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'Growth-inflation tradeoff likely to have shifted adversely for near term'
Saugata Bhattacharya, an external member of the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI's) monetary policy committee (MPC), says risks of a policy mistake have become heightened, and future actions need to be calibrated carefully, in an email interview with Manojit Saha.
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April 27, 2026
Business Standard
Plugged into populism
Poll promises of free appliances in TN raise questions over long-term fiscal sustainability, explain Yash Kumar Singhal & Shine Jacob
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April 27, 2026
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Increasing heat stress
Integrated climate strategy essential for building resilience
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April 27, 2026
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ANITI reboot amid shifting global sands
Late Friday night, the Centre reconstituted the top leadership of its apex policy thinktank NITI Aayog, appointing former chief economic advisor (CEA) and Bharatiya Janata Party leader Ashok Lahiri as the new vicechairperson (VC), replacing incumbent Suman Bery.
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April 27, 2026
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Hindu man's body found hanging from tree in Bangladesh
A Hindu temple caretaker was found hanging from a tree three days after he went missing from his home in southeast Bangladesh, a minority group said and demanded action against the perpetrators.
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April 27, 2026
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At 1,307, preferential equity listing hits record high in FY26
Quick execution makes it a popular route in volatile times
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April 27, 2026
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In Israel, two ex-PMs to merge parties to take on Netanyahu
Two Israeli political heavyweights on Sunday said they would join forces in upcoming elections in a shared effort to unseat longtime Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
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April 27, 2026
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'Advanced AI models a catalyst for telcos'
Swedish telecom gear maker Ericsson’s chief technology officer for the Asia-Pacific, Magnus Ewerbring, says advanced artificial- intelligence AI models like Mythos should not be seen as a challenge to telcos but a catalyst for the next wave.
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April 27, 2026
Business Standard
Diversify overseas to beat country and currency risk
‘The Iran war has not hit the domestic consumer's wallet hard yet.
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April 27, 2026
Business Standard
LTM to launch AI-linked pricing model in FY27
Information-technology (IT) services major LTM is preparing to roll out a new pricing framework anchored in an “AI currency” — dubbed Blueverse Credit — as it looks to align monetisation with the rise of agentic artificial intelligence (AI).
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April 27, 2026
Business Standard
Mid-size SUVs drove EV sales 87% in FY26
India’s electric passenger vehicle market posted a sharp acceleration in FY26, with total volumes rising 87.4 per cent year-on-year (Yo-Y) to 233,246 units, but the gains were sharply skewed towards higher price brackets.
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April 27, 2026
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‘Iran war has trebled key input costs’
Soaring input costs from the West Asia conflict could add $50-60 per tonne to Hindustan Zinc’s (HZL's) zinc production costs, even as the company accelerates its next phase of growth.
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April 27, 2026
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Cook reshaped Jobs legacy; now over to Ternus
After leading Apple Inc for 15 years since 2011, Tim Cook is stepping down in September.
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April 27, 2026
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70% clients shielded from West Asia war: LTTS CEO
L&T Technology Services (LTTS) does not expect significant macroeconomic headwinds in 2026-27 (FY27), with around 70 per cent of its client base largely insulated from the West Asia war, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Managing Director Amit Chaddha said.
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April 27, 2026
Business Standard
Companies to increase IT spending, expect more bang for their buck
IT budgets in 2026 will stay steady compared to last year, as companies increase spending on technology services to support customers seeking help in security and artificial intelligence (AI).
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April 27, 2026
Business Standard
Power demand hit new high of 256 Gw on Sat
India’s power demand was at a record high of 256 Gigawatt (Gw) on Saturday as temperatures soared simultaneously across regions pushing electricity consumption by cooling load centres through the roof.
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April 27, 2026
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Beverages sector enters peak summer amid rising packaging, energy costs
From soft drink majors to brewers and liquor companies, India’s beverages industry is entering the peak summer season under an unusual constraint driven by global tensions.
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April 27, 2026
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Araghchi back in Pak; Trump says 'they can call us to talk'
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi landed in Pakistan on Sunday for the second time in three days amid uncertainty over the second round of peace talks with the US, local media reported.
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April 27, 2026
Business Standard
Jamuar is first CEO of DMRC's global arm
‘The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) on Sunday announced the appointment of former Indian Railway Traffic Service (IRTS) officer Sanjay Jamuar (pictured) as the first chief executive officer (CEO) of Delhi Metro International Limited (DMIL).
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April 27, 2026
Business Standard
As affluence grows, Indians spend more on travel than retail: Visa
Travel is emerging as the biggest beneficiary of growing affluence in India, with spending on experiences accelerating as consumers move up the wealth ladder.
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April 27, 2026
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Kenya's Sawe breaks 2-hr barrier to make history in London Marathon
Sabastian Sawe of Kenya has become the first person to break the fabled 2-hour barrier in an official marathon.
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April 27, 2026
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Realty developers roll out flexible payment plans amid slow sales
Real estate developers are offering flexible payment plans — low booking amounts, deferred payments, and staggered disbursements — to sustain demand without cutting headline prices.
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April 27, 2026
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IndiGo may soar past peers in Navi Mumbai ops
Airline IndiGo has a dominant share — nearly 70 percent — of the departing flights from four-month-old Navi Mumbai International Airport Ltd (NMIAL), taking a huge lead over its rivals, according to the data for April.
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April 27, 2026
Business Standard
'Earnings delivery, currency stability key to FY27 equity performance'
Valuations have turned more balanced after the recent correction, though not uniformly, says Shreyash Devalkar, head — equity at Axis Mutual Fund. In an email interview with Abhishek Kumar, Devalkar says investors should take a staggered approach in equities amid the ongoing volatility. Edited excerpts:
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April 27, 2026
Business Standard
Q4 hit but private capex lifts FY26 investments 32%
A record 82 per cent of private sector projects were mega-investment projects worth ₹1,000 crore or more.
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April 27, 2026
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Early birds clocked double-digit profit growth in Q4, best in 10 qtrs
Excluding those of BFSI, the combined net profits were up 10.1 per cent Yo-Y in Q4FY26, an improvement from 3 per cent in Q4FY25 but slowing from 11 per cent in Q3FY26.
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April 27, 2026
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No consensus at Brics meet on West Asia conflict
Sharp differences among the Brics member states over the US-Israel war on Iran stalled India's efforts to build a consensus position on the conflict during a meeting of the grouping in New Delhi last week, official sources said on Sunday.
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April 27, 2026
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US DoJ drops criminal probe of Powell
The US Justice Department (DOJ) is closing its investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, US Attorney Jeanine Pirro said on Friday, removing an obstacle to the confirmation of Kevin Warsh, President Donald Trump's pick to lead the central bank.
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April 25, 2026
Business Standard
Credit grew 15% in April 15 fortnight
Banking credit grew 15 per cent year-on-year (Yo-Y) in the fortnight ended April 15, 2026, lower compared to 16.1 per cent growth recorded in the previous fortnight.
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April 25, 2026
Business Standard
A moveable feast on Indian culture
Priyadarshini Chatterjee’s First Bite: Breakfast Stories from Urban India takes its readers on a journey across ten urban centres of the country, and introduces them to the food with which these cities begin their day.
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