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FIIs short bets intact even as Nifty rises nearly 700 pts from recent lows
FIIs long-short ratio in index futures has barely moved from 0.09 to 0.11, implying presence of heavy short bets in the August F&O series.
 "FIIs short bets intact even as Nifty rises nearly 700 pts from recent lows")
Govt likely to revive anti-profiteering rules under GST 2.0 overhaul
Anti-profiteering provisions were first introduced in 2017, when GST replaced multiple indirect taxes and several items had lower tax incidence
 "Govt likely to revive anti-profiteering rules under GST 2.0 overhaul")
Lessons from Europe: 'Kissing the ring' doesn't win Donald Trump's support
What could India take away from Alaska and Washington? One, pandering to an egotistical leader is self-defeating. It opens the path to serial humiliation
 "Lessons from Europe: 'Kissing the ring' doesn't win Donald Trump's support")
Banks fund India's digital payments while fintechs reap the revenue
UPI cost burden reaches Rs 8,500 crore annually as third-party apps dominate customer engagement
 "Banks fund India's digital payments while fintechs reap the revenue")
India's oil reforms to blunt US and European Union supply coercion
The government has no say in where the country's refiners source oil from because these are commercial transactions, the official reiterated
 "India's oil reforms to blunt US and European Union supply coercion")
Govt set to log out real-money games; Bill to be tabled on Wednesday
The draft bill, however, calls for promoting e-sports and online social games, according to a source
 "Govt set to log out real-money games; Bill to be tabled on Wednesday")
Russian crude oil import largely stable despite US tariff announcement
Cargoes of crude oil for September delivery in India down 45% in August compared to July
 "Russian crude oil import largely stable despite US tariff announcement")
Exports to 8 of top 20 hubs decline in April-July, shows govt data
The 20 countries accounted for 69 per cent of India's total value of goods exported during the first four months of FY26
 "Exports to 8 of top 20 hubs decline in April-July, shows govt data")
Datanomics: GST rate-cut move chases push akin to the Laffer curve
GST collections expanded just 1.7 per cent in July, the slowest growth rate since the Centre began publishing monthly net receipts
 "Datanomics: GST rate-cut move chases push akin to the Laffer curve")
E-challan backlog swells beyond courts: Digital technology adds to pile-up
Six years on, disposal machinery fails to catch up
 "E-challan backlog swells beyond courts: Digital technology adds to pile-up")
Jio's data tariff move strong signal for Bharti Airtel, Vodafone Idea
Jio's increase in entry-level data tariffs could push its FY26 revenue up by 4-5%. This move is expected to trigger similar tariff hikes by Airtel and Vodafone Idea, benefitting the entire sector.
 "Jio's data tariff move strong signal for Bharti Airtel, Vodafone Idea")
MF AUM has potential to reach 50% of GDP in 20 years, says Amfi CEO
Chalasani believes the industry body has played a pivotal role in popularising MFs and ensuring transparency and high governance standards at AMCs
 "MF AUM has potential to reach 50% of GDP in 20 years, says Amfi CEO")
Listed firms, open offers may gain from Sebi's relaxed MPS stance
Sebi's proposal to extend timelines for the 25% minimum public shareholding requirement could provide flexibility to listed companies and open offers, according to legal experts
 "Listed firms, open offers may gain from Sebi's relaxed MPS stance")
Higher input costs likely to hit near-term margins of United Spirits
United Spirits' revenue grew in the June quarter, driven by volume growth, but margins were hit by higher advertising and promotional costs. Brokerages see price correction as a potential opportunity.
 "Higher input costs likely to hit near-term margins of United Spirits")
Higher input costs likely to hit near-term margins of United Spirits
United Spirits' revenue grew in the June quarter, driven by volume growth, but margins were hit by higher advertising and promotional costs. Brokerages see price correction as a potential opportunity.
 "Higher input costs likely to hit near-term margins of United Spirits")
India can tango with China, but must watch its step with cold realism
The Chinese minister was expansive about deepening ties, declaring that the setbacks they faced in the past few years were not in China's interests
 "India can tango with China, but must watch its step with cold realism")
India must reduce average tariffs, and also keep engaging with the US
It has been argued that the American consumer buys Indian goods and India uses the dollars it gets to buy discounted Russian crude oil, which is refined and sold across the world
 "India must reduce average tariffs, and also keep engaging with the US")
Branded homes in high demand; IHCL, Marriott tie up with developers
Hospitality majors like IHCL, Marriott, and others are partnering with developers to tap the growing demand for branded residences, as luxury homebuyers drive the trend across metro and tier-II cities
 "Branded homes in high demand; IHCL, Marriott tie up with developers")
Marriott International, Flipkart stitch together dual-loyalty plan
Marriott International and Flipkart launch a dual-loyalty program for Indian consumers, allowing members to earn and exchange points, enhancing both brands' presence in India's growing travel sector
 "Marriott International, Flipkart stitch together dual-loyalty plan")
Shaping the Urban Challenge Fund: Seven steps to strengthen delivery
Making cities engines of growth will take more than money. Here are seven steps to strengthen the delivery of the Budget's Urban Challenge Fund
 "Shaping the Urban Challenge Fund: Seven steps to strengthen delivery")