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Exim Matters: Republic Day, Customs Day and limits to executive power
On Republic Day and International Customs Day, a reminder that vigilance in enforcement must remain anchored in constitutional limits, due process and the rule of law
 "Exim Matters: Republic Day, Customs Day and limits to executive power")
Two reforms that rewired the India's electricity distribution sector
Fuel passthrough and RDSS upgrades drive efficiency, collections, and profitability
 "Two reforms that rewired the India's electricity distribution sector")
Shedding China baggage, India's luggage brands unpack manufacturing at home
A quiet supply-chain reset is underway as travel habits change and indigenous brands gain support
 "Shedding China baggage, India's luggage brands unpack manufacturing at home")
Shedding China baggage, India's luggage brands unpack manufacturing at home
A quiet supply-chain reset is underway as travel habits change and indigenous brands gain support
 "Shedding China baggage, India's luggage brands unpack manufacturing at home")
Digital intervention: Fiscal efficiency can work together with soil revival
Linking urea sales to digital farmer IDs could curb leakages and fiscal waste-but only a phased, inclusive rollout can protect farmers and revive soil health
 "Digital intervention: Fiscal efficiency can work together with soil revival")
India's smartphone exports to US zoomed 200% in April-November FY26
3-fold jump led by Apple boom offsets slump in other sectors
 "India's smartphone exports to US zoomed 200% in April-November FY26")
March of a Republic: India must find its way in an uncertain environment
As global order frays and the US turns inward, India's Republic Day optics underline a strategic pivot towards Europe and faster reforms at home
 "March of a Republic: India must find its way in an uncertain environment")
US senators push India for tariff relief as pulses growers lose mkt share
Republican senators from two key US farm states push for tariff relief from New Delhi as American pulses growers struggle to regain India market share lost to Canada and others
 "US senators push India for tariff relief as pulses growers lose mkt share")
JSW Steel will invest over ₹2 trillion by FY31, says Jayant Acharya
JSW Steel bets on India's demand story, plans over ₹2 trillion capex and 56 mt capacity by FY31 amid global trade barriers and price volatility
 "JSW Steel will invest over ₹2 trillion by FY31, says Jayant Acharya")
India's exports dream likely to run into the hard wall of realities
Tripling India's exports by 2035 needs tiger-like performance, open markets and ruthless reform-conditions history suggests India does not yet have
 "India's exports dream likely to run into the hard wall of realities")
At No. 4, VinFast racing towards podium finish in India EV market
Tesla, which also made its India debut in July 2025, is making inroads cautiously
 "At No. 4, VinFast racing towards podium finish in India EV market")
With EU FTA, textile firms hope to surpass Bangladesh in European exports
India's textile and apparel industry expects the India-EU trade deal to boost exports, help Tiruppur overtake Bangladesh in Europe and revive growth after tariff-led losses
 "With EU FTA, textile firms hope to surpass Bangladesh in European exports")
The middle powers' dilemma: Are they at the table, or on the menu?
Countries that aren't at the table are on the menu, says Mark Carney
 "The middle powers' dilemma: Are they at the table, or on the menu?")
Directors' cut: Bank board reform hangs in balance amid governance rethink
As the banking landscape grows more complex, board oversight requires urgent finetuning. Expect Mint Road to tighten governance frameworks
 "Directors' cut: Bank board reform hangs in balance amid governance rethink")
Directors' cut: Bank board reform hangs in balance amid governance rethink
As the banking landscape grows more complex, board oversight requires urgent finetuning. Expect Mint Road to tighten governance frameworks
 "Directors' cut: Bank board reform hangs in balance amid governance rethink")
Financial inclusion index should disclose all parameters: Sumita Kale
RBI's Financial Inclusion Index needs greater transparency, granular data and a shift towards usage, quality and household financial well-being, says Indicus Foundation CEO Sumita Kale in an interview
 "Financial inclusion index should disclose all parameters: Sumita Kale")
Housing finance must be part of India's next economic reforms agenda
India's six largest cities contribute nearly half to housing and mortgage volumes but lenders with scale shy away from deeper geographies
 "Housing finance must be part of India's next economic reforms agenda")
India remains in early phase of private credit cycle: UTI Alternatives CEO
Private credit is fast becoming a core funding source for India's mid-market firms, bridging gaps left by banks and bonds, says UTI Alternatives CEO Rohit Gulati
 "India remains in early phase of private credit cycle: UTI Alternatives CEO")
India-focused active funds witness renewed outflows after a brief lull
Redemptions return to India-focused active funds as global investors pivot to commodities and emerging markets, leaving foreign participation increasingly ETF- and index-driven
 "India-focused active funds witness renewed outflows after a brief lull")
FMCG, financials, IT saw most FPI selling pressure in first half of Jan
FPIs extend equity selloff in early 2026, dumping FMCG, financials and IT stocks, while rotating into metals and cyclical sectors amid earnings and trade worries
 "FMCG, financials, IT saw most FPI selling pressure in first half of Jan")