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Tech Mahindra concluded FY26 with a 13.15% rise in net profit to Rs 15,076 crore and a 7.2% revenue increase to Rs 56,815.4 crore, exceeding analyst expectations. The company is accelerating its AI-led transformation, evidenced by record deal wins, and has declared a final dividend of Rs 36 per share.
Under the proposed interim trade deal, the US has lowered tariffs on India from 50% to 18%. In August last year, Trump had imposed a 25% reciprocal tariff on India and an additional 25% penal tariff for India’s crude oil purchases from Russia.
Indian banks face widespread closures this week due to festivals and annual account settlements. Several states will see branches shut on March 31 for Mahavir Jayanti. April 1 sees a nationwide closure for accounting, with exceptions. Further closures are scheduled for April 2 and 3 for Maundy Thursday and Good Friday respectively.
Pakistan faces severe electricity shortages due to disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. The ongoing Middle East conflict has impacted energy supplies, leading to extended power outages for homes and industries. Businesses are struggling with up to eight hours of loadshedding daily. Pakistan relies heavily on Qatar for LNG imports, and supply issues are intensifying.
Russia’s Deputy Chairman Denis Manturov highlighted a deepening energy partnership with India, stating Moscow can ramp up oil and LNG supplies amid the Middle East crisis. The visit also confirmed increased fertilizer supplies and ongoing collaboration in nuclear energy, alongside discussions on expanding industrial, space, and technological cooperation.
Ongoing disruptions to energy flows from the Gulf linked to the US-Iran war continue to unsettle global oil and gas markets, and a ceasefire in place for about a week has done little to improve the availability of cooking gas.
Wipro’s shares tumbled as profit dipped and the IT firm projected a subdued outlook, citing cautious client spending. Revenue growth in its core IT services remained sluggish, raising concerns about persistent challenges. Despite a share buyback, weak guidance and margin pressures overshadowed positive deal bookings, leading to a significant year-to-date stock decline.