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Datanomics: At 116th, India trails on key indicators in happiness index

India ranks 116th in the World Happiness Report 2026, highlighting gaps in social support and health despite economic gains

West Asia war: India reaches out to Russia, Jordan for fertiliser sourcing

India condemns attacks on energy infrastructure in West Asia, flags risks to LNG and fertiliser supplies, and moves to diversify sourcing to ensure energy security

Gold falls 2.7% to over 1-month low on strong dollar, hawkish Fed tone

Central banks in the US, Canada and Japan struck hawkish tones this week, wary that rising energy prices could spark a fresh wave of inflation

Despite headwinds, air-conditioner growth to remain healthy this summer

Strong summer demand, low base and inventory push to support AC growth despite price hikes, raw material inflation and evolving energy efficiency norms

Trump says US will not deploy troops to West Asia amid Iran conflict

Trump spoke at the White House during an Oval Office meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi

Skoda Auto India keeps foot on the pedal, targets 10-12% growth

Skoda Auto India targets 10-12% growth in 2026, outpacing the market, even as West Asia tensions and rising oil prices pose risks to demand and supply chains

₹10,000 crore container scheme under appraisal: Sarbananda Sonowal

Government's Rs 10,000 crore container manufacturing scheme is under appraisal, aiming to boost domestic capacity, cut import dependence and strengthen supply chains

SaaS complements AI, does not compete with it: ProHance CEO Ankur Dhingra

AI is reshaping SaaS, forcing firms to rethink models, deepen customer ties and blend AI to stay competitive, says ProHance CEO Ankur Dhingra

Cybersecurity needs more than human intervention in AI age: Nicole Quinn

AI has shortened ransomware attack timelines, making cybersecurity more complex and requiring firms to embed protection from the outset, says Palo Alto Networks executive

Companies eye alternatives after CDSCO bans weight-loss drug ads

Firms may shift to doctor outreach, CME programmes and patient support initiatives as CDSCO bars advertising of GLP-1 drugs ahead of semaglutide patent expiry

Eli Lilly banks on tirzepatide's clinical edge as GLP-1 generics loom

Lilly positions tirzepatide as a clinically superior option as semaglutide patent expiry triggers a wave of generics, intensifying competition in India's diabetes and obesity market

A political choice: India's stunted bond market beyond technical fixes

Developing a deep corporate bond market requires the political will to relinquish control over credit, not technical fixes

IFSCA tightens scrutiny of fund managers and capital market units

IFSCA steps up enforcement in GIFT City, issuing notices to fund managers and intermediaries over compliance lapses and operational deficiencies

India's urban shift: Some Budgets launch schemes, others reshape system

At its core, India's urban rejuvenation challenge is institutional. Long-life assets need long-term capital, but municipal revenues and investor confidence remain limited

Strengthening oversight: Why audit companies must improve governance

The broader challenge lies in the growing complexity of modern corporate structures and the pressure on audit firms to balance commercial interests with professional independence

Sebi may allow netting of funds for FPIs in March 23 board meeting

Relaxations for REITs and InvITs, and intermediaries on 'fit and proper' criteria also on the agenda

Learning curve: India needs more investment to be an education hub

India is witnessing a surge in demand for higher education with tertiary enrolment expected to rise from about 53 million today to over 70 million by 2035

Notes on Being a Man: Scott Galloway maps men's path in new territory

As traditional ideas of what it means to be a man, and a desirable one at that, are being questioned, NYU's Scott Galloway offers a helpful guide for men to navigate this new territory

Gas-based power plants increasingly becoming impractical: NTPC chief

NTPC Chairman Gurdeep Singh flags viability concerns for gas-based power plants amid fuel supply uncertainties and stresses need for flexible generation solutions

Aditya Khaitan steps down from Kilburn Engineering board amid changes

Aditya Khaitan steps down as non-executive director of Kilburn Engineering, citing other commitments amid board-level changes within the promoter group