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Bihar elections: NDA's vision of Viksit Bihar faces fiscal roadblocks
In the runup to elections, the alliance's manifesto listed 25 prominent promises
 "Bihar elections: NDA's vision of Viksit Bihar faces fiscal roadblocks")
The BJP will now look to become a dominant force in a post-Nitish Bihar
The outcome marks the end of Lalu as a political force. While Nitish's phase is a matter of time, the BJP has a hawk's eye. If only they could find some serious local leadership
 "The BJP will now look to become a dominant force in a post-Nitish Bihar")
Bihar results: Poll body in line of fire amid recriminations in Oppn ranks
The Jharkhand Mukti Morcha accused both the RJD and Congress for the loss
 "Bihar results: Poll body in line of fire amid recriminations in Oppn ranks")
Lack of PLI forcing us to delay launches, says Ather CEO Tarun Mehta
Ather Energy is now the third-largest e-scooter maker by volume and No. 1 by revenue, but warns that the PLI policy's exclusions are delaying launches and hurting innovation, says Mehta
 "Lack of PLI forcing us to delay launches, says Ather CEO Tarun Mehta")
NDA's Bihar encore: Task cut out for RJD; Cong stares at existential crisis
Congress posted one of its weakest-ever results in Bihar, prompting PM Modi to forecast a split, while RJD too failed to widen its caste coalition despite a strong vote share and young-voter outreach
 "NDA's Bihar encore: Task cut out for RJD; Cong stares at existential crisis")
NDA's Bihar encore: Task cut out for RJD; Cong stares at existential crisis
Congress posted one of its weakest-ever results in Bihar, prompting PM Modi to forecast a split, while RJD too failed to widen its caste coalition despite a strong vote share and young-voter outreach
 "NDA's Bihar encore: Task cut out for RJD; Cong stares at existential crisis")
DPDP rules implementation: Demand for consent managers likely to rise
Will maintain log of consents given, denied, or withdrawn
 "DPDP rules implementation: Demand for consent managers likely to rise")
India's 2025 emission rate to fall but global jump raises warming alarm
India's projected CO₂ emissions growth of 1% (38.9 GtCO₂/year) is higher than the global average and China's 0.4%, but lower than the US rate of 1.9%
 "India's 2025 emission rate to fall but global jump raises warming alarm")
NDA's Bihar encore: Nitish Kumar still on top, but challenges galore
Political stability is an asset. It must now be matched with predictable policies, say observers
 "NDA's Bihar encore: Nitish Kumar still on top, but challenges galore")
Individual investors' share in equity options at 17-year high, shows data
They accounted for 39.1 per cent of the premium paid to trade equity options in September 2025, shows the National Stock Exchange (NSE) data on category-wise turnover,
 "Individual investors' share in equity options at 17-year high, shows data")
Individual investors' share in equity options at 17-year high, shows data
They accounted for 39.1 per cent of the premium paid to trade equity options in September 2025, shows the National Stock Exchange (NSE) data on category-wise turnover,
 "Individual investors' share in equity options at 17-year high, shows data")
The shift: QCO rollbacks gather steam, suspended for 55 steel products
Departments begin rolling back quality orders as India finalises a trade deal with the US and weighs industry concerns on compliance burdens
 "The shift: QCO rollbacks gather steam, suspended for 55 steel products")
Multiple growth triggers strengthen outlook for Samvardhana Motherson
Samvardhana Motherson delivered stronger-than-expected operating performance in Q2, prompting brokerages to raise estimates as higher content per vehicle
 "Multiple growth triggers strengthen outlook for Samvardhana Motherson")
Multiple growth triggers strengthen outlook for Samvardhana Motherson
Samvardhana Motherson delivered stronger-than-expected operating performance in Q2, prompting brokerages to raise estimates as higher content per vehicle
 "Multiple growth triggers strengthen outlook for Samvardhana Motherson")
Hindustan Aeronautics revamp study to be ready by March next year
Govt ropes in BCG to conduct study in view of firm's growing order book
 "Hindustan Aeronautics revamp study to be ready by March next year")
Datanomics: Over 6% of India's population is living with diabetes
World Diabetes Day spotlights India's 89.8 million cases, top testing states, and need for early diagnosis, prevention, and continuous care
 "Datanomics: Over 6% of India's population is living with diabetes")
IHCL to acquire 51% stake in wellness brand Atmantan for ₹240 crore
The transaction will entail a primary investment of Rs 205 crore and a secondary share purchase of Rs 35 crore
 "IHCL to acquire 51% stake in wellness brand Atmantan for ₹240 crore")
Bill Gates' pivot away from bold climate action misses key challenges
To find our way back to shore, we urgently need a new financial architecture that can provide the policy and fiscal space to support implementation and build state capacity
 "Bill Gates' pivot away from bold climate action misses key challenges")
Weight-based CAFE relief to hurt safer car push: Shailesh Chandra
This is the first time that Chandra has spoken against the demand for weight-based exemption for small cars, which has divided the auto industry since the beginning of this year
 "Weight-based CAFE relief to hurt safer car push: Shailesh Chandra")
Indian businesses must combine enterprise philosophy with societal service
The Constitution was enriched by ideas from diverse segments of the population, and its preamble is a brief statement that outlines its core values and philosophy
 "Indian businesses must combine enterprise philosophy with societal service")