BharatPe has appointed Himanshu Verma as the Head of its Point-of-Sale (POS) business, signaling a renewed strategic focus on expanding its offline payments ecosystem. With over two decades of experience in digital payments, merchant acquisition, and distribution strategy, Verma is expected to drive adoption among small and medium enterprises while enhancing BharatPe’s market penetration. The move comes at a time when India’s fintech landscape is witnessing rapid growth in digital transactions beyond urban centers.

Mahindra Lifespace Developers Ltd has unveiled an ambitious residential project in Mumbai’s central suburbs, with an estimated Gross Development Value of around Rs. 3,000 crore. The mixed-use development, branded as ‘Mahindra Rainforest,’ reflects the company’s strategic focus on premium urban housing and integrated lifestyle ecosystems. Spread across more than 25 acres, the project is expected to significantly contribute to the firm’s revenue pipeline.

Silver prices witnessed a sharp and decisive correction in the domestic futures market, plunging 9 percent to hit the lower circuit limit at Rs 2.06 lakh per kilogram. The steep decline was driven by weak global cues, a strengthening US dollar, and rising bond yields, which collectively dampened investor interest in precious metals. Despite ongoing geopolitical tensions in West Asia, macroeconomic pressures dominated market sentiment.

Arkansas’ casino industry continued its upward trajectory in February 2026, with total revenue reaching Rs. 5,30,37,00,000 (approximately $63.9 million), reflecting an 8% year-over-year increase. The growth underscores the resilience of land-based gaming in a competitive and evolving gambling landscape. With only three operational casinos, the state has demonstrated consistent performance driven by regional demand, improved customer engagement, and diversified gaming offerings. 

India’s gaming industry faces renewed regulatory scrutiny as Goa authorities issue a Rs. 1,752.38 crore GST demand to Delta Corp and its subsidiary for FY 2022–23. The dispute centers on how tax liabilities should be calculated—whether on total betting volume or gross gaming revenue (GGR). The government’s stance could significantly increase tax exposure for casino operators, while companies argue it contradicts established principles of revenue taxation.

Aviamasters’ rise from a relatively overlooked title to a leading revenue driver highlights the growing importance of strategic execution in the iGaming sector. Initially launched with minimal visibility, the game gained traction through strong organic engagement and player retention. By 2025, it emerged as a key acquisition tool, contributing over 12% to company gross gaming revenue (GGR). 

India’s foreign exchange reserves declined by USD 7.052 billion to USD 709.759 billion for the week ended March 13, extending a recent downward trend after hitting a record high in February. The fall was primarily driven by a sharp drop in foreign currency assets, the largest component of reserves. 

Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Ltd has announced a price increase of 0.5 percent across its internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle portfolio, effective April 1, 2026. The decision comes in response to mounting input cost pressures, including raw materials and operational expenses. 

India’s core infrastructure sector recorded a slowdown in growth to 2.3 percent in February, down from 3.4 percent in the same period last year, reflecting emerging pressures within key industrial segments. The deceleration was primarily driven by declines in crude oil, natural gas, and refinery output, which continue to weigh on overall performance. 

Wipro has introduced a next-generation AI-powered data centre solution aimed at enabling enterprises to transition from experimental artificial intelligence initiatives to full-scale deployment. Developed in collaboration with NVIDIA, the platform integrates advanced AI capabilities into core infrastructure, offering businesses a unified ecosystem for data management, analytics, and customer engagement.