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Recent fuel price hikes have ignited debate over oil marketing companies' (OMCs) profits amid the Middle East crisis. Despite a reported Rs 77,821 crore profit for FY26, a closer look reveals thin margins, past losses, and a lag in reflecting current crude price impacts. These profits are crucial for investments and national energy security.

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TSMC employees are set for a windfall as the AI boom pays off. CEO C.C. Wei has told staff their profit-sharing bonuses will jump more than 30% on average this year, beating last year's increase. The reason? Surging demand from Nvidia, Google and other Big Tech giants has driven the world's biggest chipmaker to record profits—and after workers aired frustrations online over pay, some of that money is now flowing back to them.

Transporters, Delivery Workers Face Losses

Blossom Kochhar, a pioneer of aromatherapy in India, is a jury member for the Times Internet Ecopreneur Awards 2026. Her decades-long advocacy for nature-led beauty and wellness aligns with the awards' focus on environmentally conscious businesses. Kochhar's journey from passion to purpose highlights the evolution of sustainability in India's entrepreneurial landscape.

SpaceX's Starlink is emerging as the company's financial powerhouse, eclipsing other divisions in growth and profitability. The satellite internet unit generated $11.39 billion in revenue last year, accounting for 61% of total sales and was the sole profitable division. This financial success is crucial for funding Elon Musk's ambitious long-term visions, including Mars colonization and orbital AI data centers.

JP Morgan downgraded Tata Steel to neutral citing regulatory cost headwinds in the Netherlands and project delays. Investec maintained a buy on SAIL, impressed by strong Q4FY26 operational performance and positive volume growth outlook. Macquarie retained an underperform rating on Voda Idea, noting a subscriber decline and significant government dues.

Starbucks is laying off approximately 300 US-based roles as it consolidates its office network and shutters several locations. This move is part of a broader strategy to achieve "durable, profitable growth" by reducing complexity and costs. The company expects additional international job cuts as it reviews its global support structure.

The Competition Commission of India raised alarms about the practices of private super-specialty hospitals in the Delhi NCR region. It was highlighted that patients find themselves in a 'locked-in' predicament, where they're almost forced to rely on the hospitals' own pharmacies and diagnostic services.

Your daily essentials, from shampoo to biscuits, are set to become pricier. A global conflict is driving up raw material costs, forcing companies to hike prices by 3-7% and potentially reduce product sizes. Expect further increases in food, beverage, and personal care items as businesses grapple with soaring input expenses.