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AI embrace: Japan's late start may be a blessing in disguise
The country could learn from the mistakes made by first-movers
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May 27, 2026
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Maruti adopts steps to reduce fuel use
Maruti Suzuki India Ltd on Tuesday said it had introduced measures to curb the use of petroleum and reduce foreign currency spending, weeks after Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged citizens to adopt austerity steps amid a surge in energy prices.
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May 27, 2026
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STT hike, cooling volatility cut index options volumes
The recent hike in Securities Transaction Tax (STT) is starting to weigh on trading volumes in the most popular derivatives segment—index options.
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May 27, 2026
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Inheritance battles: Here's how you can avoid years of litigation
We are a business family with substantial real estate holdings. My grandfather, the family patriarch, passed away last year without leaving a Will or naming a successor to manage the business. Since then, disputes over the estate and business have strained family relations, and there are rumours my uncles may go to court. How can we resolve this without years of costly litigation?
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May 27, 2026
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HC orders SpiceJet to disclose its assets in lessor row
The Delhi High Court has directed cash-strapped SpiceJet to file an affidavit disclosing its assets within two weeks in a dispute with engine lessor Sunbird France 02 SAS, which is seeking to recover about $8 million in unpaid lease rentals and maintenance dues.
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May 27, 2026
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Young luxury consumers make India Tissot's third-largest market
India has emerged among the top three global markets for The Swatch Group’s Tissot, just behind China and the US and overtaking traditional strongholds France and Switzerland, as the Swiss watchmaker doubles down on a fast-growing base of young luxury consumers.
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May 27, 2026
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Cognizant is first IT firm to fund repurchase with bank borrowings
quent years. Hence, it started 2026 with the full credit facility, having replenished it after prior repayments. The credit line is due in October 2027.
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May 27, 2026
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China expands travel curbs to AI talent at private firms
China is restricting overseas travel for top artificial intelligence (AI) professionals in private firms such as Alibaba Group Holding Ltd and DeepSeek, suggesting an escalation in measures intended to safeguard its technology and catch up to the US in a pivotal sphere.
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May 27, 2026
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Seafood stocks ride the Hormuz detour
At a time when geopolitical tension and trade disruptions have pushed investors away from export-focused sectors, seafood exporters are tiptoeing in as a pocket of resilience on Dalal Street.
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May 27, 2026
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Clean Max secures $575 mn financing
Clean Max Enviro Energy Solutions on Tuesday said it has secured $575 million financing to expand its solar and wind portfolio in India.
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May 27, 2026
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Ceasefire: dire straits
When it comes to the West Asia war, there's no escape from the haze of its dust-storm.
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May 27, 2026
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The artificial intelligence mania may well be in for a cold shower
Huge investments led by euphoric visions of exceptional profits could go wrong and result in a shake-up of the AI industry
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May 27, 2026
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You can't control the speed of innovation, says LTM CEO
LTM Ltd’s first year under chief executive Venu Lambu has been marked by bigger bets on growth, even as the information technology sector grapples with uncertainty around artificial intelligence (AI)-led disruption and weak investor sentiment.
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May 27, 2026
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Move over Korea, it's time now for Japanese beauty brands
After Korean serums, sheet masks and elaborate multi-step regimens dominated Indian skincare routines for years, Japanese products are emerging as the next big trend as consumers increasingly switch to lighter textures, natural ingredients and “maximum efficacy with minimal effort.”
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May 27, 2026
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India, Canada aim to finalize free trade pact by year end
Trade minister's ongoing visit emphasizes enhancing ties, exploring new investment avenues
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May 27, 2026
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Climate change augurs a corporate productivity crisis
India’s climate debate still revolves largely around energy, emissions and infrastructure.
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May 27, 2026
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Kent delays IPO as war hits sentiment
Kent RO Systems has shelved plans to go public, its chairman told Reuters, as the Indian water-purifier maker becomes the latest company to delay its stock market debut with the West Asia conflict unsettling global markets and weakening sentiment.
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May 27, 2026
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Auto PLI faces rising localization scrutiny
Electric vehicle makers on edge as testing agencies look closer
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May 27, 2026
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Can JK Cement’s growth beat increasing cost pressures?
JK Cement’s industry-leading volume growth has been its strong suit lately. Its Q4FY26 volumes in mainstay grey cement rose 13% year-on-year (y-o-y) to 6.16 million tonnes (mt), beating the industry’s high single-digit growth.
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May 27, 2026
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Nine crypto whales dominate Polymarket disputes worth billions
Nine anonymous cryptocurrency wallets have effectively gained control over who wins and loses on Polymarket’s most contested prediction market bets, giving a tiny group of unappointed people outsized power over billions of dollars of wagers.
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May 27, 2026
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India plans Vande Bharat train exports
India is preparing to take its indigenously developed Vande Bharat Express trains to the overseas markets, with plans to develop a standard-gauge version of the semi-high-speed train.
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May 27, 2026
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Google faces hefty EU antitrust fine: report
The European Union (EU) is planning to fine Alphabet’s Google a high triple-digit million euro amount as part of an antitrust investigation, Germany's Handelsblatt newspaper reported on Monday, citing commission sources.
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May 27, 2026
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Himalaya Wealth floats ₹500-cr AIF
Himalaya Wealth Managers has launched a ₹500 crore SME-focused alternative investment fund (AIF) aimed at backing growth-stage businesses in sectors such as deeptech, aerospace, defence, industrial automation, healthcare, electronics and renewable energy, senior executives told Mint.
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May 27, 2026
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THESE AI GURUS CHARGE BANKS $25,000 A DAY
Former SoftBank fund managers Sinisterra and Wang are selling AI fluency and confidence to Wall Street banks
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May 27, 2026
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India’s industrial policy requires a reality check
The government should review its incentive scheme for factory production. Broadly, it must let the market shape outcomes in sectors where this won't go against our strategic interests
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May 27, 2026
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The risk premium for holding stocks over bonds is vanishing
Investors are piling into stocks at a feverish pace. But by one measure, equities look as unattractive as they did after the dot-com bubble burst.
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May 27, 2026
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Won't forcibly take over Delhi Gymkhana Club: Centre to HC
Court was hearing pleas challenging eviction notice for Safdarjung Road premises
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May 27, 2026
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India, US sign framework on critical minerals
public and private sector investments. This 2022 coalition, which India joined in 2023, focuses on diversifying sources of critical minerals.
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May 27, 2026
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India’s fertility decline demands a national-level policy response
The 2024 SRS report clearly shows the country headed for a shrunk population on current trends
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May 27, 2026
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What does it mean if AI can write as well as humans?
Last week, the internet was abuzz with allegations that this year's winner of the Commonwealth Foundation prize for Caribbean regional short fiction had been written using artificial intelligence (AI).
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