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Fourth-gen heir’s bold bioplastics bet over sugar
As Balrampur Chini Mills Ltd (BCML), a 50-year-old sugar producer in Uttar Pradesh, builds its first bioplastic plant, the company’s fourth-generation promoter already has ideas on how to further diversify beyond its sugar and ethanol business.
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October 04, 2025
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How the Trump administration learned to love foreign aid
Mr Trump set it up in his first term; its loan book is capped at $60bn, mostly raised from private investors. The White House wants to lift that to $250bn, which will need congressional approval. Officials at all three say they will scrap most handouts, instead lending at close to commercial interest rates or making equity investments. Anything that does not turn a profit must serve anarrow set of priorities to avoid being considered a waste of public funds.
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October 04, 2025
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Margin trades soar amid weak returns
Trump. Overthe past year, the benchmark index has declined 1.4%.
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October 04, 2025
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Delhi, TN, Maha lead e-bus sales surge in H1
Govt incentives, charging infrastructure also fuel e-bus demand in Odisha
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October 04, 2025
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ALL YOU KNEAD
AS PEOPLE MAKE HEALTHIER CHOICES, DAILY BREAD IS NO LONGER JUST WHITE AND SLICED BUT ARTISANAL, SMALL-BATCH AND MADE-TO-ORDER. IN RESTAURANTS, TOO, IT HAS RISEN FROM FILLER TO MAIN ACT
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October 04, 2025
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Spirituality, with a side of artisanal coffee
Wavering between the scriptures and self-help platitudes, Namita Devidayal's book leaves the reader wishing they'd chosen a different book
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October 04, 2025
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FM, RBI guv see India as global anchor amid turmoil
Meanwhile, the RBI governor underlined that the Indian economy seems well settled into an “equilibrium of resilient growth’, and credited policymakers and regulators for building strong fundamentals over decades.
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October 04, 2025
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‘25% tests positive for H3N2’
Is flu rampant at your home and neighbourhood? You are not alone. India is witnessing a surge in influenza cases this year with data from hospitals across the country showing that one in four people sampled have tested positive for the virus.
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October 04, 2025
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Kuku FM looks to raise up to $80 mn
Audio streaming platform Kuku FM has signed a term sheet to raise about $70-80 million in new funding, with South Korean-based video game publisher Krafton leading the round alongside existing investors, three people familiar with the matters said.
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October 04, 2025
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Six collections to watch out for at LFW
The Lakme Fashion WeekxFDCI showcase will offer elevated ready-to-wear with a couture twist
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October 04, 2025
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Lawyers keep close watch on India’s first class action lawsuit
marksthemoment Section 245 has become a credible legal instrument from a dormant, largely theoretical provision, said Gaurav Dayal, executive partnerat Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan Attorneys.“The outcome will cither empower minority shareholderstoclaim damages orlimit future collective shareholder litigation in India,” hesaid.
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October 04, 2025
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India faces WTO scrutiny over import curbs, quality control
India has come under fresh scrutiny at the World Trade Organization (WTO) over its import restrictions and quality control orders, with several members questioning if New Delhi's measures related to pulses, tyres and air conditioners constituted trade barriers.
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October 04, 2025
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How to share, repurpose and make cashews shine
When I was a kid, the aroma of cashews sizzling in ghee were always a sign of something special. It could mean kesari, payasam, chakkara pongal or, on rare occasions, a savoury dish like venn pongal. Everyday upma would never see such treatment.
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October 04, 2025
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A hint of saffron for chai lovers
TEA NANNY
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October 04, 2025
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Niti Aayog proposes simplified tax rules for offshore entities
Federal policy think tank NITI Aayog on Friday proposed a presumptive taxation scheme for offshore companies deriving profits from India as part of efforts to enhance the country's appeal to investors with tax certainty and ease of doing business.
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October 04, 2025
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Sundaram's image of a wounded citizenry
Vivan Sundaram's last work, a photo-based installation, speaks to people about the way we think of pain and endurance
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October 04, 2025
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Lawyers keep close eye on first class action lawsuit
Law firms are closely watching the case of minority shareholders of Jindal Poly Films against promoters Shyam Sunder Jindal and Subhadra Jindal over an alleged “siphoning of assets” of more than ₹2,500 crore—the first corporate class action suit in India under a provision of the Companies Act that has never been used before.
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October 04, 2025
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Slice up some healthy bread
Diners are picky too. For Akshay Damle, 45, a cybersecurity professional in Pune, sandwiches are the ultimate comfort food.
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October 04, 2025
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RBI plans sweeping overhaul to ease foreign borrowing
The central bank has proposed a sweeping liberalization of the external commercial borrowing framework, removing cost caps, widening eligibility, and tying fundraising limits to financial strength to make it easier for Indian firms to access foreign funds.
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October 04, 2025
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Govt eyes bankruptcy early-warning system
Holds discussions on tracking signals of distress ahead of a default
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October 04, 2025
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Amazon, Flipkart COD fee, refund delays under lens
covering 35,000 consumers across 25 states conducted by the Indian Institute of Management-Ahmedabad.
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October 03, 2025
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Hexaware sued for $500 million in US over patent breach
American IT services firm Natsoft Corp. has sued Hexaware Technologies Ltd for breach of contract and patent infringement, seeking $500 million in damages from the latter, in one of the biggest patent cases against an Indian IT firm.
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October 03, 2025
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Govt mulls ₹20K cr risk guarantee fund for infra growth
The government is considering a proposal for creation of a ₹20,000 crore risk guarantee fund for the infrastructure sector to push investment by the private sector.
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October 03, 2025
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Chennai Customs faces finmin probe amid allegations
The finance ministry has ordered a probe into complaints raised on social media by a trading firm in Tamil Nadu, which alleged it was forced to stop operations on account of harassment by customs officials in Chennai.
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October 03, 2025
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Housing sales fall in Mumbai, Pune in Q2
Housing sales in Mumbai region and Pune dropped 17% over July-September to 49,542 units on lower demand amid a sharp surge in prices of residential properties, according to PropEquity.
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October 03, 2025
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FPIs pull out ₹2 tn on valuations, weak rupee
KSE-100 index yielded a 42.5% return in dollar terms in the same period.
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October 03, 2025
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White House asks colleges to sign sweeping agreement to get funding advantage
The Trump administration is laying out a set of operating principles that it wants universities to agree to in exchange for preferential access to federal funds.
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October 03, 2025
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In a sea of tech talent, companies can't find the workers they want
which dials to adjust—and by how much.
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October 03, 2025
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Abu Dhabi’s IHC to buy 43.5% stake in Sammaan Capital
International Holding Co. (IHC) is set to acquire a controlling 43.5% stake in Sammaan Capital Ltd (formerly Indiabulls Housing Finance) for ₹8,850 crore, marking Abu Dhabi-based investor's entry into India's financial services sector.
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October 03, 2025
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PC Jeweller Q2 revenue up 63%
PC Jeweller Ltd on Thursday said its revenue grew about 63% year-on-year in the second quarter of this fiscal on better demand for gold jewellery during the festive season.
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