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25 July 2026

Business and corporate updates

The BHAVYA-Rasayan Scheme and the DoT data localization mandate represent specific government policy interventions and industrial infrastructure regulations that are directly relevant to GS3 syllabus themes.

2 min read 2 questions 2 prelims

Notes

  • BPCL Q1 FY27: Refineries maintaining expansion despite West Asia tensions; increased spot market reliance (69% of procurement) and diversified crude sources.
  • Adani Enterprises: Formally denied plans to enter the airline industry; current regulations limit cross-ownership between airport operators and airlines.
  • CCI Ruling: Zomato's platform fees and delivery charges are not anti-competitive; CCI distinguishes between physical restaurant dining and online delivery business models.
  • Bank of Baroda: Q1 net profit fell 72% to ₹1,278 crore due to a one-time ₹5,700 crore settlement with NMC Health administrators; net interest income grew 9.5%.
  • Telecom Infrastructure: Department of Telecom mandated that all telecommunication data, logs, and information must be stored within India; no routing or sharing of data outside the country allowed.
  • ICICI Bank: Issued $1 billion in five-year dollar bonds at a 5.46% coupon, priced at 100 basis points over U.S. Treasuries.
  • BHAVYA-Rasayan Scheme: Government approved ₹3,030 crore for three chemical parks (min 2,000 acres each) to boost self-reliance in the chemical sector.
  • CG Power: Q1 FY27 net profit rose 15.5% to ₹308.28 crore; board approved expansion for Extra High Voltage Gas Insulated Switchgear manufacturing.

Questions

  1. Analyze the role of the Competition Commission of India (CCI) in regulating the pricing models of digital platforms. Discuss the rationale behind the CCI's recent stance on online food delivery service charges. 150 words
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  2. Examine the significance of data localization mandates in the telecommunications sector. How do such regulations balance the requirements of national security with the operational needs of infrastructure providers in a globalized digital economy? 250 words
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Prelims

  1. The 'BHAVYA-Rasayan Scheme' recently approved by the Cabinet is primarily aimed at:

  2. Under the current regulatory framework for Indian airports, what is the typical restriction on equity holding for scheduled airlines in airport operators?

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