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Asian spot LNG prices likely to rise 40 % in 2026, says Rystad Energy
Asian LNG spot prices may rise to $14/mmbtu in 2026 amid West Asia conflict, with Strait of Hormuz disruptions curbing supply and keeping shipping traffic constrained
 "Asian spot LNG prices likely to rise 40 % in 2026, says Rystad Energy")
India plans ₹600 crore war chest to boost LNG supply for fertiliser units
With the West Asia war showing no sign of an early end, the government has started working on alternative plans to keep fertiliser units running once they resume operations
 "India plans ₹600 crore war chest to boost LNG supply for fertiliser units")
Datanomics: Social dramas dominate India's Oscar entries historically
Of the 58 films submitted, 35 were Hindi and nine Tamil - most of them were social or historical dramas
 "Datanomics: Social dramas dominate India's Oscar entries historically")
LPG shortage in Delhi-NCR leaves consumers scrambling for refills
Long queues and limited stock show a system not firing on all cylinders
 "LPG shortage in Delhi-NCR leaves consumers scrambling for refills")
Agnit Semiconductor aims to scale production to 100K units in 24 months
IISc-incubated startup Agnit Semiconductors plans to scale gallium nitride chip production to 1 lakh units in two years as it expands into telecom and power electronics
 "Agnit Semiconductor aims to scale production to 100K units in 24 months")
China overtakes Netherlands as India's third-largest export market
China became India's third-largest export destination in February, overtaking the Netherlands, even as overall exports declined and shipments to key markets weakened
 "China overtakes Netherlands as India's third-largest export market")
Bima Sugam to roll out standardised life, health, motor insurance this year
Irdai to set up Public Insurance Repository to strengthen data infra
 "Bima Sugam to roll out standardised life, health, motor insurance this year")
LPG supplies remain a concern for India amid West Asia crisis: Govt
An LPG vessel Nanda Devi arrived at Kandla port early Tuesday, safely crossing the Strait of Hormuz, offering some relief amid ongoing supply concerns
 "LPG supplies remain a concern for India amid West Asia crisis: Govt")
More ministries may get powers to order removal of online content
Government may amend Section 69(A) of the IT Act to empower key ministries to issue emergency content takedown orders, expanding powers beyond MeitY
 "More ministries may get powers to order removal of online content")
Investment bankers urge Sebi to widen block deal price band to 5%
The block deal window allows large trades to be executed in a single transaction on a separate platform provided by the stock exchanges
 "Investment bankers urge Sebi to widen block deal price band to 5%")
The calculus of war: Power, oil, and the logic of conflict in Iran
Everybody loves a good war, especially if they are oil-rich. Here's the algebra of the calculus of war for Iran
 "The calculus of war: Power, oil, and the logic of conflict in Iran")
Cement sector likely to witness margin squeeze once inventories run out
Rising fuel costs amid geopolitical tensions may pressure cement sector margins, with the impact expected to intensify once existing inventories are exhausted
 "Cement sector likely to witness margin squeeze once inventories run out")
MFs invested big in private lenders in February, pared holdings in SBI
HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank and Kotak Mahindra Bank attract strong inflows from mutual funds in February, while fund houses trim exposure to SBI and other large-cap stocks
 "MFs invested big in private lenders in February, pared holdings in SBI")
Demergers unlock value but outcomes hinge on structure, says InGovern
InGovern study shows India Inc demergers have unlocked shareholder value, though outcomes vary widely depending on structure and execution of corporate restructuring
 "Demergers unlock value but outcomes hinge on structure, says InGovern")
Amid large FPI outflows from equity, debt attracted inflows in FY26
Foreign investors pulled out Rs 1.37 trillion from equities in FY26, while debt saw modest inflows supported by attractive yields and expectations of global index inclusion
 "Amid large FPI outflows from equity, debt attracted inflows in FY26")
Running Behind Lakshmi: A 200-year saga of Indian bulls and bears
From the first great speculative episode in India to the rise of electronic trading, the book reconstructs the history of Indian stock market and evolution from informal beginnings to a modern system
 "Running Behind Lakshmi: A 200-year saga of Indian bulls and bears")
Correction in banking, financial funds: Exit if unable to handle volatility
Stay invested only if you have strong conviction, understand the sector, and can time your entry and exit
 "Correction in banking, financial funds: Exit if unable to handle volatility")
When resolution becomes recovery: Shift towards enforcement framework
The IBC was designed to address collective action problems and prevent a race for enforcement that destroys going-concern value
 "When resolution becomes recovery: Shift towards enforcement framework")
Annual reports that matter: Why companies must go beyond compliance
As Indian companies prepare their FY26 annual reports, they should treat the process as more than a compliance exercise
 "Annual reports that matter: Why companies must go beyond compliance")
Delhi HC seeks response from Centre, CDSCO over misuse of diabetes drugs
The matter has been posted for hearing on May 21
 "Delhi HC seeks response from Centre, CDSCO over misuse of diabetes drugs")