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Why are Diet Coke cans unavailable and what's behind the supply crunch?

A mix of can shortages, import delays, and demand spikes is leaving stores and q-commerce apps without Diet Coke in major cities

Protein shift is adding much-needed margin to India's dairy industry

Rising protein awareness is pushing India's dairy sector beyond low-margin liquid milk, driving a shift towards value-added products like whey, cheese, and fortified dairy

Renewable energies overtake global electricity demand in India, China

Clean power generation grew 887 terawatt hours last year, exceeding overall global electricity demand growth of 849 terawatt hours, according to a report by energy think tank Ember

West Asia war has delayed India-GCC FTA negotiations: NITI Aayog

Trade Watch report highlights geopolitical risks to trade diplomacy, flags vulnerabilities in gems and jewellery sector and calls for structural reforms

APTEL orders DERC to liquidate ₹38,500 crore discom dues in 3 weeks

Tribunal rejects DERC's plea for more time, flags delay in clearing regulatory assets; move may lead to higher power tariffs in Delhi

Govt body plans legal framework for AI companies, tech oversight

The proposed framework would establish clearer boundaries and regulatory sandboxes that AI products and services must not overstep, according to an official familiar with the discussions

CERC moots new norms for market coupling across power exchanges

Draft rules aim to centralise price discovery via Grid India, improving transparency, efficiency and competition in India's electricity markets

GLP-1 sees strong return dosage in China and Japan as India lags on value

Global drugmakers are prioritising China and Japan for GLP-1 investments due to stronger pricing power and adoption, while India remains a large but price-sensitive market with slower premium uptake

March dip drags India's FY26 core sector showing to five-year low

Fertiliser, coal, crude oil and electricity drag index; FY26 growth slows to a five-year low as input shortages and weak output weigh on industrial momentum

India expands Russian insurer list as Iran conflict disrupts oil flows

Some 11 Russian insurers that are not members of so-called P&I Clubs are now allowed to provide the services, up from eight last month

West Asia conflict: Office construction activity declines to 4-quarter low

Office supply dropped sharply in Q1 2026 due to geopolitical uncertainties, even as strong leasing demand, led by GCCs, tightened vacancies and supported rental growth

The conduct conundrum in corporate India despite robust POSH frameworks

Recent controversies show companies struggle to embed acceptable conduct into culture

Railways mulls relief for container train operators hit by West Asia crisis

relief being considered so that long-term losses to operators can reflect in freight volumes

10 Indian vessels have transited via Hormuz since conflict began: Govt

Government prioritises LPG tanker movement through Strait of Hormuz even as cooking gas shortage persists and regional tensions disrupt supply chains

Video game publishers face stricter norms to curb sensitive content

BIS move aims to protect young users from sensitive content

CSR spend by NSE-listed firms jumps 23% to ₹22,212 crore in FY25: Report

Higher corporate profits lifted CSR spending, with more firms meeting or exceeding mandated outlays even as some funds remained unspent and were moved to designated accounts

Stakeholders flag MRP distortions in healthcare, call for reforms

Industry experts and consumer groups highlight inflated pricing and lack of transparency in healthcare MRPs, urging regulatory intervention for fair pricing

Odisha pins hopes on JSW-POSCO steel plant amid stronger India-Korea ties

Proposed 6 mtpa steel plant in Odisha gains traction as JSW and POSCO partner, aligning with efforts by India and South Korea to deepen trade and industrial cooperation

3 in 4 global leaders to prioritise AI investment despite uncertainty

KPMG report highlights widening gap between AI leaders and laggards, with strong investment but limited realised returns across enterprises

India added record wind energy capacity of 6.3 GW in 2025, says GWEC

India adds record 6.3 GW wind capacity in 2025, becoming the third-largest market as renewable push accelerates