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DEA creates ₹17 trillion PPP project pipeline for 3 years: FinMin
Of the total projects, 232 are related to central ministries and departments, while the remaining 630 are with states and Union Territories
 "DEA creates ₹17 trillion PPP project pipeline for 3 years: FinMin")
33% growth in artificial intelligence hiring in India: Ashwini Vaishnaw
On Tuesday, Rajasthan also unveiled its Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML) Policy 2026, which aims to promote responsible, inclusive and innovation-driven AI in the state
 "33% growth in artificial intelligence hiring in India: Ashwini Vaishnaw")
Par panel examines impact of US tariff hikes on key Indian industries
It also seeks to assess the various measures taken by financial institutions, central and state governments to mitigate the adverse effects of US tariffs
 "Par panel examines impact of US tariff hikes on key Indian industries")
Saudi cuts crude oil prices again amid growing competing supplies
This comes amid the International Energy Agency forecasting a supply this year of 4 million barrels per day, equivalent to 70 per cent of India's oil demand
 "Saudi cuts crude oil prices again amid growing competing supplies")
Leading steelmakers colluded to fix prices, finds antitrust probe
CCI has sought financial statements to calculate penalties
 "Leading steelmakers colluded to fix prices, finds antitrust probe")
Exempt vessel sharing agreements from competition law: ShipMin to MCA
The exemption under Section 3 lapsed in 2021; the ministry's October 2024 draft proposed a three-year dispensation with conditions on Indian-flag vessels and space for Indian NVOCCs
 "Exempt vessel sharing agreements from competition law: ShipMin to MCA")
HC seeks Novo's response on Natco Pharma plea to revoke semaglutide patent
The patent in question is due to lapse in March next year. The court is scheduled to take up Natco's challenge for further hearing in February
 "HC seeks Novo's response on Natco Pharma plea to revoke semaglutide patent")
We need capabilities across entire AI value chain, says IndiaAI CEO
Nationwide labs, startups, and academia being mobilised to develop full-stack AI
 "We need capabilities across entire AI value chain, says IndiaAI CEO")
Indian IT companies in LatAm remain unaffected by Venezuela turmoil
Some of these companies, such as Infosys and Wipro, do not even operate there. While Infosys does not have a presence, Wipro's Venezuelan unit was liquidated many years ago
 "Indian IT companies in LatAm remain unaffected by Venezuela turmoil")
NITI Aayog proposes Hudco & NHB-anchored fund for affordable rental housing
10-15% EWS/LIG reservation in all housing projects proposed, along with tax exemption for developer profits on affordable housing
 "NITI Aayog proposes Hudco & NHB-anchored fund for affordable rental housing")
India's FMCG sector likely to see 5% volume growth in coming months
After nearly 18 months of lukewarm performance, the FMCG sector registered a volume growth of 5.3 per cent in the August-October period of 2025
 "India's FMCG sector likely to see 5% volume growth in coming months")
Steelmakers rework production, strengthen compliance as CBAM kicks in
Companies secure emissions verification, shift to low carbon routes even as lawyers flag risks for small exporters
 "Steelmakers rework production, strengthen compliance as CBAM kicks in")
Upside in revenues and ARPUs expected in Q3FY26 for telcos: Brokerages
Telecom revenues seen rising up to 2.6% in Q3FY26, led by Jio and Airtel, while Vodafone Idea lags amid subscriber losses and modest ARPU gains
 "Upside in revenues and ARPUs expected in Q3FY26 for telcos: Brokerages")
India's diagnostics pivots to precision tests as high-value segments grow
Industry leaders say demand for these higher-value tests aimed at early disease detection, personalised treatment and long-term health management has been expanding far faster than routine pathology
 "India's diagnostics pivots to precision tests as high-value segments grow")
Institutional investments in Indian real estate hit record $8.5 bn in 2025
Colliers India said the December quarter alone saw $4.2 billion of investments, the highest ever in a single quarter, with domestic capital accounting for 57 per cent of annual inflows
 "Institutional investments in Indian real estate hit record $8.5 bn in 2025")
Foreign investment in real estate falls 16% to $3.65 bn in 2025: Report
Among different assets, India's office market witnessed a 94 per cent increase in the institutional investments to $4.53 billion last year from $2.33 billion in the 2024
 "Foreign investment in real estate falls 16% to $3.65 bn in 2025: Report")
Land acquisition proof no longer mandatory for non-coal mining green nod
Based on the inputs received, it was observed that insisting for land acquisition documents at the time of appraisal for EC may not be practical for certain other projects"
 "Land acquisition proof no longer mandatory for non-coal mining green nod")
MatchLog joins Softlink Global to boost container asset optimisation
The integration would help container reuse and asset optimisation for freight forwarders, third-party logistics providers, and shipping companies
 "MatchLog joins Softlink Global to boost container asset optimisation")
55% consumers say food apps charge more than restaurants: LocalCircles
About three out of four users said they face either higher menu prices, high taxes and platform charges, or both
 "55% consumers say food apps charge more than restaurants: LocalCircles")
Indian FMCG set for stronger quarters with 5% volume growth: Report
The report highlighted that, after nearly 18 months of lukewarm performance, FMCG registered a 5.3 per cent growth in the quarter ended October
 "Indian FMCG set for stronger quarters with 5% volume growth: Report")