Equity indices trade flat, IT stocks suffer

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: 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.

Chandigarh [India], March 12: inDrive, the global mobility and urban services platform known for its fair-price model and user-first approach, today announced the launch of inDrive Ride XL in Chandigarh. The new category introduces spacious 6-seater vehicles, designed to make group travel, family outings, airport transfers, and intercity journeys more comfortable while allowing passengers to negotiate and agree on a fair fare directly with drivers.

Haridwar (Uttarakhand) [India], March 12: In a significant boost to India's power transmission and railway electrification sectors, COELME-EGIC (Italy & France) and Southern States (USA) have entered into a strategic joint venture with iSAT India.

New Delhi [India], March 12: Annapurna Devi Foundation has released a special cover from the India Post of the eminent Indian classical musician Annapurna Devi at the Kolkata GPO. The event was attended by eminent classical musicians like Nityanand Haldipur, Basant Kabra, Sukriti Gupta, Director Postal Services, Kolkata Region.This was a special commemoration on the birth centenary of the legendary Surbahar player Annapurna Devi.

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.

Pune (Maharashtra) [India], March 12: DES Pune University continues to strengthen its vibrant campus life through its flagship academic, cultural, sporting, and research-driven initiatives - AAROHAN, RANANGAN, PARAMPARA, NAVONMESH, ETFI, and POV, creating a dynamic ecosystem that promotes experiential learning, creativity, leadership, innovation, and overall student development.

New Delhi [India], March 12: In today's digital economy, enterprises depend heavily on uninterrupted technology infrastructure. As global SaaS platforms and OEM technology providers expand across markets, maintaining reliable customer and technical support has become a growing challenge. Companies are no longer looking for basic call center services but for specialized partners who can manage complex IT environments while maintaining speed, quality and brand consistency.

New Delhi [India], March 12: The essence of communication in an industry that is constantly evolving is surprisingly timeless. Whether it is about building a brand, creating trust, or navigating disruption, clarity of thought and authenticity of action remain fundamental. With rapid shifts in technology, evolving consumer expectations, and changing regulatory environments, today's business leaders are no longer just marketers or communicators. They are storytellers, strategists, and guardians of credibility. The true measure of sustainable brand growth lies in the ability to remain creative yet accountable, while imagining ideas that create meaningful impact.

Kuala Lumpur [Malaysia], March 12: As a strategic move to refresh and strengthen its core vision, Hong Leong Islamic Bank ("HLB Islamic" or the "Bank") is transitioning to a refreshed consumer-facing brand identity, now known as HLB Islamic, and a strengthened core proposition that approaches financial services not as a series of siloed products and transactions, but as total wealth stewardship through a Shariah-principle-guided life-cycle approach known as Hayat @ HLB Islamic. This evolution is rooted in the Bank's new philosophy, 'Timeless Principles Guiding Tomorrow's Wealth', introduced during its 20th anniversary last December to signal a new chapter in wealth stewardship.