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QSR stocks in a soup on LPG shortage: Don't sell in a panic, say analysts

LPG shortage triggered by Strait of Hormuz disruption is forcing QSR kitchens to shut or cut menus. Analysts say earnings may take a hit in Q4FY26 but advise investors not to panic

CARS24 acquires Vehicle Info to build full-stack vehicle ownership platform

Acquisition of automotive utility app Vehicle Info will help CARS24 expand beyond buying and selling vehicles to build a platform offering services across the entire ownership lifecycle

Parliamentary committee flags startup exclusion in auto PLI scheme

Standing committee asks government to review eligibility norms in the auto PLI scheme, expand EV incentives and speed up upgrades of testing agencies

RBI governor Malhotra urges steps to strengthen trust in digital payments

RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra calls for collaborative efforts to boost public confidence in digital payments as the central bank launches a rural awareness pilot

No revenue loss in BSNL-Jio deal, CAG misinterpreted clause: Govt

The minister, in a written reply to the Rajya Sabha, said BSNL has an MSA with RJIL for leasing of BSNL's tower infrastructure to install their equipment

Standing Committee flags MDR gap in UPI ecosystem, calls for revenue model

Parliamentary panel urges government to create a sustainable revenue model for the UPI ecosystem, warning that current incentives cover only a fraction of industry costs

Razorpay unveils AI platform to automate payment operations for businesses

Fintech firm launches 'Agent Studio' built on Anthropic's Claude technology to deploy AI agents that manage tasks such as dispute resolution, cart recovery and cash-flow forecasting

Brookfield REIT plans ₹4,000 cr QIP to pare debt, fund future opportunities

Wholly owned subsidiary Ecoworld's Rs 1,125 cr fund raise also approved

West Asia crisis may hit Indian tyre industry; ATMA seeks policy support

Tyre makers warn that the West Asia conflict may disrupt exports, raise crude-linked input costs and strain supply chains, prompting ATMA to seek urgent policy support

Aurum PropTech sells Navi Mumbai commercial assets to fund AI push

Company plans to use proceeds from the Navi Mumbai asset sale to prepay debt and strengthen investments in artificial intelligence-led proptech platforms

IAMAI raises concerns over double welfare contributions for gig workers

Industry body says overlap between Karnataka's gig worker law and the Code on Social Security could lead to duplicative welfare contributions by platform companies

Man kills wife, daughter-in-law, granddaughter in Odisha village over feud

Police say a 52-year-old man allegedly killed his wife, daughter-in-law and four-year-old granddaughter with a hammer after a domestic quarrel in Deogarh district

Strait of Hormuz will stay closed, used as leverage, warns Mojtaba Khamenei

In his first comments as Supreme Leader, Khamenei said the critical Strait of Hormuz would remain closed as a means of leverage and that all US bases in the region should be closed immediately

Glass manufacturer HNGIL seeks uninterrupted industrial LPG supply

Company warns disruption in LPG supply could damage furnaces and impact operations at its plants as West Asia tensions tighten energy markets

Stranded due to West Asia conflict? It may affect your tax residency status

Incorrect assessment of status and failure to fulfil tax-related obligations can have serious consequences

Why are ships in the Strait of Hormuz identifying themselves as Chinese?

Iran and groups aligned with it have generally avoided targeting ships linked to China, as per analysts, citing Beijing's relatively neutral position in the conflict and its economic ties with Tehran

Odisha steps up measures to assist non-resident Odias stranded in West Asia

State government forms coordination team and works with MEA to assist non-resident Odias stranded in the Middle East amid escalating regional tensions

Vinay Tonse joins Yes Bank as MD & CEO designate after RBI approval

Former SBI managing director Vinay Muralidhar Tonse joins Yes Bank as MD & CEO designate for three years and will take charge from incumbent Prashant Kumar in April 2026

India examining requests from neighbours for energy supplies: MEA

Government says requests from Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Maldives for oil supplies are under review, with decisions to factor in India's refining capacity and domestic demand

Bank of Baroda raises $500 million through five-year syndicated loan

State-run lender raises $500 million through a five-year syndicated loan via its GIFT City IFSC unit, attracting investors across Asia and aiming to diversify funding sources