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10 years of UPI: Many records, but limited incentives restrict growth
A decade after launch, UPI dominates digital payments but slowing growth and lack of MDR incentives raise questions over its next phase
 "10 years of UPI: Many records, but limited incentives restrict growth")
Semaglutide generics hit Mounjaro sales, market share after patent expiry
Generic semaglutide surge dents Mounjaro sales, reshaping India's fast-growing GLP-1 diabetes and obesity drug market
 "Semaglutide generics hit Mounjaro sales, market share after patent expiry")
Fire breaks out at Mumbai airport Terminal 1 due to short circuit
The fire was reported at a three-storey structure near 1-B Circle at 6.35 pm and vehicles of the Mumbai Fire Brigade were rushed to the spot
 "Fire breaks out at Mumbai airport Terminal 1 due to short circuit")
Distributors' body writes to PM on Zepto's IPO, flags its impact on trade
AICPDF raises concerns over quick-commerce expansion, seeks review of Zepto IPO and safeguards for traditional FMCG distribution network
 "Distributors' body writes to PM on Zepto's IPO, flags its impact on trade")
Oil rebounds above $100 as Hormuz remains blocked, supply fears linger
Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad-Bagher Ghalibaf said in a statement on X that three clauses of the ceasefire proposal have been violated
 "Oil rebounds above $100 as Hormuz remains blocked, supply fears linger")
Datanomics: Delhi assembly breach renews focus on security safety gaps
Rising security breaches in legislatures spotlight gaps in policing strength, surveillance coverage, and infrastructure across India
 "Datanomics: Delhi assembly breach renews focus on security safety gaps")
AI can help general trade, boost annual revenues up to 20%: BCG research
Study highlights how AI-driven sales planning, execution and backend automation can transform general trade channels and unlock significant revenue growth
 "AI can help general trade, boost annual revenues up to 20%: BCG research")
Anthropic joins hands with AWS, Apple, Microsoft for Project Glasswing
Initiative aims to deploy Claude Mythos AI for defensive cybersecurity, with partners working to identify vulnerabilities and strengthen global digital infrastructure
 "Anthropic joins hands with AWS, Apple, Microsoft for Project Glasswing")
OpenAI releases new policy blueprint to prevent digital child abuse
Framework targets AI-generated abuse content, strengthens reporting systems and embeds safety-by-design measures to detect and prevent misuse, initially focusing on child protection in the US
 "OpenAI releases new policy blueprint to prevent digital child abuse")
Rupee snaps 5-day rally; bond yields rise on crude, US yield surge
Currency weakens and government bond yields rise as crude oil prices and US Treasury yields climb amid geopolitical tensions in West Asia
 "Rupee snaps 5-day rally; bond yields rise on crude, US yield surge")
Israel seeks to begin peace talks with Lebanon soon, says Netanyahu
Netanyahu said he had directed the cabinet to begin direct peace talks with Lebanon, focusing on the disarming of Hezbollah and efforts to establish peaceful relations between the two countries
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RBI proposes 1-hour delay for digital payments above ₹10,000 to curb fraud
Central bank suggests transaction delays, trusted-person authentication and stricter account controls as digital payment frauds surge in volume and value
 "RBI proposes 1-hour delay for digital payments above ₹10,000 to curb fraud")
Banking system liquidity improves to 4-yr high on back of Gsec maturities
Banking liquidity hits four-year high on G-sec maturities, with surplus nearing ₹5 trillion and call rates softening as RBI signals continued proactive support
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Speciality fertilisers can ease geo-political supply bottlenecks: Experts
In India, speciality fertiliser or non-subsidised fertiliser sales have been growing at the rate of 10-12 per cent per annum
 "Speciality fertilisers can ease geo-political supply bottlenecks: Experts")
India caps refinery margins after windfall export tax to curb losses
For the second half of March, a discount of ₹22,342 per kilolitre (Rs 22.34 per litre) was fixed on diesel to bring down the RTP of ₹85,349 per kl to ₹63,007 per kl
 "India caps refinery margins after windfall export tax to curb losses")
Housing price growth slows: Developers with high inventory may negotiate
The exuberance seen in 2023 and early 2024 is no longer evident. Elevated property prices have strained affordability and slowed down the pace of transactions
 "Housing price growth slows: Developers with high inventory may negotiate")
Info Edge Q4 billings slow on muted hiring and West Asia conflict risks
Iran spillover drags growth; margins on edge
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RBI tightens timelines for inward remittances, mandates faster credit
Central bank asks banks to immediately inform customers and reconcile nostro accounts frequently to ensure quicker credit of cross-border inward payments
 "RBI tightens timelines for inward remittances, mandates faster credit")
US to host Indian delegation in April to discuss trade deal: Sergio Gor
India and the US announced a framework for an interim trade agreement in February, after months of negotiations between the two delegations
 "US to host Indian delegation in April to discuss trade deal: Sergio Gor")
Hardeep Puri heads to Qatar as LNG supplies disrupt amid US-Iran war
Oil minister visits Qatar after US-Iran ceasefire, as LNG disruptions from QatarEnergy raise concerns over India's energy supplies and gas allocation priorities
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