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Axis Bank to infuse ₹389 crore in Axis Max Life to meet funding needs
Axis Bank has received the requisite approval from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) for the said infusion
 "Axis Bank to infuse ₹389 crore in Axis Max Life to meet funding needs")
Pain due to war unavoidable; fight inflation despite growth hit: IMF chief
The IMF chief made it clear that fiscal support should remain targeted and temporary
 "Pain due to war unavoidable; fight inflation despite growth hit: IMF chief")
Operators not passing on port relief to exporters, says regulator
Regulator asks operators to pass on benefits directly and seeks proof of higher insurance costs, warning action over unjustified charges
 "Operators not passing on port relief to exporters, says regulator")
India's e-retail market hits $66 billion as growth reaccelerates
Bain-Flipkart report highlights strong consumption, rising Gen Z demand and rapid quick-commerce growth, with market poised for sustained expansion
 "India's e-retail market hits $66 billion as growth reaccelerates")
Kotak Mutual Fund launches Multi Asset Active Fund of Fund
The scheme will invest 10-80 per cent of the corpus into equity and hybrid schemes, 10-60 per cent into debt funds, and 10-30 per cent into commodity ETFs
 "Kotak Mutual Fund launches Multi Asset Active Fund of Fund")
VW group targets 5% India passenger vehicle market share by decade-end
Automaker aims to double India market share with new models, alternate fuel push and potential entry into sub-4 metre SUV segment by 2030
 "VW group targets 5% India passenger vehicle market share by decade-end")
Exchanges extend validity for SME IPO approvals amid global turmoil
Move follows Sebi's relief to mainboard IPOs, offering SMEs additional time to launch issues as global volatility continues to weigh on capital-raising plans
 "Exchanges extend validity for SME IPO approvals amid global turmoil")
Mercedes-Benz drives past West Asia war turmoil with Q1 India growth
Strong demand for top-end luxury cars and EVs helps the carmaker post 5% sequential growth despite volatility, currency pressure and rising import costs
 "Mercedes-Benz drives past West Asia war turmoil with Q1 India growth")
US Q4 GDP growth revised down to 0.5% as economy slows more than expected
Last year's shutdown of the government was the key driver of the slowdown from the third quarter's 4.4 per cent growth pace
 "US Q4 GDP growth revised down to 0.5% as economy slows more than expected")
Rising input costs, West Asia war risks weigh on fertiliser sector margins
Rising input costs, supply risks and subsidy pressures amid West Asia tensions could squeeze margins and impact fertiliser output and agricultural demand
 "Rising input costs, West Asia war risks weigh on fertiliser sector margins")
Record turnout: Assam 85.38%, Puducherry 89.83%; women lead surge
In Kerala, Assam and Puducherry, where assembly polls were held on Thursday, women voters outdid their male counterparts by lining up at voting centres
 "Record turnout: Assam 85.38%, Puducherry 89.83%; women lead surge")
Nippon India, ICICI Pru lead MF growth charts as industry expands in FY26
Nippon India MF and ICICI Prudential MF lead AUM growth as industry expands over 20% for the third straight year despite equity market volatility
 "Nippon India, ICICI Pru lead MF growth charts as industry expands in FY26")
India constructing 235 GW power generation capacity across resources: CEA
CEA report shows massive pipeline of power projects, with renewables dominating additions and fossil fuel share set to decline to 30 per cent by 2035-36
 "India constructing 235 GW power generation capacity across resources: CEA")
India-US trade negotiations to resume in Washington later this month
Indian delegation to visit US capital to advance interim trade pact discussions as both sides seek clarity on tariffs and non-tariff barriers
 "India-US trade negotiations to resume in Washington later this month")
Demat account additions fall 22% in FY26 amid rising market volatility
Net additions dropped to 32 mn as weaker returns, IPO moderation and rising volatility weigh on retail participation
 "Demat account additions fall 22% in FY26 amid rising market volatility")
RBI speeds up cross-border inflows with faster customer credits
Banks need to put in place a straight-through process for crediting the inward payments to individual accounts
 "RBI speeds up cross-border inflows with faster customer credits")
US jobless claims rise slightly, labour market remains resilient
The labor market has been stuck in what economists call a "low-hire, low-fire" state which they blamed on uncertainty stemming from Trump's import tariffs and mass deportations
 "US jobless claims rise slightly, labour market remains resilient")
Kerala records over 78% voter turnout in high-stakes Assembly polls
The strong turnout will decide whether the ruling LDF secures a straight third term, the UDF makes a comeback, or the BJP springs a surprise in an otherwise bipolar contest
 "Kerala records over 78% voter turnout in high-stakes Assembly polls")
Iran shock shows India's external vulnerability, tests growth ambitions
The truly unsettling element in the scenario has been the fall in the exchange rate of the rupee. The fall predates the Iran conflict
 "Iran shock shows India's external vulnerability, tests growth ambitions")
Rating noise rises as linear TV declines, raising questions on regulation
In 2019, over 210 million Indian homes had a television set - an audience size of almost 900 million. Most of these were DTH (direct-to-home) or cable homes
 "Rating noise rises as linear TV declines, raising questions on regulation")