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US tariff tide likely to lift India's exports, reckons NITI Aayog
In 2024, India's bilateral trade (merchandise) with the US stood at $123.8 billion, with a trade surplus of $37.7 billion for India
 "US tariff tide likely to lift India's exports, reckons NITI Aayog")
Kharif sowing update: Cotton, soybean show slower progress than last year
In the case of soybeans, traders said that total acreage covered could be lower than last year as farmers have struggled to get adequate price for their crops due to unregulated imports of edible oils
 "Kharif sowing update: Cotton, soybean show slower progress than last year")
Anti-obesity drug war heats up as Wegovy and Mounjaro boost sales
India's Rs 628-crore anti-obesity market sees heightened competition as Wegovy and Mounjaro post strong sales amid rising obesity and growing doctor awareness
 "Anti-obesity drug war heats up as Wegovy and Mounjaro boost sales")
Bullet train trial runs to be conducted on E5 Shinkansen trainsets
According to sources, the ministry's plan is to run Vande Bharat High-Speed trains on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad corridor first, but the eventual plan is to run Shinkansen trainsets
 "Bullet train trial runs to be conducted on E5 Shinkansen trainsets")
HDFC Bank CEO sees tailwind from lower CD ratio, strong deposit growth
CEO Sashidhar Jagdishan says merger synergies, reduced credit-deposit ratio and aggressive but prudent deposit growth put HDFC Bank on strong footing for FY26-27
 "HDFC Bank CEO sees tailwind from lower CD ratio, strong deposit growth")
Curtains rise today on Tesla's India foray; Model Y tipped as flagbearer
Real estate analysts watching Tesla's impact on rentals closely
 "Curtains rise today on Tesla's India foray; Model Y tipped as flagbearer")
Temasek's India exposure hits $50 bn, eyes $3-4 bn annual investments
Temasek Holdings increases its India exposure to $50 billion by March 2025, with plans to invest $3-4 billion annually, focusing on sectors like financial services, healthcare, and sustainability
 "Temasek's India exposure hits $50 bn, eyes $3-4 bn annual investments")
Flying high: Airport-adjacent micro mkts outpace city-wide price growth
Residential plot values in these corridors recorded a rise of 84 to 118 per cent, compared to a city-wide increase of 45 to 93 per cent
 "Flying high: Airport-adjacent micro mkts outpace city-wide price growth")
Electric two-wheeler firms in talks with govt for localisation relief
PLI, PMP targets under strain as rare earth magnet stocks fast dry up
 "Electric two-wheeler firms in talks with govt for localisation relief")
NSE ranks fourth on the global IPO offering league table in H1-2025
The top three spots as regards offerings were occupied by the Nasdaq Global Market, NYSE and the Nasdaq Global Select Market that offered to raise $28.95 billion in H1-CY25
 "NSE ranks fourth on the global IPO offering league table in H1-2025")
Gift City may see its first IPO soon, marking a new era for unlisted firms
Ed-tech firm among half dozen eyeing direct listing at financial hub
 "Gift City may see its first IPO soon, marking a new era for unlisted firms")
L&T to KEC International: Diversified players better placed in infra sector
Diversified companies like L&T and KEC International expected to see strong revenue growth, while road companies face challenges due to lower order books and margin pressures in Q1FY26
 "L&T to KEC International: Diversified players better placed in infra sector")
The Stoic Capitalist: Ancient Greek philosophy meets the American Dream
The ancient Greek philosophy lives on as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. Here's how to use its principles to handle real-life situations and build a life of your dreams
 "The Stoic Capitalist: Ancient Greek philosophy meets the American Dream")
Trade war: A second chance for India to attract global manufacturing
Services trade from India has become a major success. From 2005 to 2023, India's share of global services exports doubled - from under 2 per cent to over 4 per cent
 "Trade war: A second chance for India to attract global manufacturing")
Results preview: Insurance companies set for a profit bump in Q1 FY26
May get boost from enhanced margins, better op efficiencies
 "Results preview: Insurance companies set for a profit bump in Q1 FY26")
The margin trap: Why innovation matters more than short-term profits
India needs to get on the innovation cycle - and everyone has a part to play. The government must provide basic funding and strengthen linkages between industry and academia
 "The margin trap: Why innovation matters more than short-term profits")
Back to the future? Investment has remained a hurdle for West Bengal
Mr Chandrasekaran and Ms Banerjee reportedly discussed private-public partnerships in the context of economic growth in the state
 "Back to the future? Investment has remained a hurdle for West Bengal")
IBC reset needed: Delays in the resolution process must be addressed
If resolution plans can be set aside years later, it undermines the credibility of the insolvency process and raises questions about the very foundations of the Code. This cannot be allowed to persist
 "IBC reset needed: Delays in the resolution process must be addressed")
Can mobile PLI scheme's winning model be replicated across other sectors?
An agile government-private partnership has proved a win-win for the mobile PLI scheme
 "Can mobile PLI scheme's winning model be replicated across other sectors?")
Understand the legal and financial implications before gifting property
A registered gift deed transfers property ownership permanently and cannot be revoked unilaterally, unless specifically stated-donors and donees must plan with caution
 "Understand the legal and financial implications before gifting property")