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₹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
 "Budget 2026: Tourism & hospitality sector reiterate demand for infra status")
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")
80% of Indians with disabilities lack health insurance, warns NCPEDP
A new NCPEDP white paper reveals that most persons with disabilities in India remain uninsured, face high rejection rates and encounter discriminatory practices across public and private schemes
 "80% of Indians with disabilities lack health insurance, warns NCPEDP")
FIMI pushes for 15% aluminium duty, flags import surge, poor-quality scrap
FIMI has urged the Finance Ministry to raise the basic customs duty on aluminium products to 15 per cent, citing rising imports, poor-quality scrap inflows and the pressure
 "FIMI pushes for 15% aluminium duty, flags import surge, poor-quality scrap")
Chhattisgarh's 12 districts get national recognition for water conservation
Twelve districts of Chhattisgarh have been nationally recognised for large-scale water conservation efforts driven by strong public participation and innovative community-led initiatives
 "Chhattisgarh's 12 districts get national recognition for water conservation")
Rajasthan set to launch Semiconductor Policy 2025 to woo investors
A senior official of the state industries department said the policy marks a major milestone in the state's journey toward becoming India's next hub for semiconductor manufacturing
 "Rajasthan set to launch Semiconductor Policy 2025 to woo investors")
Uttar Pradesh govt exports electronics, IT products worth ₹1.27 trillion
Electronics and IT exports jump sharply, backed by new investments and state incentives
 "Uttar Pradesh govt exports electronics, IT products worth ₹1.27 trillion")
India's data centre rush hits a roadblock: Cooling in a water-scarce nation
Companies are rushing to build data centres in India, bringing billions in investment, but a key sustainability challenge looms: cooling these power-hungry facilities in a water-scarce country
 "India's data centre rush hits a roadblock: Cooling in a water-scarce nation")