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Prolonged Iran conflict may hit corporate earnings in India: Report
'We expect some downside risk to corporate earnings, especially if the conflict lasts longer than a few weeks,' the report said on Thursday
 "Prolonged Iran conflict may hit corporate earnings in India: Report")
Uttar Pradesh expressway network to support 27 industrial parks
Three expressways are under construction, including Ganga Expressway and Lucknow-Kanpur Expressway, while 12 new expressway projects have been proposed by the government
 "Uttar Pradesh expressway network to support 27 industrial parks")
NaBFID plans $500 million equity fund to boost infrastructure financing
NaBFID's entry into equity marks an expansion of its toolkit beyond traditional debt and a bid to appeal to a broader swath of investors as the country's infrastructure needs accelerate
 "NaBFID plans $500 million equity fund to boost infrastructure financing")
Jack Daniel's maker Brown-Forman to launch more premium brands in India
India's affluent buyers splurge on everything from jewellery to pricey liquor, making the country a focus for global brands
 "Jack Daniel's maker Brown-Forman to launch more premium brands in India")
MRPL shuts refinery units amid crude shortage from West Asia conflict
Asian refiners are struggling to secure prompt replacement crude cargoes as Iranian threats to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz have disrupted crude oil flows
 "MRPL shuts refinery units amid crude shortage from West Asia conflict")
Volume of electricity trade on IEX jumps over 30% to 12,550 mn units in Feb
The bourse achieved the monthly trade volume of 12,550 MU in February 2026, which was 30.4 per cent higher than the number recorded in the same month a year ago
 "Volume of electricity trade on IEX jumps over 30% to 12,550 mn units in Feb")
Cleantech hiring jumps 57% in 2 yrs; Delhi-NCR leads with 44% jobs: Report
According to the report by HR solutions provider CIEL HR, the cleantech sector has turned into one of the country's most dynamic and fastest-scaling talent markets
 "Cleantech hiring jumps 57% in 2 yrs; Delhi-NCR leads with 44% jobs: Report")
West Asia conflict casts shadow on Gulf's glittering wedding season
Rising West Asia tensions disrupt Dubai's booming destination wedding season, leaving Indian families stranded and millions in bookings on hold
 "West Asia conflict casts shadow on Gulf's glittering wedding season")
Platform partnerships gain traction in India's real estate sector
Global investors are increasingly partnering Indian developers through platform-style deals, reflecting a shift from one-off asset acquisitions to scalable long-term strategies
 "Platform partnerships gain traction in India's real estate sector")
Paramount-Warner deal promises to shake up the streaming landscape
Netflix and YouTube have sat comfortably in the lead, competing head to head for the biggest share of viewing time in living rooms around the world
 "Paramount-Warner deal promises to shake up the streaming landscape")
India grapples with grid curtailment, biggest test yet on energy transition
Rising renewable energy capacity is straining India's grid, forcing curtailments and raising concerns over stability
 "India grapples with grid curtailment, biggest test yet on energy transition")
Holi sales surge as qcom and ecommerce firms see strong festive demand
Quick commerce and e-commerce platforms reported a surge in Holi demand, with premium play accessories, eco-friendly items and festive essentials driving sales across metros and smaller cities
 "Holi sales surge as qcom and ecommerce firms see strong festive demand")
Green hydrogen capacity to rise sharply in 2-3 years: MNRE director
India will see a rapid expansion of green hydrogen capacity over the next 2-3 years as new projects come online, with MNRE estimating growth from 8,000 tonnes to at least 200,000 tonnes
 "Green hydrogen capacity to rise sharply in 2-3 years: MNRE director")
Oman Air Cargo to add India, Europe network capacity in coming days
The cargo player has suspended flights to and from Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait, Qatar, and Dubai due to ongoing regional airspace closures
 "Oman Air Cargo to add India, Europe network capacity in coming days")
Morbi ceramic units affected by shortage of natural gas amid Gulf crisis
Expressing concern, President of Morbi Ceramic Manufacturers Association said that if the industry does not receive an adequate supply of natural gas, there is a fear of shutdown
 "Morbi ceramic units affected by shortage of natural gas amid Gulf crisis")
Paramount's debt to hit $79 billion on $110 billion Warner Bros deal
Takeover likely to get FCC backing
 "Paramount's debt to hit $79 billion on $110 billion Warner Bros deal")
AI adoption now part of performance metric for tech-product firms
Indian companies to take time to adopt
 "AI adoption now part of performance metric for tech-product firms")
West Asia crisis: Rising input costs may push up consumer durables prices
Copper and aluminium prices are surging, crude is climbing and the rupee is weakening, raising input costs for appliance makers as geopolitical tensions strain supply chains
 "West Asia crisis: Rising input costs may push up consumer durables prices")
MNCs, Indian drugmakers diverge to mutual gain: How win-win is it?
Novartis exits India's mass-market generics, signalling a deeper split between MNC innovation bets and domestic pharma scale
 "MNCs, Indian drugmakers diverge to mutual gain: How win-win is it?")
Gender diversity on boards: Private firms pip public peers, shows data
MCA's January 2026 bulletin shows women form 29% of directors in private firms versus 20% in public companies, even as overall registrations and LLP formations continue to rise
 "Gender diversity on boards: Private firms pip public peers, shows data")