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West Asia conflict: Ports face congestion after container buildup
Container congestion is rising at west coast ports such as JNPA and Kandla as the West Asia crisis disrupts shipping routes, leaving over 30,000 containers stuck across supply chains
 "West Asia conflict: Ports face congestion after container buildup")
Ozempic patent expiry set to trigger weight-loss drug boom in India
India is the first major country after Canada where Novo is losing patent on semaglutide and will see an onslaught of generic versions
 "Ozempic patent expiry set to trigger weight-loss drug boom in India")
Aluminium nears $3,500 a tonne as major smelter slashes output in West Asia
The West Asia accounts for some 9 per cent of the world's aluminum output, and Alba's cuts add to other reductions that have stoked supply fears
 "Aluminium nears $3,500 a tonne as major smelter slashes output in West Asia")
West Asia crisis: LPG crunch hitting auto factory canteens in India
Auto industry body SIAM seeks priority LPG supply for factory canteens, warning shortages could disrupt shift operations and manufacturing
 "West Asia crisis: LPG crunch hitting auto factory canteens in India")
Odisha to utilise 3,047 acres UMPP land for Adani coal-to-chemicals complex
Odisha will utilise 3,047 acres acquired for a scrapped ultra mega power project in Sundargarh for Adani Enterprises' proposed Rs 84,000-crore coal-to-chemicals complex
 "Odisha to utilise 3,047 acres UMPP land for Adani coal-to-chemicals complex")
Ring-fencing the next gen, Indian business families rethink trusts
Succession remains one of the most emotionally and operationally complex areas for Indian family businesses
 "Ring-fencing the next gen, Indian business families rethink trusts")
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")
Govt amends captive power plant rules to clarify ownership provisions
The government has amended electricity rules governing captive power plants, clarifying ownership provisions and verification norms to reduce disputes and improve ease of doing business
 "Govt amends captive power plant rules to clarify ownership provisions")
House panel on subordinate legislation examining CCI commitment regulations
Rajya Sabha panel on subordinate legislation has begun examining the Competition Commission of India's commitment regulations that allow firms to avoid abuse of dominance investigations
 "House panel on subordinate legislation examining CCI commitment regulations")
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")
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")
Govt moves NCLAT against NCLT nod to Ashdan's ₹900 crore Rolta plan
Centre moves NCLAT challenging the NCLT-approved ₹900 crore resolution plan for Rolta India, citing negligible recovery on statutory dues owed to the government
 "Govt moves NCLAT against NCLT nod to Ashdan's ₹900 crore Rolta plan")
Gen Z to command $1.3 trillion consumption in India by 2030: Report
Gen Z's emphasis on aesthetics is evident in their engagement with the BPC sector. By 2030, this group is projected to account for nearly $19 billion share of India's BPC market
 "Gen Z to command $1.3 trillion consumption in India by 2030: Report")
New labour codes likely to drive wider adoption of fixed-term employment
Three-fourths of companies expect wider use of fixed-term contracts as new labour codes push firms toward greater workforce formalisation and compliance
 "New labour codes likely to drive wider adoption of fixed-term employment")
Aluminium Association of India seek RoDTEP relief to stay competitive
Aluminium industry seeks exemption from the recent RoDTEP rate cut, warning that reduced export incentives could hurt competitiveness amid rising global trade barriers
 "Aluminium Association of India seek RoDTEP relief to stay competitive")
Coal India aims to ensure power at fair price amid West Asia crisis
Coal India contributes to 80 per cent of total domestic coal production and 75 per cent of total coal-based generation
 "Coal India aims to ensure power at fair price amid West Asia crisis")
ICAR to build national gender platform to boost women's role in farming
The declaration commits stakeholders to champion gender-responsive policies, ensure women's access to land, finance, technology and digital innovation
 "ICAR to build national gender platform to boost women's role in farming")
Smaller towns to drive next growth cycle in Indian housing market: Report
The consultant mentioned that the next phase of growth in India's housing market would come from tier II and tier III cities
 "Smaller towns to drive next growth cycle in Indian housing market: Report")
Oil companies weigh refinery price freeze, move may hit MRPL, CPCL
International oil prices have risen to over $100, but retail petrol and diesel prices in India have remained unchanged, forcing oil marketing companies (OMCs) to absorb the impact
 "Oil companies weigh refinery price freeze, move may hit MRPL, CPCL")
India's gems, jewellery exports up 3.86% at $2,680.79 mn in Feb: GJEPC
The overall exports stood at $2,581.08 million (Rs 22,460.13 crore) during the corresponding month of 2025, GJEPC data showed
 "India's gems, jewellery exports up 3.86% at $2,680.79 mn in Feb: GJEPC")