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India's emission growth slows as fossil fuel generation records first drop
India is still some way from the inflection point where growth in clean power generation matches or exceeds average demand growth
Nabfid, Nabard to tap overseas market by FY26-end amid yield pressure
NaBFID aims to raise $1 bn via ECBs and dollar bonds while Nabard eyes overseas fundraising by FY26-end as rising bond yields and global risks weigh on domestic mobilisation
 "Nabfid, Nabard to tap overseas market by FY26-end amid yield pressure")
Datanomics: Nearly half of India's lawmakers face criminal charges
Across the country, 45 per cent of MLAs have declared criminal charges, while 29 per cent face serious criminal charges
 "Datanomics: Nearly half of India's lawmakers face criminal charges")
Volume recovery, attractive valuation positive triggers for Petronet LNG
Adjusted PAT, excluding the impairment adjusted for tax, was ₹945 crore in Q1FY26. Reported PAT of ₹842 crore includes the impairment
 "Volume recovery, attractive valuation positive triggers for Petronet LNG")
Capital support for defence, aerospace sectors critical, says Ravi Kapoor
The fund is focused on aerospace & defence, along with allied areas such as space and communications, says Kapoor
 "Capital support for defence, aerospace sectors critical, says Ravi Kapoor")
The Hindi heartland: Indian history at the turbulent core of change
Regaling with stories, the Hindi heartland takes us through history, unraveling not only wars and invasions but also the beliefs of victors across eras, showing how we arrived where we are today
 "The Hindi heartland: Indian history at the turbulent core of change")
Food for Gaza: India has a role to play as a compassionate power
By the IPC's estimates, half a million people, or a quarter of the Palestinian population in Gaza, is suffering from famine
 "Food for Gaza: India has a role to play as a compassionate power")
A reasonable request: RBI should allow Indian banks to finance M&As
Restrictions on bank finance for M&As have had some perverse and unintended consequences.
 "A reasonable request: RBI should allow Indian banks to finance M&As")
Trump's digital tax warning: Task cut out for US tech giants in India
Tech giants navigate evolving trade tensions as India maintains commitment to a balanced regulatory approach
 "Trump's digital tax warning: Task cut out for US tech giants in India")
Turning crop waste into rural gold: Biomass co-firing needs policy push
India generates over 500 million tonnes of agricultural residues annually.
 "Turning crop waste into rural gold: Biomass co-firing needs policy push")
A relook at providing free foodgrain: Reforming PMGKAY for the future
The proportion of ineligible beneficiaries under PMGKAY is slightly lower at the national level. India has at present 192 million ration cards issued to households
 "A relook at providing free foodgrain: Reforming PMGKAY for the future")
Companies line up RE projects worth ₹43,358 crore in Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh cleared Rs 43,358 crore of renewable projects totalling 2,600 MW under its ICE Policy, with major investments from Navayuga, Serentica, Hexa, and Brightfuture
 "Companies line up RE projects worth ₹43,358 crore in Andhra Pradesh")
Safeguard duty on steel: More than a safety net, but is it enough?
Can the safeguard duty on steel be more than a safety net, and is it enough when other countries are also stepping up to protect their interests?
 "Safeguard duty on steel: More than a safety net, but is it enough?")
Investing in microcaps: Limit exposure to 5-10%, enter with 5-7-yr horizon
High volatility, low liquidity, and corporate governance are risks investors need to be prepared for
 "Investing in microcaps: Limit exposure to 5-10%, enter with 5-7-yr horizon")
Competitiveness may be hit on GST rejig: Medical devices industry
AIMED said GST changes could hurt domestic medtech competitiveness and tilt the market towards imports, urging balanced tax slabs, refund reforms, and a higher Health Cess
 "Competitiveness may be hit on GST rejig: Medical devices industry")
Absence of local cell manufacturing biggest hurdle for EVs: RC Bhargava
Maruti chairman says India's biggest roadblock to scaling up EVs is that no firm is producing battery cells in the country
 "Absence of local cell manufacturing biggest hurdle for EVs: RC Bhargava")
Casio India eyes mid double-digit growth, expands local manufacturing
Casio India expects mid double-digit growth and stronger festive demand, while doubling local manufacturing and launching its first automatic watch under the Edifice label
 "Casio India eyes mid double-digit growth, expands local manufacturing")
Ease of doing business: Multiplexes seek GST reforms on movie tickets, F&B
Multiplexes want GST reforms on tickets and F&B, along with single-window clearance, to make cinema more affordable and help boost screen growth to 10 per cent annually
 "Ease of doing business: Multiplexes seek GST reforms on movie tickets, F&B")
Apparel makers urge govt to fix 5% GST on all garments, end duty issues
The apparel industry has sought a flat 5% GST across all garments to prevent under-invoicing, grey market activity, and inverted duty structure under the proposed GST reforms
 "Apparel makers urge govt to fix 5% GST on all garments, end duty issues")
Govt may pay ₹4,500 crore annually to toll operators for FASTag pass
ICRA said the annual FASTag pass will cost the government Rs 4,200-4,500 crore in compensation to toll operators, though relief for commuters will be limited to private vehicles
 "Govt may pay ₹4,500 crore annually to toll operators for FASTag pass")