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No changes were proposed to the Delimitation Commission Act, says government

The Government clarified there is no plan to amend the Delimitation Act and reiterated that women’s 33 per cent reservation would be implemented after delimitation following the post-2026 Census, potentially enabling rollout by the 2029 elections, alongside a proposal to expand Lok Sabha seats from 543 to around 850 to ensure proportional representation without reducing the share of southern states.

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Domestic LPG consumption slides 13% amid West Asia conflict

India’s LPG consumption fell 12.8 per cent year-on-year in March 2026 to 2.379 million tonnes amid West Asia supply disruptions, with sharp declines in commercial and bulk demand, even as domestic supply was prioritised and overall LPG consumption still rose 6 per cent over the full fiscal year.

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The golden trade is not yet crowded

Gold, after touching record highs of $5,417 per ounce (₹1.75 lakh per 10 grams), has corrected 11–14 per cent, but the long-term drivers remain intact, suggesting more of a pause than a reversal; valuation ratios, historical drawdowns, and long-term performance versus equities all continue to support the broader bullish case..

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War stress test: Winners & losers in factor investing

The US–Iran conflict triggered a sharp risk-off phase in markets, with Indian equities falling before recovering, but factor performance diverged significantly—quality emerged as the clear outperformer with gains, while momentum and alpha limited losses, and traditionally defensive low volatility and value strategies surprisingly lagged, highlighting how factor outcomes depend heavily on sector exposure and macro conditions.

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Published on April 20, 2026