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Rs 10.9 lakh crore burden: Iran shock can take a load off India's back
Rising oil prices triggered by the Iran conflict are pushing India to accelerate its shift away from fossil fuels, with the government fast-tracking plans for ethanol adoption and commercial vehicle electrification to reduce dependence on imported crude and support the rupee. With crude imports estimated to cost Rs 10.9 lakh crore in FY26, policymakers are treating energy transition as an economic and strategic priority rather than only an environmental goal.
Third party premiums take the wheel in motor cover growth
TP premiums rose 9.3% in FY26, compared with 9% growth in OD, taking overall motor insurance expansion to about 9% on an estimated base of ?1.08 lakh crore. This contrasts with FY24, when OD grew a stronger 17.4% against roughly 10% for TP, supported by robust vehicle sales and pricing improvements. In FY25, OD grew at 8.1% while TP grew at 7.8%. The latest shift comes despite no increase in regulated TP premium rates since the pandemic.
Rajratan sees strong sales growth in Q4, but profit barely moves as margins take a hit
Revenue growth was driven by higher demand, but rising input, employee and other costs pushed down operating margins, limiting profit growth despite improved topline performance
MRF Vice Chairman & MD Arun Mammen re-elected as ATMA Chairman
Arun Mammen of MRF Ltd has been re-elected as Chairman of the Automotive Tyre Manufacturers Association. Rajarshi Moitra from Bridgestone India is the new Vice Chairman. Sanjay Chatterjee will take over as Director General of ATMA. These leadership changes were announced by the industry body representing India's automotive tyre sector.
Ambuja’s shift from volume chase to value accretion may take time to pay off
After a rapid expansion drive, Ambuja Cements is pivoting to a value-over-volume strategy—focusing on utilization, premium products and cost cuts to boost margins and returns.