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How delays in public projects could impact govt's fundraise plans via NMP
Time and cost overruns could impact private sector participation in the ambitious National Monetisation Pipeline programme
 "How delays in public projects could impact govt's fundraise plans via NMP")
We expect positive momentum in realty sales in year ahead: Pavitra Shankar
'We plan to launch 8 million square feet in residential projects and 2 million square feet in commercial projects in FY23'
 "We expect positive momentum in realty sales in year ahead: Pavitra Shankar")
Riding on Patidar power: Hardik Patel is undoubtedly a trailblazer
The language of reservation, relative deprivation and frustration is a big attention catcher. Hardik Patel combined this with innovative campaign tactics
 "Riding on Patidar power: Hardik Patel is undoubtedly a trailblazer")
India's Russian revolution in oil: Why refiners are buying more Urals crude
Refiners have jumped on to the bandwagon of opportunistic buying of heavily discounted Urals crude, which could, ironically, make the country Europe's refining hub
 "India's Russian revolution in oil: Why refiners are buying more Urals crude")
Covid endemic, we've to plan how we live with it, says Gagandeep Kang
'Whether we are in the endemic stage depends on how we define endemicity. Covid-19 disease is in the population and would be in the population for a very long time', said Kang
 "Covid endemic, we've to plan how we live with it, says Gagandeep Kang")
Trolling and safety fears plague young women online, study finds
The report found that women aged 18-34 were more likely than any other group to report a negative overall impact on mental health
 "Trolling and safety fears plague young women online, study finds")
EV car makers rev up for 2025; slew of new models expected to hit the road
Korean carmaker Hyundai that sells the Kona electric sedan, too, is looking to ride the EV wave
 "EV car makers rev up for 2025; slew of new models expected to hit the road")
Steel industry: From sprint to jog as export duty hike plays speed breaker
Now, beginning June, steel mills are expected to announce a cut for monthly contracts
 "Steel industry: From sprint to jog as export duty hike plays speed breaker")
A power crisis on an old track and a plan that was never implemented
The Railways' decision to stick with steel wagons may have contributed to the shortage of rakes to haul coal to generating plants
 "A power crisis on an old track and a plan that was never implemented")
India's aversion to Chinese investments and how geopolitics impacts PLI
India's stringent restrictions on Chinese investments have hampered the creation of a robust supplier ecosystem for mobile and IT device makers
 "India's aversion to Chinese investments and how geopolitics impacts PLI")
Meet Bandi Sanjay Kumar, BJP Telangana president & presumptive CM candidate
Kumar belongs to the Munnuru Kapu caste, which comes under Other Backward Classes (OBCs) and currently counts significantly in the BJP's social hierarchy
 "Meet Bandi Sanjay Kumar, BJP Telangana president & presumptive CM candidate")
Venture capitals reroute funding to Web3.0, gaming startups amid dry spell
A group of former executives from one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges Binance has also reportedly created a $100 million venture fund
 "Venture capitals reroute funding to Web3.0, gaming startups amid dry spell")
Dilemma over bank licences: NBFCs struggle to make the cut for RBI's rules
The RBI has also tightened guidelines, narrowing the regulatory arbitrage that existed between NBFCs and banks
 "Dilemma over bank licences: NBFCs struggle to make the cut for RBI's rules")
Gujarat's stalwart champion: Meet Delhi's new LG Vinai Kumar Saxena
His CV as KVIC chairman on the website describes him as having a 'suave and refined persona' and being a 'multifaceted personality'
 "Gujarat's stalwart champion: Meet Delhi's new LG Vinai Kumar Saxena")
How policy uncertainty, other factors made Ford pull the plug on its EV PLI
The decision comes as a blow for the 4,000-odd employees at Ford India's Maraimalai Nagar plant near Chennai and in Sanand, Gujarat
 "How policy uncertainty, other factors made Ford pull the plug on its EV PLI")
The 5G leapfrog to 6G: New technology needs a 'whole-of-govt' ecosystem
Digital changes are now a big deal in India, where a lot of the country's government-to-citizen services as well as a vast swathe of the payments business ride on technology platforms
 "The 5G leapfrog to 6G: New technology needs a 'whole-of-govt' ecosystem")
CEOs shift focus to sustainability and digital transformation: EY survey
The CEOs also recognise that data and innovation are critical for unlocking new paths to growth
 "CEOs shift focus to sustainability and digital transformation: EY survey")
Govt needs to clarify whether it wants oil price control or exports
The consequences of such confused messaging were felt in the lack of bidders for BPCL, forcing Delhi to abandon efforts to privatise the refiner
 "Govt needs to clarify whether it wants oil price control or exports")
Newsmaker: What is the biggest challenge for Tripura's new CM Manik Saha?
The monsoons are here and parts of Tripura are still unreachable. This is the new CM's greatest challenge
Newsmaker: What is the biggest challenge for Tripura's new CM Manik Saha?
The monsoons are here and parts of Tripura are still unreachable. This is the new CM's greatest challenge
 "Newsmaker: What is the biggest challenge for Tripura's new CM Manik Saha?")