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Manoj Kumar Jha's book explains hope versus reality in coalition politics
A timely collection reflects on democratic ideals, coalition failures, federalism and the need for active citizenship as India debates the future of its political culture
 "Manoj Kumar Jha's book explains hope versus reality in coalition politics")
Govt to launch first retail investments in NHs under Invit in February
Plans to add 1,500 kilometres of national highways to Public InvIT over next 3-5 years
 "Govt to launch first retail investments in NHs under Invit in February")
Cummins India on track for strong FY26 show despite near-term concerns
A lumpy hyperscaler project lifted growth and margins, though management cautions that similar orders may not repeat and exports could soften
 "Cummins India on track for strong FY26 show despite near-term concerns")
Confidence in India's logistics cost: The story of economic transition
A credible nationwide study overturns the 13-14 percent narrative, shows India now on par with advanced economies, and sets the stage for deeper multimodal reforms
 "Confidence in India's logistics cost: The story of economic transition")
Practice without AI: It helps build careful security and privacy habits
It helps build careful security, privacy, and performance habits
 "Practice without AI: It helps build careful security and privacy habits")
Why discretionary bank rescues are not a substitute for systemic order
The 2020 intervention stopped contagion, but its ad hoc approach and breach of loss hierarchy underline the need for a predictable, rule-based system for failing financial firms
 "Why discretionary bank rescues are not a substitute for systemic order")
₹50 trillion and counting: Equity mutual fund assets hit a new high
Steady inflows drive jump, cementing MFs as the go-to route for equity market participation
 "₹50 trillion and counting: Equity mutual fund assets hit a new high")
India should focus more on mkt-based research: Infosys cofounder K Dinesh
India must boost R&D spending and focus on market-oriented research to compete globally, as ISF honours six scientists with the Infosys Prize 2025, says K Dinesh
 "India should focus more on mkt-based research: Infosys cofounder K Dinesh")
The tough race for critical minerals continues despite viability fears
While the auction of mines has attracted high bids, just how many of these mines will actually be commercially viable remains to be seen
 "The tough race for critical minerals continues despite viability fears")
Sustainable development: Retrospective clearances threaten rule of law
This concern is particularly relevant today, when prolonged air pollution episodes, groundwater depletion, deforestation, and climate impacts already impose enormous health and economic costs
 "Sustainable development: Retrospective clearances threaten rule of law")
Court proceedings won't affect IHC's investment plans: Sammaan MD & CEO
Samman Capital CEO Gagan Banga says IHC's proposed $1 billion investment remains fully intact despite ongoing court proceedings, with regulatory approvals progressing
 "Court proceedings won't affect IHC's investment plans: Sammaan MD & CEO")
India can be the most important country in the world for AI: Kirthiga Reddy
Former Facebook India (now Meta India) MD Kirthiga Reddy shares insights on building AI-native companies and why established tech firms must move 100x faster
 "India can be the most important country in the world for AI: Kirthiga Reddy")
Digital arrest hardest fraud threat, Google can't fix it alone: Kotsovinos
Digital arrest scams are the toughest fraud challenge today, calling for ecosystem-wide action as deepfakes and AI-driven impersonation make tracking and prevention more complex, says Kotsovinos
 "Digital arrest hardest fraud threat, Google can't fix it alone: Kotsovinos")
Bridging the gap: Lagging states need a growth push amid rising debt
While the concerns of the southern states are understandable, in a federal structure it will always be expected that the lagging states are supported to ensure more equitable development
 "Bridging the gap: Lagging states need a growth push amid rising debt")
Value retailers see single-digit growth on Black Friday, Singles Day sales
Offer higher and fresh inventory on discounts
 "Value retailers see single-digit growth on Black Friday, Singles Day sales")
Ventive Hospitality eyes expansion into more leisure destinations in India
Backed by Blackstone, Ventive Hospitality aims to double its hotel footprint with a Rs 2,000 crore capex plan, expanding into leisure destinations after acquiring the Hilton Goa Resort
 "Ventive Hospitality eyes expansion into more leisure destinations in India")
Super top-ups in health insurance: Match deductible with base sum insured
When base and super top-up are from different insurers, the second insurer may offer reimbursement, not cashless
 "Super top-ups in health insurance: Match deductible with base sum insured")
Top cement companies post strong Q2 on better realisations, volumes
Low base, premium mix and new capacity supported gains
 "Top cement companies post strong Q2 on better realisations, volumes")
Budget 2026: Tourism & hospitality sector reiterate demand for infra status
Simplified visa process, increased marketing spend to boost FTAs
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Higher demand to help Indian Hotels Company post recovery in H2FY26
After a muted first half, the hotel major expects double-digit RevPar and revenue growth driven by renovations, room additions and peak-season demand
 "Higher demand to help Indian Hotels Company post recovery in H2FY26")