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THE DEPRECIATING RUPEE AND WHAT IT MEANS FOR YOUR INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO
Rupee’s slide to the ‘nervous nineties’ rattled investors, even as RBI stepped in to pull it back
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January 09, 2026
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Chasing Northern Lights in chilly Yukon
In Canada's western most territory, winter is an invitation to move at an unhurried pace and commune with white expanses
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January 09, 2026
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Did a GST reset boost spending? Consumer surveys suggest not
Neither RBI's consumer confidence surveys nor Nabard's rural readings point to expenditure buoyancy after India's rate cuts
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January 09, 2026
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Facebook leases space at Hitec City, Hyderabad
Facebook India Online Services, the local entity of social networking firm Meta, expanded its presence in Hyderabad, with a new five-year lease for 69,702 sq ft of office space in Hitec City, one of the prime information technology corridors in the city
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January 09, 2026
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SC rules industrial machinery not liable for road tax
In a major relief to companies operating heavy industrial and construction equipment, the Supreme Court on Wednesday ruled that specialized off-road machinery used on factory premises, mines and industrial areas cannot automatically be treated as motor vehicles liable to road tax, even if such equipment is capable of limited movement.
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January 09, 2026
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Allianz sells 23% stakes in Bajaj insurance JVs for ₹21,390 crore
In the largest transaction in India’s insurance sector, German insurer Allianz SE has sold 23% stake each in its life and general insurance joint ventures to its partner, Bajaj Group, for ₹21,390 crore, with a residual 3% set to be transferred in the coming months.
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January 09, 2026
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BCCL garners over ₹273 cr before IPO
Anchor investors including LIC and Bandhan Mutual Fund have made the investment.
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January 09, 2026
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NSE, IGX in talks for gas futures contracts
India's National Stock Exchange is in discussions with Indian Gas Exchange, or IGX, to develop and launch Indian natural gas futures, the country’s largest bourse said on Thursday.
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January 09, 2026
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UpGrad drops plans to buy Unacademy
UpGrad has dropped plans to acquire Unacademy after the two sides failed to agree on valuation, two people aware of the development said.
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January 09, 2026
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SBI raises ₹6,000 cr in rare CD issue as liquidity tightens
State Bank of India on Wednesday tapped the short-term debt market to raise around ₹6,000 crore through certificates of deposit (CDs) at a rate of 6%, a rare move by India’s largest lender, amid tight liquidity and mounting pressure on banks to mobilize deposits, five fixed-income traders told Mint.
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January 09, 2026
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Vedanta aluminium fortune hinges on key mine, HC case
Co faces a critical period as it tries to secure long-term bauxite supply for aluminium output
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January 09, 2026
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RBI weighs steps to shield tariff-hit Indian exporters
India’s central bank is considering new ways to support exporters hit by US tariffs after a moratorium on loan repayments it offered last year drew few takers, two persons aware of the matter said.
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January 09, 2026
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Privatized AI gets its first Dreamliner
Tata Group-owned Air India has taken delivery of the first Boeing 787-9 aircraft after the airline was privatised nearly four years ago.
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January 09, 2026
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Govt scraps outdated standards to boost product quality, safety
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has withdrawn nine Indian standards across sectors including reference materials, risk management, supply-chain security, machinery safety and household electrical appliances, according to a 7 January notification.
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January 09, 2026
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India, Cambodia discuss cybercriminals operating in Indochina
Amid concerns over the rising trend of cybercriminals functioning from cyber slavery farms operational in Indochina countries, officials of India and Cambodia held a meeting on “areas of future cooperation and mutual interest” on the issue.
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January 09, 2026
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Why do human lives remain so undervalued in India?
At first glance, this may seem like a question for economists and statisticians, a matter of compensation data, actuarial logic and policy benchmarks.
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January 09, 2026
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'Natural vs lab-grown diamonds isn't a zero-sum game'
Even as lab-grown diamonds gain traction in India and the country’s largest jewellery retailer Titan enters the segment, legacy brand De Beers remains confident about the growth of natural diamonds in the country, a top executive said.
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January 09, 2026
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India to lift curbs on Chinese cos bidding for govt work
The finance ministry plans to scrap five-year-old restrictions on Chinese firms bidding for government contracts, two sources said, as New Delhi seeks to revive commercial ties in an environment of eased diplomatic and border tensions.
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January 09, 2026
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Rupee bites: Your overseas education just got costlier
A weakening rupee is rewriting the economics of studying abroad compared to five years ago
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January 09, 2026
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Torrent lines up $1.4 bn bond sale
Torrent Pharmaceuticals is set to raise up to ₹12,500 crore ($1.4 billion) through short-duration bond sales in January, in one of the latest acquisition-funding deals, two bankers said.
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January 09, 2026
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IDFC First cuts savings rates by up to 200 bps
IDFC First Bank has cut interest rates and tweaked slabs for savings accounts by up to 200 basis points for certain categories, marking one of the sharpest reductions by a private lender in recent months, according to a revised rate card effective 9 January.
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January 09, 2026
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Conglomerates likely to maintain their growth momentum this year
Companies indicate continuity in expansion plans and deftly take disruptions such as US tariffs in their stride
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January 09, 2026
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Apeda to support agritech startups
The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (Apeda), an arm of the commerce ministry, has launched an initiative to support agri-food and agritech startups, aimed at promoting innovation and creating new export opportunities for young entrepreneurs, an official said on Thursday.
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January 09, 2026
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America's retreat
President Donald Trump has pulled the US out of more than five dozen global organizations.
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January 09, 2026
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ED searches on strategy firm sets up political clash
TMC chief claims agency was trying to glean intelligence on her party's election strategy
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January 09, 2026
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Goldilocks or distress locked in? Deflation is hurting rural India
Weakening prices may seem good for us but mask inadequate demand and income vulnerabilities
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January 09, 2026
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Kalyan Jewellers Q3 revenue jumps 42%
Kalyan Jewellers on Thursday reported 4.2% year-on-year rise in consolidated revenue for the third quarter of fiscal 2025-26, driven by strong festive demand and expansion.
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January 09, 2026
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Titan’s LGD bet carefully crafted
Titan’s jewellery business revenue got a fillip from higher gold prices in Q3FY26
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January 09, 2026
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Trump team works up sweeping plan to control Venezuelan crude oil for years to come
U.S. president believes the effort could lower oil prices to his target of $50 a barrel
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January 09, 2026
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Amagi cuts IPO size to widen investor base
Cloud-based broadcast and streaming technology firm Amagi has downsized its initial public offering (IPO), trimming the fresh equity raise to ₹816 crore from ₹1,020 crore as it sharpens its focus on attracting a broader and more stable institutional investor base amid improving profitability.
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