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Torrent Pharma in advanced talks to acquire JB Chemicals from KKR
Torrent Pharma is negotiating to acquire JB Chemicals from KKR in a deal that may trigger an open offer, strengthening its position in the domestic pharma market
 "Torrent Pharma in advanced talks to acquire JB Chemicals from KKR")
FM Nirmala Sitharaman nudges public sector banks to push credit growth
After slipping to 12% in FY25, loans growth has fallen below 10%
 "FM Nirmala Sitharaman nudges public sector banks to push credit growth")
Post JP Morgan index inclusion, FPIs turn sellers in FAR securities
After completion of inclusion process of domestic government securities in JP Morgan Indices on March 31, 2025, FPIs have net sold ₹31,262 crore worth of FAR securities so far
 "Post JP Morgan index inclusion, FPIs turn sellers in FAR securities")
India needs thousands of innovators like Suhas Patil and Anjan Bose
These are "hidden champions" of strategic research and innovation. They are worthy of emulation within Indian industry, and maybe even a Padma!
 "India needs thousands of innovators like Suhas Patil and Anjan Bose")
Equity, hybrid funds dominate small town mutual fund flows: Icra Analytics
In contrast, the investment pattern in the top 30 cities (T-30) differs significantly due to the presence of institutional investors
 "Equity, hybrid funds dominate small town mutual fund flows: Icra Analytics")
Datanomics: Derailments continue to dominate train accident cases
The Commissioner of Railway Safety, in a recent report, noted that a failure to detect flaws in the rail led to a derailment in Bihar
 "Datanomics: Derailments continue to dominate train accident cases")
Mamdani is someone to be proud of, but his ideas haven't worked in India
Zohran Mamdani's faith, support for Gaza, and dislike of Modi and Netanyahu are reasons why many in India are unhappy to see his rise, rather than celebrate it as another 'Indian' conquest
 "Mamdani is someone to be proud of, but his ideas haven't worked in India")
Call, TREPs rates rise post VRRR auction; rupee logs 2-year best gain
Overnight rates climbed after RBI's VRRR auction while the rupee gained 1.3 per cent during the week, marking its strongest performance since January 2023
 "Call, TREPs rates rise post VRRR auction; rupee logs 2-year best gain")
Beyond the regular 9-5 job: The rise of part-time bike taxi drivers
Rising inflation and stagnant wages are forcing salaried workers into the gig, before and after office hours
 "Beyond the regular 9-5 job: The rise of part-time bike taxi drivers")
Zohran Mamdani's socialist agenda could actually spur faster growth in NYC
Mr Mamdani's campaign focussed on making NYC an affordable place to live
 "Zohran Mamdani's socialist agenda could actually spur faster growth in NYC")
FinMin working to double the life insurance cover under the PMJJBY
As part of this revamp, a revision in premiums is also under consideration
 "FinMin working to double the life insurance cover under the PMJJBY")
Thinking Aloud: Jerry Pinto maps identity, cinema, and making of a nation
The three essays that comprise this book are updated versions of talks Pinto delivered at conferences organised by History for Peace, an initiative of The Seagull Foundations for the Arts
 "Thinking Aloud: Jerry Pinto maps identity, cinema, and making of a nation")
DHL Express top-line is growing at 12% CAGR in India: SVP-South Asia
DHL Express India is growing at 11-12 per cent CAGR and has expanded its Bengaluru airport footprint with a Rs 34 crore investment to handle SME shipment volumes
 "DHL Express top-line is growing at 12% CAGR in India: SVP-South Asia")
Summer holidays put pressure on wallets as costs increase by 25-30%
Hotel, flight rates climb over increased demand, geopolitical disruptions
 "Summer holidays put pressure on wallets as costs increase by 25-30%")
Tea exporters cautiously optimistic as Israel-Iran ceasefire lifts demand
With Iran-bound orders resuming and auction prices rising, Indian tea producers and exporters remain hopeful even as shipments move slowly
 "Tea exporters cautiously optimistic as Israel-Iran ceasefire lifts demand")
BSNL to launch 5G in Delhi, key cities by September-end: Officials
BSNL to begin 5G rollout in Delhi and select cities by September as 4G deployment crosses 93,000 towers with plans to scale further after first 1 lakh sites
 "BSNL to launch 5G in Delhi, key cities by September-end: Officials")
Thinking capped: How generative AI may be quietly dulling our brains
Various experts in India, too, reiterate the concerns of overdependence on AI, to the extent where people outsource even thinking to AI
 "Thinking capped: How generative AI may be quietly dulling our brains")
Mercedes-Benz India unfazed by China rare-earth magnets supply curbs
Company is 'comfortably placed' this year in sourcing critical supply, says automaker
 "Mercedes-Benz India unfazed by China rare-earth magnets supply curbs")
Beware pressure tactics: Limited-time deals and fear-based appeals
This National Insurance Day, let us look at the various types of fraud that are taking place and how you can avoid falling prey to them
 "Beware pressure tactics: Limited-time deals and fear-based appeals")
Auto component sector: Listed bearings makers have a strong outlook
The three stocks have generated higher returns than their peer/broader indices over the last three months with Timken leading the chart with gains of 23.5 per cent
 "Auto component sector: Listed bearings makers have a strong outlook")