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Datanomics: Reservoirs below half capacity in peak summers for a decade
India's reservoirs remain below half capacity in peak summer for a decade, as heatwaves intensify and sub-normal monsoon forecasts raise water stress concerns
 "Datanomics: Reservoirs below half capacity in peak summers for a decade")
Mid, smallcap fund recovery may not sustain; experts urge cautious moves
New investors should enter only if they have the required investment horizon and risk appetite, not merely because these funds have rallied
 "Mid, smallcap fund recovery may not sustain; experts urge cautious moves")
Cognizant plans AI-led restructuring, to spend up to $320 million
Cognizant plans layoffs and restructuring under Project Leap, focusing on AI-led transformation, productivity gains, and cost savings amid a challenging macro environment
 "Cognizant plans AI-led restructuring, to spend up to $320 million")
No paperwork for NPS retirees' medical allowance: New rules explained
Automated mechanism replaces manual bill submissions with direct bank credits, ensuring seamless quarterly payments for beneficiaries
 "No paperwork for NPS retirees' medical allowance: New rules explained")
Local growth powers Maruti Suzuki India outlook despite margin pressure
Maruti Suzuki shares rose after a strong Q4 performance, with analysts positive on domestic demand outlook despite near-term pressure on margins from higher costs.
 "Local growth powers Maruti Suzuki India outlook despite margin pressure")
Indian Bank Q4 FY26 profit rises 5% to ₹3,103 crore, NII up 11%
Indian Bank reported a 5 per cent rise in Q4 FY26 profit, aided by strong NII growth and improved asset quality, though non-interest income declined during the quarter
 "Indian Bank Q4 FY26 profit rises 5% to ₹3,103 crore, NII up 11%")
Bajaj Finance Q4 profit rises 23% on strong NII, lower provisions
Bajaj Finance reported a 23 per cent rise in Q4 FY26 profit, supported by strong NII growth and lower provisions, with AUM crossing the Rs 5 trillion mark
 "Bajaj Finance Q4 profit rises 23% on strong NII, lower provisions")
Economic security in an insecure world needs revamped risk architecture
What's needed is a revamped economic architecture predicated on proactive risk management and improved shock absorption
 "Economic security in an insecure world needs revamped risk architecture")
Eternal's stock hinges on delivering robust guidance amid growth push
Eternal reported modest Q4 growth but strong guidance, with execution on Blinkit expansion and margins seen as crucial for sustaining stock performance
 "Eternal's stock hinges on delivering robust guidance amid growth push")
Exports see healthy rise in April despite West Asia challenges: Goyal
Goyal also said that free trade agreements finalised by India would give a huge boost to the domestic industry
 "Exports see healthy rise in April despite West Asia challenges: Goyal")
Araghchi dials Jaishankar, discusses energy security, West Asia tensions
India and Iran discussed energy security concerns, Strait of Hormuz disruptions, and preparations for the upcoming BRICS foreign ministers' meeting
 "Araghchi dials Jaishankar, discusses energy security, West Asia tensions")
Rupee hits record closing low at 94.85 as crude surge pressures currency
The rupee fell to a record closing low of 94.85 per dollar, pressured by rising crude prices, foreign outflows and a stronger US dollar
 "Rupee hits record closing low at 94.85 as crude surge pressures currency")
Q4 earnings hope lifts markets, but rising crude prices cap gains
Sensex, Nifty end higher on earnings optimism, but gains capped by surge in crude oil prices amid West Asia tensions
 "Q4 earnings hope lifts markets, but rising crude prices cap gains")
Taiwan's equity market overtakes Canada's to become world's sixth largest
Taiwan surpasses Canada as the sixth-largest equity market, powered by AI-driven chip stocks and the meteoric rise of TSMC
 "Taiwan's equity market overtakes Canada's to become world's sixth largest")
Vedanta posts record FY26 earnings, profit jumps 89% to ₹9.3K crore in Q4
Vedanta reported record FY26 earnings and expects further profit growth in FY27, supported by strong commodity prices, cost efficiencies, and favourable global conditions
 "Vedanta posts record FY26 earnings, profit jumps 89% to ₹9.3K crore in Q4")
Trump rejects Iran's Hormuz offer, to keep blockade until deal is reached
Trump said he had rejected a recent proposal from Iran to reopen the strait but that would have delayed talks on the nuclear issue until later
 "Trump rejects Iran's Hormuz offer, to keep blockade until deal is reached")
Piramal Finance eyes 25% AUM growth, 50% profit rise by FY27 end
Piramal Finance expects strong growth in AUM and profits by FY27, while planning stake sales in non-core businesses and expanding its rural lending and branch network
 "Piramal Finance eyes 25% AUM growth, 50% profit rise by FY27 end")
Gold slips as oil prices fuel inflation fears ahead of Fed chair remarks
Gold slips as rising oil prices stoke inflation fears and rate outlook uncertainty, with markets eyeing Fed Chair Jerome Powell's cues on policy path
 "Gold slips as oil prices fuel inflation fears ahead of Fed chair remarks")
Dhan rolls out 'Gold Vault' with MCX-linked pricing; MMT eyes India listing
From Dhan's Gold Vault launch to MakeMyTrip's India listing plans, markets see fresh momentum across commodities, IPOs, and index-driven inflows
 "Dhan rolls out 'Gold Vault' with MCX-linked pricing; MMT eyes India listing")
Trade split on cotton duty cut; risks flagged for farmers, CCI
As industry seeks lower cotton import duty amid rising prices, sections of trade warn it could hurt farmers, trigger distress selling, and lead to losses for the Cotton Corporation of India
 "Trade split on cotton duty cut; risks flagged for farmers, CCI")