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Companies eye alternatives after CDSCO bans weight-loss drug ads
Firms may shift to doctor outreach, CME programmes and patient support initiatives as CDSCO bars advertising of GLP-1 drugs ahead of semaglutide patent expiry
 "Companies eye alternatives after CDSCO bans weight-loss drug ads")
Eli Lilly banks on tirzepatide's clinical edge as GLP-1 generics loom
Lilly positions tirzepatide as a clinically superior option as semaglutide patent expiry triggers a wave of generics, intensifying competition in India's diabetes and obesity market
 "Eli Lilly banks on tirzepatide's clinical edge as GLP-1 generics loom")
A political choice: India's stunted bond market beyond technical fixes
Developing a deep corporate bond market requires the political will to relinquish control over credit, not technical fixes
 "A political choice: India's stunted bond market beyond technical fixes")
IFSCA tightens scrutiny of fund managers and capital market units
IFSCA steps up enforcement in GIFT City, issuing notices to fund managers and intermediaries over compliance lapses and operational deficiencies
 "IFSCA tightens scrutiny of fund managers and capital market units")
India's urban shift: Some Budgets launch schemes, others reshape system
At its core, India's urban rejuvenation challenge is institutional. Long-life assets need long-term capital, but municipal revenues and investor confidence remain limited
 "India's urban shift: Some Budgets launch schemes, others reshape system")
Strengthening oversight: Why audit companies must improve governance
The broader challenge lies in the growing complexity of modern corporate structures and the pressure on audit firms to balance commercial interests with professional independence
 "Strengthening oversight: Why audit companies must improve governance")
Sebi may allow netting of funds for FPIs in March 23 board meeting
Relaxations for REITs and InvITs, and intermediaries on 'fit and proper' criteria also on the agenda
 "Sebi may allow netting of funds for FPIs in March 23 board meeting")
Learning curve: India needs more investment to be an education hub
India is witnessing a surge in demand for higher education with tertiary enrolment expected to rise from about 53 million today to over 70 million by 2035
 "Learning curve: India needs more investment to be an education hub")
Notes on Being a Man: Scott Galloway maps men's path in new territory
As traditional ideas of what it means to be a man, and a desirable one at that, are being questioned, NYU's Scott Galloway offers a helpful guide for men to navigate this new territory
 "Notes on Being a Man: Scott Galloway maps men's path in new territory")
Gas-based power plants increasingly becoming impractical: NTPC chief
NTPC Chairman Gurdeep Singh flags viability concerns for gas-based power plants amid fuel supply uncertainties and stresses need for flexible generation solutions
 "Gas-based power plants increasingly becoming impractical: NTPC chief")
Aditya Khaitan steps down from Kilburn Engineering board amid changes
Aditya Khaitan steps down as non-executive director of Kilburn Engineering, citing other commitments amid board-level changes within the promoter group
 "Aditya Khaitan steps down from Kilburn Engineering board amid changes")
Coal India ramps up measures to ensure coal supply to all segments
Coal India steps up supply measures with increased e-auctions and robust stock levels to ensure uninterrupted coal availability amid disruptions from West Asia crisis
 "Coal India ramps up measures to ensure coal supply to all segments")
Brent crude touches $119 as attacks on Gulf energy spots hit supply
US crude prices surged above $100 a barrel after Politico reported the US will not implement an export ban
 "Brent crude touches $119 as attacks on Gulf energy spots hit supply")
Quick-commerce boom reshapes India's packaged food market: Redseer report
Quick-commerce segment may grow to $25 billion by 2030, reshaping consumption patterns across health, convenience and indulgence categories, says Redseer report
 "Quick-commerce boom reshapes India's packaged food market: Redseer report")
West Asia conflict: Govt launches ₹497 crore scheme to aid exporters
Government launches ₹497 crore RELIEF scheme to support exporters hit by West Asia disruptions, offering risk cover and cost relief on freight and insurance
 "West Asia conflict: Govt launches ₹497 crore scheme to aid exporters")
US Fed proposes easing bank capital rules to free funds for lending
The Fed's Board of Governors will vote to formally propose the plan Thursday. The FDIC board is holding a concurrent meeting
 "US Fed proposes easing bank capital rules to free funds for lending")
Iranian missile hits Israeli oil refinery in Haifa, minor damages reported
Energy Minister Eli Cohen said power was briefly disrupted, with electricity restored to most of those who were affected
 "Iranian missile hits Israeli oil refinery in Haifa, minor damages reported")
Fintech firm MobiKwik to double down on payment devices business
MobiKwik plans to scale soundbox and EDC deployment, targeting 10% revenue contribution as it expands offline merchant acquiring beyond Tier I cities
 "Fintech firm MobiKwik to double down on payment devices business")
An economic policy response to the West Asia crisis: Managing supply shock
Policymakers will need to rely on both internal and external shock absorbers to guide the economy to its new equilibrium
 "An economic policy response to the West Asia crisis: Managing supply shock")
Retirement portfolio beyond FDs: Diversify for inflation, longevity risks
The entire retirement corpus will not be needed on day one, so it should be split into growth and income-generation buckets to manage inflation and longevity risks
 "Retirement portfolio beyond FDs: Diversify for inflation, longevity risks")