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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")
Valuation excesses in low-quality stocks pose biggest risk: Vinay Paharia
Large-cap stocks offer attractive valuations, but a sustained recovery will depend on foreign investor inflows, earnings growth and avoiding excesses in low-quality small- and mid-caps
 "Valuation excesses in low-quality stocks pose biggest risk: Vinay Paharia")
India's energy stress test: How agile policy kept the economy moving
That was no small achievement. India imports nearly 90 per cent of its crude oil and around 60 per cent of its LPG, much of it normally arriving from the Gulf
 "India's energy stress test: How agile policy kept the economy moving")
Aggressive hybrid funds offer equity exposure with lower volatility
Check both equity and debt portfolios before investing
 "Aggressive hybrid funds offer equity exposure with lower volatility")
Margin expansion remains the key trigger for Nykaa despite strong growth
Nykaa posted its fastest revenue growth in 13 quarters, led by strong fashion sales, but analysts believe sustained margin expansion will be the key driver for the stock
 "Margin expansion remains the key trigger for Nykaa despite strong growth")
Margin expansion remains the key trigger for Nykaa despite strong growth
Nykaa posted its fastest revenue growth in 13 quarters, led by strong fashion sales, but analysts believe sustained margin expansion will be the key driver for the stock
 "Margin expansion remains the key trigger for Nykaa despite strong growth")
Dropout rate dips, but just half of Class I kids make it to XII
The figure marked an improvement from 47.2 per cent a year earlier but showed that nearly one in two children still leave the school system before completing higher secondary education
 "Dropout rate dips, but just half of Class I kids make it to XII")
Bringing The Cheetah Back: A diplomatic tale behind India's ambitious plan
Eight cheetahs from Namibia were released into Kuno National Park in 2022. This book tells the story behind the historic translocation
 "Bringing The Cheetah Back: A diplomatic tale behind India's ambitious plan")
Engines of employment: Large cities create more opportunities
The first PLFS report on million-plus cities highlights stronger urban employment and wages but reveals wide disparities in female participation and manufacturing pay
 "Engines of employment: Large cities create more opportunities")
Respecting consumer choice: Ethanol blending programme needed better design
India's E20 rollout should balance energy security with consumer choice, smoother vehicle transition and a shift towards more sustainable ethanol feedstocks
 "Respecting consumer choice: Ethanol blending programme needed better design")
VB-G RAM-G weakens rural employment guarantees, shifts power to Centre
The revamped rural jobs programme weakens the safety net and shifts power from states to the Centre
 "VB-G RAM-G weakens rural employment guarantees, shifts power to Centre")
Strengthening India's energy security beyond the Strait of Hormuz crisis
We can hope for peace opening the Strait of Hormuz, but must prepare for war closing it
 "Strengthening India's energy security beyond the Strait of Hormuz crisis")
Udaan reaches restructuring deal as BlackRock plans fresh financing
Existing investors are set to inject about $40 million in equity, while BlackRock is expected to provide up to $50 million through its private-credit platform ahead of Udaan's IPO plans
 "Udaan reaches restructuring deal as BlackRock plans fresh financing")
PM E-Drive scheme may get a longer run as EV makers seek support
Industry urges subsidy extension and PLI access to offset higher commodity prices
 "PM E-Drive scheme may get a longer run as EV makers seek support")
Protection biz growth may cushion GST hit for life insurers in Q1
Growth in protection products is expected to offset the impact of GST-related input tax credit changes on life insurers, while lower combined ratios may support non-life insurers' profitability
 "Protection biz growth may cushion GST hit for life insurers in Q1")