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Fast-track high-value tax disputes, revamp TDS rules: CII to govt
The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) has urged the government to make India’s tax system more trust-based, simpler, and technology-driven in the Union Budget 2026-27, with a focus on faster dispute resolution and easier Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) rules.
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November 01, 2025
Business Standard
IMD predicts cooler days, warmer nights in Nov
Large parts of India are likely to experience below-normal daytime temperatures but warmer-than-usual nights in November, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Friday.
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November 01, 2025
Business Standard
The job promises
The manifesto launched by the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) for the Bihar Assembly elections on Friday made multiple promises to the state’s people. But there was one that stood out, and was meant to stand out: Over 10 million jobs would be created if the NDA was voted back to power.
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November 01, 2025
Business Standard
Bajaj pips TVS in Oct to top electric 2-wheeler market
Bajaj Auto has climbed to the top spot in the electric two-wheeler (e2W) market in October for the first time this financial year (FY26). It has grabbed a 21.9 per cent share of the market with the registration of 29,567 vehicles as on October 31.
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November 01, 2025
Business Standard
Live events hit the right chord for ticketing platforms
Coldplay played in January and Guns N’ Roses performed in May: India wants more live concerts, so musicians David Guetta, Jacob Collier and rock band The Script will be among artists touring the country later this year.
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November 01, 2025
Business Standard
Xi vows to protect free trade at Apec summit
Urges unity and stable supply chains; Trump snubs major summit
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November 01, 2025
Business Standard
Bank credit annual growth to industry slows to 7.3%
Growth in bank credit to industry moderated to 7.3 per cent in September, compared with 8.9 per cent in the corresponding period last year, according to the RBI data released on Friday.
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November 01, 2025
Business Standard
ITC's healthy core business signals rerating scope amid weak Q2 agri show
ITC delivered a healthy performance in core segments in the second quarter of financial year 2026 (Q2FY26) with sequential improvement in margins, though the year-on-year (Yo-Y) performance remained under pressure.
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November 01, 2025
Business Standard
Fiscal deficit in H1 stood at 36.5% of full-year target
TheCentre's fiscal deficit forthe firsthalf (April-September) of 2025-26 (H1FY26) stood at 36.5 per cent of the full-year target, despite muted growth in tax revenues anda sharp uptick in devolution to states.
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November 01, 2025
Business Standard
Sebi chief stresses responsible tech use, stronger market resilience
‘The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) is promoting the responsible use of emerging technologies, such as artificial intelligence in financial markets, strengthening cybersecurity, and preparing entities for change, said Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey on Friday.
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November 01, 2025
Business Standard
Ethnic brands tie the knot with wedding mkt
The Big Fat Indian Wedding just got fatter, with several labels moving up value chain to tap into bridal boom
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November 01, 2025
Business Standard
Ukraine gamifies the war: 40 points to destroy a tank, 12 to kill a soldier
The Ukrainian drone zeroed in on the two Russian soldiers riding a motorcycle just after 9 amon July 19, closer and closer, until it swooped down to hit its mark and the camera went dark.
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November 01, 2025
Business Standard
Indian refiners set stage for lower Russia oil purchase
Indian refiners accounting for more than half of the nation’s imports of Russian crude have paused buying for the coming months, reinforcing expectations purchases for December and January delivery will plunge.
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November 01, 2025
Business Standard
Services sector’s informal trap
What's holding back formal job growth — supply or demand?
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October 31, 2025
Business Standard
Reits and the promise of big money
For real estate investment trusts, the India story is just beginning
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October 31, 2025
Business Standard
US ends automatic extension of work permits for foreigners
Migrant workers must now undergo re-screening before renewal approval
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October 31, 2025
Business Standard
Rising millionaires driving India’s wealth mgmt boom: Experts
India’s wealth management industry is entering a defining phase as a swelling pool of high-net-worth (HND and ultrahigh-networth (UHNI) individuals fuels demand for sophisticated financial advice and innovative investment products, top executives said at the Business Standard BFSI Summit 2025.
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October 31, 2025
Business Standard
Adani Airports to launch AI-powered multilingual helpdesk for passengers
Adani Airport Holdings Ltd (AAHL) on Thursday announced that it has partnered with AIONOS, a tech firm backed by InterGlobe Enterprises, to introduce an artificial intelligence (Al)-based helpdesk that will allow passengers to get instant, multilingual assistance across all Adani-run airports.
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October 31, 2025
Business Standard
Stability for growth
India must build on its macro foundations
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October 31, 2025
Business Standard
ITC logs 2.7% rise in net profit
Cigarette, FMCG biz key drivers; Amitabh Kant recommended as ind director
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October 31, 2025
Business Standard
MEA: Some firms get China licences to import REMs
Some companies in India have received licences to import rare earth magnets (REMs) from China, said Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal at his weekly media briefing on Thursday.
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October 31, 2025
Business Standard
A tale of dualism
The services sector remains informal and unequal
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October 31, 2025
Business Standard
Trump and Xi agree to one-year trade truce, easing tensions
TARIFFS TRIMMED, RARE-EARTHS PAUSE AGREED
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October 31, 2025
Business Standard
FTII: Glory, ruin and recovery
This book traces the first two decades of a unique Indian institution — a government-funded school for training young Indians (and some foreigners) in the art and craft of cinema.
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October 31, 2025
Business Standard
Govt to soon release norms for shipping programmes
In a move that will formally roll out the investment road map for the maritime economy, the central government is set to issue guidelines for the shipbuilding cluster development and financial assistance schemes worth ₹45,000 crore, industry and government sources told Business Standard.
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October 31, 2025
Business Standard
Powering progress or draining resources?
India's digital economy is experiencing an extraordinary increase in data centre investments, establishing the country as a key location for global tech giants.
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October 31, 2025
Business Standard
MFI industry's full recovery hinges on better liquidity
After witnessing quarters marked by liquidity stress, rising delinquencies, and slowing disbursements, India’s microfinance industry appears to be showing early signs of revival, said leaders and analysts during a panel discussion on the micro lending sector at the Business Standard BFSI Summit.
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October 31, 2025
Business Standard
Jio users to receive ₹35,100 Google AI Pro boost, for free
Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Industries Limited (RIL), through its subsidiary Reliance Intelligence Limited, has entered into a strategic partnership with Google to accelerate the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) across India.
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October 31, 2025
Business Standard
Procurement at MSP implemented to boost farmers’ income in state
‘The Minimum Support Price (MSP) procurement scheme is being implemented across Rajasthan to ensure farmers receive fair prices for their produce, enabling largescale procurement of agricultural commodities from farmers, said Rajasthan’s Minister for Cooperative Gautam Kumar Dak.
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October 31, 2025
Business Standard
General insurers call for norms to navigate climate disasters
With a surge in climate-related disasters, cyber threats, and emerging workplace models, leading voices from the general insurance industry have called for stronger collaboration between insurers, government, and technology partners to address these “new-age risks”.
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