Tuesday, March 31, 2026

ASBM UNIVERSITY

INFORMATION UPDATES

Vol. 11(98) Date. 31.03.2026

CHANAKYA CENTRAL LIBRARY

(Weekly Selective Compilation of News from Various Sources)

 

GLOBAL BUSINESS NEWS

International Chamber of Commerce warns of 'worst industrial crisis in living memory'

"The head of the International Energy Agency has warned that the world is facing an energy crisis more severe than the oil shocks of the 1970s," ...

Unfinished Business | NYU Center on International Cooperation

New report highlighting on coming to tterms with the new financial and political realities facing the United Nation's development ecosystem.

US expands social media vetting to more visa categories; move may have limited impact on Indians

International Business News: The United States has expanded its screening and vetting requirements of social media accounts to cover several ...

Iran's oil revenue soars as others struggle due to Strait of Hormuz crisis; how much is it earning daily?

International Business News: Iran is benefitting twofold from the sale of oil amid rising prices since the start of the war as it is the only ...

South Asian neighbours continue to overlook their biggest trade advantage – each other

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) economies trade between 20% and 25% within their bloc. The result is a paradox. Southasia is ...

INDIAN BUSINESS NEWS

India's Vedanta to split into five companies next month, FT reports | Reuters

India's Vedanta will break up into five ​listed companies early next month under a ‌years-long restructuring programme aimed at reducing debt, ...

India eyes local currency payments for West Asian oil amid price surge; rupee fall hurts finances

India seeks to trade oil with West Asian countries in local currencies to combat rising prices and a falling rupee.

Indian rupee traders eye turbulence after RBI tightens FX positions caps, oil surge to hurt bonds

... business day. Bankers have said that the short deadline could trigger disorderly unwinding of positions and potential ​losses on arbitrage ...

INR breaches 94-per-dollar mark for the first time; geopolitical tensions, foreign outflows ...

India Business News: The rupee breached the 94-per-dollar mark for the first time ever on Monday but recovered sharply to close flat at 93.53 ...

ODISHA BUSINESS NEWS

Coal India plans two washeries, ammonium nitrate plant in Odisha - Business Standard

Coal India plans two non-coking coal washeries and an ammonium nitrate plant in Odisha to boost value addition and reduce dependence on raw coal ...

Odisha lags in spending despite record budget, capex remains a concern

Topics : Capital Expenditure Odisha Budget Govt spending Odisha economy ... Copyrights © 2026 Business Standard Private Ltd. All rights reserved.

Odisha keeps power tariff unchanged for fifth year despite rising costs - Business Standard

Regulator retains electricity rates for FY27 despite rising procurement costs, offering relief to consumers while introducing incentives for ...

In a first, Odisha set to auction three gold-bearing mineral blocks - Business Standard

Sources in the Steel and Mines Department informed Business Standard that the 34 mineral blocks in Odisha are spread across 12 districts — Mayurbhanj, ...

SECURITY MARKET NEWS

International Business, World News & Global Stock Market Analysis - CNBC

CNBC International is the world leader for news on business, technology, China, trade, oil prices, the Middle East and markets.

Foreign investors pull a record $12 billion from Indian stocks, sparked by Iran war - CNBC

Companies surveyed cited the Middle East conflict, unstable market conditions, and intensifying inflationary pressures as factors weighing on growth.

BSE Sensex rises over 1100 points as US-Iran war tensions ease - The Times of India

India Business News: Stock market today: Indian equity benchmarks Nifty50 and BSE Sensex rallied in opening trade on Tuesday after a day of ...

Asian stocks today: Markets trade in red amid Middle East standoff; Kospi down 6%, Nikkei

International Business News: The Middle East crisis has triggered a sell-off spree in Asian equities as investor sentiments are dragged down by ...

GENERAL BUSINESS NEWS

SLB, Nvidia Expand Collaboration on AI Use in Energy Industry - WSJ

The relationship between the two companies began in 2008, when SLB first used Nvidia computing to enhance subsurface visualization and seismic imaging software. In 2024, the companies announced plans to develop generative AI solutions for the ...

How AI driven integration reduces supply chain exceptions and accelerates decision making

When integration becomes composable, governed and scalable, supply chain leaders gain the visibility, speed, and resilience needed to navigate ...

HDFC Bank row sparks consumer concerns over transparency and safety - The Federal

 “Strong banks are not weakened by transparency—they are strengthened by it.” This sharp observation from banking expert Nasser Salim captured the ...

Source of Information for this issue: Google alert accessed on 31th March, 2026
Knowledge Is Power. Be Informed, Be Knowledgeable, and Be Powerful.
Best Wishes Compilation
Rasmita Barik
Information and Documentation Division, Chanakya Central Library.
ASBM University, ShikshaVihar, Bhola, Barang, Khurda Road, Chandaka Bhubaneswar- 754012
Website: 
www.asbm.ac.in, Tel: 0674-2374832, 2374833, Email: Library@asbm.ac.in,
DrManashriNath, Librarian, Knowledge and Information Services Unit, Chanakya Central Library, ASBM UNIVERSITY Bhubaneswar. 
Library1@asbm.ac.inwww.asbm.ac.in

 

Tuesday, March 24, 2026

 

ASBM UNIVERSITY

INFORMATION UPDATES

Vol. 11(97) Date. 24.03.2026

CHANAKYA CENTRAL LIBRARY

(Weekly Selective Compilation of News from Various Sources)


GLOBAL BUSINESS NEWS

US forced labour probe: China urges Trump to 'immediately correct erroneous' trade practices

International Business News: China on Monday pushed back against the United States over a new set of trade investigations launched last week, ...

European powers, Japan back Hormuz security effort; condemn Iran's attacks on shipping

International Business News: Six major powers, Britain, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands and Japan, said on Thursday they are ready to ...

Will the Iran War Deliver a Long-Predicted U.S. Recession? - Harvard Business Review

Though the war's impact is all too clear in headlines and energy prices, its impact on the economy is anything but. War always forces analysts to make unreliable macroeconomic forecasts on top of unknowable geopolitical gyrations.

INDIAN BUSINESS NEWS

Accenture Q2 earnings: What it means for Indian IT? Infosys among JM Financial's top picks

JM Financial highlighted that Indian IT companies are currently enduring a dual blow from macroeconomic slowdown and GenAI-driven productivity shifts.

Oil shock triggers rush into Indian rupee options, short-term bearish bets dominate

Indian rupee options trading has surged since ​the Iran war began ... Business News Companies News Markets News Economy News Forex News Agri ...

Bengaluru: Can India's $300bn outsourcing industry survive AI? - BBC

... business model. The panic has intensified thereafter as more ... Simply put, that means the fees that Indian IT companies earned from ...

Strait of Hormuz closure triggers logistics shock for Indian fertilizer sector: Report

The effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz is set to trigger a significant input-cost and logistics shock for the Indian fertilizer sector, ...

ODISHA BUSINESS NEWS

Odisha clears Rs 4510 crore investment proposals; over 10000 jobs - Business Standard

Odisha approves 23 projects worth Rs 4510 crore across sectors, expected to create over 10000 jobs and boost industrial growth across 11 ...

Odisha's three bauxite clusters hold key to growth, could add Rs 18,000 Crore: Report

... Odisha''s economic growth and unlock its full potential as a key ... Business EconomyPosted at: Mar 17 2026 12:22PM. Odisha's three bauxite ...

Odisha Faces ₹4162 Cr Revenue Loss from Iron Ore Undervaluation Amidst Mining Growth

They're not surrendering that title anytime soon. Advertisement. odisha business newsodisha commodity newsOdisha government newsOdisha News.

SECURITY MARKET NEWS

Energy markets explode: Crude hits $114, gas jumps 35% after Iran targets Gulf fuel sites

International Business News: Global oil and natural gas prices surged sharply on Thursday after Iran launched fresh strikes on key energy ...

International Business Machines Corp. stock outperforms competitors despite losses on the day

shed 1.76% to $251.60 Wednesday, on what proved to be an all-around rough trading session for the stock market, with the S&P 500 Index.

Stock market crash today (March 19, 2026): Nifty50 opens below 23300 - The Times of India

India Business News: Stock market crash today: Nifty50 and BSE Sensex crashed in opening trade on Thursday after the US Federal Reserve kept ...

GENERAL NEWS

India diversifies LPG supplies, imports 176k tonnes from US - The Times of India

India Business News: NEW DELHI: India's weekly LPG imports fell to 265000 tonnes in the week to March 19, from 322000 tonnes on March 5.

IDBI Bank disinvestment may end without a buyer: A look back at the five-year process

Following the recent correction, shares of IDBI Bank are trading at around 1.5x price-to-book value. The stock has declined about 30% in the past ...

RBI sees no governance concerns at HDFC Bank after Atanu Chakraborty's exit, approves ...

The Reserve Bank of India has approved a transition plan for HDFC Bank's part-time chairman. The central bank stated there are no major concerns ...

Interest rates held at 3.75% as Bank of England warns Iran war 'shock' will push up inflation

On one hand, there is the prospect of the Bank of England's base rate increasing later this year. That is good news for savers, as it should mean banks and building societies will pay more in interest.

Source of Information for this issue: Google alert accessed on 24th March, 2026
Knowledge Is Power. Be Informed, Be Knowledgeable, and Be Powerful.
Best Wishes Compilation
Rasmita Barik
Information and Documentation Division, Chanakya Central Library.
ASBM University, ShikshaVihar, Bhola, Barang, Khurda Road, Chandaka Bhubaneswar- 754012
Website: 
www.asbm.ac.in, Tel: 0674-2374832, 2374833, Email: Library@asbm.ac.in,
DrManashriNath, Librarian, Knowledge and Information Services Unit, Chanakya Central Library, ASBM UNIVERSITY Bhubaneswar. 
Library1@asbm.ac.inwww.asbm.ac.in

 

Tuesday, March 17, 2026

ASBM UNIVERSITY

INFORMATION UPDATES

Vol. 11(96) Date. 17.03.2026

CHANAKYA CENTRAL LIBRARY

(Weekly Selective Compilation of News from Various Sources)

 

GLOBAL BUSINESS NEWS

Iran war economic impact: US, China, India, Gulf countries, Russia, Europe

International Business News: The US-Israel-Iran war has lasted for over 10 days - and with no signs of either side relenting the global economy is ...

US launches probe into 'unfair' trade practices by countries, India on list

International Business News: The United States has initiated new investigations into what it views as unfair trade practices by numerous countries ...

Japan announces release of strategic oil reserves as Middle East tensions push prices up

International Business News: Japan will release part of its emergency oil reserves to stabilise energy supplies amid rising tensions in the Middle ...

International Business Machines (IBM) Unveils Industry's First Quantum-Centric ... - Yahoo Finance

International Business Machines Corporation (NYSE:IBM) is one of the best get-rich-quick stocks to buy according to hedge funds.

Iran war: Saudi Arabia, Iraq, UAE and Kuwait cut oil output as Hormuz disruption rattles ...

International Business News: The ongoing crisis in the Middle East has brought the Strait of Hormuz to the brink of closure, disrupting global oil ...

INDIAN BUSINESS NEWS

India 'great partner' in maintaining stable oil prices: US envoy Sergio Gor on Russian ...

India Business News: NEW DELHI: The United States on Wednesday again hailed India as a “great partner”, praising New Delhi's purchase of oil from ...

India Emerging as a Global Business Powerhouse, Reforms, Details - Vajiram & Ravi

India is emerging as a global business powerhouse through regulatory reforms, startup support, GST and labour reforms, improved credit access, ...

FDI can triple in next 2 years if India plays its cards right; AI revolution made for the country ...

... companies to expand their footprint overseas. “You have to open up on investment, and Indian companies also have to play a bigger role in the world.

The Digital Blueprint for Ease of Doing Business - PIB

India's advanced digital infrastructure makes business registration easy, fostering an environment that promotes ease of entry. By harmonizing central ...

Union Minister of Commerce & Industry Shri Piyush Goyal - PIB

While the government can open pathways and create opportunities, trade and business must ultimately be driven by industry. Shri Goyal said that India ...

India's mcap drops $533 billion in 2026 so far, steepest fall in 15 years - Moneycontrol.com

The combined mcap of all listed companies in India currently stands at about $4.77 trillion, the lowest level since April 2025, down about 10 percent ...

ODISHA BUSINESS NEWS

Odisha charts path for inclusive industrial growth through strong industry partnerships

... business community participated in discussions on the state's future development trajectory. UNI DP ARN. Tags: #Odisha charts path for inclusive ...

Odisha govt urged to expedite strategic oil reserve project sanctioned 7 yrs ago amid Iran war: Report

According to a report in Business Standard, the government wants the early commissioning of the strategic petroleum reserve project in Jaipur. The ...

Jindal Steel wins auction for another Odisha iron ore mine with 38-mn-tonne reserves

Read more news on ... (Catch all the Business News, Breaking News and Latest News Updates on The Economic Times.) Subscribe to The Economic Times Prime ...

Indian Potash and Odisha Govt Sign ₹360 Cr MoU to Revive Badamba Sugar Mill

Business; Indian Potash and Odisha Govt Sign ₹360 Cr MoU to ... Commodity market Odishaodisha business newsodisha commodity news. Recent ...

Odisha to utilise 3047 acres UMPP land for Adani coal-to-chemicals complex

Adani Odisha project: Odisha will utilise 3047 acres acquired for a ... Copyrights © 2026 Business Standard Private Ltd. All rights reserved.

SECURITY MARKET NEWS

Asian markets slump as oil tops $100 amid Middle East tensions; Nikkei, Kospi slide

Stock markets in Japan and South Korea tumbled sharply in early trade on Monday after oil prices surged above $100 per barrel for the first time ...

Asian stocks today: Kospi jumps 6%, Nikkei up 1,600 points; markets rally as oil prices relax

International Business News: Asian stocks inched higher on Tuesday as oil prices relaxed, coming down to around $90 per barrel from nearly $120.

GENERAL NEWS

How US-Israeli war on Iran is upending global business - The Economic Times

It has also laid bare how ⁠heavily global air travel relies on a handful of hubs led by Dubai, the world's busiest international airport. In ​Dubai ...
India's West Asia trade artery under strain with up to $4 billion in monthly exports at risk

 “The United Arab Emirates remains India's largest trading partner in West Asia, with bilateral trade exceeding $85–90 billion, including exports of ...
Odisha retains top spot in NITI Aayog's fiscal health index - The Financial Express

Odisha maintains its lead in NITI Aayog's Fiscal Health Index 2026 ... More From Business News · Odisha retains top spot in NITI Aayog's fiscal ...

Japan Approves the World's First Treatment Made With Reprogrammed Human Cells

 “We are very pleased to have taken a major step toward social application on the 20th anniversary of the announcement of mouse iPS cells,” said Shinya Yamanaka, director emeritus of the iPS Cell Research Institute at Kyoto University.

Source of Information for this issue: Google alert accessed on 17th March, 2026
Knowledge Is Power. Be Informed, Be Knowledgeable, and Be Powerful.
Best Wishes Compilation
Rasmita Barik
Information and Documentation Division, Chanakya Central Library.
ASBM University, ShikshaVihar, Bhola, Barang, Khurda Road, Chandaka Bhubaneswar- 754012
Website: 
www.asbm.ac.in, Tel: 0674-2374832, 2374833, Email: Library@asbm.ac.in,
DrManashriNath, Librarian, Knowledge and Information Services Unit, Chanakya Central Library, ASBM UNIVERSITY Bhubaneswar. 
Library1@asbm.ac.inwww.asbm.ac.in