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Financial Express Kochi
Need to bolster energy framework, says secy
THE WAR IN West Asia lasting nearly 39 days has prompted India to further refine its energy strategy, with the government emphasising long-term planning and resilience even as it builds on a decade of diversification, Neeraj Mittal, secretary, Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, said.
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April 10, 2026
Financial Express Kochi
Government aims to cut steel emissions by 25%
STEEL MILLS AIM to cut carbon emissions by about a quarter over the next decade and reduce reliance on coal, while the world’s second-biggest producer of the alloy plans to more than double output.
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April 10, 2026
Financial Express Kochi
Realty sector sees 16% rise in PE deals, volumes at 7-yr high
INDIA'S REAL ESTATE sector recorded private equity (PE) deals worth $4.3 billion in FY26 —arise of 13% and 16% over FY24 and FY25, respectively —according to Anarock Capital’s FLUX FY26 report.
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April 10, 2026
Financial Express Kochi
FY26 general insurance premium increases 9%
THE NON-LIFE INSURANCE industry closed fiscal 2026 with a 9% year-on-year increase in gross direct premium income at %3.36 lakh crore, aided by strong traction in the health insurance segment after the GST rate cut.
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April 10, 2026
Financial Express Kochi
Rethinking the agency compensation model
AS BUDGETS TIGHTEN, BRANDS ARE PUSHING FOR REMUNERATION BASED ON OUTCOMES, MOVING AWAY FROM BILLABLE HOURS
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April 10, 2026
Financial Express Kochi
Wipro board to mull share buyback on April 16
WIPRO ON THURSDAY announced that it will consider a buyback of equity shares at a meeting of its board of directors scheduled for April 15-16.
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April 10, 2026
Financial Express Kochi
IMF chief warns war will slow global economic growth
THE IRAN WAR is darkening the outlook for the world economy - whether or not a fragile ceasefire holds, the head of the International Monetary Fund warned on Thursday.
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April 10, 2026
Financial Express Kochi
All charged up: Tesla is developing a new smaller, cheaper EV
TESLA IS DEVELOPING an all-new smaller, cheaper electric SUV, four people familiar with the matter told Reuters.
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April 10, 2026
Financial Express Kochi
Onion prices decline on export slump
WITH ROBUST CROP prospects and exports to the Gulf countries hit due to the West Asia war, onion prices in Lasalgaon, Nashik, Maharashtra, the hub of the country's wholesale trade, declined to %1,100 a quintal on Thursday from %2,000/quintal prevailed a year ago.
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April 10, 2026
Financial Express Kochi
Why peace doesn’t clear market
GLOBAL CONFLICT COMPLEX HAS EVERY STRUCTURAL INCENTIVE TO MANAGE STRIFE RATHER THAN RESOLVE IT
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April 10, 2026
Financial Express Kochi
Q4 may show retail resilience
HANGING IN THERE
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April 10, 2026
Financial Express Kochi
Systematix arm eyes ₹40,000-cr AUM in 5 yrs
SYSTEMATIX PRIVATE WEALTH has set an ambitious target of building ₹38,000-40,000 crore in assets under management (AUM) over the next five years.
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April 10, 2026
Financial Express Kochi
Refining margins, inventory gains to boost OMCs’ Ebitda
STRONG INVENTORY GAINS — fuelled by supply disruptions amid the war in West Asia —and core gross refining margins are expected to deliver robust Ebitda for oil marketing companies (OMCs) in the fourth quarter of FY26,brokerages have said.
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April 10, 2026
Financial Express Kochi
Indian team to visit US in April for trade talks
A DELEGATION FROM India is set to visit the US later this month to advance discussions on the proposed interim trade deal, the framework for which was finalised in February, US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor said on Thursday.
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April 10, 2026
Financial Express Kochi
Turnout surges; Assam logs 85%, Kerala 78%, Puducherry 87%
ASSAM AND KERALA, as well as the Union Territory of Puducherry, saw a jump in the voter turnout on Thursday.
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April 10, 2026
Financial Express Kochi
Morgan Stanley sees 24% upside for Sensex by Dec
DESPITE THE WAR-INDUCED weakness in equity markets, Morgan Stanley India sees the Sensex at 95,000 points by December, a 24% upside from the current level.
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April 10, 2026
Financial Express Kochi
'India among fastest-growing, but risks tilted to downside'
INDIA IS EXPECTED to retain its position as one of the world’s fastest-growing large economies in FY27, Aurelien Kruse, lead economist for India at the World Bank, said on Thursday.
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April 10, 2026
Financial Express Kochi
Reforms help India weather crises
STRONG GROWTH ENABLED NEW DELHI TO WITHSTAND GLOBAL SHOCKS, SAYS DAS
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April 10, 2026
Financial Express Kochi
Puri visits Qatar as energy supply concerns deepen
PETROLEUM MINISTER Hardeep Singh Puri arrived in Doha on Thursday on a two-day visit, as the West Asia conflict continues to disrupt oil and gas flows, with officials indicating the trip comes at a critical time for securing energy supplies.
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April 10, 2026
Financial Express Kochi
RBI mulls checks to curb digital fraud
Proposals include lagged credit for authorised push payments and a control or kill switch for digital payments
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April 10, 2026
Financial Express Kochi
Mercedes logs record sales
MERCEDES-BENZ INDIA POSTED its best-ever annual performance in FY26, retailing 19,363 vehicles, a 2% year-on-year increase, driven by strong demand for top-end luxury models and electric vehicles.
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April 10, 2026
Financial Express Kochi
Eli Lilly loses weight loss drug market share; Novo holds on
Novo has maintained its ground well in the initial round of fight due to innovator-driven efficacy, partnerships with Emcure and Abbott, and by bringing the pricing at par with some key generics.
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April 10, 2026
Financial Express Kochi
Trump warns of major escalation
US PRESIDENT DONALD Trump vowed to retain military assets in West Asia until a peace deal with Iran is reached and warned of a major escalation in fighting if it failed to comply, as oil prices rose on concerns over supply and restrictions in the Strait of Hormuz.
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April 10, 2026
Financial Express Kochi
New CAFE draft delivers big win for small carmakers
Revised efficiency targets ease pressure on entry-level vehicles
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April 10, 2026
Financial Express Kochi
RIL limits fuel sales at ₹1,000 per pump
RELIANCE INDUSTRIES HAS capped fuel purchases across its retail outlets—limiting customers to about $1,034 worth of petrol or diesel — as the West Asia crisis continues to choke off supplies despite a tentative ceasefire.
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April 10, 2026
Financial Express Kochi
Goyal talks to West Asia partners amid war risks
AS THE WAR in West Asia continues even after the announcement of ceasefire and negotiations, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal discussed trade-related matters with the key partners in the region.
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April 10, 2026
Financial Express Kochi
Lead petitioner exits Jindal Poly Films class action suit
INDIA'S FIRST CLASS action lawsuit saw a turn of events as the lead petitioner, Ankit Jain, sold his stake in Jindal Poly Films and thus, no longer has the legal standing to be a part of the minority shareholders
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April 10, 2026
Financial Express Kochi
Bharat Forge board approves restructuring of German arm
Bharat Forge on Thursday said its board had approved the restructuring of the steel forging operations of its arm in Germany, including the consideration of closing it down due to
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April 10, 2026
Financial Express Kochi
Tata Sons' dividend from TCS falls 12%
TATA CONSULTANCY SERVICES' (TCS) dividend payout to Tata Sons in FY26 declined 12% year-on-year, reflecting a moderation following a sharp correction in its share price during the financial year.
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April 10, 2026
Financial Express Kochi
Ola Electric surges 50% in 6 sessions
SHARES OF OLA Electric surged 20% on Thursday, extending gains for the second straight session.
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