Maruti Suzuki reports sharp dip in Q3 earnings

New Delhi [India], March 11: In today's rapidly evolving business landscape, a new generation of entrepreneurs is emerging with ideas that go beyond profit to create meaningful impact. These dynamic leaders are not only building successful enterprises but are also redefining industries through innovation, resilience, and purpose-driven strategies. From embracing technology to addressing real-world challenges, they are shaping businesses that contribute to economic growth while delivering value to society.

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], March 11: Elitecon International Limited (BSE: 539533), a diversified FMCG enterprise, reported strong financial performance for the quarter ended December 31, 2025, supported by robust growth across revenue and profitability, driven by expanding global trade operations, strategic acquisitions and strengthened FMCG capabilities.

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has introduced a new set of prudential norms for banks that cap dividend payouts at a maximum of 75 per cent of Profit After Tax (PAT) for most banks, linking profit distribution more closely with capital strength, profitability and regulatory compliance.

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), the world's largest contract chipmaker, reported a strong rise in net revenue for February, underscoring sustained demand for advanced semiconductors amid a global build-out of artificial intelligence infrastructure.

IDFC FIRST Bank announced on Tuesday that it has paid a net principal amount of Rs 645 crore to settle claims arising from an incident at a single branch in Chandigarh. The final payout is Rs 55 crore higher than the initial principal estimate of Rs 590 crore previously disclosed to stock exchanges.

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], March 10: Indian Foundation for Quality Management (IFQM), an industry-led, Section 8 not-for-profit movement building a Quality brand for India, announced that it will convene its MSME Symposium 2026 with the theme India Needs a Resurgent MSME Sector, on March 20, 2026 at Anna University, Guindy, Chennai. IFQM, led by its Governing Council consisting of industry captains, is committed to enabling Indian organisations to be globally competitive through quality, excellence and innovation initiatives. Registration to the symposium is open through the IFQM website - https://ifqm.org.in/events/ifqm-msme-symposium-2026/.

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], March 6: Fractal Analytics Ltd (BSE: 544700) (NSE: FRACTAL) announced its consolidated financial results for Q3 FY 2026, ending December 31, 2025.

India's external sector outlook remains broadly manageable but faces rising risks from geopolitical developments in West Asia that could push up crude oil prices and widen the current account deficit (CAD), according to a recent research note by Yes Bank. The report noted that India recorded a Balance of Payments (BoP) deficit of USD 24.4 billion in Q3 FY26, wider than the USD 10.9 billion deficit in the previous quarter, largely due to capital account outflows.

Economists and industry leaders have termed India's 7.8 per cent GDP growth in the October-December 2025 quarter (Q3 FY26) as a sign of sustained economic momentum, even as the pace moderated from 8.4 per cent in Q2 FY26 under the new 2022-23 base year series.

NSE MD and CEO Ashish Chauhan proposed implementing minimum qualification criteria (such as capital or net worth thresholds) for F&O trading, drawing inspiration from markets like the US and Singapore to protect retail investors.