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Agnit Semiconductor aims to scale production to 100K units in 24 months
IISc-incubated startup Agnit Semiconductors plans to scale gallium nitride chip production to 1 lakh units in two years as it expands into telecom and power electronics
 "Agnit Semiconductor aims to scale production to 100K units in 24 months")
China overtakes Netherlands as India's third-largest export market
China became India's third-largest export destination in February, overtaking the Netherlands, even as overall exports declined and shipments to key markets weakened
 "China overtakes Netherlands as India's third-largest export market")
Bima Sugam to roll out standardised life, health, motor insurance this year
Irdai to set up Public Insurance Repository to strengthen data infra
 "Bima Sugam to roll out standardised life, health, motor insurance this year")
India's LPG consumption drops 17% in March amid West Asia conflict
India imports about 60 per cent of its LPG requirements, much of it via the Strait of Hormuz, which has been effectively shut following US and Israeli strikes on Iran and Tehran's retaliation
 "India's LPG consumption drops 17% in March amid West Asia conflict")
Assam Congress MP Pradyut Bordoloi quits party before Assembly polls
Bordoloi has sent his resignation letter to AICC president Mallikarjun Kharge, state media department chairman Bedabrata Bora told PTI
 "Assam Congress MP Pradyut Bordoloi quits party before Assembly polls")
Recent developments have cast shadow on Chabahar port, says Parl panel
The 'Twelfth Report of the Committee on External Affairs (2025-26) on Demands for Grants (2026-27)' of the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), was presented in Parliament on Tuesday
 "Recent developments have cast shadow on Chabahar port, says Parl panel")
LPG supplies remain a concern for India amid West Asia crisis: Govt
An LPG vessel Nanda Devi arrived at Kandla port early Tuesday, safely crossing the Strait of Hormuz, offering some relief amid ongoing supply concerns
 "LPG supplies remain a concern for India amid West Asia crisis: Govt")
Market mood hits 6-month low in March, says BofA fund manager survey
Investor optimism fades as rising cash levels and geopolitical risks signal a shift from a "frothy bull" market to growing caution globally
 "Market mood hits 6-month low in March, says BofA fund manager survey")
FY27 funds won't be enough to meet targets under key programmes: Mospi
Mospi flags FY27 fund shortfall despite years of underspending and large surrenders, as a parliamentary panel highlights gaps in utilisation and fiscal planning
 "FY27 funds won't be enough to meet targets under key programmes: Mospi")
More ministries may get powers to order removal of online content
Government may amend Section 69(A) of the IT Act to empower key ministries to issue emergency content takedown orders, expanding powers beyond MeitY
 "More ministries may get powers to order removal of online content")
Investment bankers urge Sebi to widen block deal price band to 5%
The block deal window allows large trades to be executed in a single transaction on a separate platform provided by the stock exchanges
 "Investment bankers urge Sebi to widen block deal price band to 5%")
West Asia crisis: Ramping up domestic LPG output, says FM Sitharaman
Shipping constraints through the Strait are expected to persist in the near term, with global supply adjustments taking time
 "West Asia crisis: Ramping up domestic LPG output, says FM Sitharaman")
The calculus of war: Power, oil, and the logic of conflict in Iran
Everybody loves a good war, especially if they are oil-rich. Here's the algebra of the calculus of war for Iran
 "The calculus of war: Power, oil, and the logic of conflict in Iran")
Cement sector likely to witness margin squeeze once inventories run out
Rising fuel costs amid geopolitical tensions may pressure cement sector margins, with the impact expected to intensify once existing inventories are exhausted
 "Cement sector likely to witness margin squeeze once inventories run out")
MFs invested big in private lenders in February, pared holdings in SBI
HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank and Kotak Mahindra Bank attract strong inflows from mutual funds in February, while fund houses trim exposure to SBI and other large-cap stocks
 "MFs invested big in private lenders in February, pared holdings in SBI")
Demergers unlock value but outcomes hinge on structure, says InGovern
InGovern study shows India Inc demergers have unlocked shareholder value, though outcomes vary widely depending on structure and execution of corporate restructuring
 "Demergers unlock value but outcomes hinge on structure, says InGovern")
Amid large FPI outflows from equity, debt attracted inflows in FY26
Foreign investors pulled out Rs 1.37 trillion from equities in FY26, while debt saw modest inflows supported by attractive yields and expectations of global index inclusion
 "Amid large FPI outflows from equity, debt attracted inflows in FY26")
Retail investors slow fresh investments, but aren't withdrawing: HSBC MF
Personally, as an experienced investor, I would allocate more to mid, small-caps; if India grows faster than the world, these companies should grow faster too, said Kailash Kulkarni, CEO, HSBC MF.
 "Retail investors slow fresh investments, but aren't withdrawing: HSBC MF")
State Bank of India raises over ₹6,000 crore through Tier 2 bonds at 7.05%
SBI raises Rs 6,051 crore via Tier 2 bonds at 7.05% coupon, with the issue seeing nearly two times subscription and participation from a wide range of institutional investors
 "State Bank of India raises over ₹6,000 crore through Tier 2 bonds at 7.05%")
Nifty, Sensex advance for a second day; gains capped by high crude prices
The Sensex rose 568 points, or 0.75 per cent, to close at 76,071, while the Nifty 50 gained 172 points, or 0.74 per cent, to settle at 23,581
 "Nifty, Sensex advance for a second day; gains capped by high crude prices")