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Kerala plans for a structural shift amid India's ageing challenge
Kerala's elderly welfare reforms highlight the economic impact of population ageing and offer a roadmap for states preparing for India's shrinking demographic dividend
 "Kerala plans for a structural shift amid India's ageing challenge")
Mobility startup Milo Drive raises $2.4 million in a seed funding round
EV mobility platform Milo Drive has raised $2.4 million in a seed funding round led by Caret Capital to strengthen its technology platform and scale operations
 "Mobility startup Milo Drive raises $2.4 million in a seed funding round")
PhiCommerce to focus on payments infra for smaller banks, says co-founder
The fintech firm expects software-as-a-service products to contribute 40 per cent of revenue over the next 18 months as smaller banks seek greater control over payments, said co-founder Rajesh Londhe
 "PhiCommerce to focus on payments infra for smaller banks, says co-founder")
Private sector enters India's critical minerals race with Indonesia deal
Hyderabad-based Midwest Ltd has become the first Indian private company to secure overseas rare earth assets through an agreement with Indonesia's state-run PERMINAS
 "Private sector enters India's critical minerals race with Indonesia deal")
US insurer Nationwide launches Hyderabad centre to expand globally
US insurer Nationwide has opened its Global Services Center in Hyderabad, expanding its global footprint and strengthening technology, engineering and business capabilities
 "US insurer Nationwide launches Hyderabad centre to expand globally")
Odisha plans end-to-end digital, cashless property registration overhaul
Odisha will introduce a fully online, paperless and cashless land registration system, enabling citizens to complete most property registration procedures digitally
 "Odisha plans end-to-end digital, cashless property registration overhaul")
Life insurers' June premium rises 13% on strong private sector growth
Life insurers' new business premium rose 13.07 per cent in June, as strong growth by private insurers offset modest gains at LIC and lifted the industry's overall performance
 "Life insurers' June premium rises 13% on strong private sector growth")
RDI fund's first cohort of startups aims to plug country's deep-tech gaps
The first five startups backed under the government's RDI fund will develop indigenous technologies in space, defence, healthcare, batteries and biotechnology through milestone-based financing
 "RDI fund's first cohort of startups aims to plug country's deep-tech gaps")
RBI Ombudsman Scheme: Know complaint timelines, compensation, appeal rules
The RBI Integrated Ombudsman Scheme, 2026, introduces higher compensation, shorter complaint timelines and a streamlined grievance process for customers of regulated entities
 "RBI Ombudsman Scheme: Know complaint timelines, compensation, appeal rules")
LNG emerged as a reliable source of energy security amid West Asia war
Senior industry officials say that New Delhi is ignoring a cleaner burning fuel, which offered more supply security during the war compared to crude oil and LPG
 "LNG emerged as a reliable source of energy security amid West Asia war")
Cat-III AIFs post industry-beating growth for third year in a row
Commitments raised, other parameters have grown faster than other AIF categories
 "Cat-III AIFs post industry-beating growth for third year in a row")
Cat-III AIFs post industry-beating growth for third year in a row
Commitments raised, other parameters have grown faster than other AIF categories
 "Cat-III AIFs post industry-beating growth for third year in a row")
Datanomics: India's struggle to tackle internet child abuse cases continues
Data from the US-based National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) shows that India has consistently recorded some of the highest numbers of CSAM cases worldwide
 "Datanomics: India's struggle to tackle internet child abuse cases continues")
Centre plans to zero in on about 500 districts to boost MSME exports
The Centre plans a district-level export push covering 500 districts, with dedicated MSME support, quality labs, certification aid and logistics subsidies
 "Centre plans to zero in on about 500 districts to boost MSME exports")
Centre asks OEMs to audit connected vehicles' software and devices
The Centre has asked automakers to audit connected vehicle software and battery systems after security flaws exposed electric vehicles to remote hacking risks
 "Centre asks OEMs to audit connected vehicles' software and devices")
Look into Amazon, Flipkart qcom ops, distributors urge commerce ministry
The All India Consumer Products Distributors Federation has sought a review of whether Amazon and Flipkart can legally operate inventory-led quick commerce models under the existing FDI policy
 "Look into Amazon, Flipkart qcom ops, distributors urge commerce ministry")
DXC Technology's new centre puts India at the heart of its AI push
DXC Technology's new Bengaluru customer experience centre will anchor its AI-led consulting and engineering strategy, with India playing a central role in innovation and delivery
 "DXC Technology's new centre puts India at the heart of its AI push")
SBI joins global banks to fund Sun Pharma's $11.75 billion Organon buy
SBI is the only domestic bank to participate in the loan syndication
 "SBI joins global banks to fund Sun Pharma's $11.75 billion Organon buy")
Why India's pension sector reforms need stronger demand from workers
While pension reforms and new retirement products are expanding choices, experts say changing younger workers' perception of retirement savings is crucial to boosting participation
 "Why India's pension sector reforms need stronger demand from workers")
Trent's weak Q1 update may keep growth expectations under pressure
Trent's Q1FY27 business update fell short of Street expectations on revenue growth and store additions, raising concerns over valuations despite continued expansion
 "Trent's weak Q1 update may keep growth expectations under pressure")