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Managing the food economy: Procurement must be aligned with requirements

With rice stocks far above buffer norms, India must shift from open-ended MSP procurement to diversified, sustainable agriculture without hurting farmer incomes

Micron's ATMP plant a key first step in India's semiconductor ambitions

Micron's Sanand ATMP plant signals progress, but India's semiconductor ambitions hinge on scaling fabrication, talent, and supply-chain depth beyond mature nodes

M&M: No official word from Indonesia on any suspension of vehicle orders

Mahindra said it has received no intimation from Indonesian authorities about suspending its vehicle imports, clarifying a media report and reaffirming its 35,000-unit export order

India grapples with grid curtailment, biggest test yet on energy transition

Rising renewable energy capacity is straining India's grid, forcing curtailments and raising concerns over stability

Motilal Oswal Home Finance secures $100 million from Asian Development Bank

Motilal Oswal Home Finance secured $100 million from ADB to expand affordable housing loans for women and support green-certified projects, strengthening its funding base and reach

Holi sales surge as qcom and ecommerce firms see strong festive demand

Quick commerce and e-commerce platforms reported a surge in Holi demand, with premium play accessories, eco-friendly items and festive essentials driving sales across metros and smaller cities

Aurobindo arm launches Pomalidomide generic in US, adds to oncology line

Aurobindo Pharma subsidiary Eugia Pharma has launched generic Pomalidomide Capsules in the US, one of the first-to-file applicants for the drug, expanding its oncology portfolio

"India missed out on chips, models but real opportunity is in applications"

Nitin Sharma, partner at venture capital firm Antler India, discusses where Indian AI startups can compete globally and why founder quality matters more than age

War disruption: When airlines, hotels must refund cancelled bookings

If airlines cancel flights due to war or airspace closure, passengers can seek full refunds. But if travellers cancel voluntarily, contractual rules apply and insurance may not cover war

Wipro set to lose $500-million Estee Lauder contract to Accenture

The shift of Estee Lauder's $500-million contract to Accenture marks a setback for Wipro as CEO Srini Palia pushes large efficiency-led deals amid renewed focus on discretionary spending

A reset with Ottawa: India Canada ties have significantly improved

New Delhi's new commitment to trade deals means that it shares an interest with Ottawa in increasing economic integration

Sentiment shift: Earnings upgrade to downgrade ratio improved after Q3

There are hopes of a turnaround in overall corporate earnings after six quarters of single digit growth

Angels in white: Indian nurses hold the line under the shadow of conflict

One nurse stuck in Iran, says Kerala official; others in the region reportedly safe

West Asia conflict: Iran stepped up basmati imports under war cloud

The rise in shipments to Iran may also be linked to demand during Ramzan, which began in mid-February

Call on standards within 6 months of trade pact rollout: USTR report

The Report said India will address longstanding non-tariff barriers to trade in US food and agricultural products

West Asia conflict: Edible oil rates firm up on crude price spiral

Brent rally amid Strait of Hormuz tensions may lift edible oil prices in India, even without supply disruptions

Oil producers may benefit as crude spikes amid Hormuz disruption risk

Escalating tensions in West Asia threaten crude and LNG flows via the Strait of Hormuz, pushing prices sharply higher and lifting prospects for ONGC and Oil India even as OMCs face pressure

Fund Pick: ICICI Pru Value Fund delivers value, consistent high returns

ICICI Prudential Value Fund stayed in the top CMFR percentile through December 2025, delivering consistent long-term outperformance and strong AUM growth

Earlier, almost any IPO could find demand. That phase is over: Neha Agarwal

Agarwal outlines why the next cycle will reward quality over quantity and which sectors are best placed to attract capital

Iran, oil, and India: Conflict is short-term but policy reset is vital

Given the elevated uncertainty, it is prudent to wait and watch for now. If this indeed proves to be a short-duration energy price shock, its spillovers should be manageable