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India plans single drug platform for Centre, states
India is planning a sweeping overhaul of its drug regulatory system by unifying central and state licensing, approvals, and compliance into a single digital platform, according to two government officials and documents reviewed by Mint.
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April 24, 2026
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US intercepts Iran oil supertankers as Tehran keeps Hormuz shut
The US military said it intercepted two Iranian oil supertankers that tried to evade its blockade as Washington continues to stymie the Islamic Republic’s shipping and Tehran threatens vessels in the Strait of Hormuz.
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April 24, 2026
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Infosys beats Street, sees AI threat rising
FY26 revenue rises 4.57% to cross $20 bn in best show in 3 yrs
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April 24, 2026
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The Strait of Malacca must not end up as another chokepoint
Asian countries must work together to pre-empt trade disruption
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April 24, 2026
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No relief from war
Oil has sprung back above $100 per barrel amid sharp volatility that is likely to make the task of policymakers trickier.
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April 24, 2026
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DATA RECAP THE WEEK IN CHARTS
In this weekly Plain Facts compilation, we present data-based insights, with easy-to-read charts, to help you dig deeper into stories reported by Mint in the week gone by.
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April 24, 2026
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FM urges banks to boost cyber defences amid Al risk
Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday asked banks to prioritise strengthening their cyber defences, report suspicious digital activity promptly, and engage top cybersecurity experts amid concerns over emerging risks linked to recent advances in artificial intelligence (AI), according to a finance ministry statement posted on X.
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April 24, 2026
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Summer peak still far, but electricity demand is roaring
India's early and intense summer is pushing electricity demand towards the highest levels seen during last year's peak summer, challenging the country's power system for the weeks ahead.
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April 24, 2026
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How long will the momentum in steel prices last?
After steel prices hit multi-year lows in November 2025, India's steel makers are set to post a strong March quarter, thanks to firm demand and higher prices. Will this momentum continue in the coming months?
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April 24, 2026
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Nippon Life India to settle Yes Bank case
Japanese insurer Nippon Life’s Indian asset management unit will pay a fine to settle allegations by Indian regulators that the fund fraudulently invested in bonds from lender Yes Bank, according to a document reviewed by Reuters.
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April 24, 2026
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Maruti Suzuki clocks record production
Car market leader Maruti Suzuki India Ltd on Thursday said it clocked its highest-ever annual production volume of 2.34 million units in 2025-2026.
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April 24, 2026
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TechM turnaround push in last leg
Tech Mahindra's deal wins crossed the $1-billion mark for the second consecutive quarter in Q4FY26.
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April 24, 2026
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BEATING THE MARKET WITH LONG NAPS, JOGGING
Here's how co-founder Matt Hu keeps a close grip on trading decisions at FengHe Fund Management Pte
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April 24, 2026
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Heineken India sees single-digit growth
Dutch brewing major Heineken NV, which owns United Breweries Ltd (UBL), on Thursday said revenue at its India business grew in the low single digits in the first quarter of 2026.
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April 24, 2026
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Havells India ends FY26 on weak note; will FY27 be better?
Havells India’s shares lost 5% after higher input costs and advertising expenses dragged down its Q4FY26 Ebitda, by 6% year-on-year (yo-y), to ₹724 crore.
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April 24, 2026
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ReNew to invest ₹4,200 crore in 6.5GW solar ingot-wafer unit
Nasdaq-listed ReNew Energy Global Plc on Thursday announced it would set up a 6.5-gigawatt solar ingot and wafer manufacturing facility in Andhra Pradesh’s Anakapalli district near Visakhapatnam, with an investment of ₹4,200 crore.
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April 24, 2026
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RBI sees growth, inflation risks from escalating US-Iran war
Escalating geopolitical tensions and supply disruptions stemming from the US-Iran war are casting a long shadow over the global and domestic economic outlook, even as a temporary ceasefire offers short-term relief, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) said in its April 2026 bulletin.
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April 24, 2026
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Tata Capital sees cut in credit cost on AI use
Tata Capital, the non-banking financial company (NBFC) subsidiary of Tata Sons, on Thursday said it has witnessed some tangible benefits of using artificial intelligence (AI) in its lending decisions and monitoring.
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April 24, 2026
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How the French have fallen for 19th-century canteens
France is witnessing a revival of old-school restaurants that serve simple and cheap dishes in a warm atmosphere
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April 24, 2026
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Cyber threat as SAP cuts services; Nayara
Nayara Energy Ltd, the Indian refiner backed by Russia’s Rosneft, told the Delhi high court that SAP India’s decision to cut off software support has left its operations vulnerable to cyber threats and defies India’s refusal to recognize unilateral sanctions.
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April 24, 2026
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Job losses are stress-testing how prepared households really are
Those with buffers or low debt are coping better, but emergency preparedness varies—from 3 months to a year
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April 24, 2026
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‘Market correction overdone; mid- and small-caps now attractive’
With equity markets roiled by the West Asia war and sharp swings in mid-and small-caps, investors are grappling with how to position portfolios.
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April 24, 2026
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Rupee falls 23 paise, breaches 94 per USD
The rupee extended its losing streak for the fourth consecutive session, settling 23 paise lower at 94.01 on Thursday and breached the 94-level for the second time in a month amid soaring crude oil prices as West Asia peace talks moved to an uncertain trajectory.
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April 24, 2026
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Fractal’s Velamakanni named Nasscom chair
Srikanth Velamakanni, the co-founder and group chief executive officer (CEO) of indigenous artificial intelligence (AI) firm Fractal, has been appointed the new chairman of Nasscom, while Kishor Patil, CEO and managing director at KPIT Technologies, has been elected as its vice chairperson, the apex information technology body said on Thursday.
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April 24, 2026
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Markets extend losses on oil surge
Stock markets fell for the second consecutive day on Thursday, with the benchmark Sensex tumbling 852.49 points, as crude oil prices once again breached the $100 per barrel mark amid stalled US-Iran negotiations.
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April 24, 2026
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Jawa, Yezdi maker revs up its bike lineup
Motorcycle manufacturer Classic Legends Pvt. Ltd is betting on new products to sustain its recent growth momentum after years of muted sales, as it seeks to challenge the dominance of Royal Enfield in India's premium motorcycle market.
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April 24, 2026
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Air war in Iran gives way to crippling stalemate in Hormuz
The economic toll and escalation risks in the strait persist amid a prolonged test of wills
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April 24, 2026
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Manufacturing outpaces services growth in April
After losing some momentum in March due to the West Asia conflict, growth across India's private sector expanded at a faster pace at the start of the new fiscal year in April.
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April 24, 2026
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An elephant and horse fable that cannot be told aloud
Imagine a marketplace for domesticated animals.
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April 24, 2026
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Block, bulk deals top ₹1 tn in 2026 as M&A engine slows
Major transactions include stake sales in Vishal Mega Mart and Anthem Biosciences
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