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L Catterton takes stake in Haldiram's in strategic partnership deal
L Catterton, a global consumer-focused investment firm, has entered into a strategic partnership with Haldiram's, the iconic Indian packaged ethnic foods brand, after investing an undisclosed sum.
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December 19, 2025
Business Standard
The 'shrimp vs smartphone' debate in trade
This concluding part of the trade series looks at how US tariffs are forcing India to weigh its exports of labour-intensive products against technology-intensive ones. One is a job creator, the other a sunshine industry. It is not an easy choice
6 min |
December 19, 2025
Business Standard
AMCs rally as Sebi softens expense cuts
Shares of asset management companies (AMCs) rallied up to 7 per cent on Thursday after the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) announced milder cuts to the mutual fund (MF) fee and brokerage expense caps than initially proposed.
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December 19, 2025
Business Standard
USFDA issues OAI status to Sun Pharma Baska facility
Sun Pharmaceutical on Thursday informed stock exchanges that the US Food and Drug Administration (US FDA) has classified its Baska manufacturing facility in Gujarat as Official Action Indicated (OAI) following an inspection conducted between September 8 and September 19, 2025.
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December 19, 2025
Business Standard
Flight disruptions: IndiGo to face CCI investigation
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) will launch an inquiry into IndiGo airline, based on information filed against the company after recent flight disruptions, according to a statement issued by the Commission.
1 min |
December 19, 2025
Business Standard
Max to invest over ₹1,000 cr in 450-bed Pune hospital
With an eye on expanding in West India, Max Healthcare on Thursday said it would invest around ₹1,020 crore in building a 450-bed greenfield super speciality hospital in Pune, announcing its entry into the market.
1 min |
December 19, 2025
Business Standard
Hotels, villas cash in as pet parents spend more on ‘paw-cations’
‘Travelling with pets in India or ‘paw-cation’ is moving from being a niche preference to one of the mainstream revenue drivers for the Indian hospitality sector, as Indians increasingly opt for pet-friendly bookings and accommodations.
3 min |
December 19, 2025
Business Standard
Family floater vs individual health plan: What works best for your family
Indian families often grapple with a dilemma while taking health insurance.
1 min |
December 19, 2025
Business Standard
The rewriting of lawmaking convention – in Hindi
Opposition lawmakers have renewed objections to the government's growing practice of giving Hindi titles to proposed legislation, arguing it violates constitutional requirements and marginalises non-Hindi speakers.
1 min |
December 19, 2025
Business Standard
Passengers must pay
Rail freight revenue can increase, but so must fares
2 min |
December 19, 2025
Business Standard
China begins $113 bn free-trade experiment on Hainan island
China on Thursday split off a Belgium-sized island with an economy comparable to a mid-ranked country from the mainland for customs processing, part of a bid to join a major trans-Pacific trade deal and establish a new Hong Kong-style commercial hub.
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December 19, 2025
Business Standard
IndiGo brass to fan out across network with 'rebuilding' message
Days after stricter pilot rest and duty norms triggered widespread flight cancellations, IndiGo Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Pieter Elbers on Thursday said the top management, including himself, would travel across its network to engage with employees, understand the challenges they faced, and gather feedback in a bid to rebuild systems.
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December 19, 2025
Business Standard
Govt may consider partial waiver of Vi's non-principal AGR dues: CLSA
The Centre is likely to consider a partial waiver of interest, penalties and interest on penalties for Vodafone Idea, which make up the bulk of the adjusted gross revenue (AGR) dues, said brokerage CLSA in a note on Thursday, adding that the relief may also include the government expanding a moratorium on AGR payments.
1 min |
December 19, 2025
Business Standard
Assembly passes supplementary Budget of ₹35K cr
The Chhattisgarh Legislative Assembly has passed the record largest supplementary Budget in the state's history.
1 min |
December 19, 2025
Business Standard
Ola Electric promoter sells small stake to clear ₹260 cr loan
Ola Electric on Thursday confirmed that the founder-promoter Bhavish Aggarwal has completed the onetime, limited monetisation of a small portion of his personal shareholding.
1 min |
December 19, 2025
Business Standard
Paddy procurement injects ₹5K cr in rural economy
The Uttar Pradesh government has paid over ₹5,000 crore for paddy procurement in the ongoing kharif marketing season 2025-26 so far.
1 min |
December 19, 2025
Business Standard
RBI's OMO auction sees nearly 3x demand
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Thursday received bids worth ₹1.39 trillion at the open-market operations (OMO) purchase auction, against the notified amount of₹ 50,000 crore.
1 min |
December 19, 2025
Business Standard
India, Oman to explore trade in local currencies
Discuss deepening cooperation in the defence sector
2 min |
December 19, 2025
Business Standard
Insurance amendment Bill strengthens Irdai: LIC chief
The insurance amendment Bill strengthens the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority's (Irdai's) ability to guide sectoral development, safeguard consumer interests, and foster innovation in alignment with national priorities, said R Doraiswamy, managing director & chief executive officer (MD & CEO) of the Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) on Thursday.
1 min |
December 19, 2025
Business Standard
RBI likely made $30 bn intervention in FX mkt in Jun-Oct period
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is estimated to have made interventions worth nearly $30 billion in the foreign exchange (FX) market between June and October this year, according to a report by State Bank of India (SBI).
1 min |
December 19, 2025
Business Standard
Centre likely to decide on MSP hike for sugar next month
The Centre is likely to come out with some decisions next month to address the sugar industry's concerns on rising glut due to surplus production that could lead to mounting sugarcane dues, Sanjeev Chopra, Union food secretary said on Thursday.
1 min |
December 19, 2025
Business Standard
No PUC, no fuel: Delhi cracks down on polluters
Bans entry of non-Delhi pvt vehicles below BS-VI standards
3 min |
December 19, 2025
Business Standard
Delhi pollution curbs open new market for ICE-to-EV retrofitters
Delhi's worsening air quality — and the government's renewed crackdown on vehicular pollution -is shining a spotlight on a fast-emerging fringe industry: Retrofitting internal combustion engine (ICE) and compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicles into electric ones.
3 min |
December 19, 2025
Business Standard
Mumbai airport to shut cargo flights for 10 mths from Aug
Mumbai airport, India's second-largest in terms of air cargo handled, will suspend freighter flights from August 2026 to May 2027 as it has to recarpet its main runway, build a new taxiway, and rebuild the apron area where cargo planes load and unload, Business Standard has learnt.
2 min |
December 19, 2025
Business Standard
Eternal well placed as price war unlikely in quick commerce
The quick commerce sector is likely to see intensified competition as Swiggy has recently raised more funds and Zepto issaid to be preparing for an initial public offering (IPO).
3 min |
December 19, 2025
Business Standard
India gets zero-duty access on over 99% exports to Oman
Second Cepa with a Gulf nation; labour-intensive sectors to get full benefit
3 min |
December 19, 2025
Business Standard
How BP's new boss became most powerful woman in fossil fuels
Meg O'Neill's rapid rise to the top of one of the world's biggest fossil-fuel companies has been unencumbered by doubt.
1 min |
December 19, 2025
Business Standard
House panel flags slow adoption of revised mining guidelines
A parliamentary panel on Thursday strongly criticised states for the slow pace of adoption of the revised Pradhan Mantri Khanij Kshetra Kalyan Yojana (PMKKKY) guidelines, warning that these delays are undermining the District Mineral Foundation's (DMF's) objectives in mining affected areas.
1 min |
December 19, 2025
Business Standard
Nissan unveils 7-seater 'Gravite', eyes India comeback
Nissan Motor India on Thursday unveiled the name of its upcoming seven-seater B-MPV, Gravite (pictured), marking the first step in the carmaker's renewed product push aimed at reviving its India business from 2026.
1 min |
December 19, 2025
Business Standard
Wages up, prices down: Trump claims he 'fixed' US economy
Announces $1,776 'warrior dividend' for US troops
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