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India's forex reserves down $4.47 bn as gold reserves dip
India’s foreign exchange reserve fell by $4.47 billion to $688 billion in the week ended November 21 on the back of a decline in the gold reserves, latest data by the Reserve Bank of India showed.
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November 29, 2025
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Framework trade deal with US likely by year-end: Govt
India is hopeful of finalising a “framework trade deal” with the United States by the end of this year, addressing the reciprocal tariff issue weighing on Indian exports, said Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal on Friday.
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November 29, 2025
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Volume pickup key to gains for Page Industries
Company aims to hit double-digit revenue growth ahead
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November 29, 2025
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Microfinance folio fell 17% in Q2
Microfinance lenders had a gross loan portfolio (GLP) of ₹3.39 trillion in the second quarter of the financial year (Q2 FY26), dropping 17 per cent from the previous year, said a report.
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November 29, 2025
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Annual IPO haul set to hit ₹1.6 trillion milestone next week
The Indian initial public offering (IPO) market is gearing up for another milestone year, with fundraising on track to set a fresh record and the number of issuances reaching an 18-year high.
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November 29, 2025
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An artful mind
In a country where STEM has long overshadowed the arts, Munjal tells Veenu Sandhu that future leaders will need both halves of the brain
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November 29, 2025
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Aakash puts TLPL’s allotment of ₹25 cr on hold over forex red flags
Aakash Educational Services Limited (AESL), a subsidiary of the company that runs edtech firm Byju’s, has completed a ₹100 crore rights issue, allotting shares to existing investors Manipal Group (₹58 crore) and Beeaar Investco (₹16 crore) proportionate to their stakes.
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November 29, 2025
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World War-II’s ‘Banana’ lessons
The Second World War (WWII) led to huge advances in weaponry as well as the development of antibiotics, chemotherapy, radar, sonar, plastics, and other things. But one key battle was won by what we may call “jugaad” rather than technological superiority.
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November 29, 2025
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Indian cricket, when asked to grovel
The defining fact of the India South Africa series is the catastrophic decline of Indian red ball cricket, where a visiting team can mock us with the ‘grovel’ word
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November 29, 2025
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CoinDCX users’ data exposed in breach at 3rd party
Indian crypto exchange CoinDCX said on Friday some of its user data was exposed due to a security breach at Mixpanel, a third-party service provider.
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November 29, 2025
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Trump vows to freeze migration from all ‘Third World’ countries after DC attack
US President plans to ‘denaturalise’ migrants undermining domestic tranquility
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November 29, 2025
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Claims hinge on prompt filing, meticulous documentation
A recent Karnataka High Court ruling has underscored a crucial aspect of road accident compensation: even minor delays, missing documents, or gaps in evidence can cost victims their rightful claim.
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November 29, 2025
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UN urges US to keep doors open to asylum seekers
United Nations (UN) agencies on Friday appealed to Washington to continue allowing asylum seekers access to the country and to be given due process after President Donald Trump vowed to freeze migration from “Third World” countries following an attack near the White House.
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November 29, 2025
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Annual IPO haul set for ₹1.6 trn milestone next week
Equirus Capital's Shah added: \"The pricing discipline is likely to continue, as domestic institutional investor support is becoming increasingly crucial and institutional investors envisage longer holding periods and greater engagement.
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November 29, 2025
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New royalty rates for 4 critical minerals kick in
GRAPHITE TO ATTRACT AD-VALOREM ROYALTY RATES, INSTEAD OF PER-TONNE ROYALTY
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November 29, 2025
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Consumption demand at 3-qtr high; govt spending down
Recovery could be a sign of broadbasing of consumption, say economists
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November 29, 2025
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Why your Sep-Oct EPF contributions are not reflecting in account
Salaried employees whose provident fund passbooks are not reflecting September and October 2025 wage contributions must not worry, as it is a temporary system-related delay, the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has said.
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November 29, 2025
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Canara raises ₹3.5K cr through AT1 bonds
State-owned Canara Bank on Friday raised ₹ 3,500 crore through additional tier I (AT1) bonds at 7.55 per cent interest rate in the first such issuance of FY26, said sources.
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November 29, 2025
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Manufacturing muscle lifts Q2 growth to 6-qtr high of 8.2%
Prime Minister Narendra Modi called the Q2 numbers “very encouraging”. “It reflects the impact of our pro-growth policies and reforms. It also reflects the hard work and enterprise of our people. Our government will continue to advance reforms and strengthen Ease of Living for every citizen,” he posted on X.
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November 29, 2025
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Raft of agreements may be signed during Putin’s India visit next week
Both nations look to deepen defence cooperation, and expand trade ties in ‘national currencies’
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November 29, 2025
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RBI dy guv Swaminathan urges MFI lenders to review pricing
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) expects microfinance lenders’ boards to review their spreads against the cost of funds and operating efficiency, said Swaminathan J, Deputy Governor, RBI.
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November 29, 2025
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PNGRB revises GAIL’s integrated pipeline tariff to ₹65.69/mmBtu
‘The integrated pipeline tariff for GAIL (India) was revised to %65.69 per million metric British thermal unit (mmBtu) on gross calorific value (GCV) basis, to be effective from January 1, 2026, announced Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Body (PNGRB) on Friday.
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November 29, 2025
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FY26 GDP growth likely to be 7% or more: CEA
India’s full-year gross domestic product (GDP) growth in 2025-26 (FY26) is expected to be 7 per cent or above, given the strong performance of the economy in the first two quarters, Chief Economic Advisor (CEA) V Anantha Nageswaran said on Friday.
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November 29, 2025
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Meesho says free cash flow positive ahead of ₹5,421 crore IPO
Meesho, one of India's first major e-commerce platforms preparing to go public, says it has turned freecash-flow positive despite posting losses in 2025-26 (FY26).
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November 29, 2025
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Swiss wealth tax proposal to test public appetite for redistribution
Switzerland will vote on a proposed wealth tax on Sunday that will be a litmus test of appetite for wealth redistribution in one of the world’s richest countries.
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November 29, 2025
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CEA flags concentration of large firms in bond market
Says ‘double-engine’ of bond mkts, bank funding will help provide financial support for an economy like India
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November 29, 2025
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CoalMin accredits 18 pvt firms to spur exploration
The Ministry of Coal has notified 18 private agencies accredited by Quality Council of India—National Accreditation Board for Education and Training (QCI-NABET) as prospecting agencies to speed up exploration and early operation-alisation of coal and lignite mines.
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November 29, 2025
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NCLT clears ₹1,950 cr one-time settlement for NSEL investors
CREDITORS WILL WITHDRAW ALL CIVIL SUITS AGAINST NSEL AND 63 MOONS AFTER THE SETTLEMENT IS COMPLETED
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November 29, 2025
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Agentic AI critical for growth trajectory: Salesforce India CEO
If India does not adopt Agentic AI decisively, it risks being trapped in the middle-income bracket, Arundhati Bhattacharya, chairperson and chief executive officer of Salesforce India has said, while asserting that it's no more an option but fundamental to improving productivity, efficiency, and overall economic competitiveness of the country.
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November 29, 2025
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The oil market is always wrong about long-term prices
Let’s be honest: The oil market has always been wrong about long-term prices. Unsurprisingly, it’s currently wrong in anticipating that a barrel of crude will cost around $60 by 2030, close to current levels. Barring an economic cataclysm, oil will be more expensive five years from now.
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