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West Asia conflict likely to keep rupee under pressure amid oil surge
Third year of consecutive BoP deficit if oil stays above $100/bbl, to weigh on rupee
 "West Asia conflict likely to keep rupee under pressure amid oil surge")
West Asia war cloud over India's economic 'sweet spot' as oil prices rise
Rising crude prices and trade disruptions from the West Asia war are prompting economists to trim India's growth forecasts, threatening the economy's recent "sweet spot"
 "West Asia war cloud over India's economic 'sweet spot' as oil prices rise")
UpGrad plans to acquire edtech platform Unacademy in all-stock deal
If the deal closes, upGrad's integrated model will be on a strong trajectory, said Ronnie Screwvala, cofounder of upGrad, on X
 "UpGrad plans to acquire edtech platform Unacademy in all-stock deal")
iPhone FOB value likely to hit $70 billion in 5 years of PLI scheme
Exports in the five-year period accounted for 70 per cent, or $50 billion, of the FOB production value as Apple Inc shipped "made in India" phones across the world
 "iPhone FOB value likely to hit $70 billion in 5 years of PLI scheme")
India gains most from US nod to Russian oil imports, but concerns remain
The country still faces a shortfall of 750,000 bpd of crude oil in March compared to Feb
 "India gains most from US nod to Russian oil imports, but concerns remain")
West Asia war a sword of Damocles over ₹3.6 trillion March capacity
Manufacturing projects worth over ₹1 trn nearing completion
 "West Asia war a sword of Damocles over ₹3.6 trillion March capacity")
The fading 'Red Corridor': Maoist surrenders surge ahead of Mar 31 deadline
Mass surrenders and shrinking strongholds signal a turning point in India's decades-long Maoist insurgency, though experts say underlying grievances persist
 "The fading 'Red Corridor': Maoist surrenders surge ahead of Mar 31 deadline")
Wood, coal prices soar as Delhi-NCR caterers turn to alternative fuels
Commercial LPG cylinders are selling at up to three times the usual price, while wood and coal costs have jumped 50-100%, forcing Delhi-NCR caterers to cancel orders or absorb losses
 "Wood, coal prices soar as Delhi-NCR caterers turn to alternative fuels")
West Asia crisis: Farmer earnings may decline if exports remain affected
Though some reports claim that authorities have started exploring alternative routes to quickly ship farm goods bound for West Asia, if the crisis continues, the losses could be substantial
 "West Asia crisis: Farmer earnings may decline if exports remain affected")
India stares at steep rise in oil import bill amid West Asia conflict
India's net oil import bill could rise by $56-64 billion annually assuming global crude averages $110-115 per barrel in FY27
 "India stares at steep rise in oil import bill amid West Asia conflict")
Young voters, big stakes in battle for Bengal amid job, welfare promises
As Bengal heads into Assembly polls, parties intensify outreach to young voters with welfare promises and competing employment narratives
 "Young voters, big stakes in battle for Bengal amid job, welfare promises")
India's privatisation push loses steam as IDBI Bank stake sale scrapped
The Centre may scrap the IDBI Bank stake sale after bids came below the reserve price, underscoring political and structural constraints shaping India's disinvestment strategy
 "India's privatisation push loses steam as IDBI Bank stake sale scrapped")
Industry seeks duty concessions to sell goods from SEZs to domestic mkt
The rationale behind the request is to allow fair access to sell in the domestic market at a comparable rate with FTA partner nations
 "Industry seeks duty concessions to sell goods from SEZs to domestic mkt")
West Asia crisis: Reality check gets India on investors' realty list
UAE citizens, NRIs, family offices, regional investment groups evaluating India to broaden their allocation strategies
 "West Asia crisis: Reality check gets India on investors' realty list")
West Asia crisis: India's gems & jewellery exports likely to lose sparkle
GJEPC says geopolitical tensions in West Asia have already cut India's gems and jewellery exports by 20%, warning the impact could reach $1.2 billion over the next three months
 "West Asia crisis: India's gems & jewellery exports likely to lose sparkle")
Death and dignity: SC euthanasia judgement marks significant progress
The Supreme Court's decision allowing passive euthanasia for Harish Rana highlights India's evolving right-to-die framework-while exposing gaps in state systems to implement living wills
 "Death and dignity: SC euthanasia judgement marks significant progress")
Accel, Google AI Futures Fund back five startups in India AI program
Early-stage companies selected from more than 4,000 applicants will receive up to $2 million each and access to Google's AI models and computing resources
 "Accel, Google AI Futures Fund back five startups in India AI program")
India's challenge to evergreening: 2026 may test drug patent regime
Experts say 2026 could be a crucial year for drug patents, with the likely emergence of fresh disputes over follow-on patents
 "India's challenge to evergreening: 2026 may test drug patent regime")
Plan B for tariffs: USTR investigations are aimed at restricting imports
After the courts blocked earlier tariffs, the Trump administration turns to Section 301 probes to justify new duties-putting India and other major trading partners under scrutiny
 "Plan B for tariffs: USTR investigations are aimed at restricting imports")
Livestock and fisheries emerge as powerful challengers to crop farming
India's farm sector is steadily shifting from cereals to high-value segments like horticulture, livestock, and fisheries - sectors now emerging as key drivers of rural incomes
 "Livestock and fisheries emerge as powerful challengers to crop farming")