The article discusses the global denim fabric market's projected growth from $17.3 billion in 2024 to $21 billion by 2030, driven by sustainability, technological advancements, and supply chain globalization. Key factors include rising demand for denim apparel, urbanization in emerging markets, fast fashion trends, and ethical compliance pressures. The report analyzes market trends, regional dynamics, and key players in the denim industry.

The article highlights key developments in the Indian stock market, focusing on Bharat Forge, Jio Financial, Punjab and Sind Bank, Ultratech Cement, Jindal Steel & Power, and other companies. The article covers investment activities, contract awards, and other significant business events.

Jindal Stainless, India’s largest stainless-steel manufacturer, acquired a 9.62% stake in M1xchange, a leading RBI-licensed Trade Receivables Discounting System (TReDS) platform, to accelerate seamless access to working capital for MSMEs and corporates. This strategic partnership aims to enhance liquidity and digitize financing operations for Jindal Stainless, while also empowering M1xchange’s global value chain.

The 2025 Shanghai Global Investment Promotion Conference, themed 'Share Shanghai Opportunities with Global Vision,' opened on March 17, 2025, showcasing China's unwavering opening-up drive and highlighting Shanghai's role as a key economic hub for global investment. The event launched 21 key projects and unveiled the Shanghai 2025 key industry layout, detailing 10 prioritized industrial chains. Additionally, it launched second-phase funds for industrial transformation and upgrading. Companies like Bosch, BASF, and Otis showcased their commitment to the Chinese market through investments and expansions.

The Indian stock market experienced a negative trend on 2025-03-02, with major indices like the BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty closing lower. The decline was attributed to global market pressures, including threats of tariffs from US President Donald Trump and heavy selling in the Futures & Options (F&O) segment. Key sectors like auto, power, and FMCG faced selling pressure, while the IT sector saw significant losses. Notably, Jindal Worldwide's stock surged by 20%, defying market trends, and the Indian rupee hit new lows, reflecting ongoing challenges in foreign portfolio investments.