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Builder liable for defects despite society formation, consumer panel rules
Regarding limitation, the State Commission relied on Clause 7.4 of the agreement, which provided for the removal of defects noticed within five years
 "Builder liable for defects despite society formation, consumer panel rules")
Trusted, trained and sometimes a threat: The risk within India's banks
Behind the forensics and policy responses lies a question that India's banking industry is asking itself today: How to deal with insider bank frauds
 "Trusted, trained and sometimes a threat: The risk within India's banks")
India must hold the red line as global climate action continues to weaken
In a world of transactional inter-state relations, India must stay firm on issues of national interest, no matter the pressures
 "India must hold the red line as global climate action continues to weaken")
US vaccine policy risks undermining use of tech to advance medical science
Flaws in US vaccine policy could make it impossible to leverage technology in optimal ways to advance medical science
 "US vaccine policy risks undermining use of tech to advance medical science")
Digital payments need a sustainable funding model for future growth
The Lok Sabha's tax amendment Bill opens the door for future UPI merchant charges, reigniting the debate on funding India's fast-growing digital payments ecosystem
 "Digital payments need a sustainable funding model for future growth")
Can the India-US tax treaty survive an AI-dollar deluge in the digital era?
India's AI ambitions demand a rethink of the India-US tax treaty to clarify taxation of cloud services, AI subscriptions and cross-border digital revenues
 "Can the India-US tax treaty survive an AI-dollar deluge in the digital era?")
Short of expectations: New closing auction system on exchanges needs review
The new closing auction session has triggered price divergences in F&O stocks, raising concerns over liquidity, price discovery and its impact on investors
 "Short of expectations: New closing auction system on exchanges needs review")
KYC: A safeguard, not a barrier
An effective KYC programme can make banking easy for genuine customers
 "KYC: A safeguard, not a barrier")
AI-powered cognitive warfare demands a new defence of public trust
Information warfare has moved beyond fake news to shaping how we think. Building cognitive resilience is now as important as safeguarding our borders
 "AI-powered cognitive warfare demands a new defence of public trust")
The story now is not 'lower for longer', but the calm before higher rates
Strong growth, above-target inflation projections and near-zero real interest rates suggest the RBI's dovish stance may not last, raising the prospect of higher rates ahead
 "The story now is not 'lower for longer', but the calm before higher rates")
Status quo policy: Rate hike may still not be on the cards this year
RBI keeps the repo rate unchanged at 5.25%, raises FY27 growth forecast, trims inflation outlook and leaves the door open on future rate hikes amid global uncertainty
 "Status quo policy: Rate hike may still not be on the cards this year")
Beyond policy sales: Insurance companies must prioritise customer retention
Rising life insurance policy surrenders highlight weak policy persistency, underscoring the need for reforms focused on better products, sales practices and consumer retention
 "Beyond policy sales: Insurance companies must prioritise customer retention")
Policy prospects: Inflation projections demand monetary tightening
The RBI's decision to hold rates reflects easing inflation risks for now, but rising price pressures could warrant policy tightening in the coming months
 "Policy prospects: Inflation projections demand monetary tightening")
UPI fee proposal could complicate quick commerce's rapid expansion
The proposal to levy a fee on UPI transactions could put quick commerce in the slow lane
 "UPI fee proposal could complicate quick commerce's rapid expansion")
India must fix its jobless growth model to harness the Gen Z opportunity
Its jobless growth model needs serious course correction
 "India must fix its jobless growth model to harness the Gen Z opportunity")
Neet's digital transition must be matched by equal access to technology
The transition from pen-and-paper to computer-based testing changes the nature of preparation itself
 "Neet's digital transition must be matched by equal access to technology")
Justice delayed: India needs comprehensive justice system reforms
Raising the Supreme Court's strength is a welcome step, but filling vacancies and reforming lower courts remain key to tackling India's mounting judicial backlog
 "Justice delayed: India needs comprehensive justice system reforms")
Price protection: Minimum import price for PVC will increase costs
The MIP on PVC resin may support domestic producers but risks raising costs for MSMEs, infrastructure projects and exporters while failing to address supply shortages
 "Price protection: Minimum import price for PVC will increase costs")
India should align ESG disclosures with global reporting standards
India needs to align its ESG reporting norms with globally accepted standards to attract investments
 "India should align ESG disclosures with global reporting standards")
The canary in the AI coal mine: Winning the race without safeguards
Winning the AI race will matter little if, in the process, we create hazards that no country can contain
 "The canary in the AI coal mine: Winning the race without safeguards")