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Cricket continues to dominate biz of sports as others fail to make a mark
India's sports economy is booming past $2 billion, but cricket's overwhelming dominance is squeezing growth in other sports
 "Cricket continues to dominate biz of sports as others fail to make a mark")
Rise in industrial diesel price hits sugar mills and mining sector
Sharp rise in industrial diesel prices raises transport and input costs, putting pressure on sugar mills' cash flows and mining operations across sectors
 "Rise in industrial diesel price hits sugar mills and mining sector")
Telecom sector braces for higher expenses as diesel price increases
Tower firms rely on diesel generators to power sites in non-grid remote, rural areas
 "Telecom sector braces for higher expenses as diesel price increases")
Fuel crisis shuts aluminium extrusion plants amid West Asia conflict
LPG supply dries up, PNG cuts and rising input costs disrupt operations, forcing plant shutdowns and slashing output as firms struggle to service loans
 "Fuel crisis shuts aluminium extrusion plants amid West Asia conflict")
T-Hub incubated chip design startup Deepgrid Semi looking to raise ₹25 cr
Founder Aravind Prasad says company aims to complete tapeout within next 10 months
 "T-Hub incubated chip design startup Deepgrid Semi looking to raise ₹25 cr")
West Asia conflict likely to dent Q4 earnings of listed hotel majors
Geopolitical tensions may hit foreign tourist inflows, affecting occupancies and room rates even as domestic demand stays resilient; outlook hinges on conflict duration
 "West Asia conflict likely to dent Q4 earnings of listed hotel majors")
The shadow of SIR on West Bengal Assembly elections sharpens battle lines
A high-stakes electoral battle unfolds in West Bengal as candidate reshuffles, voter roll revisions, and shifting political narratives redefine the contest
 "The shadow of SIR on West Bengal Assembly elections sharpens battle lines")
Semaglutide prices crash up to 90% as 15+ generics launch in two days
Off-patent GLP-1 therapy drives 70-90% price drop with generics flooding in
 "Semaglutide prices crash up to 90% as 15+ generics launch in two days")
Three poles in poll fray: Kerala boasts literacy, low poverty, but not jobs
Kerala heads into a three-cornered electoral contest amid strong social indicators, fiscal stress, and a persistent jobs crisis
 "Three poles in poll fray: Kerala boasts literacy, low poverty, but not jobs")
West Asia business 'near normal' amid war, says L&T's Subramanian Sarma
95% of sites are operating in its 'second home'; supply chain and logistics seen as key challenges, new opportunities likely post war
 "West Asia business 'near normal' amid war, says L&T's Subramanian Sarma")
BJP's rise faces Tamil Nadu wall despite gains across poll-bound states
The BJP has expanded steadily across eastern and north-eastern India, but southern strongholds like Tamil Nadu and Kerala continue to resist its rise
 "BJP's rise faces Tamil Nadu wall despite gains across poll-bound states")
Willing and raring to go for a new term: HDFC Bank's Sashidhar Jagdishan
HDFC Bank CEO Sashidhar Jagdishan says Chakraborty's exit and UAE onboarding gaps are unrelated, stresses strong governance, compliance fixes, and growth-focused strategy ahead
 "Willing and raring to go for a new term: HDFC Bank's Sashidhar Jagdishan")
A first: Two-wheeler sales cross 20 million in FY26, shows VAHAN data
But electric penetration lags NITI Aayog's targets
 "A first: Two-wheeler sales cross 20 million in FY26, shows VAHAN data")
30-day US waiver: Indian refiners upbeat on buying Iranian crude oil
Awaiting clarity on payment mechanisms
 "30-day US waiver: Indian refiners upbeat on buying Iranian crude oil")
Check unnecessary expenses, Air India CEO tells staff amid West Asia war
Loss-making Air India and Air India Express have been grappling with operational disruptions like other airlines since the start of the conflict involving the US, Israel, and Iran
 "Check unnecessary expenses, Air India CEO tells staff amid West Asia war")
Vedanta moves NCLAT against Adani bid to acquire Jaiprakash Associates
Anil Agarwal-led Vedanta Group was in the race to acquire JAL through an insolvency process, but the lenders in November last year approved the resolution plan or bid of Adani Enterprises Ltd
 "Vedanta moves NCLAT against Adani bid to acquire Jaiprakash Associates")
New Income-Tax rules: Registration to become simpler for charitable trusts
New Income-tax Rules, 2026 introduce a single registration form and cut record retention to six years, reducing compliance burden for charitable trusts and non-profits
 "New Income-Tax rules: Registration to become simpler for charitable trusts")
Liquidity glut to power IPO revival once volatility ebbs: Mahavir Lunawat
Lunawat says the current phase could reset valuations without derailing long-term capital formation
 "Liquidity glut to power IPO revival once volatility ebbs: Mahavir Lunawat")
HDFC Flexi Cap Fund: Focus on high-return sectors boosts gains further
HDFC Flexi Cap Fund delivers strong long-term returns, outperforming benchmark and peers, with rising AUM and a diversified, large-cap-heavy portfolio strategy
 "HDFC Flexi Cap Fund: Focus on high-return sectors boosts gains further")
How Ukraine's front line became a testing ground for drone innovation
In recent years, Ukraine's domestic drone interceptor market has burgeoned, producing some key players who tout their products at international arms shows
 "How Ukraine's front line became a testing ground for drone innovation")