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KreditBee raises $280 mn, enters the unicorn club
Advent-backed digital lender KreditBee has raised about $280 million in a Series E funding round, valuing the company at $1.5 billion and marking its entry into the unicorn club.
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April 08, 2026
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India to launch 20 maritime reforms to cut logistics costs
Reform push aimed at improving regulatory oversight, enhancing ease of doing business
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April 08, 2026
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Adani Ports gets volume cushion
Smooth sailing Adani Ports’ cargo volumes growth in Q4FY26 was the highest in the past eight quarters at least, despite the West Asia conflict.
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April 08, 2026
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New company registrations up 31% as AI branding rises
Over 247,500 companies were registered in FY26 compared to 189,400 in the previous year
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April 08, 2026
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Govt doubles 5kg LPG cylinder quota
The government has doubled the daily quota of market-priced 5kg LPG cylinders for migrant workers as part of a broader push to stabilize fuel supplies amid disruptions linked to tensions around the Strait of Hormuz.
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April 08, 2026
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Why a crude oil crisis could play out differently this time around
India's economy, like the world's, is structurally less vulnerable than in the 70s but policymakers must still pay close attention
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April 08, 2026
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Reefer shortage may hit mango exports
A shortage of refrigerated containers (reefers) caused by the West Asia war is worrying Indian growers of mangoes ahead of the peak export season, according to five people aware of the development.
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April 08, 2026
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Rethink the changes proposed for India's internet rules
On 30 March, the ministry of electronics and information technology (MeitY) published draft amendments to the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines) Rules, 2021, which, if passed, will have far-reaching consequences for internet users in India.
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April 08, 2026
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UK signals it won't let US use bases for Iran energy strikes
The UK government signalled it won't let the US use British military bases for strikes on Iranian energy or civilian infrastructure after President Donald Trump threatened an escalation of operations against Tehran.
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April 08, 2026
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Skymet sees below normal monsoon rainfall in 2026
Private weather forecasting agency Skymet on Tuesday projected a below normal South-West monsoon for 2026, estimating rainfall at 94% (with a 5% margin of error) of the long-period average (LPA) of 868.6mm for the June-September season.
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April 08, 2026
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The design disruptor takes a step towards the mainstream
The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is a capable device that is as convenient for daily use as it is unique in its looks
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April 08, 2026
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Artemis II crew heads back to Earth
Nasa's four Artemis astronauts swung behind the moon and are headed home, in a journey that shattered space travel distance records and brought people the closest they've been to the lunar surface in more than 50 years.
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April 08, 2026
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HOW THE NEW CREDIT REPORTING CYCLE WILL REWIRE LOANS, EMIS AND APPROVALS
When most people think about credit scores, they think of a credit card application.
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April 08, 2026
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Trai nudges telcos on fair pricing, wider choice
If implemented, proposal could benefit feature phone & low-income users, elderly subscribers
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April 08, 2026
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ASSAM POLL: WELFARE AND INFRA HOG THE LIMELIGHT
The north-eastern state, which has a 126-member assembly, votes tomorrow. A ground report.
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April 08, 2026
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Google, OpenAI and Anthropic make big moves
New open Al models, a media business and biotech investments in focus
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April 08, 2026
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AI roles surge at IT firms as automation shapes growth
At least five top IT services firms introduced or expanded AI-focused roles over the past year
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April 08, 2026
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TRP reporting withheld for 4 weeks
The Centre's move aims to curb display of speculative content, sensationalism.
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April 08, 2026
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Hotel chains chase demand, but favour asset-light deals
The next phase of India’s hospitality boom is underway.
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April 08, 2026
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Pershing Square eyes merger with UMG
Bill Ackman’s Pershing Square proposed a deal on Tuesday to merge Universal Music Group with its investment fund under a plan to revive the world’s biggest music label’s value with a listing in the US.
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April 08, 2026
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Street sees future rate hikes while RBI readies pause
Markets are signalling a sharp divergence from the Reserve Bank of India’s expected policy pause on 8 April, with traders in the Overnight Index Swap (OIS) market pricing in an aggressive rate-hike cycle over the coming months.
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April 08, 2026
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AI funding boom pulls Big Four deeper into startup scrutiny
When Raunak Bhinge first approached institutional investors seeking funding for Infinite Uptime, the pitch was straightforward: much of India’s factory equipment was still analogue, and digitising it could help manufacturers improve output.
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April 08, 2026
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Adani seeks dismissal of SEC fraud case in US court
Billionaire Gautam Adani and his nephew Sagar have asked a US court to dismiss a securities fraud lawsuit brought by the US Securities and Exchange Commission, arguing the case falls outside US jurisdiction and fails to establish any wrongdoing.
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April 08, 2026
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Sebi grants more time for IPOs as volatility spikes
The capital markets regulator has extended the approvals granted to companies seeking to go public, as volatility triggered by the West Asia war has prompted many of them to reconsider the timing of their offerings.
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April 08, 2026
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Reassessment of Vi AGR dues by June
The telecom department expects that adjusted gross revenue (AGR) reassessment for Vodafone Idea—which received government relief for its dues and liabilities—will be completed by June, persons in the know said.
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April 08, 2026
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When a smartphone becomes a collectible
As rumours of an iPhone Fold get stronger, Apple may have already given us a preview with the Air. Is the thinnest iPhone now a future collectible?
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April 08, 2026
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Intel joins Musk’s Terafab AI chip project
Intel said on Tuesday it will partner with Elon Musk’s Terafab artificial intelligence (AI) chip complex project alongside SpaceX and Tesla to produce processors powering the tech billionaire’s robotics and data centre ambitions.
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April 08, 2026
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Tempted by defence and oil rallies? Experts urge caution
The war triggered sharp but short-lived rallies in defence and energy stocks. Tread carefully
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April 08, 2026
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Trump warns Iran again, says a 'whole civilization will die'
US president says his warning is final, tells Iran to agree to his deal and also reopen the Strait of Hormuz
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April 08, 2026
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Trump is making China look like a better bet for the world
Pax Americana has been unreliable but Chinese wares have helped
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