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Poll pulse: Two Thiruvananthapuram seats hold key to Kerala BJP plan

Nemom and Kazhakkoottam emerge as key battlegrounds as BJP looks to convert recent gains into Assembly seats amid voter churn and local issues

West Asia conflict, airspace curbs likely to cost carriers ₹2.5K crore

The broader conflict in West Asia, the largest international market for Indian carriers, has forced a sharp reduction in daily flights relative to the summer schedule

RBI may maintain status quo on repo rate, stance: Business Standard Poll

FY27 growth projection seen 6.5-7%; Inflation 4-4.9%

West Asia conflict: Fear arrives early in fields of Haryana and Punjab

In third part of series on West Asia impact, wholesalers warn of thin stocks as hoarding fears drive early fertiliser buying

Resilient rural demand drove 23% surge in India's FY26 tractor sales

Geopolitical uncertainties and concerns over a below-average monsoon remain overhang for FY27

Amul turnover crosses ₹1 trillion mark on domestic, global growth

Growth driven by domestic expansion and global push as dairy major enters Europe and US markets while strengthening its cooperative model

Odisha introduces SEBC quota, hikes ST, SC reservation in courses

State revises reservation policy for higher education, introducing SEBC quota and raising ST and SC share across medical, engineering and other professional courses

Tata Motors leads PV recovery post-GST cut, outpaces peers in H2FY26

Co says strong product mix, multi-powertrain strategy drive volume and market share gains

After GST-led surge, car sales growth likely to decelerate in FY27

High base effect, weak pentup demand, and West Asia conflict to temper momentum

IPO-bound Pride Hotels eyes premiumisation amid strong travel demand

Pride Hotels plans expansion across metros and pilgrimage hubs, eyes IPO launch as domestic travel demand surges and new luxury brand Pride Lux is introduced

West Asia conflict: Predictable expenses likely to boost EV demand

CSEP study says high crude prices may accelerate EV transition, but electric cars will continue to rely on fiscal incentives to remain competitive with ICE vehicles till 2030

RCB vs CSK HIGHLIGHTS, IPL 2026: RCB thump CSK by 43 runs at home, continue winning run

Tim David's unbeaten 70 off just 25 balls was the clear difference on a night where the bowlers didn't have much to bowl on.

West Asia crisis: Jaishankar speaks to Qatari PM, UAE foreign minister

Following his talks with Al Nahyan, the external affairs minister, without sharing much details, said the evolving situation in West Asia was discussed

CII asks Finance Ministry for fiscal support amid West Asia crisis

Industry body proposes credit support, tax relief and policy steps to shield MSMEs, exporters and energy-intensive sectors from disruptions caused by the ongoing West Asia crisis

Jobs, empowerment and more: Unpacking manifestos in poll-bound states

From cash transfers to welfare schemes, women voters dominate poll strategies across five states, with parties competing to secure this electoral bloc

Moody's cuts India's FY27 GDP growth forecast to 6% amid West Asia war

Moody's said prolonged disruptions, particularly LPG shipments due to the conflict, would lead to near-term household shortages, higher fuel and transport costs

Domestic OMCs to pay discounted rates to refiners amid fuel price freeze

The discounted rates, which are applicable with effect from March 16, will hit standalone refiners such as MRPL, CPCL and HMEL the most

A corporate model goes political: Twenty20 may disrupt Kerala politics

Kitex-backed Twenty20 enters Kerala's Assembly polls with NDA, pitching its Kizhakkambalam model as a disruptor in the state's bipolar political landscape

Odisha expands food net with Annapurna Yojana, to spend ₹8,813 crore

State to provide 5 kg additional rice per person monthly under new scheme, covering over 3.28 crore beneficiaries and significantly expanding food security coverage

Opec+ agrees to boost oil output by 206,000 bpd when Hormuz reopens

Other group members such as Russia are unable to increase output due to Western sanctions and damage to infrastructure inflicted during the war with Ukraine