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Indian auto-parts firms gain as Western rivals struggle
MM Forgings, Uniparts and Nelcast have won new orders from North America and Europe
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March 17, 2026
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The 'lethal trifecta' of AI agents must prompt solutions
Architectural safeguards are needed to prevent AI agents from causing chaos for businesses
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March 17, 2026
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Oil industry warns Trump administration that fuel crunch will likely worsen
Oil executives told officials in White House meetings the closure of the Strait of Hormuz may push up oil prices further
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March 17, 2026
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AI hyperscalers’ shadow borrowing raises private credit risk
Investment in AI infrastructure via off-balance sheet debt is increasing the exposure of insurers and private credit funds to hyperscalers, said officials at Bank for International Settlements.
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March 17, 2026
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Porsche's strategy is holding it back: Exclusivity is its strength
Broadening its customer base risks denting its still high valuation
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March 17, 2026
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Simba Beer maker looks to shift gears to premium play
The shift for the IPO-bound firm marks a strategic expansion into the enterprise segment
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March 17, 2026
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IPO-bound CMPDI bets on parent Coal India for growth
PO-bound Central Mine Planning and Design Institute (CMPDI), the mining consultancy arm of Coal India Ltd (CIL), is betting on the state-run miner's ambitious production expansion to drive its own growth in the coming years, even as it looks to diversify into critical minerals and overseas projects.
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March 17, 2026
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Energy security calls for robust central planning
The government has taken measures to overcome India's gas shortage even as the need to plug gaps in long-range energy planning glares at us. The role of the state would need to heighten
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March 17, 2026
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Indian stocks snap 3-day losing streak
India’s benchmark indexes rose on Monday as value buying in heavyweight stocks and a partial rebound in auto shares after last week’s steep drop countered concerns over higher crude prices from the West Asia war.
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March 17, 2026
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Foxconn profit slips, guides strong growth
Taiwan's Foxconn, the world's largest contract electronics maker, said on Monday it expected strong revenue growth in the first quarter and the whole of this year, even as it posted a fall of 2% in quarterly profit, lagging estimates.
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March 17, 2026
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Dubai crisis—and India’s 182-day tax rules
I'm an Indian passport holder employed in Dubai since September. Due to the current situation there, I may return to India temporarily for safety reasons. If I do so now, my stay in India in FY26 could exceed 182 days. Can I claim that the extended stay was due to circumstances beyond my control? Is there any precedent?
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March 17, 2026
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Trade deficit narrows to $27.1 bn in Feb
India’s merchandise trade deficit narrowed to $27.1 billion in February as imports moderated from the previous month even as high purchases of energy, gold, and electronics weighed on the overall trade balance. The West Asia conflict pushed up freight costs and added uncertainty to global trade flows.
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March 17, 2026
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Paint firms need new oil script
The sector relies heavily on crude-led derivatives as input materials, so rising oil prices mean higher operating costs, hurting margins.
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March 17, 2026
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Should economic policymakers put consumers or workers first?
It needn't be a binary choice if we adopt productivist policies that give workers both a voice and tech-based performance tools
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March 17, 2026
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Wholesale inflation rises to 2.13% in Feb
Higher prices of basic metals, textiles, and other manufactured food & non-food items, lifted WPI based inflation
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March 17, 2026
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THE DOGGED RISE OF FARMERS IN BOARDROOMS
From Buddha rice to zero-pesticide chana, farmer-run companies are finding an edge with speciality produce
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March 17, 2026
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Hindalco extrusions hit by gas crunch
The metals producer declared force majeure to all of its extruded aluminium customers on 11 March, the notice showed.
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March 17, 2026
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PhonePe pauses IPO plans amid Iran crisis
Walmart-backed Indian fintech firm PhonePe has temporarily paused plans for an initial public offering, citing geopolitical tensions and volatility in global capital markets, the company said on Monday.
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March 17, 2026
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RIL, Samsung C&T in green ammonia deal
Reliance Industries Ltd has signed a $3 billion deal to supply green ammonia to South Korea's Samsung C&T for 15 years, the firm said on Monday.
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March 17, 2026
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China's economy rebounds even as Iran war risks loom
Industrial output climbed 6.3% in January-February from a year earlier
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March 17, 2026
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Tax harvesting can save money—but it can also hurt your portfolio
Tax loss harvesting must not drive investment decisions like holding losses in the hope of offsetting future gains
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March 17, 2026
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India eases rules at key ports as West Asia crisis continues
City gas networks are also offering sops for piped gas adoption to ease LPG supply pressure
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March 17, 2026
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Tax harvesting can save money—but it can also hurt your portfolio
Tax loss harvesting must not drive investment decisions like holding losses in the hope of offsetting future gains
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March 17, 2026
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OpenAI’s bid to allow X-rated talk is freaking out its own advisers
In January, OpenAI’s handpicked council of advisers on well-being and AI met with the company’s representatives for an update about a controversial new feature called “adult mode.”
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March 17, 2026
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UK's Pantheon eyes India deals, warns of macro risks
London-headquartered private markets firm Pantheon Ventures, an investor in PE firms such as Kedaara Capital, Multiples and Chrys-Capital, is evaluating transaction opportunities in India while remaining cautious amid rising macroeconomic and geopolitical uncertainties.
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March 17, 2026
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Donald Trump wants to secure Hormuz. Here's what it would take.
Securing the strait would mean big commitments of warships or a sizable ground operation
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March 16, 2026
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TRUMP'S IRAN WAR EXPOSES LIMITS OF AMERICAN POWER
E-truck, bus makers allowed to import rare earth magnet traction motors till September 2026
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March 16, 2026
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NETHERLANDS' TAX PROPOSAL SHOULD WORRY INVESTORS
The Netherlands is now proposing to abandon this principle. Starting in 2028, the Dutch government plans to levy a 36% tax on investment returns, including unrealized gains—the increase in the value of shares, bonds and other assets that investors still hold and have not sold.
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March 16, 2026
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How blood product rules are changing
Centre plans to update India’s regulatory framework for blood products and life-saving medicines derived from human plasma, aligning domestic testing protocols with global standards.
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March 16, 2026
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IIM-A moves Dubai batch to India as war rages in region
Rather than shift classes online, institute moves entire batch to its Ahmedabad campus
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