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Taiwan to ‘defend sovereignty’
Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te on Thursday vowed to defend the self-ruled islands sovereignty in the face of China’s expansionist ambitions, after Beijing wrapped up live-fire military drills around the island.
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January 02, 2026
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Japanese investors arrived in full force: Kotak's Mallik
M&A activity and volumes in 2026 will beat 2025: Kotak Investment Banking’s Sourav Mallik
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January 02, 2026
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Govt weighs ₹12 tn capex as private sector still shy
Public investment key as private capex remains uneven, global uncertainty persists
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January 02, 2026
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Rupee falls 10 paise, ends at 89.98/dollar
The rupee fell by 10 paise to close at 89.98 (provisional) against the US dollar on Thursday, the first trading session of 2026, as sustained foreign fund outflows and a negative trend in domestic equities dented investor sentiments.
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January 02, 2026
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Merchant bankers eye large bonuses after record fees
Industry participants and observers expect the buoyancy in dealmaking of 2025 to spill over into the new year.
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January 02, 2026
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Our Viksit Bharat goal calls for better governance across India
Ambitious growth targets can be met only if governance imperatives are put irreversibly in place. Stop-gap measures won't do
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January 02, 2026
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EVs with ICE engines begin to catch carmakers’ fancy
JSW Motors, Mahindra & Mahindra see potential for range-extended electric vehicles
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January 02, 2026
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Vodafone Idea faces ₹800 crore AGR payments over six years
Even as Vodafone Idea has received a breather on most of its adjusted gross revenue dues, a near-term obligation remains.
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January 02, 2026
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India is losing its sweet tooth now
From jalebis to rasgullas and gulab jamuns, Indians’ appetite for sugar is legendary, with sweets served at everything from weddings to festivals and celebrations of all kinds.
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January 02, 2026
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AS SIGNS OF AGING EMERGE, TRUMP RESPONDS WITH DEFIANCE
In an interview, the president says he has eschewed some advice from his doctors and regrets getting advanced imaging
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January 02, 2026
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Banks are in good shape but RBI must stay alert
RBI's 2024-25 report on banking is reassuring but also reveals some troubling trends. The growing role of NBFCs and their links with banks could pose a risk to financial stability
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January 02, 2026
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Can Sebi curbs cool the SME IPO rush?
The number of small businesses going public grew at a slower pace this year as stringent regulatory requirements to curb frenzy and unfavourable macro economic conditions dampened issuances.
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January 02, 2026
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South India sees steepest sequential cement price fall in Q3
Losing grip Average cement prices across most regions dropped sequentially in Q3FY26, with south being a drag. Variance between average price of Q2FY26 and Q3FY26 (in %)
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January 02, 2026
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Cold, fog to persist in North India
The weather department on Thursday warned of colder and foggier days ahead in large parts of North India as winter conditions intensify, further impacting railway and flight operations.
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January 02, 2026
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Govt mulls ₹12 tn capex as private sector still cautious
FY21 to ₹9.5 trillion in FY24.
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January 02, 2026
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How Meta's Reels became a $50 billion business
Once a TikTok wannabe, Instagram’s video feature is now a hit with users and advertisers
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January 02, 2026
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Hot metals are pouring cold water on a fossil-fuel fantasy
Soaring copper and silver prices show that cleantech is winning
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January 02, 2026
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Bitcoin blues
On the first day of 2026, Bitcoin was trading at around $87,600 in early hours, down roughly 6% over the year and more than 30% from its October peak.
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January 02, 2026
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A bike collab that's finally come of age
The new Harley-Davidson X440 T, built at Hero's Neemrana plant, is a motorcycle that can take the rough with the smooth
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January 02, 2026
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MCX stock: Room for more?
Precious saviour MCX could make up for the q-o-q drop in energy trading revenue in Q2FY26, owing to the rise in bullion trading revenue.
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January 02, 2026
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Of Gujarati folk rock and art
A Mint guide to what's happening in and around your city
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January 02, 2026
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Banks can set up own pension funds
In a move that could materially widen access to pension products, the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) board has given an in-principle approval to allow scheduled commercial banks to directly set up pension funds under the National Pension System (NPS).
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January 02, 2026
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UPI hits new highs as consumer habits shift
The Unified Payments Interface (UPI) platform touched new highs in 2025, posting record transactions in December both in terms of value and volume, according to the latest data published by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI).
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January 02, 2026
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Rethinking Money: How you should prepare for 2026
Forecasts aren't prophecy—they offer a glimpse into market sentiment. Our New Year special asks experts not for perfect numbers, but how they interpret the economy and the world around them—and how that shapes their money moves. The message is clear: discipline beats prediction. Stay invested. Stay diversified. Here's how that thinking is shaping their approach to 2026, and what's likely to keep their sectors busy.
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January 02, 2026
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Indians raise toast to a Stranger Things-themed New Year
This New Year, people were not just wishing each other a happy 2026 and making resolutions—they were also streaming the finale episode of Stranger Things on Netflix, which was in its fifth season.
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January 02, 2026
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Mamdani takes office and must now try to deliver on his boldest promises
Zohran Mamdani became the mayor of New York City early Thursday at a small ceremony in a decommissioned Gilded Age-era subway station—a location he chose as a testament to the city’s history of building great things to transform the lives of working people.
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January 02, 2026
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New Year's plea: Make it safe to walk in Indian cities
In almost every Indian city I have walked through, one thing has been consistently missing: walkable footpaths.
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January 02, 2026
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China and America must get serious about AI risk
In November 2024, US President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping made their first substantive joint statement about the national-security risks posed by AI.
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January 01, 2026
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Kyiv's long road to economic stability
For over a decade, much of the West has been pondering how to manage Ukraine's inevitable subordination to Russia.
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January 01, 2026
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Will India sustain its world-beating growth in 2026?
In 2025, India's economic growth stayed strong and inflation low amid geopolitical tensions and trade headwinds. The government also unveiled reforms and targeted stimulus, including tax cuts. Mint examines how the economy fared, and what lies ahead in 2026:
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