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Radisson group expands to 200 hotels in India, targets 500 by '30
With India being one of the major markets, Radisson Hotel group has expanded its presence in the country reaching 200 hotels, driven by 59 new signings in the last 18 months, the global hotel brand said in a statement Monday.
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October 28, 2025
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Rapido's disruptive ride
Rapido, the new kid on the cab aggregator block, is shaking up the market — and its far bigger rivals — with its new playbook. Its financial model may be based on slim margins but that’s not something that worries Rapido
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October 28, 2025
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COP out? The world’s climate talks seem stuck in repeat
30 years, 30 COPS - still counting degrees. Is this where promises go to melt?
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October 28, 2025
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A first: Surge in passive MF folio steals a march on active equity
Net account additions in passive mutual fund (MF) schemes overtook those in active equity funds for the first time, in September, as investors piled into gold and silver exchange-traded funds (ETFs) amid a sharp rally in precious metals.
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October 28, 2025
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Gold loan vs gold overdraft: The smarter way to borrow
People often pledge gold jewellery for short-term funds.
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October 28, 2025
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Saudi Arabia, rich with oil, wants to be known as the AI exporter
In northwest Saudi Arabia near the Red Sea, a planned $5 billion data centre would provide enough computing muscle for coders as far away as Europe to build artificial intelligence.
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October 28, 2025
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The ascent of AI
These days, unless you are a digital recluse or have been on a digital detox for a few years now, it is impossible to avoid Generative AI chatbots, image and video creators, and AI Agents in most parts of your life.
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October 28, 2025
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Will comply with all int'l sanctions: IOC
State-run Indian Oil Corporation Ltd (IOCL) would abide by the sanctions imposed by the international community, its Chairman A $ Sahney said on Monday.
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October 28, 2025
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China presses for stronger economic, trade ties
China pressed on Monday for stronger economic ties and more open trade at a regional summit in Malaysia dominated by the shadow of steep US tariffs after proceedings attended by US President Donald Trump.
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October 28, 2025
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Economy accelerated in Q2, momentum to sustain: FinMin
Demand conditions across rural and urban India have improved through the second quarter (Q2) of 2025-26 (FY26), and the momentum gained in Q2 is expected to continue in the upcoming months, driven by resilient domestic economic activity and stronger demand supported by goods and services tax (GST) reforms, the Finance Ministry said on Monday.
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October 28, 2025
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Amazon crosses $20 bn ecom exports target from India in 10 yrs
The ecom giant targets exports worth $80 billion from the country by 2030
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October 28, 2025
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Why income-tax cases drag on in high courts
The second of a two-part series on tax litigation looks at the time it takes for high courts to wind up cases
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October 28, 2025
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US-China thaw, Fed cut hope lift markets
FPIs back in buying mode as global cues turn favourable
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October 28, 2025
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Education: Nitish Kumar’s high grades, and then a dip
Sakshi Kumari (16) sees her father maybe for six or seven days twice a year when he returns home from Delhi.
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October 28, 2025
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Need to promote wider use of digital solutions: RBI dy guv
Swaminathan says steps like ULI facilitate cash-flow-based lending
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October 28, 2025
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SC allows govt to reconsider Vi's AGR dues
This may open doors for other telcos to seek relief, say legal experts
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October 28, 2025
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India to boost local fleet to achieve shipbuilding self-reliance: Sonowal
India is eyeing self-reliance in shipbuilding by increasing its domestic fleet and aims to be among the top-five nations in the segment by 2047, Sarbananda Sonowal, minister of ports, shipping and waterways, said on Monday.
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October 28, 2025
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Overlapping crises
A new report suggests global warming is exacerbating poverty
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October 28, 2025
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Navigating ‘we are like that only’ India
Last week, the “when exactly is Diwali” confusion swept through many parts of the country, with the ‘Amavasya that marks the main day spilling into two calendar days.
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October 28, 2025
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Two policies in the works to boost tourism
The Rajasthan tourism department is likely to announce two policies to boost tourism infrastructure, generate employment opportunities, and make the state a film shooting hub, besides chalking out plans to promote its rich handicrafts and handlooms.
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October 28, 2025
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LTIMindtree wins $100 mn deal from US chemicals firm
IT services major LTIMindtree on Monday announced a multiyear strategic agreement, valued at a little over $100 million, with a leading US-based global manufacturer of chemicals and polymers.
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October 28, 2025
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Zarin Daruwala appointed Group CEO of PL Capital
PL Capital (Prabhudas Lilladher Group) has named banking veteran Zarin Daruwala as its Group Chief Executive Officer, effective October 13.
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October 28, 2025
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Passive MF folio surge steals march on active equity
Gold and silver ETFs alone added 9.9 million accounts in September. Although data on gold and silver FoFs is not yet available, these funds are also thought to have drawn a record number of new investors.
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October 28, 2025
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JK Tyre profit jumped 64% on rural demand, GST boost
JK Tyre and Industries on Monday posted a 64 per cent increase in its consolidated net profit at ₹221 crore for the second quarter of the financial year 2026 (Q2FY26), while the revenue from operations grew by 11 per cent to ₹4,011 crore.
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October 28, 2025
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Banks favour direct assignment over co-lending
Despite the recent relaxation in co-lending norms, banks are likely to maintain their preference for direct assignment with non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) rather than colending arrangements.
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October 28, 2025
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Cut in earnings expectations, valuations to cap upside in SBI Card
SBI Card and Payment Services’ (SBI Cards) Q2FY26 earnings were lower than consensus, due to high provisioning and high operating expenses.
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October 28, 2025
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IIM Calcutta secures 100% summer placements
The Indian Institute of Management Calcutta (IIM-C) has completed its summer placements for the 62nd batch of its MBA programme, securing 100 per cent placements, with ₹6 lakh per month as the highest stipend.
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October 28, 2025
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India flags constricted energy trade, selective curbs at East Asia Summit
Amid US pressure on India to end its purchases of Russian oil, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday lamented the “increasingly constricted” nature of global energy trade at the East Asia Summit (EAS) in KualaLumpur, saying it has led to “market distortions”, unreliable supply chains, and restricted market access.
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October 28, 2025
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Smartphone exports hit new record of $1.8 bn in September
Smartphone exports hit a new record in September this year, with exports touching $1.8 billion — an increase of 100 per cent, the highest ever jump in a single month for smartphone exports — from $923 million in the same month of 2024.
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October 28, 2025
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SC nixes Centre’s plea against HC order to resume works
The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed the special leave petition (SLP) filed by the central government against a Calcutta High Court (HC) order directing it to resume MGNREGA works in West Bengal from August 1, 2025.
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