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Mint Kolkata
Greater rivalry and social trust can make Indian capital deliver
Indian firms have been underinvesting in innovation and R&D because of policy and social settings
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September 08, 2025
Mint Kolkata
Kyiv Hit in Largest Russian Air Attack
Russia launched its largest air attack of the war on Ukraine overnight, setting the main government building on fire in central Kyiv and killing at least four people, including an infant, Ukrainian officials said on Sunday.
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September 08, 2025
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Disaster-prone hill states seek fiscal room from finance commission
Increasingly faced with natural disasters, India's hilly states as well as the border states have urged the 16th finance commission to provide extra fiscal room, arguing that rehabilitation costs and the challenges of administering remote terrain demand a more flexible and resilient framework than what the standard funding formula allows, two people familiar with the matter told Mint.
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September 08, 2025
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Panel Holds Back on Tiger Area Relocation
The Standing Committee of the National Board for Wildlife has deferred a decision on extending the policy for voluntary community relocation to wildlife corridors and reclassifying the rhesus monkey under the Wildlife Protection Act, calling for further studies and wider consultations.
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September 08, 2025
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Price hikes may hit realty demand
Aiming high Limited inventory in existing projects makes new launches key to meet FY26 pre-sales targets.
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September 08, 2025
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Physics Wallah Files Papers for ₹3,820 Cr IPO
The offering will comprise a fresh issue of ₹3,100 crore and an offer for sale of ₹720 crore by its promoters
1 min |
September 08, 2025
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GST cut on insurance: What it means for premiums, renewals and returns
With insurers losing input tax credit, the potential premium relief passed on to customers could still be limited
5 min |
September 08, 2025
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Seven changes could charge up India's electric vehicle transition
We should sharpen our approach and take focused measures to keep the goal of 30% EV penetration by 2030 within reach
4 min |
September 08, 2025
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GDP may miss 10.1% target, says CEA
Given the expectation of benign inflation, there may be a shortfall in nominal gross domestic product (GDP) growth compared to the budget estimate of 10.1% for the current financial year, chief economic adviser V. Anantha Nageswaran said.
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September 08, 2025
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India's Longest Rail Tunnel Completed Ahead of Schedule
India's longest rail tunnel, stretching 14.57km between Devprayag and Janasu in Uttarakhand, has seen the light of the day due to the perseverance of two tunnel boring machine (TBM) operators who worked day and night to cut through tough mountain terrains and completed the project ahead of schedule.
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September 08, 2025
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How India Inc. is navigating tariff fog
To counter US tariffs, Indian industry must expand to other markets including Latin America and Russia, corporate leaders said at a Mint roundtable
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September 08, 2025
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OYO Changes Corporate Entity Name to Prism
PO-bound OYO's parent entity, Oravel Stays, will now be called Prism to serve as the umbrella entity for all its businesses and bring together various brands of the global travel tech platform.
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September 08, 2025
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Japan's Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba to step down, paving way for new leader
A priority for the LDP's next leader would be restoring support for the ruling coalition
4 min |
September 08, 2025
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Consumer Goods Firms Rush to Meet New GST Deadline
Officials say cos are printing new packaging with updated prices to reflect the reduced taxes
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September 08, 2025
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India calls for WTO-centred fair trade order
India has reaffirmed its commitment to a rules-based multilateral trading system with the World Trade Organization (WTO) at its core, while urging closer economic cooperation among Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) members to build resilient and diversified supply chains, the trade ministry said in a statement on Sunday.
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September 08, 2025
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GST rate cuts, RBI's policy and liquidity actions to support markets
Overall, we feel that stock selection would be the alpha generator over sector selection...Subhasis Ghosh CEO at Kotak Mahindra Pension Fund
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September 08, 2025
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Britannia Eyes 50% Rural Sales Share by '29
Britannia expects half of its domestic sales to come from rural markets in the next 3 to 4 years, as it is expanding its distribution network to increase presence in those regions with aspirational buying preferences, said its vice chairman and managing director Varun Berry.
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September 08, 2025
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Logistics firms to see margin hit after 18% tax on delivery
With fuel kept outside GST and ineligible for input tax credit, logistics firms can't offset expenses
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September 08, 2025
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India, Israel likely to boost trade ties
India and Israel are likely to sign a bilateral investment treaty during the upcoming visit of Israeli finance minister Bezalel Smotrich this week, while laying the groundwork for a free trade agreement to boost trade between the two countries, according to people familiar with the matter.
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September 08, 2025
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Hyundai, Tata Slash Prices Post-GST Cut
Hyundai Motor India on Sunday said it has reduced prices of its entire model range by up to ₹2.4 lakh to pass on the goods and services tax (GST) rate cut benefit to customers.
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September 08, 2025
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Industry-govt unity must for waste mgmt
Indian industries, the government, and pollution management agencies need to align in their thinking in order to make India's waste management circular, according to Girish Ramesh Luthra, chairman of the Luthra Group.
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September 08, 2025
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Trump Scoffs at India's Ties with China, Russia
U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday once again took aim at India's global positioning, suggesting that New Delhi was moving closer to Moscow and Beijing at a time when Washington and New Delhi were in the midst of negotiations on a bilateral trade agreement.
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September 06, 2025
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Armani's death puts luxury empire in the hands of heirs
Armani entrusted the future of Giorgio Armani SpA to close family members and associates
3 min |
September 06, 2025
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More than a romp on campus
Three decades on, Anuradha Marwah's debut novel holds a witty and wise mirror to young women's struggles in India
4 min |
September 06, 2025
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Consumption may offset losses this year itself: FM
Centre to maintain budgeted fiscal deficit target of 4.4% this financial year
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September 06, 2025
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Bandra's new village theatre
A new black box theatre space in Mumbai wants to embed itself within the community
2 min |
September 06, 2025
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Who will come to my village and make a film?
'In Search of the Sky' offers a realistic view of the experience of raising a differently abled child in rural India
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September 06, 2025
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Toy Startups Sweat to Navigate Tariff Storm
Founders bet on GST cuts, incentives and quick commerce to offset risks
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September 06, 2025
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Vedanta tops Adani with ₹17,000 cr JAL bid
JAL entered insolvency in June 2024 after loan defaults; financial creditors claim ₹57,185 crore in unpaid dues
1 min |
September 06, 2025
Mint Kolkata
Perfect brews for rainy days
I have enjoyed August in Bengaluru, the chill in the air, the spells of rain, the snatches of sunshine.
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