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India Pre-Market Regulatory Roundup — March 07, 2026

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4 high priority17 medium priority21 total filings analysed

Executive Summary

Overnight filings reveal a mixed landscape dominated by routine corporate governance updates (10/21 filings), positive capital market actions like acquisitions and project term sheets, confirmed debt interest payments signaling financial discipline, and regulatory tweaks for Small Finance Banks/NBFCs, but overshadowed by high-materiality negatives in insolvencies and fraud classifications. No broad period-over-period financial trends emerge as most filings lack quantitative metrics, though isolated data shows negligible equity dilution (Yes Bank +0.0006% paid-up capital) and strong shareholder approvals (98%+ in CG Power/Sharika). Key themes include intact debt servicing amid regulatory scrutiny on banking (6/21 filings), leadership transitions in fintech (Fino Payments), and value-unlocking projects (Alfavision GDV >₹2,000 Cr). Critical developments: RCOM's ₹1,790 Cr fraud classification under CIRP heightens creditor risks; Alfavision's hospitality JV offers multi-year alpha; Simbhaoli's ongoing insolvency caps upside. Portfolio implications favor monitoring finance/banking for regulatory catalysts while avoiding distressed telecom/sugar plays ahead of March 11 meetings.

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Investment Signals(11)

  • Completed 100% acquisition of Alric Electric for ₹1.11 Cr on March 6, 2026, expanding electricals footprint via compliant share transfer

  • Board-approved term sheet with Della Resorts for 220-acre hospitality project (luxury resorts, adventure park) with GDV potential >₹2,000 Cr via SPV (74% land owner stake)

  • NSE/BSE approvals for 190.03 Cr NCRPS (₹1,900.35 Cr face value) listing effective March 10, 2026, unlocking liquidity post-NCLT scheme

  • 98.60% shareholder approval (99.97% promoter) for Independent Director re-appointment via postal ballot, signaling governance strength

  • 98.9% approval for Independent Director appointment (100% promoter turnout/vote), despite minor public opposition on low-polled shares

  • Sammaan Finserve(BULLISH)

    Timely ₹1.92 Cr yearly interest payment on ₹20 Cr NCDs (ISIN INE244L07614) due Feb 20, no frequency changes

  • Poonawalla Fincorp(BULLISH)

    On-time monthly interest ₹1.95 L (net TDS) on ₹2.67 Cr NCDs paid March 6, matching record date Feb 18

  • Digilogic Systems(BULLISH)

    Auditor appointments for FY25-26 and CIN update to 'L' post-BSE SME listing (544684), routine compliance post-listing

  • Yes Bank(NEUTRAL-BULLISH)

    Negligible dilution from 1,78,130 ESOP/RSU allotments (+0.0006% paid-up capital to ₹627.59 Cr), per YBL ESOS 2020/RSU 2024 plans

  • Fino Payments Bank(NEUTRAL-BULLISH)

    Experienced leadership interim appointments (Ketan Merchant ex-HSBC/Barclays as CEO, Anup Agarwal ex-Deutsche as CFO) pending RBI nod

  • Gautam Exim(NEUTRAL-BULLISH)

    Board meeting March 11 to approve CS replacement (Vishad Jaiswal) and review Q3 compliances/RPTs, routine governance

Risk Flags(8)

  • Reliance Communications (Fraud)[HIGH RISK]

    Canara Bank classified RCOM/RTL accounts as fraud (₹1,790 Cr facilities from 2013-14), reported to RBI amid CIRP since 2019 and forensic irregularities 2013-17

  • Simbhaoli Sugars (Insolvency)[HIGH RISK]

    CIRP ongoing since July 2024, IRP meeting March 11 for FY25 results with trading window closed, no ops improvements noted

  • Fino Payments Bank (Leadership)[MEDIUM RISK]

    Interim CEO/CFO swaps (Merchant from CFO, Agarwal new CFO) for 4 months pending RBI, plus GST consultant review flags compliance gaps

  • Gautam Exim (Governance)[MEDIUM RISK]

    CS resignation (Akansha Motwani) prompts March 11 board review of GST issues in Gujarat and investor complaints

  • RBI SFB Directions (Regulatory)[MEDIUM RISK]

    Multiple amendments Feb 13-26, 2026 on capital adequacy, concentration risk, disclosures for Small Finance Banks; details undisclosed raise compliance uncertainty

  • RBI NBFC Directions (Regulatory)[LOW-MEDIUM RISK]

    Feb 26, 2026 amendments on miscellaneous NBFC norms, no details but potential sector-wide impacts

  • RBI FEM Directions (Regulatory)[LOW-MEDIUM RISK]

    Feb 16, 2026 borrowing/lending amendments could tighten forex norms for banking/real estate/energy

  • Sharika Enterprises (Opposition)[LOW RISK]

    85% public non-institution opposition (314k votes) to director appointment despite 98.9% overall pass on low 2.45% turnout

Opportunities(8)

  • Unlock ₹2,000+ Cr GDV from 220-acre MP land via Della JV (non-RPT), SPV structure with 74% control offers multi-year hospitality alpha

  • ₹1.11 Cr buyout of Alric Electric 100% stake consolidates electricals ops, potential synergies post-Feb 4 board approval

  • Trading starts March 10 for ₹1,900 Cr NCRPS, post-NCLT scheme; liquidity boost for preference shareholders

  • 98.6% approval with 100% promoter support reinforces board stability, watch for growth execution

  • Sammaan/Poonawalla Debt Servicing(OPPORTUNITY)

    Timely NCD interest payments (yearly/monthly) signal no default risk, attractive for fixed income in NBFC space

  • Digilogic Post-Listing(OPPORTUNITY)

    Auditor setups for FY26 post-BSE SME list (CIN to 'L'), early-stage tech growth potential

  • Fino Payments Leadership(OPPORTUNITY)

    Interim execs with Tier-1 pedigrees (HSBC/Barclays/Deutsche), RBI approval catalyst for fintech turnaround

  • Sharika Governance(OPPORTUNITY)

    Overwhelming promoter-backed director addition, low public turnout minimizes dissent risk

Sector Themes(5)

  • Banking/NBFC Debt Discipline

    3/21 filings confirm timely NCD interest (₹1.92 Cr Sammaan yearly, ₹1.95 L Poonawalla monthly, no delays), intact servicing amid high rates supports fixed income yields

  • SFB Regulatory Overhaul

    5 RBI directions Feb13-26 (capital adequacy, risk mgmt, disclosures) target Small Finance Banks; undisclosed details but signal tighter prudential norms, watch compliance costs

  • Corporate Governance Routine

    8/21 filings on auditor/CS/director changes/approvals (98%+ votes in CG/Sharika), strong promoter alignment (99-100%) but low public polling flags retail apathy

  • Value Unlock via Structures

    Acquisitions (Spectrum ₹1.11 Cr), NCRPS listing (TVS ₹1,900 Cr), JV term sheets (Alfavision ₹2,000 Cr GDV) highlight creative capital allocation without dilution

  • Insolvency/Fraud Persistence

    2 high-materiality cases (RCOM ₹1,790 Cr fraud under CIRP, Simbhaoli ongoing since 2024) underscore telecom/sugar distress, creditor protections via IBC but resolution delays

Watch List(7)

  • FY25 audited results review + trading window closure, potential ops updates amid CIRP - March 11, 2026

  • Gautam Exim/Board Meeting
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    CS resignation note, Q3 RPTs/GST review/investor complaints - March 11, 4PM, Vapi office

  • 190 Cr shares list on NSE/BSE under INE494B04019 - effective March 10, 2026

  • RP legal response to Canara ₹1,790 Cr fraud tag, NCLT resolution plan status post-CIRP June 2019

  • Interim CEO/CFO approvals + GST review outcomes, up to 4 months from March 6

  • RBI SFB Amendments
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    Full details/impacts on capital/risk norms for Small Finance Banks, post-Feb13-26 directions

  • SPV formation/approvals for ₹2,000 Cr GDV project, detailed agreements pending

Filing Analyses(21)
Simbhaoli Sugars LimitedInsolvencynegativemateriality 9/10

06-03-2026

Simbhaoli Sugars Limited, under Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP) since NCLT order dated July 11, 2024, has scheduled an IRP-convened meeting on March 11, 2026, to review audited consolidated financial results for the period ended March 31, 2025. The trading window for the company's shares will remain closed until 48 hours after the declaration of these results. No financial metrics are disclosed in this intimation, highlighting ongoing insolvency proceedings with no indication of operational improvements.

  • ·CIRP admission order dated July 11, 2024; prior intimation to exchanges on July 12, 2024
  • ·IRP meeting scheduled for Wednesday, March 11, 2026
  • ·Compliance under Regulation 29 of SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015
UnknownCorporate Governanceneutralmateriality 4/10

06-03-2026

Digilogic Systems Limited's Board approved the appointment of M/s. SARV & Co as Secretarial Auditors and M/s. P B S K and Associates as Internal Auditors for FY 2025-26 during the meeting on March 06, 2026. The Board also updated the company's CIN prefix from 'U' to 'L' to reflect its recent listing on BSE SME platform (Scrip Code: 544684). No financial impacts or performance metrics were disclosed.

  • ·CIN: U62099TG2011PLC077933 (prefix updated from 'U' to 'L')
  • ·SARV & Co Firm Regn. No.: P2024TS101500
  • ·P B S K and Associates Firm Regn. No.: 017838S
  • ·Board meeting: March 06, 2026, 05:30 P.M. to 06:30 P.M.
  • ·Auditors unrelated to any company directors
UnknownCorporate Governanceneutralmateriality 4/10

06-03-2026

Gautam Exim Limited has issued an intimation for a board meeting scheduled on March 11, 2026, at 4:00 PM at its registered office to note the resignation of Akansha Motwani as Company Secretary and Compliance Officer and approve the appointment of Mr. Vishad Jaiswal (ACS-79050) as replacement. The agenda also includes reviewing SEBI listing compliances and exemption report, investor complaints status, performance of Independent Directors, GST issues in Gujarat, and related party transactions for the quarter ended December 31, 2025. This is a routine governance update with no financial metrics or performance changes disclosed.

  • ·BSE Symbol: GEL; ISIN: INE721X01015
  • ·Registered Office: Plot No. 29, Pavitra, Second Floor, Chharwada Road, Opp. Sargam Society, GIDC, Vapi-396195, Gujarat, India
  • ·Corporate Office: Ward No. 11, Near Fatehna Way Bridge, Dhuni, Fatehnagar - 313205, Udaipur, Rajasthan, India
  • ·CIN: L51100GJ2005PLC046562; GSTIN: 24AACCG77A1P7ZF
Spectrum Electrical Industries LimitedMerger/Acquisitionpositivemateriality 7/10

06-03-2026

Spectrum Electrical Industries Limited completed the acquisition of 100% equity stake in Alric Electric Private Limited on March 6, 2026, by purchasing 10,000 equity shares for ₹1.11 Cr from existing shareholders via Securities Transfer Forms. This follows the board meeting on February 4, 2026, and complies with SEBI regulations and the Companies Act, 2013. No financial impacts or performance metrics were disclosed in the filing.

  • ·NSE Symbol: SPECTRUM
  • ·BSE Script Code: 544386
  • ·ISIN: INE01EO01010
  • ·Disclosure pursuant to SEBI Circular No SEBI/HO/CFD/CFD-PoD-1/P/CIR/2023/123 dated July 13, 2023
Yes Bank LimitedCorporate Actionneutralmateriality 3/10

06-03-2026

Yes Bank Limited's Nomination & Remuneration Committee approved the allotment of 1,78,130 equity shares of face value ₹2 each on March 6, 2026, pursuant to exercise of stock options under YBL PESOP 2020 Plan (under YBL ESOS 2020 Scheme) and YBL RSU Plan 2024, realizing ₹20.22 Lakh. This resulted in a negligible increase in paid-up share capital from ₹627.59 Cr (31,379,452,677 shares) to ₹627.59 Cr (31,379,630,807 shares), representing flat growth of ~0.0006%. The details are hosted on the Bank's website per SEBI regulations.

  • ·Allotment approved by Nomination & Remuneration Committee.
  • ·BSE Scrip Code: 532648; NSE Symbol: YESBANK.
  • ·Weblink hosted on www.yes.bank.in per SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015.
UnknownDebt Securitiespositivemateriality 4/10

06-03-2026

Sammaan Finserve Limited (formerly Indiabulls Commercial Credit Limited) certified under Regulation 57 of SEBI LODR the timely payment of full yearly interest amounting to ₹1.92 Cr on its Secured Redeemable Non-Convertible Debentures (ISIN: INE244L07614, issue size: ₹20 Cr), due on February 20, 2026. The payment was made in early March 2026 with no delays or changes in frequency reported. No redemption payments are applicable at this time.

  • ·ISIN: INE244L07614
  • ·Interest frequency: Yearly
  • ·No change in frequency of interest payment
  • ·Corporate Identity Number (CIN): U65923DL2006PLC150632
  • ·SEBI Master Circular Ref. No. SEBI/HO/DDHS/DDHS-PoD-1/P/CIR/2025/0000000103 dated July 11, 2025
Fino Payments Bank LimitedCorporate Governanceneutralmateriality 8/10

06-03-2026

Fino Payments Bank Limited's Board approved Mr. Ketan Merchant as Interim CEO for up to 4 months subject to RBI approval, re-designating him from CFO/Head of Organisation, and Mr. Anup Agarwal as Interim CFO for up to 4 months effective March 06, 2026. The Board also approved appointing a special consultant for a review of GST compliances and other aspects. These interim appointments follow recommendations from the Nomination and Remuneration Committee and Audit Committee.

  • ·Board meeting on March 06, 2026, commenced at 05:27 p.m. IST and concluded at 07:20 p.m. IST
  • ·Scrip Code: 543386, Symbol: FINOPB
  • ·Mr. Ketan Merchant previously worked at HSBC, Standard Chartered, Barclays; Mr. Anup Agarwal at Deutsche Bank India, Standard Chartered Bank India, Maersk Group
Fino Payments Bank LimitedCorporate Governanceneutralmateriality 8/10

06-03-2026

Fino Payments Bank Limited's Board approved the appointment of Mr. Ketan Merchant as Interim CEO for up to 4 months pending RBI approval, re-designating him from CFO/Head of Organisation, and Mr. Anup Agarwal as Interim CFO for up to 4 months effective March 06, 2026. The Board also approved appointing a special consultant for a GST compliance review based on Audit Committee recommendations. These interim leadership changes follow Nomination and Remuneration Committee recommendations.

  • ·Board meeting commenced at 05:27 p.m. IST and concluded at 07:20 p.m. IST on March 06, 2026.
  • ·Mr. Ketan Merchant previously worked at HSBC, Standard Chartered, and Barclays Group; key role in Bank's 2021 listing.
  • ·Mr. Anup Agarwal previously held positions at Deutsche Bank India, Standard Chartered Bank India, and Maersk Group.
TVS Motor Company LimitedCompany Updatepositivemateriality 7/10

06-03-2026

TVS Motor Company Limited received listing and trading approvals from NSE and BSE on March 6, 2026, for 190.03 Cr 6% Cumulative Non-Convertible Redeemable Preference Shares (NCRPS) of ₹10 each, issued pursuant to a Scheme of Arrangement sanctioned by NCLT, Chennai. These NCRPS, with total face value of ₹1,900.35 Cr, will be available for trading on both exchanges effective March 10, 2026, under ISIN INE494B04019. No performance metrics or comparisons are provided in the filing.

  • ·Date of Allotment: September 1, 2025
  • ·NCLT Order date: July 31, 2025
  • ·NSE Symbol: TVSMNCRPS; BSE Scrip Code: 717506
  • ·ISIN: INE494B04019
  • ·Market Lot: 1 share
  • ·Registrars: Integrated Registry Management Services Private Limited
UnknownDebt Securitiesneutralmateriality 2/10

26-02-2026

RBI issued the Reserve Bank of India (Non-Banking Financial Companies – Miscellaneous) Amendment Directions, 2026, dated February 26, 2026, under references RBI/DoR/2025-26/224 and DoR.GOV.REC.No.414/18.10.008/2025-26. This regulatory update pertains to Non-Banking Financial Companies in the banking sector. No specific details on amendments, numerical data, corporate actions, financial metrics, or impacts are explicitly stated in the provided filing excerpt.

  • ·Reference numbers: RBI/DoR/2025-26/224, DoR.GOV.REC.No.414/18.10.008/2025-26
  • ·Event categorized as Debt Securities, sector banking
UnknownRate Changeneutralmateriality 2/10

18-02-2026

RBI issued circular RBI/2025-26/222 (CO.FMRD.MIOD.No.8/11.01.057/2025-26) dated February 18, 2026, addressed to all eligible market participants, regarding Unique Transaction Identifier for OTC Derivative Transactions. The disclosure pertains to the banking and technology sectors. No quantitative data, rate changes, financial metrics, or specific actions are explicitly stated in the provided excerpt.

UnknownRate Changeneutralmateriality 4/10

16-02-2026

RBI issued the Foreign Exchange Management (Borrowing and Lending) (First Amendment) Regulations, 2026 on February 16, 2026, from its Foreign Exchange Department, Central Office in Mumbai. The notification pertains to a rate change event potentially impacting sectors including banking, technology, manufacturing, real estate, and energy. No specific details on the amendment, rate changes, or quantitative impacts are disclosed in the provided filing excerpt.

UnknownBanking Regulationneutralmateriality 3/10

13-02-2026

Reserve Bank of India issued the (Small Finance Banks – Financial Statements: Presentation and Disclosures) – Second Amendment Directions, 2026 on February 13, 2026, referenced as RBI/2025-26/219 DOR.CRE.REC.410/21.04.018/2025-26. This regulatory update focuses on presentation and disclosures for Small Finance Banks' financial statements, but specific details of amendments, changes, or impacts are NOT_DISCLOSED in the provided filing excerpt. No quantitative metrics, positive or negative changes, or operational effects are mentioned.

UnknownBanking Regulationneutralmateriality 4/10

13-02-2026

Reserve Bank of India issued the 'Small Finance Banks - Prudential Norms on Capital Adequacy) Second Amendment Directions, 2026' on February 13, 2026, referenced as RBI/2025-26/218 DOR.CRE.REC.409/21-01-002/2025-26. This regulatory update pertains to prudential norms on capital adequacy specifically for Small Finance Banks. Specific details of the amendments, changes, or impacts are NOT_DISCLOSED in the provided filing excerpt.

UnknownBanking Regulationneutralmateriality 3/10

13-02-2026

RBI issued the (Small Finance Banks - Concentration Risk Management) Amendment Directions, 2026 on February 13, 2026, referenced RBI/2025-26/217 DOR.CRE.REC.408/07-03-002/2025-26. The directions amend concentration risk management norms specifically for Small Finance Banks. No specific details on changes, numerical limits, or impacts are disclosed in the provided filing excerpt.

CG Power and Industrial Solutions LimitedCorporate Governancepositivemateriality 6/10

06-03-2026

Shareholders of CG Power and Industrial Solutions Limited approved the special resolution for re-appointment of Mr. Sriram Sivaram as Non-Executive Independent Director via postal ballot on March 6, 2026, with 98.60% votes in favor (1,258,633,227 votes) out of 81.05% total votes polled (1,276,507,127 votes) on 1,574,892,609 outstanding shares. Promoters polled 99.97% and voted 100% in favor, public institutions polled 83.25% with 95.40% approval, while public non-institutions had low polling at 0.43% but 97.00% approval; opposition was minimal at 1.40% overall.

  • ·Postal ballot notice dated January 27, 2026; e-voting from February 4 to March 5, 2026; cut-off date February 1, 2026.
  • ·Scrutinizer: M/s. P Mehta & Associates.
SHARIKA ENTERPRISES LIMITEDCorporate Governancepositivemateriality 5/10

06-03-2026

Sharika Enterprises Limited disclosed the voting results of its postal ballot (February 5 to March 6, 2026) approving the appointment of Mr. Tej Kishen Wali (DIN: 02413663) as an Independent Director via special resolution, with 98.9% votes in favor (28,284,070 votes from 49 members) out of total polled shares representing 66.05% of 43.3 million outstanding shares. Promoters voted 100% in favor with full turnout, while public non-institutions had low turnout of 2.45% but 85% opposition among voters (314,200 against votes). The resolution passed with requisite majority.

  • ·Postal Ballot Notice date: January 27, 2026; Record date: January 30, 2026
  • ·E-voting period: February 5, 2026 (9:00 a.m. IST) to March 6, 2026 (5:00 p.m. IST)
  • ·No invalid votes recorded
  • ·Public institutions: 0 shares polled
SHARIKA ENTERPRISES LIMITEDCorporate Governancepositivemateriality 6/10

06-03-2026

Sharika Enterprises Limited disclosed the voting results of its postal ballot (e-voting from February 5 to March 6, 2026) approving the appointment of Mr. Tej Kishen Wali (DIN: 02413663) as an Independent Director via Special Resolution, with 98.9% votes in favor (28,284,070 votes by 49 members) and 1.1% against (314,200 votes by 8 members) out of 28,598,270 total valid votes polled (66.05% of 43,300,000 outstanding shares). While promoters voted 100% in favor on their entire holding of 28,228,453 shares, public non-institutions showed significant opposition with 85% against on their low 2.45% polled shares (369,817 votes). The resolution was duly passed with requisite majority.

  • ·Postal Ballot Notice date: January 27, 2026; Cut-off/Record date: January 30, 2026
  • ·Promoter and Promoter Group shares: 28,228,453 (100% polled, 100% in favor)
  • ·Public-Non Institutions shares: 15,071,547 (2.4537% polled)
UnknownDebt Securitiespositivemateriality 4/10

06-03-2026

Poonawalla Fincorp Limited confirmed timely payment of monthly interest on its Non-Convertible Debentures (ISIN: INE511C07706) with an issue size of ₹2.67 Cr. The interest amount of ₹1.95 L (net of TDS) was paid on March 6, 2026, matching the due date, with no delays or changes in payment frequency reported.

  • ·Record date for interest: February 18, 2026 (adjusted from February 19, 2026 as non-business day)
  • ·Frequency of interest payment: Monthly
  • ·Date of last interest payment: February 6, 2026
Alfavision Overseas (India) Ltd.Corporate Governancepositivemateriality 9/10

06-03-2026

Alfavision Overseas (India) Ltd's Board approved a term sheet on March 6, 2026, with Della Resorts & Adventure Private Limited for developing an integrated hospitality, adventure, and lifestyle project on approximately 220 acres of land in Saras, Icchawar, District Sehore, Madhya Pradesh, including luxury resorts, villas, wellness facilities, and an adventure park. The project has an indicative Gross Development Value (GDV) potential of over ₹2,000 Cr and will involve a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) where land-owning entities hold 74% stake and Della holds 26%. This collaboration aims to unlock significant value from the company's land holdings, subject to approvals.

  • ·Project structure: SPV for hospitality component with land owners (company + promoter group) at 74% stake and Della at 26% via sweat equity or similar.
  • ·Not a related party transaction.
  • ·Promoter group entities contribute land; detailed agreements to follow.
  • ·Board meeting: March 6, 2026, 05:30 P.M. to 09:00 P.M.
Reliance Communications LimitedFraud Investigationnegativemateriality 10/10

07-03-2026

Reliance Communications Limited (RCOM) and its subsidiary Reliance Telecom Limited (RTL) have had their accounts classified as 'fraud' by Canara Bank via letters dated February 27, 2026 (received March 6, 2026), with orders to report to RBI's Central Fraud Registry; RCOM's involved credit facilities total ₹1,790 Cr from sanctions in 2013-2014. Both entities are under Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP) since June 2019, with resolution plans approved by creditor committees awaiting NCLT approval, invoking protections under IBC Sections 14 and 32A against proceedings and liabilities. The Resolution Professional is examining the matter and seeking legal advice, following a forensic audit identifying irregularities for the period April 2013 to March 2017.

  • ·RCOM accounts classified as NPA on September 29, 2017.
  • ·Forensic audit by BDO India LLP covers review period April 1, 2013 to March 31, 2017; final report submitted October 15, 2020.
  • ·CIRP commenced effectively June 28, 2019 per NCLT order dated June 21, 2019.
  • ·Disclosure pursuant to Regulation 30 of SEBI LODR and SEBI Circular dated July 11, 2023 (updated January 30, 2026).

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