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India lays out tariffs, quotas for UK autos under FTA, to cut levy to 10%

Industry sees no immediate disruption in premium segment

Brazil's ethanol journey offers India both lessons and cautionary tales

Brazil avoided it, but India seems to be rushing through the ethanol transition at consumers' expense viewpoint

The politics of image: How the World Cup became a battlefield of symbols

As several scholars have written, a symbol has language. But a symbol also has multivale¬n¬ce. It can mean many things at the same time

Of serves and smashes: PV Sindhu on post-30 goals and life beyond the court

All set for Japan Open, China Open and the World Badminton Championship, Sindhu tells Anushka Bhardwaj what it means to be playing post-30, and how she never had a plan B

Hindustan Copper appoints advisers for proposed Chile mine acquisition: CMD

The state-run miner has appointed transaction advisers for its proposed acquisition of four copper mines in Chile, with due diligence under way amid regulatory processes

Declining EU-China relations

Their economic partnership is increasingly facing the strategic challenge of avoiding a trade war

Atelier Expressions to acquire luxury handcrafted mithai brand Khoya

TVS Venu Group's premium lifestyle platform will acquire a majority stake in Khoya, strengthening its portfolio of artisanal brands rooted in heritage and craftsmanship

More than a stealth fighter

The Amca programme could deliver the defence sector's own Maruti moment

News in brief global: From fifth-generation jets to 3D-printed drone boat

Here are the news in brief from defence sector as featured in Blueprint's July 2026 edition

Amazon India's Prime Day gets faster as smaller cities drive growth

Amazon India said one in two Prime Day items were delivered within minutes in Amazon Now cities, while over 70 per cent of new Prime memberships came from Tier-2 and Tier-3 markets

State stats: Handouts, pension scheme fuel state revenue deficit worries

High revenue deficit tells us that the governments borrow from the markets just to meet their current expenditure and do not generate assets

Regulatory changes, valuation pressures pull down life insurers' returns

Three of India's four listed life insurers have delivered negative returns over the past five years as repeated regulatory changes, slower growth and lower valuations weighed on investor sentiment

Avoid a costly early exit: Steps before surrendering an insurance policy

Assess the policy's returns, risks and liquidity restrictions, and ensure that you can sustain the premiums throughout its term

Banks priority sector lending models may need a rethink, says SBI report

With banks comfortably exceeding lending targets and PSLC trading surging, experts say the RBI may need to revisit the priority sector lending framework to better serve financial inclusion goals

Use short-term insurance to cover time-bound financial liabilities

They should be used as top-ups, not as the base cover for providing long-term protection to the family

Mineral dilemma

The Quad can help secure resources, but India must convert them into strategic strength

Supersonic torpedo

The system targets submarines from long range, though questions remain on its efficacy

The young man with a smile

Remembering Captain Vikram Batra, the hero of Kargil

Fixing blind spots

India's new border grid promises a high-tech shield, but complex borders remain the real test

Quad: The strategic reality check

For India, it is about maintaining a balance and staying relevant while also calibrating on how far it can go while maintaining a good relationship with China