📰 India Business Brief: Top Headlines for March 30, 2026

Business Standard

• Traders brace for significant volatility following new RBI FX curbs requiring banks to limit net open rupee positions by April 10.
• Global markets rattle as disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz drive Brent crude prices above $115 per barrel.
• Indian Bank successfully raises ₹5,000 crore through 10-year infrastructure bonds at a coupon rate of 7.15%.
• Benchmark 10-year bond yields hit a 14-month high as the oil surge fuels inflation concerns and muddies the fiscal outlook.
• Sensex is on track to post a negative return for the first time in six fiscal years, though midcap stocks continue to outperform.

Economic Times

• Oil prices jump 3% to nearly $120 per barrel amid reports of a potential US ground offensive in Iran.
• US President Donald Trump claims a deal with Tehran could be reached "soon," suggesting that recent military actions have already achieved "regime change."
• Media firm Prime Focus Ltd hits a fresh record high of ₹325, with analysts predicting further momentum toward ₹350.
• The West Asia conflict triggers a domestic gas shortage, firing up Coal India’s e-auction premiums to 35%.
• Economists warn of a potential growth slowdown for FY27 as higher energy costs and supply chain disruptions impact the Indian economy.

Mint

• Gift Nifty signals a gap-down start of over 250 points for the Nifty 50 and Sensex following a slump in global markets.
• US-Iran War Live: Tensions enter their fifth week as the US embassy warns of Iran-linked threats to American universities.
• Sumeet Bagadia of Choice Broking recommends NLC India and ONGC as top breakout stocks to watch during Monday's session.
• Major rule changes regarding income tax, PAN, and gratuity are set to take effect on April 1, 2026.
• The National Stock Exchange celebrates 30 years of the Nifty 50, highlighting that the index now reflects over 43% of India's total market capitalization.

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