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Indian benchmark indices closed in the red on Wednesday, paring early gains, as a decline in information technology stocks—spurred by concerns over U.S. economic growth—weighed on the broader market.

Indian equity markets will remain closed on Friday, March 14, for Holi, providing investors an extended weekend before trading resumes on March 17. The shutdown will impact all trading segments, including equities, derivatives, SLB, EGR, and currency markets. The holiday comes amid Nifty 50’s 15% decline from its September peak, marking its longest losing streak.

Along with the dividend declaration, the board also approved fundraising plans for the financial year 2025-26. PFC plans to raise capital through a combination of bonds, term loans, and commercial papers in both domestic and international markets.

Robert Kiyosaki warns of an impending market crash, predicting it could surpass the 1929 Great Depression. As U.S. indices decline, he advises investors to stay calm, wait for opportunities, and buy assets at deep discounts after the dust settles.

Indus Towers shares dropped 8% amid investor concerns over telecom giants Bharti Airtel and Jio partnering with SpaceX’s Starlink for satellite internet services, potentially disrupting the tower infrastructure business and intensifying competition in India s emerging satellite communications market.

Rohit Srivastava, Founder of Strike Money Analytics & Indiacharts, believes market resilience amid US volatility signals a positive shift. Key sectors to watch are financials, especially NBFCs, and metals including aluminium and copper. PSUs, despite recent declines, are entering a value zone, potentially attracting investment.

Rattan Dillon, a car enthusiast from Chandigarh, stumbled upon physical share certificates of Reliance Industries (RIL) during a spring cleaning session. The certificates revealed that the original shareholder—now deceased—had purchased 30 equity shares at Rs 10 each.