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Mint Kolkata
Forensic audit: an investigative tool in need of a legal framework
As insolvency and other proceedings increasingly use such audits, India must address gaps in the standards these abide by
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May 22, 2026
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Daily staples set to get dearer amid rising oil
Crude oil-linked inflation may keep firms cautious on pricing and margins
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May 22, 2026
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China warns EU of retaliation as bloc mulls tougher trade curbs
China will take counter-measures if the European Union (EU) presses ahead with new restrictions on Chinese imports, a ministry of commerce official said, as trade tensions between the two blocs continue to rise.
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May 22, 2026
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BJP-ruled states may trim VAT on diesel
States ruled by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) may lower value-added taxes (VAT) on transport fuel following the Centre's excise duty cut, four people aware of the plans said.
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May 22, 2026
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K Hospitality unveils investment platform
Hospitality Corp., which operates restaurants such as Copper Chimney and Bombay Brasserie, has launched Kliff Ventures—an investment platform for early-stage consumer retail brands with a corpus of ₹200 crore, a senior executive said.
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May 22, 2026
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Govt's e-bus drive hits final run via 2 central schemes
Karnataka, Maharashtra and Delhi account for the largest share of allocations under scheme
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May 22, 2026
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Accessible luxury may be a risky selling proposition
I have spent years studying luxury brands, retail behaviour and aspirational consumers across markets, but I must admit that watching the recent frenzy around the alliance of Audemars Piguet and Swatch unsettled me.
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May 22, 2026
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Outages, diesel prices hit telecom sector
Surging power demand in peak summer and hiked prices of diesel, used to run generators during outages, are fanning telecom and tower companies’ concerns.
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May 22, 2026
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Scapia nets $63 mn to boost travel fintech play
Travel fintech startup Scapia has raised $63 million in a fresh funding round led by General Catalyst, with continued participation from existing investors Peak XV Partners and Z47.
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May 22, 2026
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India’s policymakers stare at a set of gloomy trade-offs
Policy formulation will see challenges mount in 2026-27 as the effects of the West Asia war unsettle India’s growth picture.
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May 22, 2026
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'We see a strong tactical opportunity in long-duration debt funds'
Bond yields in India have risen sharply this year, with government securities (g-secs) up around 50 basis points amid multiple uncertainties — rising crude oil prices fuelling inflation fears, concerns over a wider fiscal deficit due to a higher import bill, and speculation of further US Fed rate hikes.
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May 22, 2026
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How new-age MF factsheets can help you make smarter decisions
Mutual fund factsheets are fast evolving from just compliance documents into investor-friendly decision tools
4 min |
May 22, 2026
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Conservation has high potential if deployed as a strategic mission
The Prime Minister's call must be taken in the spirit of building resilience rather than going austere
3 min |
May 22, 2026
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Ola Electric's home inverter runs into a chemistry issue
Ola said Shakti products will shift to LFP batteries from next quarter to enable faster ramp-up
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May 22, 2026
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Electricity reforms must address warped tariffs
A report by India’s Central Electricity Authority outlines a major misalignment that state utilities must urgently resolve. We must drive efficiency and competition at the retail end
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May 22, 2026
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SpiceJet faces legal heat from lessor
In another legal setback for cash-strapped airline SpiceJet, France-based aircraft engine lessor Sunbird France 02 SAS has moved the Delhi high court seeking enforcement of a UK court judgement directing the airline to pay nearly $8 million in unpaid lease rentals and maintenance dues linked to three aircraft engines, adding to the carrier's mounting litigation burden amid ongoing financial stress.
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May 22, 2026
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Lava plans to invest ₹1,100 cr over 5 years
Home-grown mobile phone maker Lava International plans to invest ₹1,100 crore over the next five years to diversify its presence in the electronics components ecosystem, a senior company official said on Thursday.
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May 22, 2026
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Aragen Life said to plan $300 mn IPO
Hyderabad-based Aragen Life Sciences Ltd, a contract research and manufacturing firm, is considering an initial public offering (IPO) in Mumbai that could raise as much as $300 million, according to people familiar with the matter.
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May 22, 2026
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Why Netflix’s ‘Should I Marry a Murderer?’ has viewers agog
People in the thrall of strong bonds can suspend sound judgement
3 min |
May 22, 2026
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OMCs face heat from oil surge
Oil marketing companies’ (OMCs) strong March-quarter (Q4FY26) results hide the heavy losses they are incurring due to higher crude oil prices.
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May 22, 2026
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RBI's $5 bn swap softens premiums, eases liquidity stress
The Reserve Bank of India’s surprise decision to conduct a $5 billion dollar-rupee buy/sell auction on 26 May is viewed as a move to ease stress in the forward currency market while also helping smooth liquidity conditions for banks facing funding pressure amid steady credit demand, four market participants told Mint.
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May 22, 2026
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Bandhan eyes new growth opportunity in West Bengal
The Group expects the new ‘double-engine’ government to revive investment in the state
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May 22, 2026
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With Castro indictment, Trump bets his Venezuela playbook will work in Cuba
US is trying to press Havana into submission, but there are differences between that government and Caracas
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May 22, 2026
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Trump, Netanyahu hold ‘testy’ call over Iran
President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a contentious call Tuesday evening, people familiar with the matter said, with Netanyahu railing against a pact to end the war with Iran and Trump defending the diplomatic process.
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May 22, 2026
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Honasa declares 1st dividend after record Q4 net profit
The board of Honasa Consumer Ltd, the parent company of Mamaearth, Aqualogica and The Derma Co, approved a final dividend of ₹3 per equity share, its first ever, after posting a record quarterly net profit of ₹69.4 crore in the March quarter, up nearly 178% year-on-year on a consolidated basis.
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May 22, 2026
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Annapurna Fin to raise $75-100 mn
Annapurna Finance, a non-banking financial company (NBFC) in Odisha, plans to raise $75-100 million in equity this year with some early backers selling their stake in part or full as it looks to grow beyond microfinance, four people familiar with the matter said.
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May 22, 2026
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FPIs exit Korea, Taiwan; can India gain?
Foreign investors have spent much of this year cutting exposure to Indian equities, diverting some capital to Taiwan and South Korea amid an AI-driven rally and robust semiconductor earnings.
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May 22, 2026
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Zepto plans to float ₹11,000 cr IPO in Jul
Quick-commerce platform Zepto plans to launch its ₹11,000 crore initial public offering (IPO) in July, people familiar with the matter said on Thursday.
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May 22, 2026
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Sugar exports dip as govt prioritizes domestic supply
India’s sugar exports have fallen below 5% of total production as policy curbs prioritize domestic price stability amid lower output and higher diversion of cane juice towards ethanol production.
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May 22, 2026
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PI Industries' weak core business keeps investors on edge
PI Industries stock has fallen 12% over the past two trading sessions as pressure in its custom synthesis and manufacturing (CSM) business persisted.
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