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Shift from cereals to horticulture gains pace across Indian farms
The past decade has seen farmers slowly but steadily expand acreage under more lucrative fruits and vegetables, signalling a gradual diversification away from cereal crops
 "Shift from cereals to horticulture gains pace across Indian farms")
Datanomics: Cold wave blankets North India as temperatures plunge
A severe cold wave grips parts of India, pushing temperatures to near-freezing levels and highlighting a sharp rise in cold-related deaths and regional winter extremes
 "Datanomics: Cold wave blankets North India as temperatures plunge")
25% US tariff may affect Iran's Chennai Petroleum Corp dividend claims
Fresh US tariffs on Iran may hit dividend flows to CPCL's Iranian shareholder, though operations stay insulated as the refiner deepens retail foray and expansion plans
 "25% US tariff may affect Iran's Chennai Petroleum Corp dividend claims")
ICICI Lombard looks to outperform industry's premium growth in Q4
ICICI Lombard expects to outperform industry premium growth by 100-200 bps, driven by motor, health and commercial lines, says CFO
 "ICICI Lombard looks to outperform industry's premium growth in Q4")
Commerce dept pushing for major tweaks in SEZ norms to counter US tariffs
An overhaul of the existing two-decade-old law governing SEZs has been under discussion for almost four years
 "Commerce dept pushing for major tweaks in SEZ norms to counter US tariffs")
Early-bird results in Q3 show worst earnings growth in 17 quarters
IT firms, RIL slow profit growth; banks biggest laggards in revenue
 "Early-bird results in Q3 show worst earnings growth in 17 quarters")
India ranks sixth in Asia manufacturing index 2026, needs sharper push
Malaysia jumps to second place; China stays on top
 "India ranks sixth in Asia manufacturing index 2026, needs sharper push")
Sebi mulls ₹20,000 cr threshold to identify 'significant' market indices
Sebi has proposed a Rs 20,000 crore AUM threshold to classify significant indices, bringing key benchmarks used by mutual funds under its new index providers regulations
 "Sebi mulls ₹20,000 cr threshold to identify 'significant' market indices")
Budget 2026-27: Key challenges and growth drivers in manufacturing sector
Rising costs, AI-led disruption and skill gaps challenge manufacturers, prompting industry calls for labour code rollout, digital skilling and stronger logistics support
 "Budget 2026-27: Key challenges and growth drivers in manufacturing sector")
Signs of recovery: IT sector's results promising, guidance lifts outlook
Infosys and HCL Tech have both materially raised guidance. TCS has said that it expects FY26 international revenues to exceed the level of FY25
 "Signs of recovery: IT sector's results promising, guidance lifts outlook")
Disinvestment revival will be useful in sustaining capital expenditure
It is encouraging that the government's dependence on disinvestment receipts in managing its finances has reduced, but the instrument should not be discarded
 "Disinvestment revival will be useful in sustaining capital expenditure")
UP delegation to position state as EV manufacturing hub at Davos
UP State Roadways Transport Corporation (UPSRTC) is keen to convert its fleet of nearly 12,000 buses to EVs in the coming years
 "UP delegation to position state as EV manufacturing hub at Davos")
At UCB meet, RBI stresses asset quality oversight, governance standards
RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra urges urban co-operative banks to strengthen governance, underwriting and asset quality, reiterating their role in financial inclusion
 "At UCB meet, RBI stresses asset quality oversight, governance standards")
Budget 2026: Startups, investors push regulatory changes to unlock capital
Venture investors seek policy changes to unlock capital for deep-tech firms, ease regulatory burdens
 "Budget 2026: Startups, investors push regulatory changes to unlock capital")
We Are Eating the Earth: Future shocks in the global food economy
We Are Eating the Earth is research-heavy and Mr Grunwald has spoken to many people in the course of the book
 "We Are Eating the Earth: Future shocks in the global food economy")
SME chatroom: Para 4.15 of FTP vs ANF 7A - Procedure defeats policy intent
DGFT procedures and ANF 7A requirements risk undermining Foreign Trade Policy benefits, raising concerns over deemed exports, duty drawback claims and delayed rollout of interest subvention
 "SME chatroom: Para 4.15 of FTP vs ANF 7A - Procedure defeats policy intent")
Why growth isn't saving the rupee despite low inflation, modest CAD
Strong headline numbers, low inflation and a modest current account deficit have fostered the belief that little needs fixing
 "Why growth isn't saving the rupee despite low inflation, modest CAD")
Regulatory dilemma: Scams vs suffocation in India's capital markets
As India's capital markets deepen, Sebi, industry and academia must work together to strike the right regulatory balance
 "Regulatory dilemma: Scams vs suffocation in India's capital markets")
Next round of tariff hikes likely after Jio IPO; analysts expect 15% rise
Delay in hikes due to organic increase in market leader Jio's ARPU
 "Next round of tariff hikes likely after Jio IPO; analysts expect 15% rise")
1,790 plots allocated to investors in last six months in Rajasthan
Simplified policies boost investor interest as RIICO allocates 1,790 plots worth ₹3,200 crore in six months and opens 20 new industrial areas in Rajasthan
 "1,790 plots allocated to investors in last six months in Rajasthan")