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India smartwatch boom runs out of time as innovation lags
India’s gadget buyers are shunning inexpensive smartwatches, a category that saw a massive surge in demand until two years ago.
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March 06, 2026
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War deals double blows to IndiGo
yet.
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March 06, 2026
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Congressional war authority should assert itself in America
Even symbolic intervention in presidential wars has some value
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March 06, 2026
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Urea output cut as gas rationing starts
Indian fertilizer companies have begun trimming urea output and reworking supply schedules to stretch their inventories of gas after Qatar halted production of the key feedstock amid the sharpest rise in crop-nutrient prices since the West Asian conflict broke out last weekend.
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March 06, 2026
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Win-Medicare hires EY to sell $150-200 mn stake
Umesh Modi Group’s Win-Medicare Pvt Ltd (WMPL), the maker of household brands like Betadine and Movicol, is looking to sell a minority stake in a deal valued between $150 million and $200 million, according to three sources familiar with the matter.
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March 06, 2026
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Some European leaders are now openly challenging Trump over Iran
Leaders of Britain, Spain have engaged in a war of words with Trump over a conflict they say is illegal and unwise
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March 06, 2026
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IIMs bank on pre-placements, consulting giants dominate
India's premier business schools are leaning heavily on pre placement offers and asurge in consulting sector hiring to secure near 100% placement rates for their 2026 batches, even as the overall job market remains selective.
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March 06, 2026
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TCS’ hyperscaler strategy to power AI data centre boom
Tata Consultancy Services, which just cut an agreement with OpenAl to build data centres for artificial intelligence in India, is nearing additional deals with other tech giants, signalling a commitment to reshaping its business model to capitalize on the emerging technology.
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March 06, 2026
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Russia is big winner as Iran war drains supplies that Ukraine needs
Russia is one of the biggest winners in the early days of the largest U.S. military confrontation in decades, as Iranian missiles deplete stocks of Patriot interceptors that Ukraine needs for its defense.
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March 06, 2026
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Estée Lauder completes its Forest Essentials acquisition
The Estée Lauder Companies has signed an agreement to acquire the stake it doesn’t already own in Indian luxury beauty company Forest Essentials, with the transaction expected to close in the second half of 2026, said Stéphane de La Faverie, president and chief executive officer of The Estée Lauder Companies.
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March 06, 2026
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Lounge co Encalm Hospitality pivots to hotels, catering
Gurugram-based Encalm Hospitality is moving to \"future-proof\" its balance sheet.
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March 06, 2026
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China sets lowest growth target since 1991
China set its most modest growth target in more than three decades, in a tacit acknowledgement that the model powering the country’s rapid rise for four decades is showing strains.
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March 06, 2026
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Instead of looking for a fine balance, redefine success
For the first time in history, four generations are running on empty at the same time.
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March 06, 2026
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Dabur RAS bet: Growth potential, but limited financial risk
Earlier this week, Dabur India Ltd announced a ₹60 crore investment for a minority stake in luxury “farm-to-face” skincare brand RAS Beauty, which has already received investments from Unilever and Amazon.
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March 06, 2026
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After pilot duty crisis, Iran conflict hits IndiGo
More than a third of IndiGo's about 1,200 international flights were cancelled in the first four days of the West Asia crisis, rattling investors and prompting analysts to question whether the disruption could prove more damaging than the domestic flight chaos the airline faced in early December.
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March 06, 2026
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Nepal casts ballot for change in polls post youth protests
Voting for Nepal’s general election closed on Thursday evening as the Himalayan nation gets ready to elect a new parliament nearly six months after 77 people died in a crackdown on youth-led protests and forced its then prime minister to quit.
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March 06, 2026
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Shock and Awe 2.0: Has China beaten a retreat?
China's Gulf diplomacy could end up under the Iran war's rubble even as its economy defies revival plans. Beijing has scaled back its GDP target. Its global power ambitions? Maybe not
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March 06, 2026
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Listing in GIFT City minus IPO may be a reality soon
Framework to offer international investor base, capital flexibility, global visibility
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March 06, 2026
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Top two-wheeler companies boost EV supply, distribution
Traditional two-wheeler makers such as Hero MotoCorp Ltd, TVS Motor Co. Ltd and Bajaj Auto Ltd are looking to ramp up the supply of electric scooters in a bid to increase their share in overall sales, which has grown slowly over the past couple of years.
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March 06, 2026
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Chasing the stars on a bottle
A visit to the home of Metaxa, or the Greek spirit blended from Muscat wine, is a lesson in craft, taste and drama
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March 06, 2026
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Tata AMC exits AIFs amid tax pressure, SIF competition
Tata Asset Management Co.(AMC) has shutdown its Category III alternative investment fund (AIF) business citing unfavourable taxation and stiff competition from specialized investment funds (SIFs), according to two people familiar with the matter.
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March 06, 2026
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India's new GDP series improves estimates but also has grey areas
We await back data to analyse trends in the context of changes in the relative size of broad sectors
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March 06, 2026
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WHY WOMEN MUST OWN THEIR FINANCIAL FUTURE
From household budgets to wealth building
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March 06, 2026
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Telcos, tech firms clash over India's enterprise internet
Trai is reviewing DLC tariffs after more than a decade, a move which could slash price caps
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March 06, 2026
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Bata targets 25% of revenue from digital channel in 3 yrs
Struggling with nearly flat sales and a stock at a 52-week low, Bata India is pushing a “digital-first” reset to drive momentum.
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March 06, 2026
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Mandatory hallmarking of gold expanded
With gold prices surging and purchases forming a major component of household savings, the government has expanded mandatory hallmarking to 380 districts, aiming to safeguard consumers and strengthen quality oversight in India's gold jewellery market, according to a government order dated 3 March, which was reviewed by Mint.
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March 06, 2026
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Eversource eyes BluSmart assets in insolvency process
Climate-focused PE firm aims to expand from B2B fleets into B2C ride-hailing via BluSmart
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March 06, 2026
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Fiscal support for states over the next five years: Is it adequate?
Overall statutory flows to states shrink as a slice of the divisible pool but the Centre's capital grants scheme could compensate
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March 06, 2026
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India, Finland back efforts to end Ukraine, West Asia wars
Prime minister Modi says that New Delhi will back all efforts aimed at restoring peace
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March 06, 2026
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OMCs to dictate city gas margin
Out of gas
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