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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")
GIFT City witnesses surge in fund commitments, investor base in Q3
Fund management at GIFT-IFSC accelerated in FY26 Q3, with higher commitments, rising investor participation and growing traction in newly launched retail schemes
 "GIFT City witnesses surge in fund commitments, investor base in Q3")
Crude oil prices, competition likely to dull paint makers' margins
Paint stocks slipped in FY26 Q3 as weak decorative demand, intense competition and rising crude oil prices outweighed hopes of a volume-led recovery
 "Crude oil prices, competition likely to dull paint makers' margins")
Street Signs: Narrowing window, upping the colo game, and test of patience
With overseas MF limits nearly exhausted, funds like ICICI Prudential AMC are curbing inflows, nudging investors to seek global exposure via alternate routes
 "Street Signs: Narrowing window, upping the colo game, and test of patience")
Fino MD's arrest highlights GST liability risks in digital payments chain
The DGGI's arrest of Fino Payments Bank MD Rishi Gupta in a probe linked to banned online gaming has intensified scrutiny of GST liability, programme managers and compliance networks
 "Fino MD's arrest highlights GST liability risks in digital payments chain")
StatsGuru: Scroll steals childhood as screen-time concerns intensify
As India debates age limits on social media amid rising child screen time and cybercrime, global precedents and domestic data are pushing policymakers toward tighter regulation
 "StatsGuru: Scroll steals childhood as screen-time concerns intensify")
India takes small, steady steps towards rupee's internationalisation
The beginning of what could be a multi-decade journey has been made. It will be a slow, consistent process, not a hasty one that may cause disruptions
 "India takes small, steady steps towards rupee's internationalisation")
Iran war likely to hit India's three-pronged fuel reliance as tensions rise
Timing of the new US-Israel bombing of Iran and Tehran's response couldn't be worse for India
 "Iran war likely to hit India's three-pronged fuel reliance as tensions rise")
Forex card breach: Prompt reporting can secure full refund if no negligence
When not travelling, lock the forex card, keep only a small balance, and switch on alerts
 "Forex card breach: Prompt reporting can secure full refund if no negligence")
Being well-informed is not enough, seek opposing views in investing
While survival is no longer at stake, confirmation bias continues to shape our behaviour - especially as investors
 "Being well-informed is not enough, seek opposing views in investing")
Amazon India announces zero-referral fees on over 125 million products
By eliminating referral fees across over 1,800 categories covering over 12.5 crore products, and reducing logistics costs, sellers can save up to 70 per cent in fees
 "Amazon India announces zero-referral fees on over 125 million products")
EPFO panel clears new SOP for exempted establishments, CBT to take call
EPFO's Exempted Establishment Committee has approved a consolidated SOP to streamline regulation of exempted establishments, replacing annual audits with risk-based reviews; CBT will review it next
 "EPFO panel clears new SOP for exempted establishments, CBT to take call")