Equity indices open in red, Sensex down by 1020 points

The deepening conflict in West Asia has placed the Indian economy and the broader Asian region in the "eye of the storm," as supply chain disruptions and surging energy costs threaten to trigger a significant negative growth shock.

New Delhi [India], March 12: The Indian fasteners market continues to demonstrate strong momentum, having reached USD 11.2 billion in 2025 and is projected by the IMARC Group to surge to USD 17.0 billion by 2034, reflecting a robust CAGR of 4.67% during 2026-2034. This dynamic growth is fueled by the expansion of the automotive, construction, and industrial sectors, as well as increasing demand for high-performance, lightweight fasteners, and strategic government initiatives such as "Make in India." In this thriving context and to boost domestic manufacturing, Messe Stuttgart India has launched FASTNEX 2027 with its highly anticipated Signature Edition, set to take place from 8th to 10th February 2027 at the Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai. The event stands as a crucial platform for industry professionals to showcase innovative products, access market intelligence, foster collaborations, and expand their business networks, ultimately contributing to the overall advancement of India's manufacturing sector.

Amul's supplies to the Gulf market remain consistent despite the ongoing conflict in the region, according to Jayen Mehta, Managing Director of Amul.

Indian stock markets settled in the red on Thursday as escalating tensions in West Asia and again a sharp rise in crude oil prices weighed on investor sentiment.

Gurugram (Haryana) [India], March 12: VinFast's latest "Trade Gas for Electric" programme adds new incentives for petrol car owners switching to EVs, reinforcing a broader strategy that combines exchange support, resale value guarantees, long warranties and service expansion in India.

New Delhi [India], March 12: As artificial intelligence rapidly reshapes how organisations build products, manage risk, serve customers and run operations, the need for professionals who can design, deploy and govern intelligent systems has accelerated. Delhi Technological University (DTU, New Delhi), in collaboration with TimesPro, has announced the inaugural batch of the Advanced Certificate Programme in Artificial Intelligence, aimed at learners seeking strong conceptual grounding alongside practical, job-relevant capability.

Indraprastha Gas Limited (IGL) has assured consumers of uninterrupted supply of Piped Natural Gas (PNG) for household cooking and Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) for vehicles amid global energy market disruptions caused by the escalating conflict in the Middle East.

India's non-bank financial companies (NBFCs) are expected to expand faster than traditional banks over the coming decade as lenders adopt artificial intelligence and expand into new loan segments, according to a research report by Nomura.

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], March 12: Reflecting sustained demand for well-planned housing in Bengaluru's eastern corridor, Fortune Primero, a Bengaluru-based real estate developer with over three decades of experience in premium commercial real estate, has recorded ₹215 crore in pre-launch sales, with 172 homes booked within 48 hours for its residential development, 'Seven Sarjapur'.

Ujjain (Madhya Pradesh) [India], March 12: Renowned preacher of Sanatan Dharma, Pujya Shri Devkinandan Thakur Ji Maharaj, visited the sacred Shri Mahakaleshwar Temple today to seek the blessings of Lord Mahakal. During his visit, he offered special prayers for the success of the upcoming Sanatan Premier League (SPL) and for the bright future of all the players participating in it.