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Tata Trusts stand on Chandrasekaran unchanged amid Noel's concerns
A Tata Trusts resolution backing a third term for N Chandrasekaran remains valid, even as questions linger over Tata Sons' future structure
 "Tata Trusts stand on Chandrasekaran unchanged amid Noel's concerns")
SUV demand, GST relief power double-digit auto sales growth in February
Passenger vehicle wholesales rose 11.4% in February on strong SUV demand and GST effects, while two-wheeler makers posted sharper growth on a favourable base and broad consumer uptake
 "SUV demand, GST relief power double-digit auto sales growth in February")
More fintech firms, banks may come under scanner after Fino chief's arrest
Crackdown on payout API misuse in banned real money gaming may widen probe to payment aggregators and smaller banks amid heightened regulatory scrutiny
 "More fintech firms, banks may come under scanner after Fino chief's arrest")
Power consumption grows marginally by 1.86% to 132.99 bn units in Feb
According to the government data, the peak power demand met or the highest supply during February, also rose slightly to 243.15 GW from 238.06 GW recorded in February 2025
 "Power consumption grows marginally by 1.86% to 132.99 bn units in Feb")
West Asia crisis: Shippers expect cost spikes on reroutes, insurance
According to an advisory from the Gulf Cooperation Council to stakeholders, ports in several parts of West Asia remain in operation, albeit with riders
 "West Asia crisis: Shippers expect cost spikes on reroutes, insurance")
Exim Matters: Rodtep rates cut as remissions rise amid flat export growth
Govt halves Rodtep benefits to rein in rising payouts amid stagnant exports, tighter Budget allocations, while exempting agriculture and pushing exporters to improve compliance with annual returns
 "Exim Matters: Rodtep rates cut as remissions rise amid flat export growth")
India sees 350 flight cancellations as West Asia conflict disrupts routes
Indian carriers cancelled 350 flights on Sunday after airspace restrictions across West Asia, with Europe-bound routes hit hardest and airlines issuing waivers, rerouting or suspending services
 "India sees 350 flight cancellations as West Asia conflict disrupts routes")
India faces oil shock as Iran war intensifies and supply risks grow
US and Israeli strikes that killed Ayatollah Ali Khamenei have deepened open conflict with Iran and rattled West Asia, disrupting sea routes via Strait of Hormuz, fuelling oil price spike
 "India faces oil shock as Iran war intensifies and supply risks grow")
Equity markets brace for impact as conflict in West Asia escalates
Escalating US-Iran tensions and fears of Strait of Hormuz disruptions are set to trigger a risk-off trade, with equities under pressure and oil, gold and safe-haven assets likely to gain
 "Equity markets brace for impact as conflict in West Asia escalates")
UPI volumes dip in February on fewer days even as daily averages rise
UPI transactions fell month-on-month in February due to the shorter month, but daily volumes and values increased, reflecting steady digital payment adoption across channels
 "UPI volumes dip in February on fewer days even as daily averages rise")
Economists project FY27 growth to be over 7% in the new GDP series
Economists expect India's FY27 growth to exceed 7 per cent under the new GDP series, supported by capex push and consumption, though trade tensions and El Nino risks loom
 "Economists project FY27 growth to be over 7% in the new GDP series")
10 people killed as protests at US missions rock cities across Pakistan
All 10 people were killed in firing in Karachi when protesters tried to storm the US Consulate in the port city
 "10 people killed as protests at US missions rock cities across Pakistan")
Net GST revenue collection up 7.9% at ₹1.61 trillion in February
In absolute numbers, the net GST revenue is the third highest in the last six months after January at ₹1.70 trn and October at ₹1.69 trn
 "Net GST revenue collection up 7.9% at ₹1.61 trillion in February")
Ships avoid Hormuz as Iran raises threats and conflict in West Asia spreads
The Strait of Hormuz is a crucial chokepoint for energy markets because a fifth of the world's seaborne oil and liquefied natural gas typically passes through each day
 "Ships avoid Hormuz as Iran raises threats and conflict in West Asia spreads")
T20 World Cup 2026 semis: Teams qualified, date, time, venue, reserve day
India semifinal match date and time: In the second semifinal of T20 World Cup 2026, England will face Suryakumar Yadav's Team India on March 5 (Thursday) at 7 PM IST.
It will be reasonable to go slow on AI regulations, says Jules Polonetsky
Jules Polonetsky says India's DPDP Act lays a workable foundation for AI governance, even as global consensus on regulation remains elusive
 "It will be reasonable to go slow on AI regulations, says Jules Polonetsky")
Cities need new model to become resource-efficient, inclusive, and liveable
As cities grow, the most important component of planning, its "spine", should be transportation, to connect the periphery and enable movement within the city
 "Cities need new model to become resource-efficient, inclusive, and liveable")
CIA tracked Iranian leaders for months before strikes, says report
The intelligence was shared with Israeli officials, and the timing of this weekend's strikes was adjusted in part because of that information
 "CIA tracked Iranian leaders for months before strikes, says report")
AI could mean transformation, not destruction, for India's IT industry
Indian IT firms are not uniform entities. Specialised companies, such as Persistent or KPIT, have constructed moats based on deep domain knowledge and long-standing customer relationships
 "AI could mean transformation, not destruction, for India's IT industry")
Algo Rhythm: Indian technology industry's 'Yin and a Yang' moment
Country's tech industry generates $300 bn annual revenue
 "Algo Rhythm: Indian technology industry's 'Yin and a Yang' moment")