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FMCG demand unchanged in Q4, urban weakness persists, shows Nomura report
The report states that it expects FMCG sales growth of 5.2 per cent due to some price increases, and volume growth is expected to remain stable
 "FMCG demand unchanged in Q4, urban weakness persists, shows Nomura report")
Mahindra Lifespaces to redevelop two societies in Mumbai's Lokhandwala
The project will be pursued under the state's cluster redevelopment scheme
 "Mahindra Lifespaces to redevelop two societies in Mumbai's Lokhandwala")
Moment to unleash new generation of entrepreneurs, says Anil Agarwal
Despite India's immense natural wealth, he pointed out that 60 per cent of the country's imports are driven by natural resources such as oil, gas, gold, copper, and diamonds
 "Moment to unleash new generation of entrepreneurs, says Anil Agarwal")
Campa sees double-digit growth in UP, West Bengal soft drink market
Gains high single-digit market share in Delhi, Uttarakhand, Bihar and Assam
 "Campa sees double-digit growth in UP, West Bengal soft drink market")
Aviation industry falling behind on net zero target, warns IATA chief
Walsh criticised fuel companies as the "cause of the problem", saying they had ignored their own SAF supply promises
 "Aviation industry falling behind on net zero target, warns IATA chief")
Cancer, neonatal care, and genetic disorders dominate crowdfunding in India
CarePal, the parent company of Impact Guru, in its State of Cancer Fundraising Report 2024, revealed that the top 100 cancer campaigns on Impact Guru in FY24 raised an average of Rs 10 lakh each
 "Cancer, neonatal care, and genetic disorders dominate crowdfunding in India")
Second edition of Startup Mahakumbh kicks off on April 3 in New Delhi
The event will witness over 3,000 exhibitors, 10 thematic pavilions, 1,000 investors, 5,000 entrepreneurs, and more than 1,000 incubators and accelerators
 "Second edition of Startup Mahakumbh kicks off on April 3 in New Delhi")
JNPA sees 13.55% rise in container traffic, handles 730K TEUs in FY25
Bharat Mumbai Container Terminal (BMCT) achieved record handling of 222,201 TEUs and 2.27 million TEUs in March 2025 and FY 2025, respectively
 "JNPA sees 13.55% rise in container traffic, handles 730K TEUs in FY25")
Delhi airport's fee hike: Do other airports charge passengers similarly?
Delhi International Airport Ltd's proposal to introduce a class-based user development fee structure gets the green light. Here's a look at how major global airports charge flyers
 "Delhi airport's fee hike: Do other airports charge passengers similarly?")
CDSCO issues revised risk classification list for cardiovascular devices
Industry stakeholders asked to submit feedback to draft list by April 30
 "CDSCO issues revised risk classification list for cardiovascular devices")
Peter Bains steps down as Group CEO of Biocon, to serve Syngene's MD & CEO
Furthermore, Biocon has scheduled a board meeting on April 4 to discuss and approve fundraising for its commercial business
 "Peter Bains steps down as Group CEO of Biocon, to serve Syngene's MD & CEO")
Prime Video to offer Apple TV+ as add-on subscription in India from April 2
Apple TV+ will be the latest addition for Prime Video's overall content collection, with present add-on subscription features
 "Prime Video to offer Apple TV+ as add-on subscription in India from April 2")
Chhattisgarh to set up first supercritical power plant in Korba district
The project will be part of an expansion plan of the Hasdeo Thermal Power Station (HTPS) located in Korba
 "Chhattisgarh to set up first supercritical power plant in Korba district")
Will AI cut working hours? Bill Gates predicts 2-day workweek in a decade
Speaking on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Bill Gates said advancements in AI would make intelligence freely available and commonplace
 "Will AI cut working hours? Bill Gates predicts 2-day workweek in a decade")
Amazon's Prime Video introduces Apple TV+ as add-on subscription in India
Apple TV+ add-on subscription is also accessible via Prime Video in several other regions, including the US, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, and across Europe and Latin America
 "Amazon's Prime Video introduces Apple TV+ as add-on subscription in India")
India leads in Agentic AI adoption, 80% firms onboard: Deloitte report
The findings are part of Deloitte's State of GenAI (Fourth Wave) report, which provides an India-specific perspective on the adoption of Generative AI (GenAI) and Agentic AI
 "India leads in Agentic AI adoption, 80% firms onboard: Deloitte report")
US tariffs may hit agri, machinery, pharma, electrical sectors: Experts
US President Donald Trump has said that the tariff announcements, scheduled for early morning Wednesday (India time), will amount to a 'Liberation Day ' for the US
 "US tariffs may hit agri, machinery, pharma, electrical sectors: Experts")
Reliance partners with BLAST to boost, expand e-sports business in India
Reliance and BLAST will partner to develop market-leading Intellectual Properties (IPs) in India and introduce BLAST's global IPs to the Indian market for fans, players, and brands
 "Reliance partners with BLAST to boost, expand e-sports business in India")
Donald Trump's tariffs threaten India's slowdown-hit auto parts makers
Trump first targeted fully assembled vehicles with a 25% duty from April 3, while additional tariffs on car parts like engines, transmissions, and electrical systems are set to take effect on May 3
 "Donald Trump's tariffs threaten India's slowdown-hit auto parts makers")
Govt moves Bill to remove licence need for Indian coastal shippers
Opposition claims bill promotes centralisation of power