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Manufacturing-led capacity additions likely to touch Rs 3.6 trn in FY26
India's capacity additions are expected to touch nearly Rs 3.6 trillion in March FY26, led by manufacturing projects, though geopolitical tensions in West Asia could cloud future private investments
 "Manufacturing-led capacity additions likely to touch Rs 3.6 trn in FY26")
Rasna eyes up to 20% growth as early summer boosts beverage demand
Rasna expects 15-20 per cent revenue growth this year as early summer boosts demand, with new launches and digital-first marketing aiding sales momentum
 "Rasna eyes up to 20% growth as early summer boosts beverage demand")
Opposition CMs urge PM to ensure cooking gas supply isn't disrupted
Prime Minister Narendra Modi criticised Congress over the West Asia crisis as chief ministers urged the Centre to ensure LPG supply and evacuate Indians
 "Opposition CMs urge PM to ensure cooking gas supply isn't disrupted")
Centre proposes doing away with double testing of blood plasma products
Union Health Ministry moves to remove repeated HIV, Hepatitis tests on pooled plasma to align with global norms and ease compliance while maintaining patient safety
 "Centre proposes doing away with double testing of blood plasma products")
Home Secretary reviews LPG supply with states govts to ensure no disruption
India is among the world's largest consumers of LPG, which is widely used as a primary cooking fuel in households
 "Home Secretary reviews LPG supply with states govts to ensure no disruption")
Startups may get to access 'stalled' capital under new PN3 regime
Revised policy may ease startup funding and support IPO-bound companies while maintaining security oversight
 "Startups may get to access 'stalled' capital under new PN3 regime")
Aster to add 4,000 beds, invest ₹4K cr in 2 years: Dy MD Alisha Moopen
With regulatory approvals secured, the merger of Aster DM Healthcare and Quality Care India is set to close next quarter, paving the way for major hospital expansion
 "Aster to add 4,000 beds, invest ₹4K cr in 2 years: Dy MD Alisha Moopen")
Iran war: Fiscal pressures on govt may mount next FY, say experts
A prolonged West Asia conflict could strain India's fiscal position through higher fertiliser subsidies, rising import costs and weaker revenue growth
 "Iran war: Fiscal pressures on govt may mount next FY, say experts")
FDI easing under Press Note 3 not meant for Chinese firms, clarifies govt
Automatic-route investment applies only to global entities with up to 10% Chinese ownership; firms registered in China must still seek government approval
 "FDI easing under Press Note 3 not meant for Chinese firms, clarifies govt")
Nomura cuts India FY27 GDP forecast to 7% amid West Asia conflict
Tensions in West Asia, if sustained, could test the goldilocks mix of robust growth and stable inflation, Nomura said in a recent note.
 "Nomura cuts India FY27 GDP forecast to 7% amid West Asia conflict")
Datanomics: Poorest and richest households hit hardest by tobacco
Smoking rates in India have fallen sharply over 25 years, but tobacco spending patterns reveal the poorest rural households and richest urban consumers are spending more
 "Datanomics: Poorest and richest households hit hardest by tobacco")
Best of BS Opinion: FDI shift, fertility debate, and fiscal tensions
Here are the best of Business Standard's opinion pieces for today
 "Best of BS Opinion: FDI shift, fertility debate, and fiscal tensions")
Red Dawn Over China: How Soviet support shaped the rise of Communist China
This book explains the dynamics of Chinese politics and shows how the CCP's default response is ruthless control
 "Red Dawn Over China: How Soviet support shaped the rise of Communist China")
EAM Jaishankar speaks to Sergey Lavrov after US' Russian oil waiver
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held talks with Russia's Sergey Lavrov and EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas as the West Asia conflict disrupts energy supplies
 "EAM Jaishankar speaks to Sergey Lavrov after US' Russian oil waiver")
Rupee slips to 92.04 per dollar as crude rises, domestic equities fall
The rupee weakened to 92.04 per dollar on Wednesday as rising crude oil prices, geopolitical tensions in West Asia and equity outflows weighed on the currency
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FATF: India building tools to detect unregistered virtual asset firms
India plans an indigenous Virtual Asset Lab to detect unregistered offshore crypto platforms as regulators tighten oversight following FATF concerns over money-laundering risks
 "FATF: India building tools to detect unregistered virtual asset firms")
Local job quotas expose a dangerous new wave of nativist politics in India
Covid-19 exodus demonstrated the cynically utilitarian treatment by local residents towards people from other Indian states who play a vital role in sustaining economies far away from their homelands
 "Local job quotas expose a dangerous new wave of nativist politics in India")
LPG shortage forces Infosys to limit catering services on campuses
Food courts at Infosys campuses in Pune, Bengaluru and Chennai will operate with limited menus as LPG supply curbs linked to the West Asia crisis disrupt catering operations
 "LPG shortage forces Infosys to limit catering services on campuses")
Sedemac Mechatronics surges 7.4% on trading debut amid weak markets
Sedemac Mechatronics shares debuted 7.4% higher on listing, while Walmart-backed Flipkart is preparing to invite banks to pitch for work on its potential IPO
 "Sedemac Mechatronics surges 7.4% on trading debut amid weak markets")
Getting to the AI frontier: India must move from access to leadership
India cannot remain only a user of AI systems shaped elsewhere
 "Getting to the AI frontier: India must move from access to leadership")