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Sikkim's Rs 50 tourism toll sparks debate over cost, sustainability
State argues the "entry fee" for travellers will boost infrastructure and instil ownership of sustainable tourism, but critics call it unjust and a burden on the sector. ADITI PHADNIS weighs in
 "Sikkim's Rs 50 tourism toll sparks debate over cost, sustainability")
CCI likely to widen the ambit of probe into ad-media firms' cartel issue
Sources said that CCI's team - after going through all the evidence accumulated so far - is expected to widen its investigation
 "CCI likely to widen the ambit of probe into ad-media firms' cartel issue")
Amazon cuts referral fees on 12 mn products to boost seller growth in India
Move aimed to boost seller growth by offering a wider selection and more competitive offers; revised fees to come into effect from April 7
 "Amazon cuts referral fees on 12 mn products to boost seller growth in India")
Southern states reject population formula, seek GDP-based representation
Stalin said Tamil Nadu, which had effectively controlled its population through social welfare programmes, could lose at least eight LS seats if the current population-based formula were implemented
 "Southern states reject population formula, seek GDP-based representation")
AAI plans to invest Rs 1,625 crore to expand Ayodhya airport capacity
Move aimed to increase its passenger handling capacity to 6 million passengers per annum
 "AAI plans to invest Rs 1,625 crore to expand Ayodhya airport capacity")
The real culprit on trade: China, not Trump, broke trading system
The interregnum of a Democratic administration under President Joe Biden did little to reverse Mr Trump's original actions destabilising the global trading order
 "The real culprit on trade: China, not Trump, broke trading system")
Time for a relook at tax on buybacks to boost shareholder returns
The legal and regulatory framework governing buybacks is primarily under the Companies Act, 2013, and the Sebi Buyback of Securities Regulations, introduced in 1998 and updated in 2018 and 2023
 "Time for a relook at tax on buybacks to boost shareholder returns")
Trade uncertainty: US trade policy can complicate the Fed's choices
The administration's policies on immigration, for instance, will have longer-term consequences for the US economy
 "Trade uncertainty: US trade policy can complicate the Fed's choices")
Andhra Pradesh bags nearly Rs 4 trillion green investments in 8 months
According to a Central Electricity Authority (CEA) roadmap, of the targeted 500 gigawatts (Gw) generation capacity from non-fossil fuel resources by 2030, 86 Gw of RE potential is in South India
 "Andhra Pradesh bags nearly Rs 4 trillion green investments in 8 months")
M&A deals rise 26% to $99.9 bn in FY25 on increased PE investments
Experts expect big-ticket M&A transactions in FY26 despite global headwinds
 "M&A deals rise 26% to $99.9 bn in FY25 on increased PE investments")
M&A deals rise 26% to $99.9 bn in FY25 on increased PE investments
Experts expect big-ticket M&A transactions in FY26 despite global headwinds
 "M&A deals rise 26% to $99.9 bn in FY25 on increased PE investments")
Banks set to make treasury gains in Q4 FY25 as bond yields soften
The yield on the 10-year benchmark government bond fell 8 basis points in the previous week - the steepest weekly decline in four months, since November 30, 2024 - to settle at 6.62 per cent
 "Banks set to make treasury gains in Q4 FY25 as bond yields soften")
Going local for global: Bharat Global Ports to test waters at home first
Govt may give consortium domestic exposure
 "Going local for global: Bharat Global Ports to test waters at home first")
Q4 results preview: Macro headwinds cloud IT firms' growth outlook
Accenture said last week discretionary spending has picked up in financial services and in the US
 "Q4 results preview: Macro headwinds cloud IT firms' growth outlook")
Terrorism insurance premiums likely to fall up to 15% from April 1
The maximum limit of indemnity for insurance of sabotage and terrorism risk is decided by the pool underwriting committee, where the initial capacity was Rs 200 crore per location
 "Terrorism insurance premiums likely to fall up to 15% from April 1")
US firms join Donald Trump's tariff salvo on India, appeal to USTR
Appeal to USTR before reciprocal tariffs kick in from April 2
 "US firms join Donald Trump's tariff salvo on India, appeal to USTR")
A new innings for IPL: This premier cricket tournament needs to evolve
As a "charitable organisation", the riches that the BCCI earns from the IPL are tax-free so long as the money is used to further the objective of promoting cricket
 "A new innings for IPL: This premier cricket tournament needs to evolve")
All EOU, AAH, SEZ exports during extended period should get Rodtep benefits
Rodtep scheme seeks to refund the duties/taxes/levies, at Central, State and local level, borne on manufacture and distribution of the exported product, which are not rebated through any other schemes
 "All EOU, AAH, SEZ exports during extended period should get Rodtep benefits")
Auto firms to raise prices from April as costs, regulations squeeze margins
Industry experts believe price hikes are influenced by multiple factors, including the rising costs of electronics, regulatory compliance requirements, and premiumisation trends
 "Auto firms to raise prices from April as costs, regulations squeeze margins")
Used-car sales likely to outpace new ones in FY26 as demand surges
Secondhand-car market seeing strong growth in Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Pune