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A clear derating: Markets risk underperformance without growth revival
Absolute foreign ownership of the Indian market is at a 15-year low, and we see foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) selling on a daily basis
 "A clear derating: Markets risk underperformance without growth revival")
On the Future of Species: Book explores power to design future lifeforms
Human beings may soon have the ability to intelligently design future lifeforms. This book offers a glimpse into that unsettling and thought-provoking future
 "On the Future of Species: Book explores power to design future lifeforms")
Buffalo meat exporters recall West Asia consignments amid spoilage fears
Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Dubai and the UAE are the major destinations for Indian buffalo meat exports
 "Buffalo meat exporters recall West Asia consignments amid spoilage fears")
A broken model: China is unwilling to implement the reforms needed
China's growth model has lasted longer than expected but is now losing momentum, as the government runs out of fiscal space to sustain investment-driven expansion
 "A broken model: China is unwilling to implement the reforms needed")
Rising external uncertainties: Iran war can complicate economic management
Economists expect a CAD of about 1 per cent of the country's gross domestic product (GDP) this financial year. This could increase to about 1.5 per cent in 2026-27
 "Rising external uncertainties: Iran war can complicate economic management")
LPG constraints: India's auto industry braces for impact on production
Siam asks MoPNG to give clarity on availability
 "LPG constraints: India's auto industry braces for impact on production")
Datanomics: India-Canada seek to reboot bilateral energy relations
India and Canada step up energy cooperation with a $1.9-billion uranium deal as New Delhi pushes its nuclear expansion under the Nuclear Energy Mission for Viksit Bharat
 "Datanomics: India-Canada seek to reboot bilateral energy relations")
Trade in turmoil: Conflict and tariffs dim the shine of Surat diamonds
With the war in West Asia upending global trade, the first part of a series examines how the global diamond hub is grappling with the raging crisis and also tariff uncertainty
 "Trade in turmoil: Conflict and tariffs dim the shine of Surat diamonds")
Hinduja group puts AI at the heart of its playbook, says Amit Saharia
Hinduja Group is expanding AI across automotive, insurance, energy and healthcare businesses, with early deployments already improving efficiency and generating new digital revenue streams
 "Hinduja group puts AI at the heart of its playbook, says Amit Saharia")
Flipkart's holding firm back home after Press Note 3 nod for Tencent
Walmart-backed ecommerce firm may target listing in 2026 end or 2027
 "Flipkart's holding firm back home after Press Note 3 nod for Tencent")
Hike in pump prices unlikely for now even as Brent tests $120 per barrel
Oil prices spike past $100 amid Iran war and supply cuts, raising fears of a sharply higher import bill, inflation and current account deficit for India
 "Hike in pump prices unlikely for now even as Brent tests $120 per barrel")
West Asia crisis: Nasscom warns tech firms of cybersecurity threats
Nasscom has urged tech firms to strengthen cybersecurity frameworks as West Asia conflict heightens risks, advising measures ranging from credential resets to DDoS readiness and supply-chain audits
 "West Asia crisis: Nasscom warns tech firms of cybersecurity threats")
Women-led startups saw 9% funding drop in 2025, says Tracxn report
Deal activity also fell significantly, with the number of funding rounds dropping 29 per cent from 2024
 "Women-led startups saw 9% funding drop in 2025, says Tracxn report")
Missing half in India's growth puzzle: Female labour participation just 42%
Over 125 million women in India with secondary or higher education are outside the labour force
 "Missing half in India's growth puzzle: Female labour participation just 42%")
7 years on, ₹8,700 crore Odisha strategic oil reserve project awaits land
Public-sector firm seeks help from Independent MLA to start work
 "7 years on, ₹8,700 crore Odisha strategic oil reserve project awaits land")
West Asia conflict: With crude at $100, OMCs to face margin pressure
The retail prices of petrol and diesel currently stand at ₹94.77 per litre and ₹87.67 per litre, respectively, in Delhi, compared to ₹110.04 per litre and ₹98.42 per litre, respectively, in Nov 2021
 "West Asia conflict: With crude at $100, OMCs to face margin pressure")
West Asia war: Refiners asked to maximise LPG output for local consumption
Facing supply risks from the West Asia conflict, the government has ordered all refiners to channel full C3-C4 streams into LPG production to ensure adequate supply for households
 "West Asia war: Refiners asked to maximise LPG output for local consumption")
India's urban reset: What 16th FC report, Budget 2026-27 mean for cities
Record Finance Commission grants promise greater fiscal autonomy for cities, but sharp cuts in central schemes shift the burden of urban transformation to states and municipalities
 "India's urban reset: What 16th FC report, Budget 2026-27 mean for cities")
Excise policy changes across states positive for listed liquor majors
Instead of steep hikes, states are relying on licence fee increases, reserve price revisions, and recalibration of tax
 "Excise policy changes across states positive for listed liquor majors")
How India can kick the West Asian oil habit by boosting ethanol use
Surplus ethanol capacity and rising geopolitical risks revive calls for higher blending targets as India weighs E30, flex fuels and even E50 to bolster energy security
 "How India can kick the West Asian oil habit by boosting ethanol use")