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ICICI Lombard Q2 profit rises 18% YoY, driven by capital gains, low losses
It has seen a more limited impact of input tax credit (ITC) losses and there are tailwinds from higher new vehicle sales and goods and services tax (GST) exemption for healthcare
 "ICICI Lombard Q2 profit rises 18% YoY, driven by capital gains, low losses")
India's tryst with shipbuilding: Govt rolls out ₹70,000 crore revival plan
India and Brazil are among countries facing the steepest tariffs imposed by the US
 "India's tryst with shipbuilding: Govt rolls out ₹70,000 crore revival plan")
Betting big on Nothing: Smartphone maker enters India with new JV
The top three brands - Vivo, Samsung, and Oppo - account for half the smartphone volumes, and the top four, with Realme, over 60 per cent
 "Betting big on Nothing: Smartphone maker enters India with new JV")
This is the start of Hyundai India's next phase of growth: Tarun Garg
Hyundai veteran Tarun Garg will succeed Unsoo Kim as MD & CEO from Jan 1, 2026, marking a new chapter in the automaker's India journey
 "This is the start of Hyundai India's next phase of growth: Tarun Garg")
Building healthcare corpus: Balance growth and liquidity, avoid lock-ins
Health insurance policies often exclude several expenses. Sometimes claims get rejected. Standoffs between hospitals and insurers sometimes lead to cashless facility not being available
 "Building healthcare corpus: Balance growth and liquidity, avoid lock-ins")
Tamed prices, tight leash: The hidden cost of India's inflation win
To judge how well FIT has worked, we must first ask how inflation was lowered
 "Tamed prices, tight leash: The hidden cost of India's inflation win")
Tech Mahindra's Q2 beats estimates, but FY27 growth hinges on big deals
Despite the solid quarterly performance, some brokerages have trimmed their revenue and earnings estimates for the coming quarters, citing a moderation in growth
 "Tech Mahindra's Q2 beats estimates, but FY27 growth hinges on big deals")
A decade after Paris summit, the world's climate promises lie in ruins
The Paris Climate Agreement of 2015 legitimised the evisceration of the UN climate framework - and history may repeat itself at COP 30 in Belem
 "A decade after Paris summit, the world's climate promises lie in ruins")
How GatiShakti Public could rewire India's infrastructure playbook
The GatiShakti framework, launched in 2021, sought to correct this by integrating geospatial data across the transport, energy, logistics, and urban sectors
 "How GatiShakti Public could rewire India's infrastructure playbook")
EPFO's returns shine brighter than bonds, but are they built to last?
The EPFO manages or oversees a retirement corpus worth about ₹25 trillion, which is expected to grow sharply as India's workforce becomes more formalised
 "EPFO's returns shine brighter than bonds, but are they built to last?")
India has long history, interest in craftsmanship: Galeries Lafayette
The Parisian luxury retailer's flagship in Mumbai will mark its India debut, bringing over 200 global brands under one roof
 "India has long history, interest in craftsmanship: Galeries Lafayette")
Indian Inc raises ₹5.47 trillion in bonds H1FY26, Q2 sees slowdown
While Q1 saw robust issuance; Q2 was muted but outlook for Q3 is positive
 "Indian Inc raises ₹5.47 trillion in bonds H1FY26, Q2 sees slowdown")
Beyond KYC: Lenders turn to 'alternative' data to assess risk, detect fraud
Risk assessment firms are using data available publicly or obtained through user consent but is not available through credit bureaus to detect mule accounts, syndicates, and risky borrowers
 "Beyond KYC: Lenders turn to 'alternative' data to assess risk, detect fraud")
Biopeak bets bespoke longevity plans can go beyond bold-and-beautiful set
The company uses AI and cellular diagnostics to optimise performance for professionals by going to the root causes of poor health, with individually-targeted programmes starting at ₹40,000
 "Biopeak bets bespoke longevity plans can go beyond bold-and-beautiful set")
A fine balance for fintech as investors put compliance ahead of valuation
Industry that was touted to overtake legacy banks and financial institutions gets wake-up call
 "A fine balance for fintech as investors put compliance ahead of valuation")
Indian banking sector sees wave of foreign investments, say experts
Experts attribute the trend to country's growth potential, regulatory stance
 "Indian banking sector sees wave of foreign investments, say experts")
Electric, strong hybrid car sales slow down in UP as road tax returns
As there are no car manufacturing plants in UP at present, all buyers of electric and strong hybrid cars in the state now face the usual 9-11 per cent road tax
 "Electric, strong hybrid car sales slow down in UP as road tax returns")
India at centre of LG Electronics' Global South strategy: CEO William Cho
LG Electronics India debuts on NSE with 48% surge, advancing Make in India, R&D growth, and a new chapter in the global south strategy
 "India at centre of LG Electronics' Global South strategy: CEO William Cho")
Jewellery, garments, marine goods bore the brunt of US duties in August
India's exports to the US contribute 34 per cent of readymade garments shipments and 39 per cent of cotton fabrics shipments
 "Jewellery, garments, marine goods bore the brunt of US duties in August")
Electronics sector calls for PE tax parity with China and Vietnam
India's electronics production is worth $135 billion, of which smartphones comprise $64 billion, according to ICEA. Smartphone production has grown 20-fold in the last decade
 "Electronics sector calls for PE tax parity with China and Vietnam")