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Brookfield platform Evren secures $600 mn to supply 300 MW RE to NTPC
Brookfield-backed Evren raises $600 million for hybrid renewable project integrating solar, wind and storage to supply 300 MW power to NTPC under PPA
 "Brookfield platform Evren secures $600 mn to supply 300 MW RE to NTPC")
India holds fourth startup spot as funding slips, investors turn selective
India retains fourth position globally in startup funding, as deal volumes fall sharply and investors shift to fewer, high-conviction bets amid signs of ecosystem maturity
 "India holds fourth startup spot as funding slips, investors turn selective")
India's renewable power growth at 98 TWh doubles demand rise in 2025: Ember
Ember report highlights strong renewable growth in India, with clean energy meeting demand rise and fossil fuel generation declining amid lower electricity demand
 "India's renewable power growth at 98 TWh doubles demand rise in 2025: Ember")
Office rents cross ₹100/sq ft a month in B'luru, NCR amid demand-supply gap
The maximum annual growth of 15 per cent in office rent was seen in Delhi-NCR and Kolkata
 "Office rents cross ₹100/sq ft a month in B'luru, NCR amid demand-supply gap")
India becomes second-largest wind market in 2025, just behind China: BNEF
India records strong wind capacity additions in 2025, driven by hybrid renewable auctions, as it surpasses major markets to become the second-largest globally
 "India becomes second-largest wind market in 2025, just behind China: BNEF")
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
 "Why are Diet Coke cans unavailable and what's behind the supply crunch?")
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
 "Protein shift is adding much-needed margin to India's dairy industry")
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
 "Renewable energies overtake global electricity demand in India, China")
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
 "West Asia war has delayed India-GCC FTA negotiations: NITI Aayog")
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
 "APTEL orders DERC to liquidate ₹38,500 crore discom dues in 3 weeks")
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
 "Govt body plans legal framework for AI companies, tech oversight")
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
 "CERC moots new norms for market coupling across power exchanges")
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
 "GLP-1 sees strong return dosage in China and Japan as India lags on value")
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
 "March dip drags India's FY26 core sector showing to five-year low")
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
 "India expands Russian insurer list as Iran conflict disrupts oil flows")
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
 "West Asia conflict: Office construction activity declines to 4-quarter low")
The conduct conundrum in corporate India despite robust POSH frameworks
Recent controversies show companies struggle to embed acceptable conduct into culture
 "The conduct conundrum in corporate India despite robust POSH frameworks")
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
 "Railways mulls relief for container train operators hit by West Asia crisis")
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
 "10 Indian vessels have transited via Hormuz since conflict began: Govt")
Video game publishers face stricter norms to curb sensitive content
BIS move aims to protect young users from sensitive content
 "Video game publishers face stricter norms to curb sensitive content")