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'Embassy Reit bets on acquisitions for growth'
Embassy Real Estate Investment Trust (Reit) believes acquisitions, its office assets and premium-to-market rentals will boost growth.
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May 01, 2026
Business Standard
After March rout, domestic markets clock record mcap surge in April
The market capitalisation (mcap) of all domestically listed companies surged nearly %51 trillion to % 463.3 trillion in April, marking the highest absolute monthly addition on record.
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May 01, 2026
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NBFCs return to banks for loans as bond yields stay elevated
Bank credit to non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) rose nearly 26.3 per cent year-on-year (Yo-Y) to ₹20.6s trillion in March 2026 as shadow banks turn to traditional lenders for their funding needs amid elevated corporate bond yields.
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May 01, 2026
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Behind Powell’s high-stakes decision to stay at the Fed
Over the past year, Jerome H Powell has frequently said that the Federal Reserve faced “no risk-free paths” as it confronted a series of economic shocks that simultaneously lifted inflation while denting growth.
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May 01, 2026
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Rasputin beyond the myths
Rasputin's role in the downfall of the 304-year-old Romanov dynasty has become the stuff of prurient popular legend.
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May 01, 2026
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TN topples Guj as India’s top marine fish producer
Gujarat lost its position as India’s top marine fish producing state to Tamil Nadu in 2025 due to adverse weather, extended fishing bans including the one in mid-May due to Operation Sindoor, and cyclonic disturbances, according to the latest report from Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)’s Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI).
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May 01, 2026
Business Standard
Govt to spend ₹1,500 cr to develop industrial areas
A Rajasthan government agency will spend ₹1,500 crore in FY27 for developing and upgrading industrial areas, a senior official said.
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May 01, 2026
Business Standard
Sebi introduces fast-track route for AIF scheme launches
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has introduced a fast-track mechanism for processing private placement memoranda (PPMs) of alternative investment funds (AIFs), aiming to reduce timelines and facilitate quicker deployment of capital.
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May 01, 2026
Business Standard
Auto sector pushes for trials ahead of E25 move
AS DIFFERENT VEHICLES MAY RESPOND DIFFERENTLY TO HIGHER ETHANOL BLENDS, A GRADUAL, WELL-PLANNED TRANSITION WOULD HELP ENSURE THAT ALL SEGMENTS ADAPT WITHOUT AFFECTING PERFORMANCE OR USER EXPERIENCE, ACCORDING TO INDUSTRY EXECUTIVES.
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May 01, 2026
Business Standard
India's opportunities in global rebalancing
The global economy today faces multiple intersecting challenges, a “polycrisis” in the eyes of Columbia University academic Adam Tooze.
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May 01, 2026
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Measuring services
The new index will fill a critical gap
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May 01, 2026
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Mutual funds dial down exit loads amid rising competition
However, industry officials are divided on the benefits of easing exit load structures
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May 01, 2026
Business Standard
Central Bank of India’s net profit falls 30% to ₹724 cr
Central Bank of India reported a 30 per cent year-on-year (Yo-Y) decline in net profit to ₹724 crore in the January-March quarter (Q4) of FY26, weighed down by a onetime deferred tax liability of ₹632 crore arising from changes under the Finance Act, 2026 and sharp fall in treasury income.
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May 01, 2026
Business Standard
Lost access to old PF account? New portal may help you reclaim money
If you’ve changed jobs multiple times, there’s a chance some of your provident fund (PF) money is sitting in an old, inoperative account — forgotten, unclaimed, or simply too complicated to access.
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May 01, 2026
Business Standard
Policy prescription
MoF’s economic review presents a realistic assessment
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May 01, 2026
Business Standard
Mkts, ₹ slide as oil hits 4-year high
With no visible progress towards a resolution, and reports of potential US strikes threatening to derail the fragile ceasefire, concerns over a prolonged energy shock have intensified.
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May 01, 2026
Business Standard
Higher growth, better asset quality keeps analysts positive on Bajaj Finance
The results Bajaj Finance announced for the March quarter (Q4) of FY26 were in line with consensus.
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May 01, 2026
Business Standard
More than 77% of 880.5 mt gold reserves held domestically: RBI
More gold is domestically held now
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May 01, 2026
Business Standard
IDBI Bank’s net profit drops 5% to ₹1,943 cr
IDBI Bank on Thursday posted 5 per cent year-on-year (Yo-Y) drop in net profit to ₹1943 crore in January-March quarter of FY26 (Q4 FY26) from ₹2051 crore in Q4 FY25 weighed down by the drop in non-interest income.
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May 01, 2026
Business Standard
Oben Electric eyeing 3X growth: CEO
Electricmotorcycle maker Oben Electric expects its revenue and sales volumes to grow threefold in 2026-27(FY27),asthe company is readyto take off with its production and retail strategy in place, Founderand chief executive officer (CEO) Mad-humita Agrawal said on Thursday.
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May 01, 2026
Business Standard
NEMBharat set to drive in to Delhi-NCR today
Cab hailing service to operate on zero-commission, zero-subscription basis
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May 01, 2026
Business Standard
Laws on unwanted pregnancy in rape cases of minors must be amended: SC
The Supreme Court on Thursday indicated that the statutory framework governing medical termination of pregnancy requires reconsideration, particularly in cases involving minor survivors of rape.
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May 01, 2026
Business Standard
India conducts successful maiden salvo launch of naval anti-ship missile
Adding more teeth to its arsenal, India has successfully conducted the maiden salvo launch of Naval Anti-ship Missile-Short Range (NASM-SR) from the Navy’s helicopter off the coast of Bay of Bengal in Odisha, defence officials said on Thursday.
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May 01, 2026
Business Standard
US jobless claims fall to 189,000, lowest since '69
Applications for United States (US) unemployment benefits plunged to the lowest level in decades, a sign that job-cut announcements have not yet meaningfully translated into layoffs.
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May 01, 2026
Business Standard
FDI inflows set to top $90 bn in FY26, says DPIIT secretary
India’s foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows are likely to cross the $90 billion mark in 2025-26 (FY26), according to a government official, with strong momentum driven by policy reforms, free trade agreements, and robust economic growth.
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May 01, 2026
Business Standard
Indian oil firms’ losses may ease as buying costs fall
‘The cost of purchasing immediate crude oil for delivery has sharply declined across supply sources compared to March, potentially reducing losses at state oil marketing companies (OMCs).
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May 01, 2026
Business Standard
Meta must do more to block under-13s on it platforms: EU
Meta Platforms' Facebook and Instagram were charged on Wednesday with breaching landmark European Union (EU) tech rules and must do more to block children under 13 from accessing the social networks, EU regulators said.
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April 30, 2026
Business Standard
Centre widens flex-fuel push with draft E100 testing norms
‘The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) plans to widen emission testing standards for flexible-fuel (flex-fuel) vehicles that can run on 100 per cent ethanol (E100), in a bid to boost production of such vehicles.
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April 30, 2026
Business Standard
Viksit Bharat @2047 is more than a roadmap: PM Modi defines it as India's shared vision for the future
At the ET NOW Global Business Summit 2026, the Honourable Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, reaffirmed his government's commitment to building a prosperous, innovative, inclusive, and globally respected India, ready not only to adapt to global change but also to help shape a resilient, sustainable, and opportunity-driven future for all
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April 30, 2026
Business Standard
Declining influence
UAE's exit from Opec will help bring down oil prices
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