Equity indices trade higher, Maruti Suzuki top gainer

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.

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.

Bhubaneshwar (Odisha) [India], March 12: Jindal Steel has been declared the preferred bidder by the Government of Odisha for the Rengalaberha North-East Extension and Nuagan West Iron Ore Block in Keonjhar district. The iron ore block spans approximately 84 hectares. Following the successful conclusion of the online auction, Jindal Steel has committed to a final price offer of 111.15 per cent premium to the Government of Odisha.

Vijayawada (Andhra Pradesh) [India], March 12: The Sri Vighnavimochaka Hanuman Temple near Vijayawada has installed India's tallest steel doors, standing at an impressive 40 feet in height. The monumental doors were engineered and manufactured by AACESS Tough Doors, a Hyderabad-based company specializing in large engineered steel door systems. Constructed using approximately 1.4 tonnes of high-strength structural steel, the massive installation features a double-shutter, two-side sliding system with remote-controlled automation, enabling smooth and safe operation despite its extraordinary scale.

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], March 12: Heads Up For Tails (HUFT), India's most loved pet care brand, has launched a dedicated store within the Tata Trust Small Animal Hospital in Mumbai, marking a meaningful step in the brand's mission to support pets at every stage of their health journey.

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

Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) recorded its highest-ever sales performance during the first 11 months of the current fiscal year, bolstered by a 14 per cent year-on-year (YoY) growth. According to the Ministry of Steel, SAIL achieved total sales of 18.24 million tonnes (MT) between April 2025 and February 2026. Alongside this volume growth, the company expanded its product portfolio through the reintroduction of chequered plates to meet specific market demands.

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], March 11: Bisleri International today announced a landmark six-year strategic partnership with Procam International, becoming the Official Hydration Partner for four of the world's most prestigious distance running events - the Tata Mumbai Marathon, Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon, Tata Consultancy Services World 10K Bengaluru, and Tata Steel World 25K Kolkata.

Faridabad (Haryana) [India], March 11: On the occasion of International Women's Day, the Asian Institute of Medical Sciences, Faridabad organised a grand cyclothon to promote health awareness. Around 365 participants from Delhi-NCR enthusiastically joined the cycling event. Two events -- 21 km and 10 km cycling races were organised, and participants ranging from children to senior citizens actively took part in them.

New Delhi/ Angul (Odisha) [India], March 11: Jindal Steel today announced a significant milestone in its strategic growth journey. The company was declared the preferred bidder by the Government of Odisha for the Thakurani-A1 Iron Ore Block, with an area of 202 Ha in Keonjhar, Odisha, after the conclusion of the online auction, committing to pay a 101.20 per cent Premium to the Government. The Thakurani-A1 Iron Ore Block was part of a recent auction round for 12 virgin mineral blocks notified by the Odisha Directorate of Mines and Geology in December 2025. The virgin block is G3-level explored with around 50 million tonnes of iron ore resources as per the Government document.