Business Standard

• Bharat Electronics (BEL) remains in the spotlight as the company hit a new high of ₹464.40; today, March 06, serves as the record date for its interim dividend payment for the financial year 2025-26.
• GIFT Nifty signals a potential gap-down opening for the Indian bourses today, tracking weakness in broader Asian markets as crude oil prices remain firm amid the ongoing West Asia crisis.
• Gujarat Gas has issued force majeure notices to its industrial customers effective March 06, 2026, citing severe R-LNG shortages and supply disruptions caused by the conflict in the Middle East.
• Corporate actions for today include LKP Finance and Silver Touch Technologies trading ex-date for their respective bonus issues, while John Cockerill India observes its record date for a ₹7 per share dividend.
• Great Eastern Shipping Company (GE Shipping) has announced the acquisition of a Japanese Kamsarmax dry bulk carrier, with delivery expected by the first quarter of FY27 to bolster its fleet.

Economic Times

• Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies have stalled as the Iran crisis continues to influence investor sentiment, despite a brief recovery following reports that Tehran might relinquish its uranium stockpiles.
• The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has actively engaged in bond purchases to steady yields and offset a drain in liquidity, helping stabilize the fixed-income market amid global uncertainty.
• Striders Impex is set to make its stock market debut on the NSE SME platform today; however, grey market premiums (GMP) suggest a flat or muted listing at the issue price of ₹72.
• Technical analysts have identified bullish "White Marubozu" patterns in several stocks, including SJVN, Natco Pharma, Navin Fluorine, and Schneider Electric Infrastructure, indicating strong buying momentum.
• Market recommendations for today's trading session highlight Bharti Airtel and Tata Power as top picks by leading research firms.

Mint

• The Indian stock market staged a strong recovery in the previous session, with the Nifty 50 gaining 285 points to close at 24,765 and the Sensex reclaiming the 80,000 mark.
• Jio Financial Services has invested ₹147.45 crore in its joint venture, Allianz Jio Reinsurance, subscribing to 14.75 crore equity shares at par value to expand its financial services portfolio.
• Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) is reportedly in advanced discussions to establish additional AI-focused data centers across India to meet the growing demand for generative AI infrastructure.
• Bajaj Auto’s subsidiary, Bajaj Auto International Holdings BV, has received full repayment of a €450 million secured term loan from KTM AG, leading to the termination of the facility agreement.
• SBI Cards and Payment Services has declared an interim dividend of ₹2.50 per share, though the record date for eligibility is set for next week, March 11.

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