Square Yards forays into fintech with mortgage arm Square Capital

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.

India is rapidly expanding its ship recycling sector and upgrading shipbreaking yards to meet European environmental standards, as part of a broader effort to strengthen its maritime industry and reduce logistics costs, Sushant Kumar Purohit, Chairperson of VO Chidambaranar Port Authority, said today.

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], March 12: The IVCA Alternate Capital Excellence Awards 2026 were presented at the 15th edition of the IVCA Conclave, organised by India's apex body for the alternate capital sector, the Indian Venture and Alternate Capital Association (IVCA). Held on Day 2 of the Conclave, the Awards honoured the institutions and individuals exemplifying excellence in performance, governance, and creating enduring value across the alternate asset ecosystem, spanning private equity, venture capital, private credit, venture debt, real estate, infrastructure, and impact investing.

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.

Razorpay, India's omnichannel payments and banking platform for businesses, on Thursday announced the launch of the world's first Agent Studio built using the Claude Agent SDK from Anthropic at the FTX 2026 event.

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], March 12: Mudrex, a leading Indian crypto exchange, announced the rollout of INR-margined crypto futures, marking a significant step toward simplifying trading for participants in India's fast-growing digital asset market.

New Delhi [India], March 11: Together as Medsoria, the joint venture will increase production capabilities with a new 70,000 square feet (6,500 square meters) U.S. FDA-compliant facility and engender future collaboration on developing new product lines. With the recent reporting of a trade deal between the India and U.S. to reduce tariffs and promote improved trade relations between the two countries, the joint venture could not arrive at a better time.

Proposals for investments from Land Bordering Countries (LBC) in specified sectors or activities, that include rare earth permanent magnets, shall be processed and decided within 60 days under the relaxed FDI norms under the Press Note 3, government officials said on Wednesday

Alternative investment funds (AIFs) have transitioned from the margins of the financial system to become an important pillar of India's capital markets, connecting capital with sectors that require it most. Addressing the IVCA Conclave 2026 in Mumbai on Wednesday, Sebi Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey stated that the current geopolitical situation serves as a reminder that capital must do more than chase returns. "It must also build resilience," he noted, adding that for India, this creates a larger role for the AIF industry to finance sectors like renewables, logistics, and strategic manufacturing.

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.