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‘Tyre demand positive after GST cut’
Chennai-based MRF, one of the largest tyre manufacturers in India, is among the most expensive stocks in the country.
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December 24, 2025
Business Standard
Easing of liquor policy for GIFT City to boost hospitality, investments
As Gujarat positions Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City) as India’s global financial hub, the state government has further eased liquor consumption rules within the enclave, signalling a pragmatic shift aimed at attracting multinational firms and investments, and ensuring hospitality growth.
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December 24, 2025
Business Standard
Growth potential, earnings factored in GE Vernova's valuations
THE COMPASS
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December 24, 2025
Business Standard
Three Bills and the Budget
The winter session of Parliament has made a significant impact on future budget-making
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December 24, 2025
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Samsung India eyes growth in double digits in 2026 despite flat sector outlook
Consumer appliance maker Samsung India aims to clock double-digit growth in the coming year, even as it expects the industry to remain flat due to prevailing macroeconomic conditions.
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December 24, 2025
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'While competition is high, Voltas remains well protected'
Voltas, a leading brand for ACs, refrigerators and washing machines, expects margins to improve from Q1FY27. Managing director Mukundan Menon, in an interview with Sharleen D’Souza in Mumbai, talks about protecting its turf in a competitive market while increasing the company’s share. Edited excerpts:
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December 24, 2025
Business Standard
Unity SFB's Aviom Housing acquisition may take 3-4 mths
It might take another three to four months for Unity Small Finance Bank (SFB) to complete the acquisition process of beleaguered Aviom India HousingFinance, as several approvals remain pending, including from the Reserve Bank of India, sources said.
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December 24, 2025
Business Standard
India reclaims 3rd spot in global wind mkt
India reclaimed third place in the global wind market in 2025 after four years, recording its highest ever capacity additions.
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December 24, 2025
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US economy expands 4.3% in Sep qtr, fastest in 2 years
The US economy expanded in the third quarter at the fastest pace in two years, bolstered by resilient consumer and business spending and calmer trade policies.
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December 24, 2025
Business Standard
EPFO to fix EPS contribution errors: What it means for your pension
The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has issued new guidelines to fix errors in the Employees’ Pension Scheme (EPS), seeking to ensure accurate records and better service for members.
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December 24, 2025
Business Standard
Sebi’s Mumbai space quest ends, MMRDA allots BKC plot
MMRDA allots BKC plot
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December 24, 2025
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Hyundai ties up with ICC for 6 tournaments till ’27
Hyundai Motor Company (HMC), the parent of Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL), on Tuesday signed a deal with the International Cricket Council (ICC) to become a premier partner for six major ICC tournaments, across both men’s and women’s events, till 2027.
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December 24, 2025
Business Standard
India-US to resume trade talks in January
Talks on the proposed trade deal between India and the United States will resume after the year-end holidays, coinciding with Sergio Gor — a close aide of American President Donald Trump-taking charge as the US Ambassador to India in early January, according to aperson privy to the development.
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December 24, 2025
Business Standard
US govt delays China chip tariffs to 2027
The Trump administration on Tuesday said it will slap tariffs on Chinese semiconductor imports over Beijing’s “unreasonable” pursuit of chip industry dominance, but would delay the action until June 2027.
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December 24, 2025
Business Standard
Agents for every citizen
India is ready for the next leap in its digital journey.
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December 24, 2025
Business Standard
Why 100-metre definition of Aravallis is triggering protests
The Aravalli hills, one of the world’s oldest mountain ranges, have returned to the spotlight following a recent Supreme Court order on how the range should be defined.
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December 24, 2025
Business Standard
‘Sensex can hit 100K in ’26 on cyclical, earnings growth’
Indian markets have this year dealt with domestic and international headwinds. Christopher Wood, global head of equity strategy at Jefferies, tells Puneet Wadhwa ina telephonic conversation that India’s performance in 2026 will depend on “global trade” in artificial intelligence (Al). Edited excerpts:
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December 24, 2025
Business Standard
Novo Nordisk gets US approval for Wegovy obesity pill
Novo Nordisk A/S won approval to sell a pill version of its blockbuster obesity shot Wegovy in the US, a crucial step in its effort to defend its market share from rival Eli Lilly & Co.
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December 24, 2025
Business Standard
China files complaint in WTO over IT goods tariff, solar scheme
China has filed a complaint at the World Trade Organization (WTO) against India, seeking dispute resolution over New Delhi’s imposition of import duties on IT goods and certain norms under the production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme for solar PV modules.
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December 24, 2025
Business Standard
Draft rolls: 9.5 mn electors excluded in 3 states, 1 UT
Nearly 9.5 million electors in Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Kerala, and Andaman and Nicobar did not find their names in the draft electoral rolls published Tuesday.
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December 24, 2025
Business Standard
PFC withdraws planned bond issuance for 3rd time in FY26
State-owned Power Finance Corp (PFC) scrapped its scheduled bond issuances totalling ₹6,000 crore on Tuesday after investor bids in the auction came in at yields higher than what the issuers were willing to accept, said sources aware of the development.
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December 24, 2025
Business Standard
Caribbean crisis
US action in Venezuela threatens India’s economic interests
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December 24, 2025
Business Standard
Gold most stable asset during geopolitical tensions: RBI staff study
Gold has emerged as the most stable asset during episodes of geopolitical stress, and crude oil has been more sensitive than others when it comes to regional conflicts and sanctions, according to a report in the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI’s) monthly bulletin.
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December 24, 2025
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Direct equity investors take money off table in '25 - a first since Covid
Mutual fund inflows, particularly through systematic investment plans, have remained buoyant in 2025.
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December 24, 2025
Business Standard
Swift resolution required
Capacity gaps threaten insolvency outcomes
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December 24, 2025
Business Standard
Biryani most ordered dish in 2025: Swiggy
Biryani remained the most ordered dish, with 93 million orders placed during the year — about 194 per minute — according to the 10th edition of ‘How India Swiggy’d’ report, which offers a snapshot of food patterns, based on orders placed between January 1 and November 30, 2025.
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December 24, 2025
Business Standard
MSME body for unified financial regulator, seeks banking oversight shift from RBI
Ahead of the Union Budget 2026, the Federation of Indian Micro and Small & Medium Enterprises (Fisme) has written to the Prime Minister's Office (PMO), proposing the creation of a unified financial sector regulator covering banking, insurance, and fintech.
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December 23, 2025
Business Standard
RBI net-sold $12 bn, most in 10 months
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) net-sold $11.8 billion in October, its highest monthly dollar sale since December 2024, according to the central bank's monthly bulletin.
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December 23, 2025
Business Standard
0% duty on 100% exports: India secures NZ trade deal
Wellington commits to $20 bn FDI in 15 years; dairy items excluded
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December 23, 2025
Business Standard
Crystal Crop Protection files IPO papers, aims to raise 600 crore via fresh issue
Crop solutions firm Crystal Crop Protection has filed draft papers with the market regulator Sebi to mobilise funds through an initial public offering (IPO) comprising a fresh issue of shares worth ₹600 crore.
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