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Nepal's soyoil exports to India in 2025 jump tenfold on duty-free access
India imported a record 694,153 metric tons of soyoil from Nepal in 2025, up from 65,138 tons a year ago, according to data compiled by India's Ministry of Commerce and Industry
 "Nepal's soyoil exports to India in 2025 jump tenfold on duty-free access")
Vedanta to tap debt market for second time in FY25 with ₹30 bn bond sale
Last June, the company raised an aggregate of 50 billion rupees through a combination of two-year papers, 30-month bonds and three-year bonds
 "Vedanta to tap debt market for second time in FY25 with ₹30 bn bond sale")
Draft I-T forms seek tenant-landlord disclosure for claiming tax deduction
The draft forms also propose to entrust auditors with greater responsibility for checking PAN duplication and tax liability arising out of adverse audit observation
 "Draft I-T forms seek tenant-landlord disclosure for claiming tax deduction")
Why salaried professionals pay higher tax than wealthy? Expert explains
Certified financial analyst lists multiple options to lower effective tax rates under Income Tax rules
 "Why salaried professionals pay higher tax than wealthy? Expert explains")
Lodha Developers acquires development rights for Malabar Hill property
The consideration also includes 5,017 square metres of real estate regulatory authority (Rera) carpet area, 150 car parking spaces, and a 42.5 per cent trust share in the development
 "Lodha Developers acquires development rights for Malabar Hill property")
JP Morgan raises long-term gold price forecast 15% to $4,500 an ounce
Spot gold has risen about 20 per cent this year, hitting a three-week high of $5,248.89 an ounce on Tuesday that was off its January 29 all time high of $5,594.82
 "JP Morgan raises long-term gold price forecast 15% to $4,500 an ounce")
Smartphones became India's biggest export category in 2025: Vaishnaw
The photo post titled Smartphones India's No. 1 export category displayed that there were exports worth USD 30 billion in January-December 2025
 "Smartphones became India's biggest export category in 2025: Vaishnaw")
BSNL director's visit demands 'absurd, shocking'; notice issued: Scindia
Speaking to reporters on Wednesday, Scindia said the episode was "unacceptable" and one that "flouts all rules and traditions"
 "BSNL director's visit demands 'absurd, shocking'; notice issued: Scindia")
Wootzwork raises $6.6 mn to bring predictability to offshore manufacturing
Wootzwork is scaling a new manufacturing model that gives global OEMs a single, accountable partner for complex industrial programmes across India and Southeast Asia
 "Wootzwork raises $6.6 mn to bring predictability to offshore manufacturing")
Canada warns: No special Fifa World Cup 2026 visa; what visitors must note
Canada says there's no special Fifa World Cup visa. Most visitors enter as tourists and need a visa or eTA, apply early and watch for scams
 "Canada warns: No special Fifa World Cup 2026 visa; what visitors must note")
CAFE-III proposal sent to PMO after talks with stakeholders: Kumaraswamy
On differences among auto industry stakeholders on the CAFE-III norms, Kumarswamy told reporters, "We already had a meeting with stakeholders and power ministry."
 "CAFE-III proposal sent to PMO after talks with stakeholders: Kumaraswamy")
BMC presents ₹80,952.56 cr budget for 2026-27, up 8.7% from current fiscal
The capital outlay in 2025-26 was originally estimated at ₹43,162.23 crore, but was subsequently revised downward
 "BMC presents ₹80,952.56 cr budget for 2026-27, up 8.7% from current fiscal")
Google releases critical security patch for Chrome: Here's what it does
Google has pushed a high-priority Chrome update fixing three serious security flaws, urging users on Windows, macOS and Linux to install the patch immediately
 "Google releases critical security patch for Chrome: Here's what it does")
Centre mandates sale of E20 petrol with minimum RON 95 from April 1
The central government can allow exceptions in special situations, for specific regions and for a limited time
 "Centre mandates sale of E20 petrol with minimum RON 95 from April 1")
HSBC India pre-tax profit increases 10.5% to nearly $1.9 billion
HSBC India's CY25 pre-tax profit rose 10.5% to $1.9 billion, led by strong corporate banking performance, as India became its second-largest Asian profit contributor after Hong Kong
 "HSBC India pre-tax profit increases 10.5% to nearly $1.9 billion")
NPS Vatsalya allows data sharing, full equity option: Impact explained
By combining full equity exposure with data-driven engagement, the regulator aims to transform NPS Vatsalya into a high-growth, customised investment vehicle
 "NPS Vatsalya allows data sharing, full equity option: Impact explained")
Stock Market Close: Sensex pares gain, ends 50 pts up; Nifty at 25,482; IT, metal stocks shine
Stock Market Highlights on February 25, 2026:The Nifty MidCap and the Nifty SmallCap indices ended 0.58 per cent and 0.96 per cent higher, respectively.
 "Stock Market Close: Sensex pares gain, ends 50 pts up; Nifty at 25,482; IT, metal stocks shine")
"Platforms that combine scale with sustainable unit economics will win"
Kapil Thirani, vice president for Shopsy and Flipkart Marketplace, shares insights about Flipkart's zero-commission push to capture India's value-conscious Gen Z and first-time rural shoppers
 "\"Platforms that combine scale with sustainable unit economics will win\"")
Debt fundraising of Reits and Invits at record high, shows data
RBI proposes bank lending route as trusts raise record ₹37,742 crore in FY26
 "Debt fundraising of Reits and Invits at record high, shows data")
India must build materials, tech capability to scale manufacturing: Experts
At BS Manthan, industry leaders highlight gaps in advanced materials, R&D, and minerals, even as policy support, global shifts, and investor confidence create new momentum for manufacturing growth
 "India must build materials, tech capability to scale manufacturing: Experts")