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TCS, Infosys, Wipro and others issue advisories for employees in West Asia
Indian IT majors including Tata Consultancy Services, Infosys and Wipro suspend travel and urge staff in West Asia to stay indoors as the US-Israel-Iran conflict shuts airspace across the region
 "TCS, Infosys, Wipro and others issue advisories for employees in West Asia")
Mounting rice stocks raise questions over subsidy-fuelled paddy expansion
As Odisha battles procurement protests and Kerala defends bonuses, mounting rice stocks intensify questions over subsidy-fuelled paddy expansion
 "Mounting rice stocks raise questions over subsidy-fuelled paddy expansion")
West Asia crisis: Govt to meet exporters, shipping firms on Monday
With tensions escalating in West Asia, the government is assessing possible disruptions to shipping routes and logistics as exporters warn of rising costs and wider trade risks
 "West Asia crisis: Govt to meet exporters, shipping firms on Monday")
Poll season potboiler in TN: Panneerselvam's crossover adds new complexity
O Panneerselvam's crossover adds new complexity to a finely poised electoral battle shaped by shifting alliances and Vijay adding a new variable
 "Poll season potboiler in TN: Panneerselvam's crossover adds new complexity")
India on Ericsson's speed dial for tech strategy: President & CEO Ekholm
Ericsson to continue cost cuts through 2026, bets on India and AI-led 5G growth
 "India on Ericsson's speed dial for tech strategy: President & CEO Ekholm")
Believe in neither overregulation nor underregulation: Sebi chief
Tuhin Kanta Pandey outlines Sebi's focus on trust, transparency and data-driven regulation as it reassesses F&O risks and market governance
 "Believe in neither overregulation nor underregulation: Sebi chief")
Tata Trusts stand on Chandrasekaran unchanged amid Noel's concerns
A Tata Trusts resolution backing a third term for N Chandrasekaran remains valid, even as questions linger over Tata Sons' future structure
 "Tata Trusts stand on Chandrasekaran unchanged amid Noel's concerns")
SUV demand, GST relief power double-digit auto sales growth in February
Passenger vehicle wholesales rose 11.4% in February on strong SUV demand and GST effects, while two-wheeler makers posted sharper growth on a favourable base and broad consumer uptake
 "SUV demand, GST relief power double-digit auto sales growth in February")
More fintech firms, banks may come under scanner after Fino chief's arrest
Crackdown on payout API misuse in banned real money gaming may widen probe to payment aggregators and smaller banks amid heightened regulatory scrutiny
 "More fintech firms, banks may come under scanner after Fino chief's arrest")
West Asia crisis: Shippers expect cost spikes on reroutes, insurance
According to an advisory from the Gulf Cooperation Council to stakeholders, ports in several parts of West Asia remain in operation, albeit with riders
 "West Asia crisis: Shippers expect cost spikes on reroutes, insurance")
Exim Matters: Rodtep rates cut as remissions rise amid flat export growth
Govt halves Rodtep benefits to rein in rising payouts amid stagnant exports, tighter Budget allocations, while exempting agriculture and pushing exporters to improve compliance with annual returns
 "Exim Matters: Rodtep rates cut as remissions rise amid flat export growth")
India faces oil shock as Iran war intensifies and supply risks grow
US and Israeli strikes that killed Ayatollah Ali Khamenei have deepened open conflict with Iran and rattled West Asia, disrupting sea routes via Strait of Hormuz, fuelling oil price spike
 "India faces oil shock as Iran war intensifies and supply risks grow")
Economists project FY27 growth to be over 7% in the new GDP series
Economists expect India's FY27 growth to exceed 7 per cent under the new GDP series, supported by capex push and consumption, though trade tensions and El Nino risks loom
 "Economists project FY27 growth to be over 7% in the new GDP series")
It will be reasonable to go slow on AI regulations, says Jules Polonetsky
Jules Polonetsky says India's DPDP Act lays a workable foundation for AI governance, even as global consensus on regulation remains elusive
 "It will be reasonable to go slow on AI regulations, says Jules Polonetsky")
Cities need new model to become resource-efficient, inclusive, and liveable
As cities grow, the most important component of planning, its "spine", should be transportation, to connect the periphery and enable movement within the city
 "Cities need new model to become resource-efficient, inclusive, and liveable")
AI could mean transformation, not destruction, for India's IT industry
Indian IT firms are not uniform entities. Specialised companies, such as Persistent or KPIT, have constructed moats based on deep domain knowledge and long-standing customer relationships
 "AI could mean transformation, not destruction, for India's IT industry")
Algo Rhythm: Indian technology industry's 'Yin and a Yang' moment
Country's tech industry generates $300 bn annual revenue
 "Algo Rhythm: Indian technology industry's 'Yin and a Yang' moment")
Brace for impact: US-Israeli attack threatens global stability
No European ally participated in the attacks, although several have called for Iran to show restraint
 "Brace for impact: US-Israeli attack threatens global stability")
Heritage tech: AI helps keep traditional knowledge alive and accessible
From BharatiyaGPT to tribal language apps, AI is reshaping how India preserves, decodes and revitalises its ancient knowledge systems
 "Heritage tech: AI helps keep traditional knowledge alive and accessible")
A new beginning: New GDP series has improved the scope of estimation
Several elements have been introduced in the new series. For instance, the functions of multi-activity enterprises have been segregated, which will provide a clearer picture
 "A new beginning: New GDP series has improved the scope of estimation")