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Reluctance of market participants hits gas trading volumes at IGX
Market participants turn cautious amid high LNG prices and supply regulation as West Asia conflict disrupts gas shipments and fuels uncertainty
 "Reluctance of market participants hits gas trading volumes at IGX")
New I-T Act to roll out on April 1 with only 54 forms for smooth transition
India will roll out the new Income-tax Act, 2025 from April 1 with 54 forms operational initially, while the rest will be introduced in phases during FY27
 "New I-T Act to roll out on April 1 with only 54 forms for smooth transition")
Clear interpretation key to labour Code success in India's reform journey
The second of the two-part series looks at working hours, employer responsibilities and compliance
 "Clear interpretation key to labour Code success in India's reform journey")
Tiruppur picks up the threads, but West Asia war tugs at its fabric
US tariff relief restarts Dollar Town's knitting machines, revives stalled exports, yet the Iran curveball threatens to fray town's delicate recovery
 "Tiruppur picks up the threads, but West Asia war tugs at its fabric")
Manufacturing share in listed firms' FY25 GVA fell below pre-Covid levels
Manufacturing companies now contribute a smaller share of gross value added by listed firms than before the pandemic, even as services and other sectors have expanded faster, an analysis shows
 "Manufacturing share in listed firms' FY25 GVA fell below pre-Covid levels")
Decks cleared for India's first passive hybrid mutual fund offering
Edelweiss MF announces India's first passive hybrid fund combining equity and government securities, after Sebi allowed the category and a qualifying debt index met AUM norms
 "Decks cleared for India's first passive hybrid mutual fund offering")
Higher coal prices, demand are near-term positives for Coal India
Rising global coal prices amid the Iran conflict and potential substitution of gas with coal could boost Coal India's e-auction premiums and volumes in the near term
 "Higher coal prices, demand are near-term positives for Coal India")
100 Ways to See India: A visual data book on the country's changing story
Packed with eye-catching visuals, this data book lets you dip in anywhere, finish quickly, and discover insights about where the country is heading
 "100 Ways to See India: A visual data book on the country's changing story")
Nabard, REC withdraw ₹11,000 cr bond issuances after weak investor demand
NABARD and REC withdraw planned bond issuances worth Rs 11,000 crore after receiving limited bids at higher yields, reflecting cautious sentiment in the debt market
 "Nabard, REC withdraw ₹11,000 cr bond issuances after weak investor demand")
The changing grammar of storytelling in an age of restless viewers
Aditya Dhar's Dhurandhar, one of the biggest hits in recent times, also employs an unusual, eight-chapter narrative to tell the story of spies
 "The changing grammar of storytelling in an age of restless viewers")
West Asia war forces course correction for Indian students as fears rise
Region known for affordability and simpler visa processes now in turmoil, leaving students to rethink overseas education
 "West Asia war forces course correction for Indian students as fears rise")
Growth stocks top value picks as India's economic growth strengthens
Strong economic growth is keeping Indian growth stocks ahead of value picks, though rising geopolitical tensions in West Asia and continued foreign fund outflows are increasing global risk aversion
 "Growth stocks top value picks as India's economic growth strengthens")
All bets are off on Iran war as the old normal looks unlikely to return
President Donald Trump has not got the quick, decisive victory he wanted. The Iranian government has not imploded following the killing of its Supreme Leader and around 40 senior leaders
 "All bets are off on Iran war as the old normal looks unlikely to return")
Homegrown brands sneak in larger share amid rising craze and demand
Sneaker culture paving way for 'India-first' designs in market
 "Homegrown brands sneak in larger share amid rising craze and demand")
Draft digital fraud compensation norm: Payout one-time, vigilance still key
Under the draft, an eligible victim will receive 85 per cent of the net loss amount, or ₹25,000, whichever is lower
 "Draft digital fraud compensation norm: Payout one-time, vigilance still key")
Tackling West Asia conflict's impact on investments, household budget
Avoid panic selling, keep SIPs going: Past wars caused transitory selloffs
 "Tackling West Asia conflict's impact on investments, household budget")
Securing rural water: Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0 should address existing gaps
The first phase of the mission prioritised a rapid expansion in the number of tap connections, but the durability of service remains uneven
 "Securing rural water: Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0 should address existing gaps")
Standing Committee flags MDR gap in UPI ecosystem, calls for revenue model
Parliamentary panel urges government to create a sustainable revenue model for the UPI ecosystem, warning that current incentives cover only a fraction of industry costs
 "Standing Committee flags MDR gap in UPI ecosystem, calls for revenue model")
West Asia crisis may hit Indian tyre industry; ATMA seeks policy support
Tyre makers warn that the West Asia conflict may disrupt exports, raise crude-linked input costs and strain supply chains, prompting ATMA to seek urgent policy support
 "West Asia crisis may hit Indian tyre industry; ATMA seeks policy support")
IAMAI raises concerns over double welfare contributions for gig workers
Industry body says overlap between Karnataka's gig worker law and the Code on Social Security could lead to duplicative welfare contributions by platform companies
 "IAMAI raises concerns over double welfare contributions for gig workers")