Current Affairs 7 March 2026

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  • IDFC First Bank Uncovers ₹590 Crore Fraud Involving Haryana Government Accounts
  • Iran-West Asia Conflict Triggers Rupee Depreciation and Geopolitical Risk-Off Sentiment

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IDFC First Bank Uncovers ₹590 Crore Fraud Involving Haryana Government Accounts

A ₹590-crore financial scam was detected at IDFC First Bank's Chandigarh branch, involving diversion of funds from Haryana government department accounts. Investigations revealed forged cheques and collusion between bank officials and private entities. The fraud came to light through internal audits and regulatory scrutiny. Haryana authorities have initiated probes, with potential implications for banking oversight. This incident highlights vulnerabilities in public sector account management.

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Which bank was involved in the ₹590-crore fraud with Haryana government accounts?

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Iran-West Asia Conflict Triggers Rupee Depreciation and Geopolitical Risk-Off Sentiment

Escalating Iran-Israel-US tensions have caused a sharp depreciation of the Indian rupee, pushing it towards the 92-level against the US dollar. Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) turned net sellers in Indian equities, repatriating funds to safe-haven assets like gold and dollars. Disruptions in GCC remittance corridors threaten India's $100 billion+ annual inflows, supporting the rupee. Energy-intensive sectors face margin compression from higher ATF prices, leading airlines to impose fuel surcharges. RBI may intervene using its $600 billion+ forex reserves and maintain monetary policy vigilance.

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What has caused FIIs to turn net sellers in Indian equities in early March 2026?

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