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Centre-state collaboration: A must for effective labour reforms
India’s labour law reform is among the most consequential structural changes in decades. By consolidating 29 central legislations into four comprehensive Labour Codes—the Code on Wages, Industrial Relations Code, Code on Social Security, and Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code—the government has laid the groundwork for a modern, inclusive, and competitive industry ecosystem.
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November 24, 2025
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Delivery platform liable for shortfall in quantity
Raja Vikrant Sharma, a law student at Panjab University in Chandigarh, used his mobile app to place an order on Swiggy Instamart on December 30, 2024. He ordered Nestle Classic Milk Chocolate and 1 kg Nagpur oranges, which he intended to carry with him while visiting his maternal aunt. Swiggy levied a handling fee of 28.61.
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November 24, 2025
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Banks' good run on, but there are challenges
Net profits grew, but operating profits were down for many banks in the Sep quarter. What does it say?
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November 24, 2025
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AI boom sparks fears of spending built on house of cards
It would not be a stretch to describe this period of hyperactive growth in the tech industry as a historic moment.
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November 24, 2025
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India breaks into global qcom top 3, behind only China and US
India is the third-largest market in the world for quick commerce (qcom) based on revenues — far behind the giants China and the US, but well ahead of markets like Japan, South Korea, the UK, and European Union countries, according to Statista projections.
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November 24, 2025
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Answers blowin’ in the wind
One summer, I worked in southern France, in a town that is the regular victim of the mistral—a punishing, north-northwesterly wind that blows throughout the year.
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November 24, 2025
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Banks' good run on, but there are challenges
Net profits grew, but operating profits were down for many banks in the Sep quarter. What does it say?
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November 24, 2025
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Magicpin joins hands with Rapido to challenge Zomato and Swiggy
Magicpin and Rapido have joined hands to take on the duopoly of Zomato and Swiggy, whereby the country's third largest food delivery player will plug its nationwide restaurant network to Rapido-owned platform Ownly, people aware of the development said.
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November 24, 2025
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Reform panel moots easing China investment curbs
A high-level committee headed by NITI Aayog member Rajiv Gauba has recommended that the government either withdraw restrictions on investments from China or consider calibrated easing of curbs, people aware of the matter said.
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November 24, 2025
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₹ may drop to 90 vs $ by Dec-end, regain by Mar
Possible US trade deal may help lift Indian currency, say experts
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November 24, 2025
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Japan to deploy missiles to island near Taiwan
Tokyo ‘crossed red line’ with Taiwan remarks, says Beijing
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November 24, 2025
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Winter Session tidings
The 2025 Winter Session of Parliament is scheduled to be held from December 1-19, with a total of 15 sittings.
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November 24, 2025
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US judgment against Byju's founder faces steep barriers in India
A $1.07 billion default judgment against Byju Raveendran (pictured) by a Delaware bankruptcy court faces significant obstacles before it can be enforced in India, legal experts say, underscoring the complexities involving cross-border debt recovery and the limits of US court jurisdiction over foreign nationals.
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November 24, 2025
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Semi-active yet strategic: PPFAS MF scheme to mirror Nifty 100
Tracks index but flexes 5 tactical levers to seize alpha passive peers cannot touch
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November 24, 2025
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Banks raised ₹55K crore through CDs in fortnight ended Nov 14
Outstanding certificate of deposits touch a fresh high of ₹5.34 trillion
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November 24, 2025
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Emerging tech to enhance industrial workers’ safety
The new labour codes have renewed the focus on the safety of workers. One of them, the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, aims to protect workers from harsh working conditions in various industrial activities.
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November 24, 2025
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Chandigarh flashpoint prompts Centre’s retreat
Facing cross-party backlash in Punjab, the Centre steps back from proposal to alter Chandigarh’s administrative structure. Archis Mohan reports
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November 24, 2025
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Real estate expects up to 10% spike in baseline labour cost
With four labour Codes having been made effective, real estate is bracing itself for an increase in baseline labour costs of 5-10 per cent over the next one year, with labour making up close to one-fourth of project costs.
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November 24, 2025
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Hybrid, hedged, and dynamic: Tata MF’s new SIF fund
Balances long, short, flex positions across asset classes
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November 24, 2025
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MSME participation in AEO programme grows but more awareness needed
A recent joint study by World Customs Organization (WCO), International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), and World Trade Organization (WTO) on integrating micro, small and medium enterprises (MSME) into Authorized Economic Operators (AEO) programme praises the Indian Customs for its initiatives but says that it increasingly needs to evolve from a large-enterprise focussed model into a truly inclusive framework — one that enables MSMEs to graduate from peripheral operators to trust-certified participants.
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November 24, 2025
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IHCL needs H2 to turn the key, restart the stay
Renovations easing and wedding-heavy months ahead may help close the gap left by a soft start
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November 24, 2025
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G20 SUMMIT IN SOUTH AFRICA Leaders agree to engage on global minimum tax
G20 leaders have committed to engaging constructively to address concerns regarding global minimum tax and tax challenges arising from digitalisation of the economy, while preserving the tax sovereignty of all countries.
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November 24, 2025
Business Standard
A diluted COP
Climate divisions hardened at Belem
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November 24, 2025
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L N Mittal leaves UK ahead of proposed taxes on super-rich
Indian-origin steel magnate Lakshmi Niwas Mittal, until now based in Britain anda regular on the country’s richest bil-lionairestally, has decided to quitthe UK
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November 24, 2025
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US Exim to invest $100 bn to secure critical minerals
The U.S. Export-Import Bank (Exim) will invest $100 billion to secure U.S. and allied supply chains for critical minerals, nuclear energy and liquefied natural gas, the organisation’s chair John Jovanovic told the Financial Times in an interview published on Sunday.
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November 24, 2025
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NHAI subsidiary's bond buyback likely this week
DME Development Limited (DMEDL), a fully owned subsidiary of the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), is planning to buy back ₹5,975 crore worth of its listed nonconvertible debentures out of the ₹15,899 crore outstanding, sources said. The buyback is expected to be executed this week.
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November 24, 2025
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Spice exporters look to tap new markets
Exploring possibilities in Russia, Africa and Southeast Asia
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November 24, 2025
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Delhi goes for a soft battle against a tough enemy
Pollution grows unabated amid faulty policies and delays: Experts
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November 24, 2025
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EY survey flags limited global leadership roles in Indian GCCS
Indian global capability centres (GCC) have limited leadership presence in India, barring the financial services ones, which is a roadblock towards greater maturity and ability to strategically influence decision making for the parent organisation, an annual survey by EY shows.
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November 24, 2025
Business Standard
Took phased approach before restarting platform: WazirX CEO
Indian crypto exchange WazirX is picking up from where it left 15 months ago, when a breach wiped out over $230 million. The platform resumed operations last month after completing its restructuring in Singapore. Founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Nischal Shetty outlines a road map for the restart, among other issues, in a video interaction with Ajinkya Kawale and Shivani Shinde. Edited excerpts:
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