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Datanomics: Commercial buildings emerge as the second-deadliest fire sites
A nightclub fire in Goa highlights growing risks in commercial buildings, even as data shows rising fatalities in such spaces despite an overall decline in fire deaths nationwide
 "Datanomics: Commercial buildings emerge as the second-deadliest fire sites")
Bajaj Finance to Muthoot Finance: NBFCs outpace banks once again
Retail NBFCs like Bajaj Finance, Muthoot and Shriram Finance are expanding faster than banks, led by strong demand in gold loans, vehicles and housing finance, analysts say
 "Bajaj Finance to Muthoot Finance: NBFCs outpace banks once again")
On the road: Trump group set to invest nearly ₹1 trillion in Telangana
As Hyderabad plans 'Donald Trump Avenue', the conglomerate proposes investment in nearby future city
 "On the road: Trump group set to invest nearly ₹1 trillion in Telangana")
Budget 2026-27: Integrated Customs platform on cards in digitisation push
ICEGATE enables e-filing and customs payments by traders; RMS automates risk-based scrutiny; and ICES handles backend assessment and clearance workflows at Customs locations
 "Budget 2026-27: Integrated Customs platform on cards in digitisation push")
Not possible to pinpoint cause of operational disruption, says IndiGo
Minister promises strict action; airline board members unsure if CEO must go
 "Not possible to pinpoint cause of operational disruption, says IndiGo")
Snapdeal parent AceVector files updated DRHP for ₹300 cr IPO; OFS included
AceVector plans to deploy the net proceeds towards marketing and business promotion
 "Snapdeal parent AceVector files updated DRHP for ₹300 cr IPO; OFS included")
Robust growth, valuations to drive gains for general insurance companies
he insurance industry saw both positives and negatives from GST reform, with increased affordability driving growth in retail term and health, while ITC changes hit profitability
 "Robust growth, valuations to drive gains for general insurance companies")
Sebi launches PaRRVA to verify past returns, curb misleading claims
Sebi has launched PaRRVA, a pilot mechanism by Care Ratings and NSE to verify past returns claimed by registered intermediaries, aiming to curb misleading finfluencer claims
 "Sebi launches PaRRVA to verify past returns, curb misleading claims")
Academic AI seldom reaches mkt: Wadhwani AI CEO Shekar Sivasubramanian
Shekar Sivasubramanian of Wadhwani AI says many AI pilots fail to scale because solutions lack real-world fit. He urges deeper work on data, languages and social sector deployment
 "Academic AI seldom reaches mkt: Wadhwani AI CEO Shekar Sivasubramanian")
IndiGo now sole operator on 60.4% of India's domestic air routes
How one carrier's meltdown can paralyze a nation's air travel-and why regulators are watching
 "IndiGo now sole operator on 60.4% of India's domestic air routes")
Trading volumes not back to their peak, green shoots emerging: Gaurav Seth
Sebi's tighter derivative norms initially hit F&O trading volumes but confidence, new strategies and improved market sentiment are now aiding a gradual recovery, says Seth
 "Trading volumes not back to their peak, green shoots emerging: Gaurav Seth")
Airport operators likely to seek compensation from IndiGo for biz loss
As many as 1,149 flights cancelled between Dec 3 and 8 at Delhi airport. On Dec 5, all 464 flights from the airport cancelled
 "Airport operators likely to seek compensation from IndiGo for biz loss")
China Politburo makes boosting domestic demand top priority for 2026
Top leaders pledged to strengthen "cross-cyclical" policy adjustments - the first time that phrase signaling longer-term planning had appeared in a Politburo readout since December 2023
 "China Politburo makes boosting domestic demand top priority for 2026")
Agilitas Sports buys Virat Kohli's One8; cricketer joins as investor
The former Puma-licensed label One8 is now a fully-owned standalone brand under Agilitas Sports, with Kohli as investor; global rollout planned starting with the US.
 "Agilitas Sports buys Virat Kohli's One8; cricketer joins as investor")
Fed may find itself in a bind as it sets stage for Powell's successor
Trump wants lower borrowing costs in particular to boost the housing sector as a way to address broader concerns about affordability that could be central to midterm elections
 "Fed may find itself in a bind as it sets stage for Powell's successor")
GST 2.0 tilts scales towards ICE; electric vehicle penetration softens
Electric car sales grew by 63% YoY in November; but penetration fell to 3.7% below the pre-GST rate cut level of 5%
 "GST 2.0 tilts scales towards ICE; electric vehicle penetration softens")
7.6-magnitude earthquake hits near Japan coast, triggers tsunami warnings
There have been no reports of significant impact on infrastructure, and no issues identified at nearby nuclear power stations so far
 "7.6-magnitude earthquake hits near Japan coast, triggers tsunami warnings")
PV retail sales up 20% in November, inventory down to 44-46 days: Fada
Besides GST benefits, the jump was aided by the marriage season, better supply of high-waiting models, and sustained push from compact sport utility vehicles
 "PV retail sales up 20% in November, inventory down to 44-46 days: Fada")
Realty faces execution pressure as developers expand launch pipelines
Top four listed real estate firms plan ₹1.13 trn worth of launches in near-medium term
 "Realty faces execution pressure as developers expand launch pipelines")
No accord yet on Ukraine's east in US talks: Ukrainian President Zelenskyy
Zelenskiy said his country needed unity between its main allies to secure an agreement
 "No accord yet on Ukraine's east in US talks: Ukrainian President Zelenskyy")