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  Delhi's School Shutdown Isn't just an announcement—it's a symptom of how we've normalized breathing poison. The Three-Tier Reality Nursery to Class V: Fully online. No exceptions. The message is clear—we won't risk developing lungs when the AQI hits 400+. Classes VI-XI: Hybrid model with "parental choice." Sounds empowering until you realize it transfers an impossible decision to families. How do you weigh your child's respiratory health against educational gaps? And not every home has the resources to make online learning work. Classes X and XII: Physical classes continue because board exams apparently trump toxic air. Those "strict safety advisories" are doing heavy lifting when stepping outside means inhaling hazard. The Bigger Picture Nobody's Saying This isn't emergency protocol anymore—it's operational procedure. We've built detailed systems for managing a crisis instead of solving it. Delhi's children can...

  India's tobacco industry is experiencing seismic shifts as the government rolls out a 40% GST on tobacco products starting February 1, 2026. For investors, this represents both a challenge and an opportunity to reassess portfolios. The market's immediate response was unforgiving. ITC shares tumbled 9.7% to ₹364, marking the lowest point since April 2023. Godfrey Phillips followed suit with an 8% decline. Leading brokerage Jefferies downgraded ITC and reduced earnings forecasts by approximately 15%, signalling serious concerns about profitability. The math is stark: companies need to implement 40% price increases to offset the tax burden. This creates a precarious balancing act between maintaining margins and retaining price-sensitive consumers. Higher cigarette prices could drive demand toward illicit markets, eroding legitimate market share. However, there's a silver lining. This regulatory pressure accelerates tobacco companies' diversification strategies. ITC...

  Indian Rupee Crisis… When Your ISD Code Becomes Your Exchange Rate: Rupee Hits ₹91 There's something almost poetic about the timing. India's rupee has slipped to ₹91 against the US dollar—yes, the same number as our international dialing code, +91. It's the kind of coincidence that makes you pause. But beyond the numerical quirk lies a serious economic development. For the first time in history, the Indian rupee has crossed the 91-mark, touching 91.07 per dollar. What's Behind the Fall? The rupee's decline isn't happening in isolation. Foreign investors have been pulling money out of Indian markets, spooked by uncertainties around international trade policies and the strengthening US dollar. When dollars leave the country, demand for rupees drops, and the currency weakens. The US Federal Reserve's stance on interest rates hasn't helped either. Higher rates in America make dollar assets more attractive, pulling investment away from emerging mark...

  Budget Expectations: What Everyone's Actually Watching For As Budget Day approaches, there's one thing everyone wants—growth, but without messing up the fiscal math. With global mess, inflation worries, and our own capex story going strong, people want stability and smart spending, not flashy giveaways. Fiscal Discipline First Markets expect the government to keep deficit targets intact. But there's room for smart spending—infrastructure, manufacturing—without spooking bond investors or rating agencies. Capex Still King Big hope is continued heavy allocation for roads, railways, defense, and renewables. Capex works—it pulls in private money and creates jobs. No one wants that slowing down. Tax Relief, But Realistic Don't expect big tax cuts. Maybe tweaked income slabs, higher standard deduction—small relief to boost spending. Businesses just want no shocks. Manufacturing & MSME Push Industry wants better PLI incentives, easier MSME credit, simpler rules...

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  Silver On Fire : The Explosive Rally of Silver Won't be Stopped Silver is absolutely dominating the resistance levels, and the intelligent investors are definitely keeping an eye on it. Here is the real story behind this momentum. Industrial Demand Explosion Solar energy is the one that has changed everything. A solar panel requires around 20 grams of silver for the purpose of conductivity. The yearly global installations have reached record levels, and China, the US, and Europe are very committed to the aggressive renewable energy target. Electric vehicles are also asking for silver—roughly 25-50 grams per EV which is still lower than the 15-28 grams used in traditional cars. The demand for silver varies enormously for 5G infrastructural rollout which is mainly for telecommunications equipment. Supply Crisis Building The big mines in Mexico and Peru are "victims" of ore quality decline and production cost rise. The new mine development cycle is 10-15 years, th...