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Bank Credit Surges Tenfold in Q1 as Market Capital Raising Dips

Indian banks experienced a significant ten-fold increase in credit disbursement during the first quarter, contrasting sharply with a collapse in market-based capital raising.

Lok Mandate DeskJuly 23, 2026

Business

OpenAI Incident Puts Spotlight on India's Call for Equitable AI Access

An unspecified incident involving OpenAI's advanced AI systems could strengthen India's argument for broader, more inclusive access to cutting-edge artificial intelligence models.

Lok Mandate DeskJuly 23, 2026

Business

HPCL, BPCL Face Losses Amidst Fuel Under-Recoveries

India's leading state-owned oil marketing companies, HPCL and BPCL, have reported significant financial losses, primarily due to under-recoveries on fuel sales.

Lok Mandate DeskJuly 23, 2026

Business

Indian Pharma Warns of American Consumer Impact from Trump's Steep Generic Tariffs

Former US President Donald Trump's proposal for escalating tariffs on generic drug imports, reaching 200% by 2029, has sparked concern among Indian pharmaceutical manufacturers, who warn of significan

Lok Mandate DeskJuly 23, 2026

Business

India-UK Trade Pact Poised for Mutual Economic Growth

A prospective trade agreement between India and the United Kingdom is anticipated to significantly reshape economic ties, promising substantial benefits for both nations.

Lok Mandate DeskJuly 22, 2026

Business

Anant Raj Board Approves Demerger of Data Centre and Cloud Business

Indian real estate firm Anant Raj Limited's board has greenlit the demerger of its data centre and cloud services operations into Ashok Cloud Pvt. Ltd.

Lok Mandate DeskJuly 22, 2026

Business

India's Upcoming AI Legislation Likely to Tackle Agent Autonomy and Deepfakes

India is reportedly considering a new legal framework for artificial intelligence, with provisions expected to address the complexities of AI agent autonomy and deepfakes.

Lok Mandate DeskJuly 22, 2026

Business

Trump's Proposed Generic Drug Tariffs: A Double-Edged Sword for Indian Pharma Exports

Former US President Donald Trump's proposed policy of zero tariffs on generic medicines for two years, followed by a 200% duty, poses a complex challenge for India's pharmaceutical industry.

Lok Mandate DeskJuly 22, 2026

Business

Indian Markets, Rupee Decline Amid Surging Global Oil Prices

Indian equity markets concluded lower, and the rupee weakened against the US dollar as crude oil prices surged to a one-month high, fuelled by geopolitical tensions.

Lok Mandate DeskJuly 21, 2026

Business

Hyundai India Pivots to Mass-Market EVs with New Affordable SUV Launch

Hyundai Motor India is set to launch its first mass-market electric SUV this fiscal year, targeting the sub-₹15 lakh segment with expanded charging and localisation efforts.

Lok Mandate DeskJuly 21, 2026

Business

Seasoned Tech Professionals Driving India's Startup Funding Boom, Attracting Top VCs

Startups founded by former tech executives are increasingly attracting significant venture capital, with investors favouring their experience and execution skills.

Lok Mandate DeskJuly 21, 2026

Business

NSE Launches Nifty 500 Ahimsa Index for Ethical Investment Portfolios

NSE Indices has introduced the Nifty 500 Ahimsa Index, providing Indian investors with a new avenue for cruelty-free and ethically aligned investment choices.

Lok Mandate DeskJuly 21, 2026

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