📰 India Business Brief: Top Headlines for March 25, 2026

Business Standard

• GIFT Nifty indicates a robust start for the Indian indices with a projected 230-point higher open, tracking a relief rally in Asian markets as tensions in the US-Iran conflict show signs of cooling.
• The Securities Transaction Tax (STT) hike on futures and options (F&O) is set to take effect from April 1, 2026, raising taxes on futures to 0.05% and options to 0.15% to curb retail speculation.
• Reliance Industries (RIL) has reportedly secured 5 million barrels of Iranian crude oil following a temporary lifting of US sanctions, positioning the energy giant to benefit from lower input costs.
• Tata Steel has significantly increased its stake in its subsidiary, Tata Steel Holdings, through an acquisition of 178.57 crore shares valued at approximately $180 million.
• Oil marketing companies (BPCL, HPCL, and IOCL) remain in focus as Brent crude futures dipped below the $100 per barrel mark.

Economic Times

• Goldman Sachs has revised India’s 2026 growth forecast downward to 5.9%, citing global headwinds and moderating domestic consumption.
• Maruti Suzuki has announced a fresh investment of ₹10,189 crore to establish a new manufacturing facility in Gujarat, aimed at boosting its electric vehicle and hybrid production capacity.
• Bosch Limited and Tata AutoComp Systems have entered into a 50:50 joint venture to manufacture eAxle systems and electric motors, targeting India's rapidly growing e-mobility sector.
• GR Infraprojects has secured a major highway project from NHAI in Bihar worth ₹24.41 billion, involving the construction of a four-lane greenfield highway under the Hybrid Annuity Mode.
• New railway ticket cancellation and refund rules are scheduled to be implemented starting April 2026, which may lead to higher charges for passengers.

Mint

• In a landmark sports-business deal, an Aditya Birla Group-led consortium has acquired the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) franchise for a staggering $1.78 billion.
• Bagmane Prime Office REIT has decided to defer its ₹4,000-crore Initial Public Offering (IPO) indefinitely, citing current market volatility and high interest rates.
• India's LPG imports are projected to drop by nearly 50% in March due to supply chain disruptions and the impact of the regional conflict on shipping routes.
• Sugar and grain industry lobbies are intensifying their push for ethanol-powered cook stoves as a sustainable alternative to LPG amid rising gas prices.
• Technology headlines feature the upcoming unveiling of the OnePlus 15T, while Apple has reportedly stalled the launch of new smart home devices pending its Siri AI rollout.

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