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AI adoption now part of performance metric for tech-product firms
Indian companies to take time to adopt
 "AI adoption now part of performance metric for tech-product firms")
Preparing for heatwaves: Timely and multi-pronged policy responses needed
The IMD has cautioned that increased heatwave conditions could exacerbate heat-related illnesses, particularly among the elderly, children, and outdoor workers
 "Preparing for heatwaves: Timely and multi-pronged policy responses needed")
West Asia crisis: Rising input costs may push up consumer durables prices
Copper and aluminium prices are surging, crude is climbing and the rupee is weakening, raising input costs for appliance makers as geopolitical tensions strain supply chains
 "West Asia crisis: Rising input costs may push up consumer durables prices")
Preparing the economy for war: India must adapt to a conflict-driven world
Ideally, this should not be an era of war, given the common challenges humanity faces from multiple threats - from climate change to technological disruption - but this is clearly not an era for peace
 "Preparing the economy for war: India must adapt to a conflict-driven world")
Technology mutual funds weather IT storm as diversification pays off
Active tech funds down only 5.8% in one year even as IT index plummets 17%
 "Technology mutual funds weather IT storm as diversification pays off")
Technology mutual funds weather IT storm as diversification pays off
Active tech funds down only 5.8% in one year even as IT index plummets 17%
 "Technology mutual funds weather IT storm as diversification pays off")
The Broken China Dream: Minxin Pei's book charts Xi's inevitable rise
The author argues that Xi could dismantle Deng's "reforms" because latter was not totally committed to political reform and was against a third-party check on future establishment of personality cults
 "The Broken China Dream: Minxin Pei's book charts Xi's inevitable rise")
Datanomics: India's crude flows via Hormuz at risk amid West Asia crisis
India's dependence on the Strait of Hormuz for crude oil imports has declined, with its share falling from 55 per cent in 2020 to 41 per cent in Q1 2025
 "Datanomics: India's crude flows via Hormuz at risk amid West Asia crisis")
MNCs, Indian drugmakers diverge to mutual gain: How win-win is it?
Novartis exits India's mass-market generics, signalling a deeper split between MNC innovation bets and domestic pharma scale
 "MNCs, Indian drugmakers diverge to mutual gain: How win-win is it?")
Vision for a semiconductor university in India to meet future tech needs
Current education system does not create the expertise required to achieve leadership in a complex, nuanced, and multidisciplinary field like semiconductors
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Gender diversity on boards: Private firms pip public peers, shows data
MCA's January 2026 bulletin shows women form 29% of directors in private firms versus 20% in public companies, even as overall registrations and LLP formations continue to rise
 "Gender diversity on boards: Private firms pip public peers, shows data")
Chatroom: Consider ICC Code and local laws before advertising abroad
TNC Rajagopalan answers SME queries related to GST, export and import matters
 "Chatroom: Consider ICC Code and local laws before advertising abroad")
Centre aiming to quadruple intake of foreign students in India by 2030
At least 2-3 more foreign universities to open campuses in India this year
 "Centre aiming to quadruple intake of foreign students in India by 2030")
File consumer complaint within two years of the last cause of action
Identify correct court for filing complaint based on amount paid for goods or service
 "File consumer complaint within two years of the last cause of action")
Holi sales surge as qcom and e-commerce platforms see sharp demand rise
Quick commerce and e-commerce players saw strong Holi purchases, with spikes in colours, water guns, gujiya and thandai, as platforms expanded festival-led assortments and offers
 "Holi sales surge as qcom and e-commerce platforms see sharp demand rise")
RMZ plans to double office portfolio in five years via acquisitions, JDs
The Bengaluru-based asset owner plans acquisitions and joint developments to expand beyond 40 million sq ft, backed by a strong pipeline, near-zero vacancy and fresh capital raising plans
 "RMZ plans to double office portfolio in five years via acquisitions, JDs")
Drugmakers may review shipment schedules to West Asia if conflict drags on
Indian drugmakers are reviewing shipment schedules and inventories for West Asia as escalating tensions threaten sea and air routes, raising freight costs and risking supply delays
 "Drugmakers may review shipment schedules to West Asia if conflict drags on")
Govt to make carbon trading compliance mandatory for steel sector
A senior steel ministry official says mandatory compliance under the Carbon Credit Trading Scheme will begin soon, as India moves to lower emissions and set plant-specific targets
 "Govt to make carbon trading compliance mandatory for steel sector")
Indian auto firms on wait-and-watch as West Asia crisis blows up
Indian automakers assess West Asia exposure amid rising tensions, as export risks remain limited but higher fuel and input costs could weigh on domestic demand
 "Indian auto firms on wait-and-watch as West Asia crisis blows up")
India market capitalisation slips below $5 trn for first time in 10 months
In US dollar terms, India's mcap has declined nearly 13 per cent from its peak and is down about 5.6 per cent on a year-to-date basis, marking the steepest drop among major global markets
 "India market capitalisation slips below $5 trn for first time in 10 months")