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Major Corporate Developments This Week

1. KEC International: Secures new orders worth Rs 1,476 Cr for transmission & distribution projects across multiple regions, including Saudi Arabia, Africa, and the Americas. Largest composite T&D order secured in Saudi Arabia, including 380 kV transmission lines and substations.
2. Borosil: Supply of LPG has been restricted due to a force majeure situation from ongoing Middle East conflict, impacting production at the Jaipur facility. The borosilicate glass furnace is temporarily suspended, while opal glass furnaces are operating at lower capacities.
3. Stovekraft / Gandhimati Butterfly: Shortage of commercial LPG cylinders in several cities including Mumbai, Bengaluru and Chennai, where supplies to hotels and restaurants have been disrupted. The situation has led to a sharp spike in demand for induction cooktops and other electric cooking appliances, with sales rising between 60% and 300% in some markets.
4. US Tariffs: U.S. President Donald Trump's administration opened a trade inquiry under 301 act into South Korea, China, Japan and 13 other economies to uncover "unfair" trade practices related to "structural" excess capacity and production, a move that might result in tariffs.
5. State Bank of India (SBI): The country’s largest lender, has partnered with Japan’s banking major MUFG Bank to deepen financial cooperation and facilitate cross-border capital flows between the two economies, amid rising Japanese investment interest in India. Under a strategic partnership agreement, the two institutions will collaborate to structure and finance projects across sectors such as merger & acquisitions, aviation and real estate, while also expanding cooperation in trade finance, advisory services and retail banking solutions for corporates operating in both countries.
6. Jindal Steel: Company have declared the preferred bidder by the State Government of Odisha, India, for the Thakurani-A1 iron ore block in Keonjhar in Odisha, according to a Wednesday filing to the Indian stock exchanges. The Thakurani-A1 Iron Ore Block was part of a recent auction round for 12 virgin mineral blocks conducted by the Odisha government. The block has around 50 million tons of iron ore resources. Following the successful conclusion of the online auction, Jindal Steel has committed to a final price offer of 111.15% premium to the Government of Odisha.
7. NTPC: Company signs MOU with Octopus Energy Group for collaboration in power and energy sector.
8. TCS: Company has signed MoU with ABB to deepen their strategic partnership across IT infrastructure, AI, data centers & emerging tech.
9. Nestlé India: Company adds new munch production line at Sanand plant with Rs 225 crore investment, capacity of 8,300 TPA.
10. Mazagon Dock: Total order book as of Dec 31 stands at Rs. 23,758 crore; the company becomes the only shipyard to be conferred Navratna status.
11. Coal India: Coal India Limited (CIL) has announced that its Board approved providing a corporate guarantee of up to ₹3,160 crore to its subsidiary CIL Rajasthan Akshay Urja Limited (CRAUL). The guarantee will fund the CAPEX of CRAUL’s 875 MW solar PV project, marking a significant step in CIL’s renewable energy initiatives. This move aligns with CIL’s strategic diversification into renewable energy while supporting India’s transition to clean energy. Secondly, CIL’s board also gave an in-principal approval to divest up to 35% stake in its subsidiary Southeastern Coalfields Limited (SECL). The board also approved up to a 25% stake sale in another wholly owned subsidiary Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL) through an offer for sale.
12. GR Infraprojects: The company has secured a Letter of Award from the National Highways Authority of India for a highway project worth Rs 2440.87 crore for the construction of a four-lane greenfield section of NH-33 in Bihar. The order must be completed within 910 days under the Hybrid Annuity Mode.
13. Tata Power: Officially executed a supplementary PPA for its Tata Power Mundra Plant with Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited (GUVNL). The energy major expects to expand these agreements across its regional network, stating that the supplementary PPA shall also be executed with the states of Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Punjab, and Haryana.
14. Reliance Industries: The company has entered into a binding long-term Supply and Purchase Agreement (SPA) with Samsung C&T Corporation, South Korea, for the supply of green ammonia over a 15-year period, commencing in the second half of FY2029. The SPA, valued at more than US$3 billion, is one of the largest binding long-term green ammonia off-take agreements globally.
15. Adani Enterprises: The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) has approved the acquisition of Jaiprakash Associates Ltd (JAL) by Adani Enterprises, clearing the way for one of the most high-profile resolutions under India's insolvency framework. The Adani Group had emerged as the winning bidder in November 2025, offering an upfront payment of around Rs 14,535 crore, surpassing competing bids from Vedanta and Dalmia Bharat.
16. Infosys: Company agrees to acquire Optimum Healthcare IT for $465m in its second-largest deal.
17. L&T Technology Services: Divests Smart World & Communication Unit to Ami Paradigm For ₹452 Cr.
18. Bharat Dynamics: Company to establish two additional manufacturing facilities, additional orders to the tune of Rs 150B is envisaged in FY 2026-27.
19. Cochin Shipyard Limited: Company forms joint venture with HBL Engineering Limited to develop electric mobility technology and energy storage solutions.
20. RBL Bank: UAE Central Bank approves NBD takeover of RBL majority stake.
21. IndiGo: Company’s CEO Mr. Pieter Elbers tendered his resignation.
22. LIC: Company gets ₹7,100 cr tax demand order, including interest from I-T dept.
23. Aurobindo Pharma: The US FDA has classified the inspection status of the company’s subsidiary unit as Official Action Indicated (OAI).
24. Kirloskar Ferrous Industries: Manufacturing operations at one of the two high-pressure moulding lines at the Solapur plant have been temporarily affected from March 17 until further notice.
25. Alkyl Amines Chemicals: The specialty chemical player is facing challenges in procuring ammonia, a key raw material used in the manufacture of methylamines, ethylamines, and their derivatives. Due to the non-availability of ammonia, the company has been constrained to temporarily suspend the manufacturing of these products.

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2. High Customer Retention: The increasing value of the network makes it harder for users to leave.
3. Powerful Competitive Moats: New entrants find it challenging to compete against an established network.

Types of Network Effects

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   ​Value increases as more people use the same platform.
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3. Two-Sided Network Effects
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   • Example: Amazon – More buyers attract more sellers, which enhances the shopping experience and vice versa.

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Facebook exemplifies the power of network effects. Initially, it attracted college students, creating a close-knit community. As the network grew, it became increasingly valuable to users:

1. Direct Network Effect: Users joined because their friends were already there.
2. Two-Sided Network Effect: Businesses and advertisers flocked to the platform as the user base grew, creating a virtuous cycle of engagement and monetization.
3. High Switching Costs: Users stayed because leaving meant losing their social connections and content.

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1. Compounding Growth
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1. User Growth Trends: Consistent growth in active users signals a robust network effect.
2. Customer Stickiness: Low churn rates and high user retention indicate that users find the network valuable.
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4. Revenue Models: Platforms that effectively monetize their networks (e.g., subscription fees, ads) are better positioned to sustain growth.

Risks of Network Effects

While network effects are powerful, they can also have downsides:

1. Negative Network Effects: Overcrowding or reduced service quality as the network grows (e.g., slow speeds on overused platforms).
2. Dependence on Growth: Companies reliant on network effects may falter if growth stalls.
3. Regulatory Scrutiny: Dominant platforms often attract antitrust concerns, as seen with Big Tech.

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