Ekatra Retail Ventures, co-founded by Pavitra Gandhi, Sunny Sakaria, Sussanne Khan, Vasuki Punj, and Chirayu Yardi, proudly announces its debut in the world of lab-grown diamond jewellery with Shristi Ratna, a diamond crafted with 108 facets, symbolizing a cosmic journey. Spearheaded by a strong female vision, the launch signals the
India’s startup ecosystem saw activity across enterprise tech and fintech on 9 March 2026, with funding flowing into digital transformation and lending platforms. Meanwhile, major business developments included Flipkart completing its reverse flip to India ahead of its IPO, Uber entering the intercity bus ticketing market, and leadership changes
Gold and silver prices in India ended the trading session on 9 March 2026 with a mild downward trend as global cues and currency movements weighed on precious metals. Domestic bullion markets tracked international price movements along with activity on the Multi-Commodity Exchange (MCX). As of market close, 24K gold
Shares of HDFC Bank declined sharply on 9 March 2026, falling more than 4% during intraday trading and touching a new 52-week low. The stock slipped to around ₹821.50 on the NSE as heavy selling pressure hit banking stocks across the Indian market. The fall in HDFC Bank’s
Nutrify Today, Pharma Eurasia, and Uzbekistan’s Ministry of Health formalise a structured Indo–CIS corridor, with Pharma Eurasia 2026 (Tashkent, 20–22 May) as the commercial execution platform.
Asian stock markets saw a sharp sell-off on Monday, 9 March 2026, as escalating conflict involving Iran triggered a surge in global oil prices and rattled investor confidence. Major indices across the region fell steeply, with Japan and South Korea recording some of the biggest declines. The market turmoil comes
A senior leader at OpenAI has stepped down after raising concerns about the company’s recent partnership with the United States Department of Defense. Caitlin Kalinowski, who led OpenAI’s robotics and consumer hardware division, announced her resignation in early March 2026, saying the decision was based on ethical principles
Gold prices in India remained elevated on 8 March 2026, reflecting sustained investor demand for safe-haven assets amid global uncertainties. In the domestic bullion market, 24K gold is trading around ₹16,287-₹16,494 per gram across major cities, which translates to approximately ₹1,62,870 to ₹1,64,940
Gold and silver prices in India are trading slightly lower today, with mild profit-booking after recent spikes driven by safe-haven demand amid heightened Middle East tensions involving the US, Israel and Iran. Domestic gold remains near record levels, while silver is consolidating after sharp volatility, keeping investor sentiment cautious but
Netflix has launched a biographical drama series, Hello Bachhon, on 6 March 2026, inspired by the real-life journey of Alakh Pandey, founder of India’s fast-growing edtech platform PhysicsWallah. The series premiered globally on Netflix and has already drawn attention from viewers, particularly in the business and education sectors. The
India’s startup ecosystem saw significant activity in healthtech, D2C, and rural omnichannel retail today. Rozana raised a ₹290 crore Series B to scale rural operations, while health startup Cent, founded by former Practo, Ola Electric, and Lenskart executives, secured early-stage funding. Key business developments included Karnataka’s proposed social
Gold and silver in India ended the trading day on 6 March 2026 with mixed movements, reflecting a balance between safe-haven demand and profit-booking across major cities. Gold witnessed marginal gains in Delhi and Chennai, while prices softened slightly in Mumbai and Bengaluru. Silver remained largely stable, tracking subdued industrial
India’s most anticipated stock market debut, the initial public offering (IPO) of Reliance Jio, may be delayed as the Indian government has yet to notify revised listing rules meant for very large companies. The public issue, backed by billionaire industrialist Mukesh Ambani, was widely expected to launch in the
Garden Reach Shipbuilders (GRSE) shares surged nearly 5% today after signing a key MoU with Kalyani Strategic Systems Ltd, a Bharat Forge arm. The deal eyes joint work on home-grown naval tech like propulsion systems and unmanned vessels, supporting GRSE's target of Rs 50,000 crore order book
Sterling Hospitals, in partnership with the Rotary Club, recently organised a large-scale Cancer Awareness Walkathon in Ahmedabad to encourage early detection and promote awareness about timely cancer treatment. The initiative saw participation from nearly 500 people, including healthcare professionals, Rotary members, cancer survivors and residents who came together to spread
Shares of railway public sector companies IRCON International and Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL) surged sharply on 6 March after reports suggested that the Ministry of Railways has proposed merging the two companies. The development triggered strong buying interest in railway stocks, pushing IRCON shares up by nearly 12% and
Healthtech startup Cent, founded by Shashank ND, the founder of Practo, has raised fresh funding from OneFlow Holdings and venture firm South Park Commons. The investment amount has not been officially disclosed, although industry reports suggest the seed round is around $5 million. The Bengaluru-based startup was launched by Shashank
PharmEasy, one of India’s leading healthcare platforms, today announced the launch of WomenCare, a dedicated category designed to provide comprehensive, end-to-end support for women’s health. The WomenCare category will be live with exclusive offers for International Women’s Day. WomenCare has been created as a one-stop destination addressing
India’s startup ecosystem saw activity across AI automation, healthtech, and consumer beverages, while major developments emerged in fintech IPO plans and strategic acquisitions in the beauty sector. From early-stage funding rounds to large-scale public market ambitions, here are the key funding deals and business developments that shaped 5 March
Gold and silver prices in India closed lower on 5 March 2026, with bullion markets witnessing mild profit-booking after recent gains. By the end of the trading session, gold prices slipped across major cities, while silver remained largely stable but near recent highs. The soft closing trend reflected global bullion
Institutional deal worth ₹9.8 crore executed at ₹280 per share. Company valued at ₹716 crore by market capitalisation.
The Indian rupee has tumbled to a historic low beyond 92 per US dollar, driven by escalating tensions in the Middle East. This marks the first time the currency has crossed this key level, sparking worries for India's economy. Traders point to surging oil prices and global risk
Indian microfinance firm Svatantra Microfin, led by entrepreneur Ananya Birla, has started early preparations for a potential initial public offering (IPO). The company has reportedly invited pitches from investment banks as it explores raising more than INR 3,000 crore through a public listing. While the IPO plan is still
India’s fintech ecosystem is gearing up for another major public listing. Bengaluru-based fintech unicorn Moneyview has filed its Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP) with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) to launch its initial public offering (IPO). The company plans to raise INR 1,500 crore through