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China's growth shows why government support should be aimed at new starters
China's growth highlights the need for India to shift policy support towards new firms, boost manufacturing, R&D spending, and empower states and cities to drive entrepreneurship and competitiveness
 "China's growth shows why government support should be aimed at new starters")
India's Bangladesh options: Measured responses will serve New Delhi better
The growing anti-Indian movement has added an element of uncertainty to the safety of Indian economic assets too
 "India's Bangladesh options: Measured responses will serve New Delhi better")
More ambition needed: New FTAs welcome, but bigger targets lie ahead
An FTA has also been agreed upon with the United Kingdom (UK), which means that India now has formal trade pacts with three of the five Anglosphere economies
 "More ambition needed: New FTAs welcome, but bigger targets lie ahead")
SHANTI Bill has fully solved third-party liability issue: Holtec CEO
India's SHANTI nuclear law aligns liability with global norms, easing investor concerns and opening India's nuclear sector to greater private and foreign investment, says Holtec CEO Kris Singh
 "SHANTI Bill has fully solved third-party liability issue: Holtec CEO")
Regional dishes still rule Indian breakfast tables despite protein trend
Id Fresh Foods started selling rice batter for dosa and idli in 2005, identifying a white space in the packaged food market
 "Regional dishes still rule Indian breakfast tables despite protein trend")
Vineyards with wine tourism: A heady mix for hospitality business
Sula opened the country's first vineyard tasting room in the late-1990s, followed by amphitheatres, restaurants and festivals
 "Vineyards with wine tourism: A heady mix for hospitality business")
'Abuse' of market dominance: CCI seeks info from aviation major IndiGo
Competition Commission has sought details from IndiGo after a consumer complaint alleged exploitative pricing following flight disruptions; CCI may examine Section 4 issues
 "'Abuse' of market dominance: CCI seeks info from aviation major IndiGo")
Tourist footfall in Rajasthan rises 11.71% as govt steps up promotion
Every year, millions of visitors from India and abroad travel to the state's ancient and historic religious sites
 "Tourist footfall in Rajasthan rises 11.71% as govt steps up promotion")
American banking giant JP Morgan to set up Asia's largest GCC in India
US banker's move puts the country on top of the global GCC map
 "American banking giant JP Morgan to set up Asia's largest GCC in India")
BSP fabricates Bloom Caster Tundish in-house, a first for SAIL
Officials said the initiative has reduced the conventional procurement lead time from six to eight months to just two months
 "BSP fabricates Bloom Caster Tundish in-house, a first for SAIL")
Earnings upgrade ahead for Shriram Finance as MUFG deal boosts capital base
MUFG Bank's Rs 39,620 crore preferential investment could lift Shriram Finance's capital ratios, support faster AUM growth and a rating upgrade, though RoE may dilute near term
 "Earnings upgrade ahead for Shriram Finance as MUFG deal boosts capital base")
Gold, iPhones and noodles: What India bought on Instamart in 2025
From ₹10 printouts to ₹4.3 lakh smartphone splurges, Instamart's 2025 order data shows how quick commerce has become a routine part of everyday life across India
 "Gold, iPhones and noodles: What India bought on Instamart in 2025")
Rabi sowing over in 91% normal area, acreage 1.43% higher, shows data
Rabi sowing has covered 91% of the normal area so far, with total acreage 1.4% higher than last year, led by gains in wheat, mustard and pulses, official data shows
 "Rabi sowing over in 91% normal area, acreage 1.43% higher, shows data")
Practo eyes $1 billion GMV as US push adds $250-300 mn ahead of IPO
Digital healthcare platform Practo is targeting a $1 billion annualised GMV run-rate by June 2026, with US operations expected to add $250-300 million as it gears up for an IPO by end-2026
 "Practo eyes $1 billion GMV as US push adds $250-300 mn ahead of IPO")
US-focused funds' outlook in 2026: Expect consolidation, moderate returns
US-focused mutual funds surged in 2025 on an AI-led rally. In 2026, expect consolidation and moderate returns; rebalance mega-cap tech exposure and invest in phases
 "US-focused funds' outlook in 2026: Expect consolidation, moderate returns")
India's paid music market to hit high notes in next 5 yrs: Universal Music
Universal Music India expects the country to emerge as a major paid music market within five years as subscriptions rise and the industry pivots away from free streaming
 "India's paid music market to hit high notes in next 5 yrs: Universal Music")
UP govt plans to speed up over 100 defence projects worth ₹23,000 crore
The Uttar Pradesh Defence Industrial Corridor (UPDIC) is a crucial element in the attempt to make India more self-reliant in the defence sector
 "UP govt plans to speed up over 100 defence projects worth ₹23,000 crore")
UP govt plans to speed up over 100 defence projects worth ₹23,000 crore
The Uttar Pradesh Defence Industrial Corridor (UPDIC) is a crucial element in the attempt to make India more self-reliant in the defence sector
MGNREGA and the weight of change reignites debate over implementation
The proposal to rename the rural employment scheme, raise the number of guaranteed workdays and alter its cost-sharing structure has reignited debate over its implementation and intent
 "MGNREGA and the weight of change reignites debate over implementation")
Exim matters: US reform proposals challenge WTO's basic principles
US proposals to reform the WTO question core principles like MFN and special treatment for developing nations, deepening divisions and raising doubts over the future of rules-based trade
 "Exim matters: US reform proposals challenge WTO's basic principles")