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ShipMin seeks PPP panel nod for Nicobar port project in private mode
PPP models need to reduce structural uncertainty, need more private investment in greenfield projects
 "ShipMin seeks PPP panel nod for Nicobar port project in private mode")
Maruti Suzuki Q3 hit by costs as volume push keeps margin pressure alive
Nomura noted that adjusted Ebit margin came in at 8.9 per cent, well below its estimate of 9.9 per cent, with ASPs falling 2.3 per cent quarter-on-quarter (Q-o-Q) to around ₹7.12 lakh.
 "Maruti Suzuki Q3 hit by costs as volume push keeps margin pressure alive")
Britain, China hail reset in ties as Starmer seeks 'sophisticated' bond
Britain and China signalled a reset in relations as PM Keir Starmer met President Xi Jinping to boost trade, investment and cooperation amid global uncertainty
 "Britain, China hail reset in ties as Starmer seeks 'sophisticated' bond")
Weighting of food and beverages to be cut sharply in new CPI series
India will sharply reduce the food and beverages weight in the CPI basket as part of a 2024 base-year revamp, aiming to better capture evolving consumption patterns
 "Weighting of food and beverages to be cut sharply in new CPI series")
India leads but China narrows gap in South Africa's passenger vehicle track
China-assembled cars have doubled their share of the market
 "India leads but China narrows gap in South Africa's passenger vehicle track")
Trade union leaders responsible for stalling industrial growth: CJI
Supreme Court says trade union leaders have stalled industrial growth, cautions that fixing minimum wages for domestic workers could worsen unemployment and hardship
 "Trade union leaders responsible for stalling industrial growth: CJI")
Airbus sees liftoff for turboprops in India's short-haul skies: Westermeier
Airbus sees strong growth for regional aircraft in India, countering Boeing's scepticism and backing turboprops like ATR to support UDAN-led connectivity
 "Airbus sees liftoff for turboprops in India's short-haul skies: Westermeier")
Economic Survey bats for trust-based e-Way Bill system to ease logistics
The survey proposes policy designs relying on trust-based models, such as a "trusted dealer" framework, where taxpayers with strong compliance records face minimal physical checks
 "Economic Survey bats for trust-based e-Way Bill system to ease logistics")
Economic Survey 2025-26: A year of adjustment - on several fronts
Economic Survey 2025-26 signals an adjustment phase ahead, with moderate growth, stable inflation, fiscal consolidation and policy shifts shaping India's macro outlook
 "Economic Survey 2025-26: A year of adjustment - on several fronts")
SA vs WI live streaming: Where to watch 2nd T20I match in Centurion today?
South Africa will aim to keep the momentum going in Centurion in their final T20I assignment before the ICC T20 World Cup 2026
Russia invites Zelenskiy to Moscow as US-led push for Ukraine peace grows
The Kremlin said Russia has renewed its invitation to Ukraine's President Zelenskiy for talks in Moscow as US-mediated efforts to end the war gain momentum
 "Russia invites Zelenskiy to Moscow as US-led push for Ukraine peace grows")
Swiggy revenue rises to ₹6,148 cr in Dec quarter as losses widen 33%
December-quarter revenue surged across food delivery and logistics, though aggressive spending on quick commerce widened losses year-on-year
 "Swiggy revenue rises to ₹6,148 cr in Dec quarter as losses widen 33%")
Eco Survey: Need for a policy to enable stable, better pay for gig workers
The Economic Survey calls for State support to raise gig workers' pay, curb platform dominance, and ensure stable incomes, with 40% earning under ₹15,000 a month
 "Eco Survey: Need for a policy to enable stable, better pay for gig workers")
One-time costs drag down Tata Motors CV's profit, wholesales rise 20%
Revenue for the quarter increased 16.1 per cent to ₹21,847 crore.
 "One-time costs drag down Tata Motors CV's profit, wholesales rise 20%")
Eco Survey suggests synergy between I-T & customs on related-party imports
Experts welcomed the recommendation, saying it could lower transaction costs and litigation, making India more competitive against peer economies
 "Eco Survey suggests synergy between I-T & customs on related-party imports")
ITC's Q3FY26 results: Net profit flat at ₹4,931.19 cr on labour Code impact
Firm says GST rate rejig, duty changes have led to an unprecedented increase in tax incidence on cigarettes
 "ITC's Q3FY26 results: Net profit flat at ₹4,931.19 cr on labour Code impact")
Nvidia, Microsoft, Amazon in talks to invest up to $60 bn in OpenAI
Nvidia, Microsoft and Amazon are in talks to invest up to $60 billion in OpenAI, as rising AI costs and competition fuel a new funding push
 "Nvidia, Microsoft, Amazon in talks to invest up to $60 bn in OpenAI")
Economic Survey redefines 'govt company' to ease stake dilution in CPSEs
Survey moots changes to Companies Act, so that CPSEs remain govt firms even with a 26% stake
 "Economic Survey redefines 'govt company' to ease stake dilution in CPSEs")
Economic Survey 2026: 'SMC can be model for wider regulatory reforms'
The SMC Bill has been referred to the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Finance, which is consulting industry participants and stakeholders, including Sebi and stock exchanges
 "Economic Survey 2026: 'SMC can be model for wider regulatory reforms'")
Samsung, SK Hynix warn AI boom may squeeze PC, smartphone chip supply
Samsung, SK Hynix warn AI boom may squeeze PC, smartphone chip supply
 "Samsung, SK Hynix warn AI boom may squeeze PC, smartphone chip supply")