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Centre hikes non-urea fertiliser subsidy 10-21% amid West Asia crisis
Government raises non-urea fertiliser subsidy by up to 21 per cent for kharif 2026 to shield farmers from rising global prices and supply disruptions linked to West Asia tensions
 "Centre hikes non-urea fertiliser subsidy 10-21% amid West Asia crisis")
RBI policy prudent, well-calibrated: Bankers welcome regulatory measures
Bankers back RBI's status quo on rates, calling it a prudent move amid global uncertainty, while welcoming steps to boost capital and MSME liquidity
 "RBI policy prudent, well-calibrated: Bankers welcome regulatory measures")
Iran truce excludes Lebanon, strikes on Hezbollah to continue: Netanyahu
Netanyahu said a ceasefire with Iran does not apply to Hezbollah, indicating that Israeli military operations against the group would continue despite the truce
 "Iran truce excludes Lebanon, strikes on Hezbollah to continue: Netanyahu")
RBI goes for extended pause before rate hike amid rising uncertainties
RBI holds rates and signals a prolonged pause, balancing strong domestic fundamentals against rising global risks and persistent uncertainty
 "RBI goes for extended pause before rate hike amid rising uncertainties")
IPM growth at 10.5% marks 5-qtr high on steady pricing, volume recovery
Indian pharma market's growth was led more by price increases that an uptick in consumption
 "IPM growth at 10.5% marks 5-qtr high on steady pricing, volume recovery")
Reliance Retail 7th among top 100 VC-backed private firms globally: Study
Reliance Retail ranks 7th globally among private firms, as India places three companies in the top 100 dominated by AI giants
 "Reliance Retail 7th among top 100 VC-backed private firms globally: Study")
West Asia crisis: Brent above $100 could slice corporate margins by half
BS 1000 companies brace for potential earnings collapse if crude keeps climbing
 "West Asia crisis: Brent above $100 could slice corporate margins by half")
RBI to introduce new framework for NBFC classification, says guv Malhotra
RBI plans to introduce a new framework to classify NBFCs into upper, middle and lower layers, replacing the current scale-based regulation system
 "RBI to introduce new framework for NBFC classification, says guv Malhotra")
Flipkart accelerates AI push across business as it shifts to execution
E-commerce company moves to operationalise AI use cases at scale under senior leadership
 "Flipkart accelerates AI push across business as it shifts to execution")
RBI plans to rationalise board norms, shift focus to strategy, policy
RBI plans to revise board norms to reduce compliance burden and enable bank boards to focus more on strategy and policy, amid feedback from industry stakeholders
India set to receive first Iranian oil cargo in 7 years: Report
State-run Indian Oil Corp purchased the cargo, currently on the Curacao-flagged very large crude carrier Jaya, which is heading to India's east coast and is set to arrive later this week
 "India set to receive first Iranian oil cargo in 7 years: Report")
Tesla lags new foreign entrants in India EV race despite global playbook
VinFast and BYD outpace the US EV giant with sharper pricing, faster localisation signals and wider networks, even as Tesla sticks to an import-led strategy
 "Tesla lags new foreign entrants in India EV race despite global playbook")
Coal India gains hinge on higher e-auction volumes, demand recovery
Coal India's performance depends on higher e-auction volumes and demand recovery amid rising competition, elevated inventories and evolving power sector dynamics
 "Coal India gains hinge on higher e-auction volumes, demand recovery")
India's banking system resilient, safe, strong: RBI Governor Malhotra
RBI Governor says banking system remains resilient despite recent fraud cases, with no systemic risks seen and strong regulatory oversight in place
 "India's banking system resilient, safe, strong: RBI Governor Malhotra")
Markets find relief after sharp selloff triggered by West Asia conflict
Markets rebound after a sharp risk-off phase, but lingering geopolitical tensions and volatile oil prices keep investors cautious on the sustainability of the recovery
 "Markets find relief after sharp selloff triggered by West Asia conflict")
Welfare politics and procedural issues pose risks to fiscal discipline
Are the new or revised schemes costed properly? If not, what will it do to the Budget figures?
 "Welfare politics and procedural issues pose risks to fiscal discipline")
A debate unscrolled: India weighs social media curbs for children
The question of whether or not to ban or regulate social media for children and teenagers has no easy answers
 "A debate unscrolled: India weighs social media curbs for children")
Bangladesh seeks more oil, fertilisers as ties with India improve
Bangladesh Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman meets External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri and National Security Advisor Ajit Doval
 "Bangladesh seeks more oil, fertilisers as ties with India improve")
How West Asia conflict impacted Indian airlines' international business
West Asia conflict forces Indian airlines to cancel one in five international flights in March, sharply cutting capacity and disrupting operations across key routes
 "How West Asia conflict impacted Indian airlines' international business")
RBI's MPC avoids knee-jerk reaction, preserves policy flexibility
Even though external conditions pose a significant risk, the RBI pointed out that the pause was also cushioned by resilient momentum in domestic activity across manufacturing and services
 "RBI's MPC avoids knee-jerk reaction, preserves policy flexibility")