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US Fed holds rates, signals one cut in 2026 despite higher inflation
Inflation, as measured by the Fed's preferred gauge, was expected to end the year at 2.7 per cent , not far below its current rate and higher than the 2.4 per cent projected in December
 "US Fed holds rates, signals one cut in 2026 despite higher inflation")
IT stocks rebound 2.8% as brokerages downplay AI disruption fears
Nifty IT index snaps six-day losing streak as brokerages cite stable demand, limited pricing pressure and resilient outlook despite concerns over generative AI
 "IT stocks rebound 2.8% as brokerages downplay AI disruption fears")
Heavy rain, gusty winds hit north India; snow in J&K, Himachal hills
Some areas in the higher reaches of Kashmir received fresh snowfall on Wednesday, while rain lashed most parts of the Valley
 "Heavy rain, gusty winds hit north India; snow in J&K, Himachal hills")
Centre offers extra 10% commercial LPG to states committing to PNG shift
At least 8 oil tankers, including 7 with Russian crude, diverted mid-voyage from China to India
 "Centre offers extra 10% commercial LPG to states committing to PNG shift")
Prudential may exit life insurance joint venture with ICICI Bank
In talks with BhartiAxa for possible stake buy
 "Prudential may exit life insurance joint venture with ICICI Bank")
Atanu Chakraborty quits as HDFC Bank chairman; Mistry named interim chief
"Certain happenings and practices within the bank, that I have observed over last two years, are not in congruence with my personal values and ethics", says Chakraborty
 "Atanu Chakraborty quits as HDFC Bank chairman; Mistry named interim chief")
Coal India's arm CMPDIL raises ₹470 cr via anchor investors ahead of IPO
As per the circular, the state-owned firm allotted 2.73 crore equity shares to 22 funds at ₹172 per piece, aggregating the transaction size to ₹469.74 crore
 "Coal India's arm CMPDIL raises ₹470 cr via anchor investors ahead of IPO")
India sends additional warships near Gulf of Oman to escort fuel vessels
India deploys warships near the Strait of Hormuz to secure fuel shipments and protect vessels amid escalating tensions and disruptions in West Asian energy routes
 "India sends additional warships near Gulf of Oman to escort fuel vessels")
EU proposes 'EU Inc' plan to boost startups against US and China
While the EU proposal to operate under a single set of EU rules is available to any European businesses, it is mainly aimed at new companies with innovative technologies to help them scale up
 "EU proposes 'EU Inc' plan to boost startups against US and China")
Indian cities need governance, planning and finance reforms: Rajiv Gauba
India must overhaul urban governance, planning, and finance to support rapid urbanisation and achieve Viksit Bharat by 2047, says NITI Aayog's Rajiv Gauba
 "Indian cities need governance, planning and finance reforms: Rajiv Gauba")
Govt curbs airline seat selection add-ons, mandates 60% seats free
Aviation Ministry's directive aims to curb 'dark pattern' practices and improve passenger experience
 "Govt curbs airline seat selection add-ons, mandates 60% seats free")
Capital gains tax worries? How CGAS helps you park gains and buy time
CGAS lets you park gains to claim tax breaks, but strict timelines and rules mean any slip can turn savings into tax liability
 "Capital gains tax worries? How CGAS helps you park gains and buy time")
Cabinet clears ₹33.7K crore BHAVYA scheme for 100 industrial parks
The new Bharat Audyogik Vikas Yojna or BHAVYA scheme, to develop industrial parks over an estimated 33,600 acres of land, will be implemented with States through a challenge mode
 "Cabinet clears ₹33.7K crore BHAVYA scheme for 100 industrial parks")
Petrol dealers may face cash crunch as OMCs seek advance payments
Dealers warn of reduced fuel orders as refiners end credit supply amid losses on petrol and diesel sales with retail prices unchanged
 "Petrol dealers may face cash crunch as OMCs seek advance payments")
Centre clears IFFCO's nano NPK fertilisers under FCO amid West Asia war
Approval of nano NPK products aims to cut reliance on conventional fertilisers and ease supply pressures amid gas shortages linked to West Asia conflict
 "Centre clears IFFCO's nano NPK fertilisers under FCO amid West Asia war")
Daily urea production poised to jump 22% by Mar-end as LNG supplies up 23%
The 52 MMSCMD LNG requirement is based on the average natural gas consumption by urea making units in the last six months (September 2025-February 2026)
 "Daily urea production poised to jump 22% by Mar-end as LNG supplies up 23%")
West Asia war-triggered LPG shortage and a case of reverse migration
From gig and contractual workers to street vendors and students, struggle is now part of everyday life
 "West Asia war-triggered LPG shortage and a case of reverse migration")
Policy engine powers India-UK academic ties: British Council CEO McDonald
With nine UK universities receiving approval to establish operations in India over the past year, the number is expected to rise to 15 in the near future
 "Policy engine powers India-UK academic ties: British Council CEO McDonald")
West Asia war: Shivalik, Nanda Devi can meet just a day's LPG demand
War-hit routes and contract-locked supplies squeeze availability
 "West Asia war: Shivalik, Nanda Devi can meet just a day's LPG demand")
Microsoft considers legal action over $50 billion Amazon-OpenAI deal
The dispute centers on whether OpenAI can offer Frontier via AWS without violating the Microsoft partnership, which requires the start-up's models to be accessed
 "Microsoft considers legal action over $50 billion Amazon-OpenAI deal")