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Nazara Tech CEO, others invest ₹12.25 crore in EV firm Hala Mobility
The company, which offers a wide range of electric vehicle (EV) options to rent, lease or buy, plans to use the funding to accelerate its growth plans
 "Nazara Tech CEO, others invest ₹12.25 crore in EV firm Hala Mobility")
Rajasthan approves schemes to promote Pushkar as wedding destination
The schemes were approved by the state's Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA) and Ajmer Development Authority (ADA), a senior ADA official said
 "Rajasthan approves schemes to promote Pushkar as wedding destination")
Clean air on the go: Can wearable purifiers cut pollution exposure?
Wearable and convenient, personal air purifiers promise a clean-air bubble for urban Indians. But do these devices meaningfully reduce pollution exposure, or offer only limited relief?
 "Clean air on the go: Can wearable purifiers cut pollution exposure?")
Uttar Pradesh govt to scale up AI blueprint with network of 65 labs
Uttar Pradesh is scaling up its AI push with a planned network of 65 data and AI labs, backed by a ₹2,000-crore mission to build skills, innovation and jobs
 "Uttar Pradesh govt to scale up AI blueprint with network of 65 labs")
Military shipbuilding in the slow lane
India has 'adequate' naval ships for the region but it will need to build more and faster to sail beyond
 "Military shipbuilding in the slow lane")
Government may do away with exception for small cars in CAFE 3 norms
Formula tweak under discussion to set lenient targets for vehicles weighing less than 1,229 kg
 "Government may do away with exception for small cars in CAFE 3 norms")
From western dominance to multipolarity: China and India at the core
Mr Cable eschews the general narrative of China and India being different, highlighting instead their similarities
 "From western dominance to multipolarity: China and India at the core")
Five questions that will dominate debate in India and the world in 2026
Five major themes set to shape economic debate in 2026, from India-EU trade ties and fiscal strategy to data revisions, Fed independence and the risks around AI investment
 "Five questions that will dominate debate in India and the world in 2026")
Why creative destruction is essential to India's long-term economic rise
Nobel economics insights show how innovation, institutions and creative destruction drive long-run growth, offering key lessons for India's development goals by 2047
 "Why creative destruction is essential to India's long-term economic rise")
Net FDI negative for 3rd straight month in Nov due to high repatriation
Net FDI in April-Nov period grows 7x to $5.6 billion compared to same period last year
 "Net FDI negative for 3rd straight month in Nov due to high repatriation")
Niti Aayog suggests ₹6,000 cr VGF, PM-Suryaghar-like scheme for MSMEs
Niti Aayog has proposed a PM-Suryaghar-style capital subsidy scheme and a ₹6,000-crore viability gap funding mechanism to help MSMEs cut energy costs, adopt green power and stay competitive globally
 "Niti Aayog suggests ₹6,000 cr VGF, PM-Suryaghar-like scheme for MSMEs")
Steel minimum import price: SC overturns 2018 Delhi High Court order
The Supreme Court has ruled that minimum import price curbs on steel products take effect only from the date of gazette publication, granting relief to importers who entered contracts before the notif
 "Steel minimum import price: SC overturns 2018 Delhi High Court order")
United Spirits upbeat on price-mix support despite Maharashtra volume hit
United Spirits remains confident of sustaining a 6-8% price mix over the medium term, aided by portfolio premiumisation and Maharashtra's liquor policy, even as volumes face pressure at the lower end
 "United Spirits upbeat on price-mix support despite Maharashtra volume hit")
Datanomics: Women constitute 30% of trafficking arrests in India
Women are largely victims of immoral trafficking, yet they account for 30% of arrests, even as courts underline that adult victims cannot be detained under the law
 "Datanomics: Women constitute 30% of trafficking arrests in India")
Non-bank sources along with banks aiding credit pickup: RBI report
High-frequency indicators for December suggest continued buoyancy in growth impulses
 "Non-bank sources along with banks aiding credit pickup: RBI report")
Outward remittances under LRS fell to its lowest in November in FY26
Outward remittances under RBI's LRS fell to the lowest level of FY26 in November, as overseas travel and education spending by Indians moderated
 "Outward remittances under LRS fell to its lowest in November in FY26")
FPI outflows top $3 bn in January amid tepid earnings, global uncertainty
Tepid earnings, global uncertainty push FPI selling to highest since August
 "FPI outflows top $3 bn in January amid tepid earnings, global uncertainty")
Railways likely to see 2-4% increase in FY27 outlay, may get ₹2.7 trillion
The Union Budget may allocate ₹2.7-2.75 trillion to railways in FY27, a modest hike as the government sustains capex momentum and shifts focus to quality and capacity upgrades
 "Railways likely to see 2-4% increase in FY27 outlay, may get ₹2.7 trillion")
High spectrum costs and rural gaps weigh on India's telecom growth
High spectrum costs and legacy liabilities are squeezing telecom cash flows, prompting the industry to seek policy stability and recognition as critical national infrastructure
 "High spectrum costs and rural gaps weigh on India's telecom growth")
VinGroup's GSM to pit ownership-first e-taxis against Ola, Uber
Vietnam's largest e-taxi operator plans 5-city rollout with VinFast cars
 "VinGroup's GSM to pit ownership-first e-taxis against Ola, Uber")