#MintMarkets | Indian equity markets opened on a strong note, with the Sensex rising 583.56 points to 74,652.01 and the Nifty gaining 152 points to 23,064.40.

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#MintMarkets | Why is stock market rising? Sensex jumps 700 points, investors earn ₹6 lakh crore.

5 key factors explained 👇
https://www.livemint.com/market/stock-market-news/why-is-stock-market-rising-sensex-jumps-700-points-investors-earn-5-lakh-crore-5-key-factors-explained-nifty-50-11774407313076.html

Just days before the start of IPL 2026, the Rajasthan Royals were sold to a US-based consortium led by investor Kal Somani for $1.63 billion (around ₹15,308 crore). 🏏

Shane Warne’s wealth nearly doubles after Kal Somani’s Rajasthan Royals deal ahead of IPL 2026; check how 👇
https://www.livemint.com/news/world/from-strait-of-hormuz-to-irans-nuclear-programme-and-us-sanctions-what-we-know-of-trumps-15-point-ceasefire-plan-11774413782482.html

Following the acquisition, former cricketer Aryaman Birla will become the chairman of RCB.

Who is Aryaman Birla? 👇
https://www.livemint.com/news/ipl-2026-who-is-aryaman-birla-rcb-chairman-former-cricketer-11774414531012.html

Rising oil prices amid the Iran conflict are nudging Indian buyers toward EVs ⚡️

Automakers like Tata Motors, VinFast and BYD see higher interest as fuel cost worries grow.

With Brent crude surging, is India’s auto market shifting gears? 👀
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=72CwI88It8E

News of the 15-point plan sent by the Trump administration comes a couple of days after the US President promised to hold off on strikes against Iran's energy infrastructure, citing ‘very good and productive’ talks with Tehran.

What we know of Trump's 15-point ceasefire plan 👇
https://www.livemint.com/news/world/from-strait-of-hormuz-to-irans-nuclear-programme-and-us-sanctions-what-we-know-of-trumps-15-point-ceasefire-plan-11774413782482.html

10-Kg LPG Cylinder In 3 Minutes: BPCL unveils 24/7 LPG ATM Offering Instant Cylinders In Gurugram

Bharat Petroleum Corp. Ltd. unveiled India's first Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG) ATM in Gurugram on Monday. The LPG ATM will remain open for 24 hours a day and seven days a week, and will provide LPG cylinders to customers within two to three minutes.

WATCH: https://youtube.com/watch?v=43C5PY945gk

Can Virat reach 10000 runs for RCB? Will Jos Buttler be able to join Kohli? List of milestones in sight during IPL 2026

https://www.livemint.com/sports/cricket-news/can-virat-reach-10000-runs-for-rcb-will-jos-buttler-be-able-to-join-kohli-list-of-milestones-in-sight-during-ipl-2026-11774436445074.html

A government order issued on Tuesday lists out “consequences of households not applying for and obtaining PNG connection when notified by authorised entity” that has laid a pipeline to supply such fuel.

Read more: https://www.livemint.com/news/india/lpg-supply-will-be-cut-if-you-wont-shift-to-piped-gas-soon-govt-sets-deadline-what-we-know-so-far-11774435579783.html

AI Isn't Reducing Employees' Workload, It's Leading Them To Burn Out: New Study Flags Alarming Trend
As per a study that was published in Harvard Business Review last month, researchers found that using AI hasn't really been a productivity revolution so far - and it's actually putting employees at the risk of burning out faster. This because instead of reducing employees workload, AI ended up intensifying it.

WATCH: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8BZ4USORX9o

Iran on Wednesday (local time) rejected the proposal from the US that was aimed at halting the war in the Middle East, insisting that a ceasefire will only take place on the Islamic Republic's terms and timeline, PressTV reported.

The development comes hours after Pakistan transmitted America's 15-point ceasefire proposal to Tehran.

Read more: https://www.livemint.com/news/world/us-iran-war-middle-east-conflict-ceasefire-proposal-negotiations-latest-war-news-11774450494462.html

#MintMarkets | The Indian stock market will remain closed for trading today

https://www.livemint.com/market/stock-market-news/stock-market-holiday-are-bse-nse-closed-today-on-march-26-for-ram-navami-2026-11774486643547.html

Vijay Mallya congratulated the new owners of Royal Challengers Bengaluru after its sale for ₹16,660 crore. He highlighted his initial investment of ₹450 crore in 2008 and credited himself for signing Virat Kohli.

https://www.livemint.com/news/trends/lion-of-bengaluru-vijay-mallya-takes-credit-for-signing-young-virat-kohli-former-rcb-owner-comments-on-historic-sale-11774492918384.html

A controversial amendment proposed by the Bill is to take away the right of self-determination of gender. The Bill omits persons with ‘self-perceived gender identities’ from the definition of ‘transgender person’

Why has the Transgender Amendment Bill sparked a massive row | Explained 👇
https://www.livemint.com/news/india/hurried-short-sighted-decision-why-the-transgender-amendment-bill-has-sparked-a-massive-row-explained-11774499442055.html

In a significant move aimed at protecting consumer rights, the CCPA said it has taken serious note of establishments adding extra costs beyond menu prices and applicable taxes.

https://www.livemint.com/news/india/lpg-shortage-no-extra-lpg-or-fuel-charges-on-restaurant-bills-says-ccpa-only-menu-price-and-taxes-allowed-11774506268514.html

US-Iran war: Top 6 reasons Donald Trump can’t dictate ceasefire terms with Tehran

https://www.livemint.com/market/stock-market-news/usiran-war-news-top-6-reasons-donald-trump-can-t-dictate-ceasefire-terms-with-tehran-11774511862042.html

Ananya Birla drops major update on RCB after defending champions become most expensive IPL franchise; ‘good news is…’

https://www.livemint.com/news/ananya-birla-drops-major-update-on-rcb-after-defending-champions-become-most-expensive-ipl-franchise-good-news-is-11774514873482.html

In a joint statement on Thursday (local time), Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) signalled their intent to act in "self-defence in the future."

https://www.livemint.com/news/world/middle-east-conflict-gulf-countries-joint-statement-saudi-qatar-kuwait-uae-iran-attacks-energy-infrastructure-war-news-11774519982149.html

The US is reportedly planning a “final blow” against Iran. A report claimed that there are four major “final blow” options Trump could choose from.

https://www.livemint.com/news/us-news/us-prepares-for-massive-final-blow-against-iran-report-says-trump-ready-to-escalate-if-11774522389407.html

Here is a practical checklist to help you plan your daughter’s financial future effectively

https://www.livemint.com/money/personal-finance/planning-your-daughter-s-future-here-are-10-money-moves-parents-must-make-11774520641514.html

The Election Commission of India has seized over ₹408 crore in illicit inducements aimed at influencing voters in four states and one Union Territory.

https://www.livemint.com/news/india/election-commission-seizes-rs-408-crore-illicit-inducements-cash-drug-complaint-liquor-precious-metal-assembly-elections-11774523516441.html