A look at the headlines in this sector right now:

  1. Sensex plunges 317 points as worries over Donald Trump’s policies weigh Indian markets down: Nifty ended a little over the 9,000 mark.
  2. Aadhaar may be made compulsory to file IT returns, PAN card applications: The Centre has included the proposal in the Finance Bill, which is awaiting the president’s assent.
  3. Railways’ new Vikalp scheme will give waitlisted passengers berths in other trains at no extra cost: They can choose the new service, which will be rolled out on April 1, only after the charts for their current train are prepared.
  4. Cash transaction limit may be lowered from Rs 3 lakh to Rs 2 lakh, says revenue secretary: The Centre’s Finance Bill, which needs the president’s approval, has proposed penalising violators with fines, Hasmukh Adhia said.
  5. India has not accepted most of Apple’s demands, says Nirmala Sitharaman: The iPhone maker had asked for concessions, including customs duty waivers, to import components.
  6. Former Australian Greens Party leader launches fresh protest against Adani’s coal mine project: Bob Brown has the support of 1.5 million people, including 13 conservation and community organisations.
  7. Apple products go red to raise awareness about HIV and AIDS in Africa: New iPad will measure 9.7 inches and it will start from $329.