Court Orders FIR Against Ex-SEBI Chief Madhabi Puri Buch for Alleged Market Fraud
Hindustan Times
Effect: The Mumbai court’s March 2 ruling erodes trust in financial regulation, potentially destabilizing markets and undermining investor confidence.

SEBI and BSE Vow Legal Fight Against FIR Targeting Madhabi Puri Buch
The Indian Express
Effect: A protracted legal battle could delay regulatory reforms, increasing uncertainty for markets and economic policy execution.

Trump Orders U.S. Crypto Working Group, Signals Regulatory Overhaul
Reuters
Effect: Aggressive U.S. crypto policies may divert global investment from India’s digital asset sector, slowing fintech growth.

Crypto Markets Edge Up After Bybit Hack Recovery Efforts
The New York Times
Effect: Global crypto volatility could discourage Indian retail investor participation, limiting economic integration of digital currencies.

Manufacturing PMI Slips to 4-Month Low, Raising Economic Slowdown Fears
Business Standard
Effect: A weakening manufacturing sector threatens job growth and export performance, challenging India’s industrial recovery.

Oil Prices Surge to $80/Barrel Amid Middle East Tensions, Hits India Hard
Reuters India
Effect: Higher oil import costs strain India’s trade deficit and fuel inflation, pressuring household budgets and economic stability.

European Recession Fears Drag Indian Auto Stocks Down 3%
Moneycontrol
Effect: A European downturn reduces export demand for Indian autos, impacting manufacturing output and stock market valuations.

RBI Signals Tighter Monetary Policy as Inflation Spikes
Economic Times
Effect: Higher interest rates could curb inflation but slow credit growth, dampening investment and consumption in the economy.