The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) on Thursday warned the public against buying or dealing with any properties belonging to Sunshine Global Agro and its directors.

The market regulator issued this cautionary notice after discovering that some individuals or entities were illegally purchasing, encroaching, or trespassing on the company’s properties.

In a notice issued last week, Sebi stated that no person is allowed to take illegal possession of or trespass on the assets of Sunshine Global Agro and its directors.

The regulator also warned that any unauthorised actions would lead to legal consequences under applicable laws.

In a fillip to the government’s ‘Make in India’ initiative, global tech giant Lenovo has announced plans to manufacture its personal computer (PC) models in India within the next three years.

The company aims to achieve 100 per cent local production for its PC business, including its AI-powered PCs, as part of its long-term commitment to the Indian market.

The announcement came as Lenovo celebrates 20 years of its presence in India. Lenovo India Managing Director Shailendra Katiyal said that currently, 30 per cent of the company's PC sales in the country are from locally manufactured products.

With $1 million (nearly Rs 8.7 crore) in hand, one can purchase just 99 square metre of prime residential property in Mumbai nowadays, followed by 208 square metre in Delhi and 370 square metre in Bengaluru, a report showed on Thursday.

Monaco continues its reign as the world’s most expensive city where $1 million can get you 19 square metres of space, followed by Hong Kong (22 sq m) and Singapore (32 sq m).

The value of prime international residential index (PIRI 100) has increased by 3.6 per cent in 2024, according to Knight Frank’s flagship The Wealth Report 2025.

Of the 100 luxury residential markets tracked, 80 recorded positive or same annual price growth.

India’s job market continued its upward momentum in February 2025, with hiring growing 10 per cent month-over-month (MoM), according to a report on Thursday.

The report, based on the latest insights from the jobs and talent platform foundit, showed that the trend is particularly evident in fresher hiring, where employers are increasingly prioritising skills, certifications, and industry-specific expertise over formal degrees.

The share of job listings prioritising competencies over qualifications has risen from 4 per cent in 2023 to 14 per cent in 2025, reflecting a shift towards a more skills-driven workforce in line with evolving industry demands.

PhonePe on Thursday launched its ‘insuring HEROES’ campaign ahead of the International Women’s Day.

International Women’s Day is observed every year on March 8.

As part of the initiative, the company is offering exclusive discounts of up to 30 per cent, specifically for women, on select term life and health insurance plans.

It is available on the PhonePe platform until March 9, 2025. Women can avail these exclusive offers on the PhonePe app to ensure their overall economic well-being and enjoy long-term stability.

South Korea's exports of food, led by instant noodles, grew an average of 8 per cent annually over the past 10 years on the growing global popularity of K-culture, a business organisation said on Thursday.

K-food shipments doubled to $7.02 billion in 2024 from $3.51 billion in 2015, with instant noodles, or "ramyeon" in Korean, leading the growth, according to a report released by the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI), reports news agency.

Ramyeon exports increased by an average of 20 percent a year in the past decade, helped by strong demand for K-pop and other K-content, as well as a growing preference for easy-to-cook and inexpensive meals amid an economic slowdown, the report said.

Uncertainties remain high regarding prices, given geopolitical issues and trade conflicts among major nations, the central bank here said on Thursday.

Bank of Korea (BOK) Deputy Gov. Kim Woong made the assessment during a meeting meant to check prices after government data showed that consumer prices, a key gauge of inflation, rose 2 percent from a year earlier in February following 2.2 percent growth in January.

"Uncertainties remain high regarding geopolitical situations, trade conflicts among major nations, the foreign exchange rate and domestic demand," Kim said.

"Inflation is expected to move around our target level given both downside and upside risks," he added.

The BOK projected 1.9 percent price growth in 2025 in its latest forecast.

Meanwhile, South Korean stocks opened higher on Thursday after the U.S. administration agreed to delay auto tariffs on Mexico and Canada.

As the nation moves towards becoming a $10 trillion economy, India is undergoing a structural shift from a software-led technology ecosystem to one driven by deep-tech innovations, a report said on Thursday.

The government-backed initiatives such as the Rs 10,000 crore ‘Fund of Funds’, India’s Semiconductor Mission (ISM), and the National Deep Tech Startup Policy (NDTSP) demonstrate an increasing commitment to fostering Frontier Tech innovation and commercialisation, according to the report by 3one4 Capital.

Venture capital participation in deep tech is on the rise in the country, with early-stage funds backing scalable, IP-driven startups, and India’s cost advantage and engineering talent offering a unique edge over global markets.

India is a major player in the global semiconductor design space, employing about 20 per cent of the world’s semiconductor design engineers, approximately 125,000 professionals.

A majority of South Korean companies expect the country to undergo significant economic difficulties this year due to deteriorating business conditions, a poll showed on Thursday.

In the survey conducted by the Korea Enterprises Federation (KEF) on 508 companies with over 50 employees in January, 96.9 percent of responding firms said they expect the country to experience economic difficulties in 2025, reports news agency.

Among the respondents, 22.8 percent expected the level of economic woes to be more severe than during the 1997 financial crisis, while 74.1 percent expected significant economic difficulties, though not on the same level as in 1997.

When asked about the negative economic impact of the country's ongoing political instability, 47.2 percent cited weakened export competitiveness due to increased foreign exchange volatility, followed by deterioration of consumer sentiment at 37.8 percent and investment uncertainty 26 percent.

Adani Portfolio stocks saw a sharp rally on Wednesday as the stock market rebounded, with shares across its businesses, from ports to energy, witnessing significant gains.

The surge was led by Adani Green Energy, which jumped up 10.59 per cent, or Rs 81.40, to close at Rs 849.95. During the intra-day session, the stock touched a high of Rs 857.90 and a low of Rs 769.

Adani Energy Solutions also registered strong gains by climbing 9.33 per cent, or Rs 60.35, to end at Rs 707. The stock traded between Rs 731.50 and Rs 646 during the day.

Adani Total Gas rose 6.41 per cent, gaining Rs 35.05 to close at Rs 582.20, after reaching an intra-day high of Rs 600 and a low of Rs 544.35.