Daily Current Affairs – March 30, 2026

ET looks at how the proposed amendments to the decade-old law, blamed by critics for causing inordinate delay in the rescue or liquidation of bankrupt firms, is going to shape the country’s insolvency ecosystem.

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal will visit Canada in May 2026. This visit coincides with ongoing talks for a free trade agreement between India and Canada. Discussions will focus on expediting these negotiations. Both nations will explore cooperation in clean energy, nuclear energy, agriculture, and critical minerals. The minister also met with UK and EU officials regarding trade pacts.

Suchitwa Mission’s green election campaign, in association with the Election Commission of India, aims at reducing waste generated during elections

The govt. introduced schemes that did not figure in its manifesto, even while delivering key assurances such as Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thittam and free bus travel; but it has not formulated the Higher Education policy, set up Kalaignar Canteens or created special courts for corruption cases

Afghan deputy government spokesman Hamdullah Fitrat said that “mortars and other heavy weaponry” were used Sunday afternoon to strike rural areas and civilian homes on the outskirts of the city of Asadabad in Kunar Province

The conflict, which began with joint Israel-U.S. strikes on February 28, spread throughout West Asia and sent ripples through the global economy

Indian stocks face headwinds in April due to the Iran-Israel conflict, FII outflows, and a weakening rupee. Despite a historically positive April for the Nifty, driven by domestic buying, current technicals suggest persistent downside pressure. FIIs have been net sellers, influenced by global risk-off sentiment.

PL Asset Management's Siddharth Vora reveals how a strategic shift helped the fund beat benchmarks by 10-12% over the last year. The fund raised cash buffers, reduced exposure to financials, and focused on value stocks in pharma, energy, and metals. This disciplined approach, prioritizing value with low volatility, drove the impressive performance in a challenging market.

Bank holiday today, 30 March: According to the RBI bank holiday calendar, bank holidays vary from region to region depending upon the festivals and observances there. However, all banks observe holidays on national holidays like Republic Day and Gandhi Jayanti.

Indian Oil, BPCL, HPCL, and GAIL are in talks with Angola's state-owned Sonangol LPG and liquefied natural gas LNG as supplies from West Asia remain disrupted amid the blockage of the Strait of Hormuz.

The India U23S, coached by Naushad Moosa, were at Bhutan's throats from early on, and missed several early chances