Wednesday, April 8, 2026

ASBM UNIVERSITY

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Vol. 11(99) Date. 08.04.2026

CHANAKYA CENTRAL LIBRARY

(Weekly Selective Compilation of News from Various Sources) 

GLOBAL BUSINESS NEWS

International business briefs | Japan and France sign rare earths deal to cut China reliance

International business briefs | Japan and France sign rare earths deal to cut China reliance. Japan's public broadcaster NHK reports a co-operation ...

Pharmaceutical logistics in demand as war rattles supply chains - The Economic Times

Why is gold down today? Social Security COLA 2026 announcement date · Business NewsNewsInternationalBusinessPharmaceutical logistics in demand as war ... 

Global Optimism Shaken as Iran Conflict Disrupts International Business Outlook, Gedeth ...

Among the proposed strategic options, companies predominantly opted for diversification into international markets (29%) across the three global ...

Less shower time, no elevators & more: How the Middle East war is seeping into daily life worldwide

International Business News: The Middle East conflict has now crossed the one-month mark, with its effects causing ripples far beyond the region ...

INDIAN BUSINESS NEWS

India makes first oil purchase from Iran in 7 years with no payment hurdle

International Business News: Amid the ongoing Middle East crisis that has disrupted the global oil supply chain, Indian refiners have made their ...

Rupee opens 130 paise higher against dollar at 93.59 on RBI directive to curb speculation

The RBI has directed all banks to limit their net open position on the Indian currency to $100 million. ... Business Markets Stocks India News City News ...

Indian fuel exports slump as Europe shipments crash after sanctions, war | Industry News

But two senior Indian refining sources said that some large traders and oil companies in Europe were interpreting EU sanctions incorrectly ...

Indian rupee set for more chaos as banks unwind $30 billion in arbitrage trades

The Reserve Bank of India's decision to clamp down on bearish rupee positions late Friday sparked a race by bankers to plead for a rethink as they ...

ODISHA BUSINESS NEWS

CAG pulls up Odisha govt for PSU dues, flags poor budget utilisation - Business Standard

CAG flags inefficiencies in Odisha's revenue realisation from PSUs and poor budget utilisation, highlighting fiscal risks.

Odisha Mining Corporation FY26 mineral production hits record 44.82 MT | Industry News

Topics : Mining industry Odisha Mining Corporation Industry News Odisha ... Copyrights © 2026 Business Standard Private Ltd. All rights reserved. 

Odia signboards mandatory: Odisha govt warns of fines up to Rs 20000 for non-compliance

As part of an awareness drive under 'Odia Paksha', efforts are being made to sensitise shopkeepers and business owners about the mandatory ...

SECURITY MARKET NEWS

Asian stocks wipe out 2026 gains as Iran war drives inflation worries - Moneycontrol.com

Asian economies including South Korea, Japan and India are ... Discover the latest Business News, Sensex, and Nifty updates. Obtain ...

Stock Market Highlights: Sensex, Nifty ends over 1.5% on hopes of Iran war de-escalation

The Zerodha Nifty LargeMidcap250 Plus 8-13 yr G-Sec 70:30 Index Fund offers you broad equity exposure across India's top 250 companies, with the ...

Finolex Cables had the money, the brand, the market. And still missed the boom - The Ken

... Indian on the Bloomberg Billionaires Index. ... Delivering sharp, original, insightful, analytical journalism about business and start-ups across India ...

GENERAL NEWS

Supply Chains Were Built to be Efficient. They Were Also Built to Break. - IBM Newsroom

IBM Institute for Business Value research showed the warning signs before this crisis hit: 61 percent of supply chain leaders ranked geopolitical ...

From insurance purchase to strategic risk management: A shift in Indian corporate thinking

Indian companies are increasingly integrating insurance into their broader corporate risk strategy, moving beyond a traditional, finance-centric ...

Bank stocks fall up to 3% as RBI forex clampdown sparks Rs 4000 crore loss fears

Banking stocks fell up to 3% after RBI imposed stricter forex position limits, raising concerns over potential mark-to-market losses of Rs 4000 ... 

India to become logistics powerhouse worldwide by 2030: Scindia

India Logistics Powerhouse: Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia announces India's vision to lead the global logistics sector by 2030, ...

 

Source of Information for this issue: Google alert accessed on 08th April, 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. 
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Tuesday, March 31, 2026

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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

 

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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