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Cement makers expect 7-8% growth in FY27 despite West Asia headwinds
Cement companies are also stepping up capital expenditure plans for FY27, betting on an infrastructure push and housing demand despite near-term challenges
 "Cement makers expect 7-8% growth in FY27 despite West Asia headwinds")
IRFC to raise ECB loan worth $2 billion to finance large infra projects
The external commercial borrowing (ECB) is part of the ₹70,000 crore resource mobilisation plan approved by the board of Indian Railway Finance Corporation (IRFC) for the ongoing financial year
 "IRFC to raise ECB loan worth $2 billion to finance large infra projects")
Centre, Rajasthan pitch ₹76,000 crore semiconductor push to investors
Vaishnaw urged investors to set clear targets for establishing manufacturing units, assuring that the "double-engine government" would extend full cooperation
 "Centre, Rajasthan pitch ₹76,000 crore semiconductor push to investors")
India tech giants struggle to recover from $115 billion stock rout
The companies rose to prominence in the late 1990s by helping Western firms solve the Y2K bug, which had threatened computer chaos at the turn of the millennium
 "India tech giants struggle to recover from $115 billion stock rout")
Inside India's whey problem: Plenty of milk, not enough protein supply
Despite abundant milk supply, India still imports most of its whey protein as domestic dairy processing struggles to match rising demand
 "Inside India's whey problem: Plenty of milk, not enough protein supply")
Govt calls for judicious power use amid soaring demand and heatwaves
Government urges consumers to conserve electricity as heatwaves drive record power demand, with peak consumption crossing 270 GW this week
 "Govt calls for judicious power use amid soaring demand and heatwaves")
West Asia crisis: Centre taking steps to ease container movement at JNPA
Centre rolls out measures at JNPA to ease container congestion and protect supply chains amid disruptions linked to the West Asia crisis
 "West Asia crisis: Centre taking steps to ease container movement at JNPA")
India gains share in Apple AirPods production from China and Vietnam
India is steadily gaining ground in Apple's AirPods supply chain as Foxconn ramps up production at its Hyderabad facility
 "India gains share in Apple AirPods production from China and Vietnam")
LTM offers to buy Randstad's Europe, Australia businesses for €160 million
LTM plans to acquire Randstad's Europe and Australia tech units for €160 million to deepen AI, cybersecurity and digital engineering capabilities
 "LTM offers to buy Randstad's Europe, Australia businesses for €160 million")
InterGlobe Aviation receives Delhi High Court relief in GST case
Delhi High Court grants interim relief to IndiGo in a Rs 458 crore GST dispute linked to compensation received from an overseas engine manufacturer
 "InterGlobe Aviation receives Delhi High Court relief in GST case")
Pulitzer Prize winners on the sinister world of cybercrime in India
Sharma and Anand, who have earned global recognition for their illustrated journalistic account, take Aditi Phadnis into the sinister world of cybercrime in India
 "Pulitzer Prize winners on the sinister world of cybercrime in India")
India's top listed real-estate developers ended FY26 on stable footing
Leading listed real estate developers outperform broader housing market slowdown in FY26, aided by premium housing demand, disciplined launches and strong execution
 "India's top listed real-estate developers ended FY26 on stable footing")
Datanomics: Digital vs traditional in the race for e-pharmacy growth
Traditional pharmacists protest as online pharmacy firms dominate India's drug retail market, outpacing brick-and-mortar players in growth and funding
 "Datanomics: Digital vs traditional in the race for e-pharmacy growth")
Odisha set to host CII eastern zone conference on industrial growth
The conference will bring together policymakers and industry leaders from eastern states to discuss investment, infrastructure and regional industrial collaboration
 "Odisha set to host CII eastern zone conference on industrial growth")
Extended West Asia tensions may hurt Indian Oil's liquidity, says S&P
S&P said Indian Oil may receive extraordinary support from the Indian government if the company comes under financial stress
 "Extended West Asia tensions may hurt Indian Oil's liquidity, says S&P")
S&P flags pressure on Indian Oil as high crude prices squeeze margins
India, the world's third-largest oil importer, relies heavily on imported crude to meet domestic fuel demand, with diesel accounting for nearly 39 per cent of total petroleum consumption
 "S&P flags pressure on Indian Oil as high crude prices squeeze margins")
How AI is becoming the operating backbone of India's fintech industry
AI is becoming part of the core infrastructure of India's fintech ecosystem as firms look to automate workflows, tackle fraud, and improve scalability
 "How AI is becoming the operating backbone of India's fintech industry")
Fujiyama Power Systems to set up 1.2 GW solar cell facility at MP's Ratlam
Currently, the company operates a 1 GW Mono PERC solar cell manufacturing facility at its Dadri plant, Uttar Pradesh
 "Fujiyama Power Systems to set up 1.2 GW solar cell facility at MP's Ratlam")
India's gains crimped as US changes terms in Russian oil waiver extension
Fresh US waiver terms may curb Russian oil supplies to India as sanctioned cargo availability shrinks and refiners face mounting geopolitical uncertainty
 "India's gains crimped as US changes terms in Russian oil waiver extension")
CCI says hospitals not automatic monopolies over admitted patients
Max hospitals, Indraprastha among chains involved in series of 12 orders
 "CCI says hospitals not automatic monopolies over admitted patients")