Ras Al Khaimah, Mar 17: Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ) recently organised an expert-led workshop aimed at helping businesses navigate UAE corporate tax requirements while strengthening their financial management practices. The session brought together entrepreneurs and business leaders from the RAKEZ community to gain practical insights on maintaining compliance and building stronger financial resilience in today’s evolving business environment. The workshop focused on equipping…
Axis Finance Launches AI Monitoring of Collection Calls, Sets New Benchmark in Customer Protection
Mumbai, Mar 17: Axis Finance Limited (AFL), one of India’s fastest-growing non-banking financial companies (NBFCs), today announced the rollout of a fully AI-led quality monitoring framework for its collection calls, aimed at elevating customer protection, strengthening compliance, and reinforcing fair, transparent and responsible communication during repayment interactions. Collection calls are among the most critical customer touchpoint in the lending lifecycle. With this implementation, outbound collection…
Indian Stock Market: From Record Highs to Volatility — A Winter of Contrasts (Dec 2025–Mar 2026)
The period between December 2025 and March 2026 proved to be one of the most eventful quarters for India’s stock market in recent years. It was a season that began with optimism and record-breaking milestones but soon transitioned into a phase of correction, global uncertainty, and renewed resilience. For investors, the winter months offered a vivid reminder of how rapidly market sentiment can shift in…
March Liquidity Tightness May Create Opportunities for Short-Term Debt Investors
India’s fiscal year-end liquidity dynamics may present a window of opportunity for investors in short-term debt instruments, particularly through liquid and money market mutual funds. Historically, the period between December and March has been one of the most favorable for such investments due to temporary liquidity pressures in the financial system that tend to push short-term yields higher. According to market data, yields on money…
Deepanshu appointed as Goodwill Ambassador for United Nations Sustainable Development Goals by IIMSAM.
Mumbai, Mar 17: Deepanshu Manchanda, Founder and Managing Director of DSM Fresh Foods Ltd. (ZappFresh), has been appointed as a Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by the IIMSAM—an observer organization to the United Nations Economic and Social Council. This prestigious appointment recognizes Manchanda’s contributions toward building inclusive and transparent food systems, strengthening farmer livelihoods, and advancing global nutrition and food security.…
MILESTONE and Vishwa Yuvak Kendra Organized Seminar on International Women’s Day
New Delhi, Mar 17th: MILESTONE organization in collaboration with Vishwa Yuvak Kendra organized a seminar on the occasion of International Women’s Day on 13th March 2026 at Mata Sundari College for Women, University of Delhi. The event was organized in collaboration with the National Service Scheme (NSS) & Mata Sundari College. For many years, MILESTONE and Vishwa Yuvak Kendra have been organizing International Women’s Day…
Retail Digital Payments Surge to Over 22,000 Crore Transactions in FY25: Finance Minister
New Delhi, March 17: India’s retail digital payment transactions have witnessed rapid growth over the past four financial years, driven by coordinated efforts of the government, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), the government informed the Lok Sabha. In a written reply, Nirmala Sitharaman, Union Minister of Finance, said the total volume of retail digital payments rose…
Department of Posts Launches ‘24 Speed Post’ for Next-Day Guaranteed Delivery in Six Cities
New Delhi, March 17: The Department of Posts has launched ‘24 Speed Post’, a next-day guaranteed delivery service designed for urgent and time-sensitive consignments. The service was formally launched on March 17, 2026, at the Rangbhawan Auditorium in Akashwani Bhawan. The launch ceremony was attended by Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, Union Minister of Communications, and Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani, Minister of State for Communications, along with senior…
India’s Wholesale Inflation Rises to 2.13% in February 2026
New Delhi, March 17: India’s annual wholesale price inflation rose to 2.13 percent in February 2026, according to provisional data based on the All India Wholesale Price Index (WPI). The increase was primarily driven by higher prices in manufactured products, basic metals, non-food articles, food articles, and textiles. The WPI index for all commodities stood at 158.2 in February 2026, compared to 157.8 in January…
India’s Total Exports Reach USD790.86 Billion in April–February FY26, Register 5.79 percent Growth
New Delhi, March 17: India’s cumulative exports of merchandise and services during April–February 2025–26 are estimated at US$ 790.86 billion, compared to US$ 747.58 billion during the same period in 2024–25, registering a growth of 5.79 percent, according to the latest trade data. The cumulative value of merchandise exports during April–February 2025–26 stood at US$ 402.93 billion, up from US$ 395.66 billion recorded during April–February…