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Mixed-use development gains traction in the Indian real estate market
Diversified cash flows, institutional investor interest pushing developers toward mixed-use projects
 "Mixed-use development gains traction in the Indian real estate market")
Brands chase flyers as new airports open a runway to revenue for retail
Booming air travel and new airports turn terminals into retail hotspots, with brands betting big on premium, high-intent consumers in transit
 "Brands chase flyers as new airports open a runway to revenue for retail")
Parliamentary committees on insurance must expand scope, sharpen focus
As India's insurance sector evolves, experts call for a dedicated parliamentary panel to address emerging risks, consumer protection and regulatory gaps
 "Parliamentary committees on insurance must expand scope, sharpen focus")
2 of 3 life trustees at Sir Ratan Tata Trust may need to step down
Immediate corrective action mandated to comply with rules
 "2 of 3 life trustees at Sir Ratan Tata Trust may need to step down")
Industrial credit growth seen at 9-13% in Jan-June: Ficci-IBA survey
Industrial credit growth seen at 9-13% in H1 2026, led by capex revival and infrastructure demand, with banks signalling steady, not sharp, expansion
 "Industrial credit growth seen at 9-13% in Jan-June: Ficci-IBA survey")
HDFC, ICICI, Yes Bank see limited West Asia war impact, to stay vigilant
Banks report no immediate asset quality stress from West Asia tensions but warn of possible near-term impact, especially on SMEs and macro indicators, as uncertainty persists
 "HDFC, ICICI, Yes Bank see limited West Asia war impact, to stay vigilant")
Q4 results preview: Automakers may report strong volume-led growth
Auto companies are likely to post strong volume-led growth in Q4FY26, but rising input costs and commodity inflation are beginning to weigh on margins across segments
 "Q4 results preview: Automakers may report strong volume-led growth")
CBI arrests senior DGCA official, corporate group VP in bribery case
The CBI has booked Mathur, Devula and Asteria Aerospace Ltd under the provisions of the Prevention of Corruption Act and the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
 "CBI arrests senior DGCA official, corporate group VP in bribery case")
How can Arsenal still lift PL title despite dropping points vs Man City?
A victory for City today means they have cut the gap to just three points with a game in hand, effectively turning the contest into a near level race where goal difference could become decisive.
 "How can Arsenal still lift PL title despite dropping points vs Man City?")
Key Constitution Amendment Bills since 2014: A look at how they fared
Shifting numbers in Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha reshape NDA's strategy, as constitutional amendment Bills face tougher passage despite earlier dominance
 "Key Constitution Amendment Bills since 2014: A look at how they fared")
West Asia conflict: US team in Pakistan on Monday; no word from Iran yet
Vance, Witkoff and Kushner to lead the delegation
 "West Asia conflict: US team in Pakistan on Monday; no word from Iran yet")
Four-line rail corridor planned in Odisha to ease Howrah-Chennai congestion
Railways plans a four-line corridor along coastal Odisha to ease congestion on the Howrah-Chennai main line, while upgrading stations and boosting connectivity across the state
 "Four-line rail corridor planned in Odisha to ease Howrah-Chennai congestion")
Islamabad turns fortress as US envoy heads to Pakistan for Iran talks
The US and Iran held rare direct talks in Pakistan on April 11 and 12 in Islamabad aimed at ending their conflict, but the talks concluded without any agreement
 "Islamabad turns fortress as US envoy heads to Pakistan for Iran talks")
Microfinance business thrown a lifeline but still not out of the woods
The microfinance business will remain cautious for some time to come despite a ₹20,000 cr credit guarantee scheme
 "Microfinance business thrown a lifeline but still not out of the woods")
Standstill at Strait of Hormuz weighs on US-Iran peace deal hopes
Threatens to deepen the energy crisis roiling the global economy
 "Standstill at Strait of Hormuz weighs on US-Iran peace deal hopes")
How 50 days of Iran war led to the loss of $50 billion worth of oil
More than 500 million barrels of crude and condensate have already been knocked out of the global market
 "How 50 days of Iran war led to the loss of $50 billion worth of oil")
Consumer protection: Flat buyers' rights must not be scuttled by financiers
Seldom do courts take cognizance of Section 9 of the Maharashtra Ownership Flats Act, which says that if a mortgage is created, it shall not affect the buyer's rights
 "Consumer protection: Flat buyers' rights must not be scuttled by financiers")
Travel Insurance: Check these things before taking that summer vacay abroad
With flight disruptions rising amid geopolitical tensions, travellers must check insurance coverage, exclusions, and claim conditions carefully before heading abroad this summer
 "Travel Insurance: Check these things before taking that summer vacay abroad")
IMF, World Bank meetings show limits in mitigating shocks, reliance on US
The IMF and the World Bank pledged up to a combined $150 billion in new financing assistance for developing countries hit hardest by the massive energy price shock
 "IMF, World Bank meetings show limits in mitigating shocks, reliance on US")
It's 'jobs first' in Panapakkam: Locals push for hiring, better facilities
Industrial projects lift Panapakkam's profile, but locals demand jobs, storage facilities and water security as key election issues
 "It's 'jobs first' in Panapakkam: Locals push for hiring, better facilities")