India’s growing strength in advanced packaging, system integration, and scalable semiconductor manufacturing. It reflects tangible progress on the ground as India builds a resilient and…
Viceroy Properties Launches ‘Brew on Wheels’ for Community-First Marketing
Mumbai, Mar 31: In a category where engagement is often limited to site visits and sales galleries, Viceroy Properties is reimagining how real estate brands enter new micro-markets. With the launch of “Brew on Wheels” on March 28th & 29th in Versova, the developer has introduced a refreshing, on-ground initiative that blends hospitality with hyperlocal brand-building. Conceptualized as a moving coffee experience, the Viceroy Coffee…
XED Withdraws IPO Amid Global Market Uncertainty, Fundamentals Remain Strong
Mumbai, Mar 31: XED Executive Development which was aspiring to the be the first company from GIFT City, India’s International Financial Services Centre (IFSC), to come out with an IPO has decided to withdraw the Initial Public Offer due to tepid response from investors amidst global crisis. “The company decided to withdraw the public issue in the current environment and hopes to tap the market…
Rupee Hits Record Low Beyond 95 Against Dollar; Sensex Plunges 1,635 Points
New Delhi: The final trading day of the financial year 2025–26 turned out to be highly unfavorable for both the currency and stock markets in India. The Indian rupee weakened sharply, crossing the 95 mark against the US dollar for the first time in history. This means that more than ₹95 was required to purchase one US dollar during the day’s trading. The sharp depreciation…