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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.

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], March 12: As military conflict in West Asia disrupts energy supplies through the Strait of Hormuz and global liquidity tightens, leading investors, policymakers and capital markets leaders gathered at IGF Mumbai 2026: Catalysing Capital to assess India's position in an increasingly fragmented global economy.

New Delhi [India], March 12: There is something quietly powerful about a window... It neither confines nor escapes. It simply allows us to look, to pause, to breathe between inner and outer worlds. In The Painted Window, multi-award-winning contemporary artist Nandita Desai turns this everyday architectural element into the soul of her fifth solo exhibition, transforming vintage and handcrafted windows into luminous works of art. Running from 16th to 21st March 2026 at the Kamalnayan Bajaj Art Gallery, Nariman Point, Mumbai, the exhibition brings together 50 artworks - windows that look outward at the world, and inward at memory and quiet reflection.

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], March 12: Finkurve Financial Services Limited (BSE: 508954), among leading Tech-first Gold Loan NBFC, announced that the Company has crossed Rs. 1,035 crore+ in Assets Under Management (AUM) surged by nearly 10x compared to FY23, marking a significant milestone in the company's growth trajectory within India's secured lending ecosystem.

New Delhi [India], March 12: The team behind the upcoming women-centric film Calendar unveiled the trailer during a press conference in Mumbai on March 12, 2026. They took the opportunity to share insights about the project and its concept with the media.

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.

New Delhi [India], March 12: BPTP, a real estate developer operating in North India, has been honoured with the Iconic Project - Commercial award at the 5th Economic Times Real Estate Conclave & Awards 2026 (ETRECA 2026). The award ceremony was held at Taj Santa Cruz, Mumbai, with participation from industry stakeholders including developers, architects, and investors.

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], March 12: Lexlegis, a pioneering legal-tech and AI-driven compliance solutions company, will participate in the prestigious NVIDIA GTC (GPU Technology Conference), scheduled to take place from March 16 to March 19, 2026, in San Jose. The company will exhibit its latest innovations at Booth #4054, engaging with global technology leaders, developers, and enterprises exploring the transformative power of artificial intelligence.

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], March 12: Mumbai witnessed an unforgettable explosion of colour, music and celebration as RANGVERSE 2026 turned the city into a vibrant canvas of joy and energy. Hosted at the iconic Country Club, Andheri West, the event emerged as one of Mumbai's biggest and most talked-about Holi celebrations this year, bringing together celebrities, music lovers and thousands of revellers for an electrifying festival atmosphere.

National Stock Exchange of India Limited on Thursday concluded the process for the selection of merchant bankers, law firms and other intermediaries for its proposed Initial Public Offering (IPO).