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'Slow dispute resolution is costing up to 2% of GDP'
India is losing an estimated 1.5-2% of its GDP to a slow and inefficient dispute resolution system, legal experts said at the 9th Mint India Investment Summit in Mumbai last week.
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March 31, 2026
Mint New Delhi
Small caps rebound as blue-chips falter
Smalland mid-caps are drawing investors back after a bruising start to 2026, even as blue chips remain under pressure.
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March 31, 2026
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'Fertilizer stock gap to be bridged by Apr-May'
India currently has around 18 million tonnes (mt) of fertilizer in stock, compared with the 39 mt required for the upcoming kharif season starting in June, a senior government official said, adding that the shortfall is expected to be bridged during April and May, which is usually a lean period for farming.
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March 31, 2026
Mint New Delhi
Mfg lifts Feb IIP growth to 5.2%
India’s industrial production growth accelerated to 5.2% year-on-year in February, led by a robust expansion in manufacturing and supported by moderate growth in mining and electricity, according to provisional data released by the ministry of statistics and programme implementation (MoSPI) on Monday.
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March 31, 2026
Mint New Delhi
LS passes bill to amend IBC to fast-track debt resolution
The amended IBC offers schemes for rescuing multiple firms of a group under one process
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March 31, 2026
Mint New Delhi
Govt plans to expand social media oversight
The Centre on Monday proposed changes to a law that could significantly expand its oversight of online platforms and even ordinary users, who post content on social media platforms like YouTube, X, Instagram and Facebook.
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March 31, 2026
Mint New Delhi
'India remains hospitality's biggest long-term prize'
India’s outbound market largely untapped, says CEO of Dubai-based Global Hotel Alliance
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March 31, 2026
Mint New Delhi
Kalpataru Projects warns of adverse war impact in Q4
Engineering and construction company Kalpataru Projects International Ltd is bracing for the adverse impact of the West Asia conflict on its March quarter (Q4FY26) earnings.
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March 31, 2026
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Startups tap trust and local nuance to unlock hinterland
Businesses learn winning customers in smaller cities and towns requires a different approach
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March 31, 2026
Mint New Delhi
Bolt-ons, continuation funds to power next pvt equity cycle
India's private equity industry is seeing a rise in buyout opportunities as a growing pool of mature assets looks to professionalize operations and accelerate growth, speakers said at the Mint India Investment Summit held recently.
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March 31, 2026
Mint New Delhi
Vale targets India as China's star fades
Top iron ore miner Vale SA is aiming to boost its business in India by ramping up shipments to the country and seeking to trade it sore globally, tapping into one of the world’s fastest growing steel markets.
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March 31, 2026
Mint New Delhi
WTO suffers fresh blow as reform push hits a wall
Talks end with Brazil blocking bid to prolong a moratorium on electronic duties
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March 31, 2026
Mint New Delhi
Apr-Feb fiscal deficit hits 80% of FY26 target: CGA
India’s fiscal deficit for the April-February period of 2025-26 stood at ₹12.5 trillion, or 80.4% of the revised estimates (RE), according to data released by the Controller General of Accounts (CGA) on Monday.
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March 31, 2026
Mint New Delhi
12% BUYBACK TAX: WHO IS AFFECTED AND WHO BENEFITS
The taxation of share buybacks in India has come full circle, reflecting the government's continuing effort to balance revenue considerations with anti-avoidance safeguards.
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March 31, 2026
Mint New Delhi
Copyright clocks run out for iconic Bollywood songs
Several iconic Hindi film songs released in the 1950s and 60s, many of which remain deeply embedded in popular culture, are now completing their statutory copyright term and entering the public domain, if they haven’t already.
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March 31, 2026
Mint New Delhi
Non-adversarial taxation needs more than just good intentions
Earnest calls for it may ring hollow unless we redesign the system judiciously. Keep tax investigation and adjudication apart
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March 31, 2026
Mint New Delhi
Iran rejects US peace plan as 'unrealistic' amid escalation
Iran described US proposals to end a month of war in the West Asia as “unrealistic, illogical and excessive” on Monday and unleashed more missiles on Israel, as oil prices rose further after Yemen's Houthis entered the conflict.
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March 31, 2026
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RBI push to cut banks’ forex bets
Currency appreciation may be limited to the extent of unwinding of these current leveraged positions.
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March 31, 2026
Mint New Delhi
India eyes Angola gas
Four state-owned firms in talks with Sonangol as Iran war continues to squeeze supply
3 min |
March 30, 2026
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Advent taps potato snack maker Iscon Balaji for 25%
Global private equity firm Advent International is in early discussions to acquire a stake in one of India's largest potato processors, Iscon Balaji Foods (IBF), two people familiar with the matter said.
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March 30, 2026
Mint New Delhi
Celeb weddings turn serious brand business
From influencers leading media strategy to an avalanche of brands enabling monetization, the celebrity wedding economy has grown more complex than ever before.
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March 30, 2026
Mint New Delhi
Premiumization in realty not a temporary trend
In the real estate boom cycle, the flight to quality and premiumization have been defining trends.
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March 30, 2026
Mint New Delhi
EPL, Indovida to merge into $2 bn packaging giant
Private equity giant Blackstone and Thailand's Indorama Ventures have agreed to combine their packaging businesses in India, creating a $2 billion giant with annual sales of about $1 billion.
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March 30, 2026
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Airtel to pay ₹10,000 crore in AGR dues as moratorium ends
Bharti Airtel Ltd is expected to pay around ₹10,000 crore in adjusted gross revenue (AGR) dues to the government by 31 March, according to two people familiar with the matter, even as the telecom operator presses for a recalculation of its liabilities on par with Vodafone Idea.
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March 30, 2026
Mint New Delhi
WHY VCS, FOUNDERS ARE SMELLING BLOOD IN PETCARE
Backed by venture funding, a new breed of clinics is reshaping pet healthcare, and the accompanying bills
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March 30, 2026
Mint New Delhi
Iran war boosts ethanol pitch.But at what cost?
India's ethanol makers are pushing for a hike in the fuel blending ratio and a mandate for flex-fuel vehicles following the spike in crude oil prices due to the West Asia war.
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March 30, 2026
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Cos urged to save jobs amid fuel crisis
The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) has urged firms to adopt practical and responsible measures amid the current energy shock triggered by the West Asia war, focusing on price stability, job protection, and a shift away from traditional fuels.
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March 30, 2026
Mint New Delhi
‘India can build serious AI on less capital than frontier labs’
India may still trail the US and China in artificial intelligence (AI), but it can indeed build strong companies in the technology a fraction of the spending of the world's top firms, said G.V. Ravishankar, managing director at Peak XV Capital.
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March 30, 2026
Mint New Delhi
Houthi's joining the war could further threaten shipping
Iranian-backed Houthi rebels entered the monthlong war in West Asia on Saturday, claiming two missile launches at Israel.
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March 30, 2026
Mint New Delhi
The paradox of being dark-skinned and upper-caste
Inthe 1980s, India briefly adored a teenage leg-spinner, Laxman Sivaramakrishnan.
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