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New Bill puts spotlight on ministers with serious criminal cases
Amit Shah tables Bill to remove ministers in custody for serious crimes; ADR finds 1 in 3 CMs face grave charges, raising questions on political accountability
 "New Bill puts spotlight on ministers with serious criminal cases")
Centre's decision to rationalise GST is positive: L&T's S N Subrahmanyan
During pandemic, private capex was almost zero and orders came largely from govt and multilateral projects. Today, private investment is returning strongly, Larsen & Toubro (L&T) CMD S N Subrahmanyan
 "Centre's decision to rationalise GST is positive: L&T's S N Subrahmanyan")
Real-money gaming ban could send ad sector into brief cold spell
Sports sponsorships may face hiccups
 "Real-money gaming ban could send ad sector into brief cold spell")
After a 4-month record in FY26, corporate bond issuances slow down in Aug
Market participants said that the bond market is currently in a wait-and-watch mode due to multiple uncertainties amid supply pressures from state bonds and central government bonds
 "After a 4-month record in FY26, corporate bond issuances slow down in Aug")
The importance of being Sergio Gor: A pivotal moment for India-US ties
Trump's trusted aide and new US ambassador to India poses both a challenge and an opportunity for India-US ties
 "The importance of being Sergio Gor: A pivotal moment for India-US ties")
A time to handhold: Lenders must support MSMEs as tariff woes rise
As MSME tariff woes increase, lenders have to work closely with smaller industries, even as demand for a lifeline grows, reports Raghu Mohan
 "A time to handhold: Lenders must support MSMEs as tariff woes rise")
More supply at longer end, GST-cut proposal keep bond yields elevated
Yields on state government bonds also hardened sharply. The 10-year SDL yield, which was in the range of 6.84-6.88 per cent in the first week of April, has climbed to 7.09-7.17 per cent as of Aug 19
 "More supply at longer end, GST-cut proposal keep bond yields elevated")
States rejig policies, seek Centre's help to counter Trump tariffs
From Andhra to TN and Gujarat, states fear heavy biz losses
 "States rejig policies, seek Centre's help to counter Trump tariffs")
After five-quarter choke, growth flows freer for PVC pipe makers
Resin prices level out and housing demand returns, unclogging earnings channels for industry majors
 "After five-quarter choke, growth flows freer for PVC pipe makers")
After five-quarter choke, growth flows freer for PVC pipe makers
Resin prices level out and housing demand returns, unclogging earnings channels for industry majors
 "After five-quarter choke, growth flows freer for PVC pipe makers")
The jolt that broke the silence: NFOs lift MF investor count in July
700,000 investors floor the pedal in July, snapping a six-month lull
 "The jolt that broke the silence: NFOs lift MF investor count in July")
Policy models will need to evolve as OpenAI, others make their India play
OpenAI Chief Executive Officer Sam Altman has argued that this is, in some sense, a test launch into its second-largest market, and it will roll out similar plans worldwide
 "Policy models will need to evolve as OpenAI, others make their India play")
The RBI's monetary policy framework has worked well, change not required
The trend-inflation rate has hovered close to the target, except mostly in times of excess volatility, and the credibility of the central bank has visibly strengthened
 "The RBI's monetary policy framework has worked well, change not required")
GST 2.0 could boost consumption, but does little to fix deeper weaknesses
GST 2.0 may cushion consumers against US tariffs, but like the 2019 corporate tax cut, it risks being another tactical fix rather than a structural growth strategy
 "GST 2.0 could boost consumption, but does little to fix deeper weaknesses")
Increase cap on overseas investments through MFs for better returns
The advantages of investing overseas through Indian mfs are clear: a stable regulatory framework, competitive fund choices, and the ability to invest small amounts systematically
 "Increase cap on overseas investments through MFs for better returns")
Trump's assault on institutions will be a litmus test of their importance
Do institutions matter? Donald Trump's sustained assault on them will give us an answer
 "Trump's assault on institutions will be a litmus test of their importance")
India bets on open-source AI to challenge US tech giants: Himanshu Tyagi
Sentient founder Himanshu Tyagi advocates for open-source AI to ensure India's technological sovereignty, as the country's AI talent pool grows rapidly and aims to challenge US and Chinese dominance
 "India bets on open-source AI to challenge US tech giants: Himanshu Tyagi")
India's lubricant majors bet on EVs, digital infra to fuel future growth
Castrol India has identified electric vehicle fluids as a core growth pillar. Its Castrol ON range of coolants, transmission oils, and greases is already being used across Tata Motors' EV portfolio
 "India's lubricant majors bet on EVs, digital infra to fuel future growth")
Lenders likely to resolve JAL insolvency through a challenge mode
Creditors' total admitted claims against JAL stand at over ₹59,000 crore. In all offers, the banks will end up taking a haircut of up to 79 per cent of their claims
 "Lenders likely to resolve JAL insolvency through a challenge mode")
BharatPe to double down on online payments after RBI licence approval
The push comes amid RBI's final licence approval and intensifying competition
 "BharatPe to double down on online payments after RBI licence approval")