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GRAP III norms vital but could delay projects, say realty developers
Developers say adhering to Graded Response Action Plan Phase III is crucial but argue construction is not a major pollution source and blanket bans disrupt timelines and affect workers' livelihoods
 "GRAP III norms vital but could delay projects, say realty developers")
Private credit may bridge real estate's mid-stage funding gap: Report
A Sundaram Alternates report pegs a $15-20 billion opportunity in mid-stage construction financing, as banks and NBFCs pull back. ESG-focused private credit could fill the gap
 "Private credit may bridge real estate's mid-stage funding gap: Report")
Job market's hiring intent up at 11% for 2026; driven by AI, growth: Report
This edition of the report captures insights from nearly 300+ talent leaders across 21 industries, offering a data-backed view of India's job and talent story
 "Job market's hiring intent up at 11% for 2026; driven by AI, growth: Report")
Ladakh plans grid power supply for Army, ITBP posts in Ladakh's DBO sector
The Ladakh administration is contemplating the electrification of border posts in the Daulat Beg Oldie sector through grid connectivity in the Union Territory, officials said.
 "Ladakh plans grid power supply for Army, ITBP posts in Ladakh's DBO sector")
India initiates anti-dumping probe into imports of Chinese rubber
If it is established that the dumping has caused material injury to the domestic player, the DGTR would recommend the imposition of the levy on the imports
 "India initiates anti-dumping probe into imports of Chinese rubber")
Logistics firms turn to smart routing, AI to fast-track festive returns
As online orders and returns surge during the festive season, logistics firms like Shiprocket, Prozo, and Zippee are turning to smarter routing, automation, and network optimisation
 "Logistics firms turn to smart routing, AI to fast-track festive returns")
UP RERA approves six projects worth ₹864 crore across five districts
According to the authority, Bareilly received approval for two projects, while Kanpur Nagar, Noida, Lucknow and Varanasi were each cleared for one project
 "UP RERA approves six projects worth ₹864 crore across five districts")
Cement makers to invest ₹1.2 trillion over three years: Crisil Ratings
Capex during FY26-FY28 to be 50% higher than the previous three years; industry to add up to 170 MT of capacity amid strong demand, says Crisil Ratings
 "Cement makers to invest ₹1.2 trillion over three years: Crisil Ratings")
India to post multi-fold rise in neodymium production by FY27 end: IREL
IREL, which comes under the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE), currently handles mining and initial processing of these rare earth elements (REEs)
 "India to post multi-fold rise in neodymium production by FY27 end: IREL")
Green H2 output target may be delayed by 2 years, says MNRE secretary
The policy uncertainties in Europe and the IMO's decision to defer its net-zero framework by a year were the prime factors for the target revision, said Santosh Sarangi
 "Green H2 output target may be delayed by 2 years, says MNRE secretary")
Moving India: Delhi caught between lifeline and last-mile of urban mobility
India's cities choke on congestion, pollution, fragmented transport. This six-part series traces the lifelines of urban mobility. Part-I exposes Delhi's stalled buses, crumbling last-mile connectivity
 "Moving India: Delhi caught between lifeline and last-mile of urban mobility")
Can consider visa on arrival for US, Europe on medical treatment: Goyal
The idea was floated in the CIIs annual health summit here
 "Can consider visa on arrival for US, Europe on medical treatment: Goyal")
Porter, HealthKart deliver multi-fold returns on Kae Capital's first fund
Maiden Fund I achieves more than 3x distribution to paid-in capital, establishing one of India's strongest early-stage track records
 "Porter, HealthKart deliver multi-fold returns on Kae Capital's first fund")
Study finds widespread 'dark patterns' in India's ride-hailing apps
Forced cancellations, hidden fees and manipulative prompts plague users as survey shows eight in ten riders report deceptive design practices
 "Study finds widespread 'dark patterns' in India's ride-hailing apps")
IDTA looking to invest $10-$15 million in every startup across sectors
Kumar, former India head of KPMG, said Celesta will bet on start-ups in the space and biotech sectors while also looking out for AI companies that work with global capability centres (GCCs) in India
 "IDTA looking to invest $10-$15 million in every startup across sectors")
Mobile exports find stronger signal, hit record $2.4 billion in October
After festival lull, Apr-Oct shipments power a 50% jump for FY26 so far
 "Mobile exports find stronger signal, hit record $2.4 billion in October")
India's power discoms face another reckoning as Centre mulls fresh reforms
After four failed reform drives, a new plan aims to rescue India's debt-laden power discoms through privatisation, accountability and long-term financial fixes
 "India's power discoms face another reckoning as Centre mulls fresh reforms")
Leverage moderating across Adani Group firms, says Bank of America
Group maintains global funding access despite market volatility
 "Leverage moderating across Adani Group firms, says Bank of America")
Tsherin Sherpa's first solo show in India is a Himalayan dialogue
The ancient thangka technique finds a contemporary idiom in the Nepalese artist's works that speak of heritage, identity, displacement
 "Tsherin Sherpa's first solo show in India is a Himalayan dialogue")
Milk without cows? Inside the science of lab-grown milk shaking dairy world
Lab-grown milk, sometimes called "animal-free dairy," is real dairy produced without cows and contains actual milk proteins (casein and whey)
 "Milk without cows? Inside the science of lab-grown milk shaking dairy world")