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Every sport in the world is a function of star power, says Vinit Karnik
Cricket's dominance in India is built on deep structural strengths-from grassroots systems to governance-while other sports struggle to scale beyond visibility
 "Every sport in the world is a function of star power, says Vinit Karnik")
FPI flows into FAR turn negative amid global risks, crude oil surge
Foreign investors turn net sellers of FAR securities in March as global risks, rising oil prices, and higher US yields weaken sentiment, though RBI measures keep bond yields stable
 "FPI flows into FAR turn negative amid global risks, crude oil surge")
RBI firefights to keep rupee afloat amid outflows, external pressures
RBI intensifies intervention to stabilise the rupee amid FPI outflows, rising oil prices, and a widening BoP deficit, with a ballooning forward book deficit adding to pressure
 "RBI firefights to keep rupee afloat amid outflows, external pressures")
WTO MC14: West Asia war, disruptions and unilateralism temper expectations
WTO's MC14 in Cameroon is set against geopolitical tensions and trade fragmentation, with limited expectations beyond preserving multilateral consensus
 "WTO MC14: West Asia war, disruptions and unilateralism temper expectations")
A look back at WTO ministerial conferences since 1996: Key outcomes, agenda
WTO's 14th ministerial in Cameroon comes amid rising protectionism and geopolitical tensions, with India set to push key concerns on agriculture and trade reforms
 "A look back at WTO ministerial conferences since 1996: Key outcomes, agenda")
West Asia crisis: PM Modi takes stock of fuel, power, fertiliser supply
Prime Minister chairs CCS meeting to assess oil, gas and fertiliser supply risks, directs coordinated response as Hormuz closure disrupts flows
 "West Asia crisis: PM Modi takes stock of fuel, power, fertiliser supply")
Tunnel Boring Machines for bullet train project to arrive in Mumbai today
The customised TBM was manufactured by the German company Herrenknecht in its unit based in China
 "Tunnel Boring Machines for bullet train project to arrive in Mumbai today")
Ready to supply more than 20% ethanol blends amid rising oil prices: AIDA
AIDA Deputy Director General Bharati Balaji said the ethanol industry was prepared to go beyond the E20 target already achieved by the country.
 "Ready to supply more than 20% ethanol blends amid rising oil prices: AIDA")
Domestic urea plants at half capacity as West Asia war choke gas supplies
Petronet LNG Ltd, which operates India's largest liquefied natural gas receiving terminal, declared force majeure after upstream suppliers cited their inability to deliver contracted volumes
 "Domestic urea plants at half capacity as West Asia war choke gas supplies")
Cricket continues to dominate biz of sports as others fail to make a mark
India's sports economy is booming past $2 billion, but cricket's overwhelming dominance is squeezing growth in other sports
 "Cricket continues to dominate biz of sports as others fail to make a mark")
Rise in industrial diesel price hits sugar mills and mining sector
Sharp rise in industrial diesel prices raises transport and input costs, putting pressure on sugar mills' cash flows and mining operations across sectors
Telecom sector braces for higher expenses as diesel price increases
Tower firms rely on diesel generators to power sites in non-grid remote, rural areas
 "Telecom sector braces for higher expenses as diesel price increases")
Fuel crisis shuts aluminium extrusion plants amid West Asia conflict
LPG supply dries up, PNG cuts and rising input costs disrupt operations, forcing plant shutdowns and slashing output as firms struggle to service loans
 "Fuel crisis shuts aluminium extrusion plants amid West Asia conflict")
T-Hub incubated chip design startup Deepgrid Semi looking to raise ₹25 cr
Founder Aravind Prasad says company aims to complete tapeout within next 10 months
 "T-Hub incubated chip design startup Deepgrid Semi looking to raise ₹25 cr")
West Asia conflict likely to dent Q4 earnings of listed hotel majors
Geopolitical tensions may hit foreign tourist inflows, affecting occupancies and room rates even as domestic demand stays resilient; outlook hinges on conflict duration
 "West Asia conflict likely to dent Q4 earnings of listed hotel majors")
The shadow of SIR on West Bengal Assembly elections sharpens battle lines
A high-stakes electoral battle unfolds in West Bengal as candidate reshuffles, voter roll revisions, and shifting political narratives redefine the contest
 "The shadow of SIR on West Bengal Assembly elections sharpens battle lines")
Semaglutide prices crash up to 90% as 15+ generics launch in two days
Off-patent GLP-1 therapy drives 70-90% price drop with generics flooding in
 "Semaglutide prices crash up to 90% as 15+ generics launch in two days")
Three poles in poll fray: Kerala boasts literacy, low poverty, but not jobs
Kerala heads into a three-cornered electoral contest amid strong social indicators, fiscal stress, and a persistent jobs crisis
 "Three poles in poll fray: Kerala boasts literacy, low poverty, but not jobs")
West Asia business 'near normal' amid war, says L&T's Subramanian Sarma
95% of sites are operating in its 'second home'; supply chain and logistics seen as key challenges, new opportunities likely post war
 "West Asia business 'near normal' amid war, says L&T's Subramanian Sarma")
BJP's rise faces Tamil Nadu wall despite gains across poll-bound states
The BJP has expanded steadily across eastern and north-eastern India, but southern strongholds like Tamil Nadu and Kerala continue to resist its rise
 "BJP's rise faces Tamil Nadu wall despite gains across poll-bound states")