E-commerce major Amazon has announced the removal of referral fees on more than 12.5 crore listed products across its Indian marketplace, marking one of the most aggressive seller-focused initiatives in recent years. The decision is expected to significantly lower entry barriers for small and medium enterprises, enhance price competitiveness and stimulate transaction volumes. By easing commission burdens across a wide range of categories, the company aims to deepen seller participation and expand product assortment.

Indian equity markets witnessed a sharp sell-off, erasing Rs. 6.59 lakh crore in investor wealth in a single trading session as benchmark indices retreated under heavy selling pressure. Broad-based declines across banking, IT and capital goods stocks underscored fragile market sentiment amid global uncertainties and domestic valuation concerns. The downturn reflects heightened risk aversion among institutional investors and renewed volatility in emerging markets.

E-commerce giant Flipkart has reinforced its senior leadership team with the appointment of two vice presidents to oversee supply chain operations and corporate communications. The move underscores the company’s focus on operational resilience and brand stewardship amid intensifying competition in India’s digital retail sector. By elevating seasoned executives to these pivotal roles, Flipkart aims to streamline logistics, enhance last-mile efficiency, and sharpen stakeholder engagement.

Amid heightened geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, Indian low-cost carrier SpiceJet has stepped in to stabilize travel between the United Arab Emirates and India. With regional airspace restrictions and operational disruptions affecting several international carriers, the airline has launched additional services and reinforced existing routes to accommodate stranded passengers and urgent travel demand. The move underscores both the fragility of global aviation corridors during crises and the strategic importance of Gulf–India connectivity.

Rajputana Stainless will open its initial public offering (IPO) on March 9, seeking to raise capital to support capacity expansion, working capital requirements and strategic growth initiatives. The offering marks a significant milestone for the stainless steel manufacturer as it aims to strengthen its balance sheet and broaden its operational footprint. Investors are expected to evaluate the company’s financial performance, sector outlook and pricing strategy amid fluctuating commodity cycles.

Suzuki Motorcycle India has entered into a strategic partnership with Royal Brothers to strengthen its presence in the fast-growing two-wheeler rental segment. The collaboration aims to enhance urban mobility access while creating new distribution and brand engagement channels for Suzuki’s product portfolio. As consumer preferences shift toward flexible ownership models, the rental ecosystem is emerging as a viable growth avenue for manufacturers.

India’s capital markets regulator has stepped up its campaign against investor fraud by deploying advanced technology tools to detect and deter financial scams. The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) is strengthening surveillance systems, enhancing data analytics capabilities and tightening enforcement mechanisms to safeguard retail participants. The initiative reflects growing concerns over digital-era market manipulation, misleading investment schemes and unauthorized advisory services proliferating through social media platforms.

Mahindra & Mahindra has announced its withdrawal from Japan’s agricultural machinery market, marking a calculated shift in its global capital allocation strategy. The decision reflects a sharpened focus on high-growth geographies and operational efficiency rather than geographic breadth. Japan’s mature farm equipment landscape, characterized by slowing demand and intense domestic competition, presented structural growth constraints. By exiting the market, Mahindra aims to redeploy capital toward regions with stronger mechanization potential and scalable returns.

ABB India has approved the transfer of its robotics business to its global parent as part of a broader corporate restructuring initiative valued at Rs. 1,568 crore. The transaction is aimed at streamlining operations, improving capital allocation efficiency and aligning domestic operations with ABB’s global automation strategy. The move reflects the multinational’s effort to consolidate high-technology segments under centralized leadership while sharpening focus on core electrification and automation portfolios in India.

Tata Technologies has entered into a strategic partnership with WITTENSTEIN to advance innovation in software-defined vehicles (SDVs), marking a significant development in the global automotive engineering ecosystem. The collaboration aims to integrate advanced mechatronics expertise with digital engineering capabilities to enable next-generation mobility solutions. As automakers increasingly pivot toward electrification and intelligent vehicle architectures, the alliance seeks to deliver scalable, future-ready platforms that enhance performance, safety and connectivity.