The Economic Times

Equity investors have become poorer by Rs 18.60 lakh crore in two days of sharp decline in the stock market, where the BSE benchmark Sensex has plunged over 4 per cent, as the West Asia conflict refuses to die down leading to a steep surge in crude oil prices.

Jubilant Foodworks faces operational pressure as LPG supply to parts of its Dominos and Dunkin outlets is constrained amid Middle East tensions. The company is switching to alternative energy sources and engaging with oil marketing companies. QSR stocks have declined in March, while India ensures LPG imports remain uninterrupted.

Zerodha has revised its brokerage plan, now applying higher charges only to derivative traders with a cash collateral shortfall exceeding 5 lakh. This change, effective April 1, impacts less than 1% of its active equity derivative clients.

Vedanta is preparing to split into five distinct listed companies next month. This significant restructuring aims to unlock substantial shareholder value. The demerger will allow each new entity greater autonomy for growth. Vedanta's market value is projected to increase considerably following this strategic move. The company's debt will also be managed across the new firms.