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A New-Look Reliance • Reliance Industries has undergone significant transformation over the past decade to maintain its position as the most valuable firm in India. From the launch of Jio to raising funds from marquee global investors, the conglomerate has diversified strategically. Let’s look at the numbers

BUYOUT BET TO MITIGATE RISKS • The acquisition of Century Pulp & Paper gives ITC a presence in north India, with in-house expertise in pulp manufacturing

Bhujia Goes Global • The 88-year-old Indian snacking giant, Haldiram's, is fuelling global expansion by raising funds from marquee investment firms

The PF Guide for FY26 • HERE’S A GUIDE TO STAYING ON TOP OF KEY FINANCIAL DEADLINES, TAX PAYMENTS, AND INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES. USE IT AS A ROADMAP TO ENSURE A WELL-STRUCTURED FINANCIAL YEAR.

“SAFETY KEY FOR POPULARITY OF AUTONOMOUS CARS” • Sachin Kansal, Chief Product Officer, Uber, shares insights on the company’s autonomous vehicle strategy, AI-driven innovation, and the balance between human drivers and self-driving technology

THE PROBLEM OF DEMAND • The economic slowdown in India has a long history of over a decade, and stems from a severe long-term crunch of consumption demand in the economy

“AI sovereignty essential for India” • Vishal Dhupar, Managing Director, Asia South, NVIDIA, on the company’s growth, India’s role in AI, and more

ACCOMMODATIVE FOR GROWTH • The RBI noted that though there is a risk of imported inflation because of the tariffs, the potential impact on growth is more pressing

‘‘Sebi successful in breaking speculative momentum in options trading” • Ashish Chauhan, Managing Director and CEO, NSE, says retail investors should not be playing in derivatives

DONALD DUCKS • US PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP’S ‘RECIPROCAL’ TARIFFS HERALD A NEW GLOBAL TRADE WAR. INDIA IS HOPEFUL THAT A BILATERAL TRADE PACT COULD OFFSET SOME OF THE PAIN. BUT DOES THE 90-DAY PAUSE GIVE INDIA TIME TO WORK ON NEW MEASURES TO BOOST MANUFACTURING AND TRADE?

SECTORS BRACE FOR ‘LIBERATION’ JOLT

TARIFF TURMOIL • US President Donald Trump’s “reciprocal” tariffs have shaken global markets and triggered swift retaliation from China and the EU. From stock markets and currencies to fears of an economic slowdown, the ripple effects are widespread

WILL FY26 BE A WASHOUT YEAR? • THE BEARS HAVE TIGHTENED THEIR GRIP ON DOMESTIC EQUITY MARKETS. WITH UNCERTAINTIES AROUND GLOBAL TRADE INCREASING, IT’S TIME TO DIVERSIFY INTO OTHER ASSET CLASSES

ATOMS FOR PROFIT • PRIVATE COMPANIES IN ENERGY-INTENSIVE INDUSTRIES LIKE STEEL, CEMENT, PETROCHEMICALS AND METAL ARE INCREASINGLY LOOKING AT NUCLEAR POWER TO DECARBONISE. HOWEVER, ECONOMIC VIABILITY AND A RELIABLE SUPPLY OF URANIUM WILL BE CRITICAL FOR BIG INVESTMENTS IN SMALL MODULAR REACTORS

‘INDIA CAN ACHIEVE 100 GW NUCLEAR POWER BEFORE 2047’ • Bhuwan Chandra Pathak, CMD, Nuclear Power Corporation of India Ltd, talks about the potential of nuclear power in meeting decarbonisation goals of energy-intensive industries. Edited excerpts:

FUTURE IS NUCLEAR

WAGES IN A CRUNCH • SALARIED EMPLOYEES HAVE BEEN FACING AN UPHILL BATTLE FOR THE LAST FEW YEARS WITH MOST SEEING SUBDUED HIKES EVEN AS INDIA INC’S PROFITS SURGED. WILL PAYCHECKS BLOOM THIS YEAR?

GOLDEN HEDGE AGAINST RISK • GOLD PRICES HAVE SURGED OVER 32% IN ONE YEAR. DOES THE RALLY HAVE MORE STEAM LEFT, ESPECIALLY IN THE LIGHT OF GLOBAL UNCERTAINTY, OR IS A CORRECTION ON THE HORIZON?

THE NEW MEDIA ORDER • A FICCI AND EY INDIA REPORT SAYS THE INDIAN MEDIA AND ENTERTAINMENT SECTOR IS...