Mint Chennai - May 12, 2025

Mint Chennai - May 12, 2025

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May 12, 2025
CPI inflation likely 3.2% in Apr
If the projections prove correct, this would be the longest streak of continuous easing in inflation in the past five years
1 min
Drug Makers Set To Boost Production Of Combat Meds
India plans to increase the production of combat medicines, including drugs to treat burns, blood replenishers for treatment of trauma injuries such as gunshot wounds, and orthopaedic implants.
1 min
Security to be Heightened at Border Weather Installations
Since these installations are near hostile areas, they are more exposed to attempted sabotage
2 mins
India's Projected 6.5% Growth Shows Resilience, Now Try for 7-8%
India should target consistent 7-8% annual economic growth to achieve its long-term objectives, Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) president Sanjiv Puri said in an interview with Mint.
2 mins
India, EU FTA talks to resume today
India and the European Union (EU) chief negotiators will begin the next round of talks on the proposed free trade agreement from Monday, with an aim to conclude the first phase of the pact as early as possible, according to an official.
1 min
World Should Take Note of Pak's Nuclear Bombs
It's a tragedy that the rulers of Pakistan have been betraying every overture offered to them
3 mins
CPI inflation likely 3.2% in Apr
If the projections prove correct, this would be the longest streak of continuous easing in inflation in the past five years
1 min
Drug Makers Set To Boost Production Of Combat Meds
India plans to increase the production of combat medicines, including drugs to treat burns, blood replenishers for treatment of trauma injuries such as gunshot wounds, and orthopaedic implants.
1 min
Security to be Heightened at Border Weather Installations
Since these installations are near hostile areas, they are more exposed to attempted sabotage
2 mins
India's Projected 6.5% Growth Shows Resilience, Now Try for 7-8%
India should target consistent 7-8% annual economic growth to achieve its long-term objectives, Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) president Sanjiv Puri said in an interview with Mint.
2 mins
Why BPOs are Ahead in AI Race
BPO firms are navigating AI disruption, macroeconomic uncertainties better than IT giants Infosys and Wipro
3 mins
Bigger cheques, strong volumes drive twofold jump in deal value
PE, VC deals in India surged to $690 million in the week ended 9 May, driven by transactions of over $100 mn
1 min
Sukino Healthcare Kicks Off Fundraising Talks, Hires Banker
Bengaluru-based healthcare startup Sukino Healthcare Solutions, backed by venture capital firms as well as prominent angel investors, has initiated discussions for its next fundraising round, two people aware of the development told VCCircle. It has also hired an investment banking firm to kick off the process.
1 min
Farmley raises $40 million to expand snacks biz, cut losses
Healthy snacking brand Farmley has raised $40 million in its series C funding round, which was led by global consumer investment firm L Catterton and other existing investors, such as DSG Consumer Partners.
2 mins
Why BPOs are Ahead in AI Race
BPO firms are navigating AI disruption, macroeconomic uncertainties better than IT giants Infosys and Wipro
3 mins
Despite slowing earnings growth, India still seen as equity haven
There's now a visible shift in capital moving out of the US—a trend not seen for many years. Swanand Kelkar Managing partner at Breakout Capital Advisors
4 mins
Is L&T FY26 guidance on lower side?
Spoiling the show
2 mins
Shareholding moves in Q4: Million new investors flocked to these cos
While some companies gained investor traction, others saw significant pullback in retail ownership
2 mins
Despite slowing earnings growth, India still seen as equity haven
There's now a visible shift in capital moving out of the US—a trend not seen for many years. Swanand Kelkar Managing partner at Breakout Capital Advisors
4 mins
Is L&T FY26 guidance on lower side?
Spoiling the show
2 mins
Shareholding moves in Q4: Million new investors flocked to these cos
While some companies gained investor traction, others saw significant pullback in retail ownership
2 mins
Centre to Hasten Spy Satellite Programme
Emailed queries sent to the three companies, as well as the defence ministry—the nodal ministry that will access the satellites for national defence and security usage—did not receive responses till press time.
1 min
Solar Energy Corp CMD Gupta Sacked
Govt did not cite any reason for terminating the former IAS officer's term
2 mins
Centre to Hasten Spy Satellite Programme
Emailed queries sent to the three companies, as well as the defence ministry—the nodal ministry that will access the satellites for national defence and security usage—did not receive responses till press time.
1 min
Solar Energy Corp CMD Gupta Sacked
Govt did not cite any reason for terminating the former IAS officer's term
2 mins
Rapido Ramps Up 4-Wheeler Play to Take on Ola, Uber
Ride-hailing company also plans to double its presence in India across segments this year
3 mins
Rapido Ramps Up 4-Wheeler Play to Take on Ola, Uber
Ride-hailing company also plans to double its presence in India across segments this year
3 mins
The giants of Silicon Valley are having a midlife crisis over artificial intelligence
Middle age hits hard—even for the Kings of Silicon Valley.
4 mins
The stealthy lab cooking up Amazon's secret sauce
The entrepreneur looked around a Seattle restaurant for a booth where he could have a private conversation.
4 mins
The giants of Silicon Valley are having a midlife crisis over artificial intelligence
Middle age hits hard—even for the Kings of Silicon Valley.
4 mins
The stealthy lab cooking up Amazon's secret sauce
The entrepreneur looked around a Seattle restaurant for a booth where he could have a private conversation.
4 mins
Trump hails 'total reset' in US-China trade relations
S President Donald Trump hailed a \"total reset\" in US-China trade relations, ahead of a second day of talks Sunday between top officials from Washington and Beijing aimed at de-escalating trade tensions.
1 min
Defence corridor in UP gets BrahMos
Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday inaugurated a 200-acre BrahMos missile integration and testing facility in Lucknow, highlighting Uttar Pradesh's burgeoning defence corridor which he said has already created 1,500 jobs.
1 min
IPL Likely To Resume On 16 Or 17 May
Suspended due to the India-Pakistan military conflict, the Indian Premier League (IPL) is set to resume either on 16 or 17 May with the possibility of the final being moved out of Kolkata.
1 min
No duty cuts on UK wines under FTA
India won't provide duty concessions on British wines and is offering only limited import duty benefits on UK beer under the free trade agreement (FTA) announced on 6 May, according to an official.
1 min
Sintex to diversify into pipes, wires
Welspun Group is diversifying Sintex, a company acquired through insolvency, into segments including pipes, aiming to corner 5% market share of this highly competitive space in the next seven years, said a company official.
1 min
Sikkim to get new railway line
The final location survey for a new line in Sikkim, from Melli to Dentam via Jorethang and Legship, has been approved by the railway ministry, an official statement said.
1 min
Two-wheeler sales to sustain in FY26
The domestic two-wheeler industry is expected to sustain growth momentum this fiscal, aided by income tax relief, enhanced infrastructure spending and expectations of a normal monsoon, TVS Motor Co.'s chief executive officer K.N. Radhakrishnan told analysts in a call.
1 min
Early Monsoon Sparks Rich Harvest Hopes, Easing Inflation
Experts say the early monsoon will aid paddy, maize, cotton, soybean and oilseeds
1 min
Trump hails 'total reset' in US-China trade relations
S President Donald Trump hailed a \"total reset\" in US-China trade relations, ahead of a second day of talks Sunday between top officials from Washington and Beijing aimed at de-escalating trade tensions.
1 min
Defence corridor in UP gets BrahMos
Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday inaugurated a 200-acre BrahMos missile integration and testing facility in Lucknow, highlighting Uttar Pradesh's burgeoning defence corridor which he said has already created 1,500 jobs.
1 min
IPL Likely To Resume On 16 Or 17 May
Suspended due to the India-Pakistan military conflict, the Indian Premier League (IPL) is set to resume either on 16 or 17 May with the possibility of the final being moved out of Kolkata.
1 min
No duty cuts on UK wines under FTA
India won't provide duty concessions on British wines and is offering only limited import duty benefits on UK beer under the free trade agreement (FTA) announced on 6 May, according to an official.
1 min
Sintex to diversify into pipes, wires
Welspun Group is diversifying Sintex, a company acquired through insolvency, into segments including pipes, aiming to corner 5% market share of this highly competitive space in the next seven years, said a company official.
1 min
Sikkim to get new railway line
The final location survey for a new line in Sikkim, from Melli to Dentam via Jorethang and Legship, has been approved by the railway ministry, an official statement said.
1 min
Two-wheeler sales to sustain in FY26
The domestic two-wheeler industry is expected to sustain growth momentum this fiscal, aided by income tax relief, enhanced infrastructure spending and expectations of a normal monsoon, TVS Motor Co.'s chief executive officer K.N. Radhakrishnan told analysts in a call.
1 min
Early Monsoon Sparks Rich Harvest Hopes, Easing Inflation
Experts say the early monsoon will aid paddy, maize, cotton, soybean and oilseeds
1 min
Will India-UK Pact Aid Cross-Border, Mobile Workers?
Both India, UK must offer more clarity on DCC rules to ensure workers fully know the rights
2 mins
How to diversify your retirement corpus
My father is nearing retirement. We plan to sell land and properties worth ₹3.4 crore and buy a ₹1.75 crore home.
2 mins
Why Is Mirae CEO Worried About Falling Short on Retirement Funds?
Mohanty Outlines His Strategy to Grow His Nest Egg Amid Rising Life Expectancy, Inflation and Healthcare Costs
4 mins
Will India-UK Pact Aid Cross-Border, Mobile Workers?
Both India, UK must offer more clarity on DCC rules to ensure workers fully know the rights
2 mins
How to diversify your retirement corpus
My father is nearing retirement. We plan to sell land and properties worth ₹3.4 crore and buy a ₹1.75 crore home.
2 mins
Why Is Mirae CEO Worried About Falling Short on Retirement Funds?
Mohanty Outlines His Strategy to Grow His Nest Egg Amid Rising Life Expectancy, Inflation and Healthcare Costs
4 mins
Let us aim for a durable India-Pakistan ceasefire
The cessation of armed hostilities has held patchily and remains fragile. Now India must leverage its economic heft for a global geopolitical bargain to enforce peace in South Asia
2 mins
Just how 'innocent' are civilians during times of war?
Most people do not wish other people harmed but there is enough insanity around to jinx peace prospects
4 mins
Operation Sindoor: A doctrinal shift and also an inflection point
An India that's firmly on the rise has signalled its resolve to shift the cost of terrorism to its epicentre
3 mins
Let us aim for a durable India-Pakistan ceasefire
The cessation of armed hostilities has held patchily and remains fragile. Now India must leverage its economic heft for a global geopolitical bargain to enforce peace in South Asia
2 mins
Just how 'innocent' are civilians during times of war?
Most people do not wish other people harmed but there is enough insanity around to jinx peace prospects
4 mins
Operation Sindoor: A doctrinal shift and also an inflection point
An India that's firmly on the rise has signalled its resolve to shift the cost of terrorism to its epicentre
3 mins
India's Transmission of Repo Rate Changes Has Improved Over Time
Monetary policy has grown more effective and RBI's rate-formula tweak for corporate lending may have made a difference
4 mins
Trumpian Volatility Is Forcing Policy Changes in China
China Mustn't Lose Time in Shifting the Key Driver of Its Economy to Domestic Demand
3 mins
Happy accident: How Warren Buffett got succession spot on
Abel's name as successor had slipped out but the plan was perfect
3 mins
India's Transmission of Repo Rate Changes Has Improved Over Time
Monetary policy has grown more effective and RBI's rate-formula tweak for corporate lending may have made a difference
4 mins
Trumpian Volatility Is Forcing Policy Changes in China
China Mustn't Lose Time in Shifting the Key Driver of Its Economy to Domestic Demand
3 mins
Happy accident: How Warren Buffett got succession spot on
Abel's name as successor had slipped out but the plan was perfect
3 mins
When serendipity helps build a strong career
A university course, taught by C.K. Prahalad, influenced Lok Capital's Vishal Mehta to switch from a telecom job to the social sector
4 mins
Instead of setting SMART goals, why not make a PACT?
Former Google executive Anne-Laure Le Cunff offers tools to fight toxic productivity and procrastination
3 mins
How to be a good mentor? Talk more
'Effective time management, focus are the most important when it comes to productivity'
1 min
When Serendipity Helps Build a Strong Career
A university course, taught by C.K. Prahalad, influenced Lok Capital's Vishal Mehta to switch from a telecom job to the social sector
4 mins
Instead of setting SMART goals, why not make a PACT?
Former Google executive Anne-Laure Le Cunff offers tools to fight toxic productivity and procrastination
3 mins
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