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Low base, safeguard duty to prop steel output this financial year
Exports are also expected to grow 28-30 per cent this fiscal due to better realisation opportunities in key markets, particularly the European Union
 "Low base, safeguard duty to prop steel output this financial year")
Foreign tourists' arrival in India dips 12% in April-September 2025
Vietnam becomes fastest growing market in south east Asia for influx of FTA- hits over 19 million in November
 "Foreign tourists' arrival in India dips 12% in April-September 2025")
Quick gateway: Hotels see rise in last-minute bookings ahead of New Year
Hotels near metros are seeing a sharp late surge in New Year's Eve bookings and higher rates, while restaurants and delivery firms face disruptions amid a gig workers' strike
 "Quick gateway: Hotels see rise in last-minute bookings ahead of New Year")
The 'legacyfication' of new media and other stories as tech cuts both ways
The new is beginning to resemble the old, tech is playing both hero and villain, and cinemas are starting to get their sheen back
 "The 'legacyfication' of new media and other stories as tech cuts both ways")
2025: Year of big-bang reforms aimed at ease of doing business in finance
The Reserve Bank of India rolled out sweeping reforms in 2025 to lower compliance costs and improve ease of doing business, from LCR relief and project finance norms to digital lending rules
 "2025: Year of big-bang reforms aimed at ease of doing business in finance")
FMCG distributors' body urges Sebi to halt loss-making quick commerce IPOs
FMCG distributors' body AICPDF has asked Sebi to pause or tighten IPO approvals for loss-making quick commerce firms such as Zepto, citing cash-burn pricing and ongoing CCI proceedings.
 "FMCG distributors' body urges Sebi to halt loss-making quick commerce IPOs")
Midcap funds outlook for 2026 hinges on earnings rebound, rate support
After a subdued 2025, midcap funds could recover in 2026 if earnings revive and rates stay supportive. Experts advise a calibrated 10-30 per cent allocation with a long-term horizon
 "Midcap funds outlook for 2026 hinges on earnings rebound, rate support")
Healthcare IPO count jumps in 2025; fundraising flat, returns soften
The surge has come alongside a decline in average issue sizes and more muted listing-day returns compared with last year
 "Healthcare IPO count jumps in 2025; fundraising flat, returns soften")
Auto PLI favours large original equipment makers, Ather tells PMO
According to Ather, the current scheme also has high eligibility thresholds and rigid requirements
 "Auto PLI favours large original equipment makers, Ather tells PMO")
Modi scripts India's technology renaissance with 2025 as the anchor year
Under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership, India's technology journey has moved from adoption to assertion
 "Modi scripts India's technology renaissance with 2025 as the anchor year")
Click Here: A timely reminder that marketing fundamentals are not outdated
In the ever-changing digital world, Click Here offers a refresher course that should be again and again to stay up to speed on the subject
 "Click Here: A timely reminder that marketing fundamentals are not outdated")
Luxury automakers Mercedes-Benz, BMW eye Indian real estate sector
According to multiple sources close to the development, Mercedes-Benz is already in talks with multiple developers in Gurugram for a luxury branded residence project
 "Luxury automakers Mercedes-Benz, BMW eye Indian real estate sector")
Fixing India's air is achievable, but only with coordinated action
From vehicular pollution to construction dust, coordinated solutions exist. What's needed now is the will to act
 "Fixing India's air is achievable, but only with coordinated action")
SC review signals a long-overdue rethink on protecting the Aravallis
Perhaps the apex court should have gone further in its review. Following its orders, the government has issued a complete ban on all new mining licences across the entire Aravalli range
 "SC review signals a long-overdue rethink on protecting the Aravallis")
India's banks are healthier, but the next stress point is already visible
While banking is stable and resilient, it needs to evolve and adjust to the changing dynamics of the Indian financial system
 "India's banks are healthier, but the next stress point is already visible")
Without storage, India's clean energy push will keep hitting limits
Expanding renewable energy must go hand in hand with growth in storage capacity
 "Without storage, India's clean energy push will keep hitting limits")
Gross PMFBY premium falls in kharif 2025 as cup and cap model takes root
Lower actuarial bids and Maharashtra dropping add-ons could ease the Centre's subsidy burden in FY26
 "Gross PMFBY premium falls in kharif 2025 as cup and cap model takes root")
Govt plans to amend SARFAESI Act to include special situation funds
Centre is considering amending SARFAESI to include special situation funds as financial institutions and to require borrowers to file representations within 30 days of a demand notice, sources said
 "Govt plans to amend SARFAESI Act to include special situation funds")
India's EV penetration hinges on securing raw materials, key components
Rapid EV adoption has lifted sales, but India's dependence on imported minerals and components exposes deep supply chain vulnerabilities that could slow the electric mobility transition
 "India's EV penetration hinges on securing raw materials, key components")
Delivery firms brace for gig workers' logout strike on December 31
Delivery and quick commerce platforms are tightening operations and safety measures ahead of December 31 as gig worker unions plan a nationwide log-out strike over pay, conditions and social security
 "Delivery firms brace for gig workers' logout strike on December 31")