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Without structural changes to economy, India risks its demographic dividend
Migration from low- to high-productivity geographical regions and industrial sectors must also be promoted and supported
 "Without structural changes to economy, India risks its demographic dividend")
A blot on democracy: Why we must not forget lessons from the Emergency
In a democracy, a free press does not only fulfil the function of educating people and offering them a range of ideological choices and opinions
 "A blot on democracy: Why we must not forget lessons from the Emergency")
RBI to conduct seven-day VRRR auction on Friday to mop up liquidity
The average liquidity surplus in the system over the past two weeks-reflected by the daily absorption by the RBI-was around Rs 2.5 trillion
 "RBI to conduct seven-day VRRR auction on Friday to mop up liquidity")
Novo Nordisk launches Wegovy in India to rival Eli Lilly's weight-loss drug
Wegovy enters the Indian market as the first GLP-1 drug approved for both weight loss and cardiovascular risk reduction, competing with Eli Lilly's Mounjaro
 "Novo Nordisk launches Wegovy in India to rival Eli Lilly's weight-loss drug")
No sign of panic among Indian exporters; shift to Cape of Good Hope route
Despite Iran-Israel instability, exporters report no disruption in trade as 96 per cent of India's container traffic shifts to the Cape of Good Hope route
 "No sign of panic among Indian exporters; shift to Cape of Good Hope route")
Russian crude flows set to rise despite low discounts, say officials
Russian crude may rise in India's oil mix amid Middle East tensions, but LNG from Qatar and UAE-under long-term contracts-remains hard to replace
 "Russian crude flows set to rise despite low discounts, say officials")
Taxi aggregators shift revenue model, but vehicle numbers a cause of worry
A zero-commission model relies on increasing numbers of taxis entering the market, but states' data shows that new taxis are growing at a slower rate than is required
 "Taxi aggregators shift revenue model, but vehicle numbers a cause of worry")
Landed prices of imported edible oils move up despite halving of duty
While exporters have raised prices to nullify duty cuts, concerns over the Israel-Iran conflict, and the expected global diversion of additional vegetable oil for biofuel blending schemes are factors
 "Landed prices of imported edible oils move up despite halving of duty")
Will the government's newfound zeal to push stake sales in CPSEs succeed?
Centre looks to step up stake sales in CPSEs to meet Sebi's MPS norms, revive strategic disinvestment, and boost market discipline amid legal hurdles, execution delays, and limited investor appetite
 "Will the government's newfound zeal to push stake sales in CPSEs succeed?")
Sign agreement locker agreement promptly, buy cover for valuables
Customers may face service interruption if they don't sign agreement after multiple deadline extensions
 "Sign agreement locker agreement promptly, buy cover for valuables")
SIP closures reveal divergent trends among B30 direct, regular investors
A/c closures of B-30 SIPs on 'direct' side 2.6x higher than regular plans
 "SIP closures reveal divergent trends among B30 direct, regular investors")
India 'not desperate' to seal early tranche of trade deal with US
Prime minister Narendra Modi and President Trump in February had agreed to sign a mutually beneficial bilateral trade agreement (BTA)
 "India 'not desperate' to seal early tranche of trade deal with US")
5 microcap stock ideas for potential mega returns as per tech charts
Stocks To Buy? Microcap stocks have largely underperformed thus far in 2025 falling up 67%; here are 5 stock ideas from the Nifty Microcap index with potential 30% upside as per the technical charts.
 "5 microcap stock ideas for potential mega returns as per tech charts")
HDB Financial IPO cheaper than Bajaj Fin, Chola Invt; should you bet?
HDB Financial Services IPO consists of a fresh issue of 33.8 million shares worth ₹2,500 crore and an OFS component of 135.1 million shares worth ₹10,000 crore
 "HDB Financial IPO cheaper than Bajaj Fin, Chola Invt; should you bet?")
Doubling India's labour productivity in the next decade: Why and how
Rising labour productivity is the foundation of long-term improvements in real incomes, which are crucial for improving living standards and enhanced personal empowerment
 "Doubling India's labour productivity in the next decade: Why and how")
Support for refugees erodes as funding gaps surge globally and in India
The latest figures from the UNHCR's global report reveal that the number of people displaced across the world had risen to 122.1 million as of April 2025, up from 120 million a year earlier
 "Support for refugees erodes as funding gaps surge globally and in India")
Startup Fabheads raises $10 mn to automate composite manufacturing
Accel leads Series A as Fabheads aims to modernise carbon fibre production; eyes aerospace and clean energy sectors
 "Startup Fabheads raises $10 mn to automate composite manufacturing")
Nasscom aims to turn India into a product nation: Sindhu Gangadharan
Tariffs are not impacting our industry directly in the sense that they impact goods and services, says Gangadharan
 "Nasscom aims to turn India into a product nation: Sindhu Gangadharan")
Adani plans ₹35,000 crore more capex in Navi Mumbai airport by FY30
Project gets interim tariff nod from Airports Economic Regulatory Authority
 "Adani plans ₹35,000 crore more capex in Navi Mumbai airport by FY30")
Indian game studios level up with local IPs and cultural narratives
As players warm to culturally resonant content, Indian game studios shift focus from outsourcing to homegrown IPs rooted in local themes and traditions
 "Indian game studios level up with local IPs and cultural narratives")