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156 articles in the Truth Foundry index. Each links out to the original.

• JioStar Profits Surge on IPL Cricket Fever and Dhurandhar Sequel Success · JioStar reports 14.5% profit growth driven by IPL digital reach and Dhurandhar sequel revenue.
• India Tightens Arbitration Fees to Clear NHAI's Trillion-Rupee Debt · India's road ministry caps arbitrator fees to help NHAI clear ₹1.17 trillion in pending claims by 2030.
• India Offers 9% Deployment Incentive for Chip Design Startups · India's government offers a 9% cost incentive to chip startups to accelerate domestic design and patent creation.
• BHEL to Build India's First Indigenous 360 kW Fast Chargers for EVs · State-owned BHEL will manufacture India's first domestic 360 kW fast chargers for electric trucks and buses.
• ICMR Study: Drones Slash TB Diagnosis Costs to ₹91 and Time to Five Days · ICMR pilot in Telangana shows drone transport reduces TB diagnosis costs to ₹91 and time to five days.
• India's Private Airport Operators Resist Aera's 'Pay-as-Built' Tariff Model · GMR, Adani, and BIAL oppose Aera's proposal to link airport fee hikes to infrastructure completion dates.
• India Invites Bids for 10 GWh Grid-Scale Battery Storage Under PLI Scheme · Union Heavy Industries Ministry invites bids for 10 GWh of grid-scale storage under the ₹18,100 crore PLI ACC scheme.
• RBI Questions Banks on Slow FCNR Deposit Inflows Amid Currency Volatility · RBI probes commercial banks for sluggish response to foreign currency deposit scheme targeting NRIs.
• Foreign Insurers Increase India Investments Amid Regulatory Reforms · Foreign insurers are acquiring stakes and seeking full ownership in India due to new regulations and growth potential.
• ICICI Pru Life Chief Reaffirms Standard Chartered Partnership Amid Exit Rumors · ICICI Pru Life CEO Amish Banker says Standard Chartered values their decade-long bancassurance tie-up despite rumors of the bank exiting.
• US Tariff Talks and West Asia Conflict Threaten Indian Textile Exporters · Indian textile exporters face uncertainty from pending US tariffs and West Asia conflict disrupting supply chains.
• India-UK FTA Halves Scotch Duties, Threatening Domestic Single Malt Investments · New India-UK trade deal cuts Scotch whisky tariffs, potentially lowering prices but complicating local single malt expansion.
• India's Crop Insurance Scheme Faces Enrollment Uncertainty Amid El Niño Risks · Erratic monsoon and El Niño risks complicate farmer enrollment in India's PMFBY crop insurance program.
• India Drafts Indigenous National Standard for Climate-Resilient Port Breakwaters · BIS develops India's first national code for breakwater construction to withstand climate change impacts.
• AI-Native Microdramas to Reach 30-40% of Content Mix by End of 2026 · Indian platforms plan AI-generated microdramas to comprise 30-40% of their content by late 2026 due to cost efficiency.
• RBI Tightens Bank Board Oversight to Focus on Strategy and Risk · The Reserve Bank of India mandates stricter board accountability for strategy and risk, effective October 1.
• India's Drug Regulator Targets Brand Name Extensions to Prevent Confusion · India's DCGI warns pharma companies against extending brand names across different illnesses to protect patient safety.
• India's Airport Regulator Proposes Delaying Infrastructure Cost Recovery · Aera proposes that Indian airports recover large infrastructure costs only after projects become operational, not during construction.
• Government Receives Revised Bids for IDBI Bank Sale from Fairfax and Emirates NBD · Indian government received revised bids from Fairfax and Emirates NBD for IDBI Bank sale.
• Indian Online Gaming Firms Seek Supreme Court Review of 28% GST Verdict · Major Indian online gaming companies petition the Supreme Court to review a ruling upholding a 28% GST levy and retrospective tax demands.
• India's Central Drug Lab Rejects Bio-Med Rabies Vaccine Batch · India's Central Drugs Laboratory rejected a Bio-Med rabies vaccine batch for failing safety tests on bacterial endotoxin and bovine serum albumin.
• Streaming Platforms Use AI Algorithms to Replace Star Power for Hit Shows · AI-driven discovery and metadata are enabling small-budget, culturally rooted shows to outperform star-driven content on OTT platforms.
• Indian NBFCs Outpace Banks in Housing and Auto Loans Amid Caution · RBI data reveals NBFCs overtook banks in housing and vehicle lending while banks retreat from lower-yield segments.
• Indian Food Regulator FSSAI Cracks Down on Misleading Health Claims · India's FSSAI is aggressively policing wellness brands for unsubstantiated health and nutrition claims on packaging.
• Indian Bank Targets $2 Billion FCNR(B) Mobilization Amid Pricing Challenges · Indian Bank aims to raise $2 billion via RBI's temporary dollar-rupee swap facility by September 2026.
• India's Finished Steel Imports Surge 49% in Q1FY27 Amid Strong Domestic Demand · India remained a net importer of finished steel in Q1FY27 as imports jumped 49.2% year-on-year to 2.064 million tonnes.
• India's Vertical Quick-Commerce Startups Prioritize Curation Over Speed · Specialized quick-commerce startups in India are shifting focus from ultra-fast delivery to assortment, curation, and premium customer experiences.
• Kotak Mahindra Bank CEO Vaswani Outlines Four-Pillar Growth Strategy · Kotak Mahindra Bank CEO Ashok Vaswani prioritizes four segments for disproportionate growth.
• Truecaller Plans Legal Challenge to Trai's Spam-Labeling Ban · Truecaller CEO vows to legally challenge Trai's directive banning spam labels on 140 and 1600 series numbers.
• Indian Filmmakers Launch Comic Book Adaptations to Extend Franchise Life · Indian studios like Balaji Telefilms and Mukta Arts adapt films into comics to deepen storytelling and build long-term fandom.