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Mint Chennai
Act now to secure India’s access to the latest AI models
Most AI developers prefer to use open-weight models to build their solutions because they can be fine-tuned to suit specific requirements.
4 min |
October 29, 2025
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IOC says to continue buying Russian oil
India's largest oil refiner, Indian Oil Corp. Ltd (IOC), on Tuesday said it will \"absolutely not\" halt buying Russian crude and will also comply with international sanctions.
1 min |
October 29, 2025
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Trump's big tariff task in Asia Is to close the deal
The president's Asia tour offers the chance to complete trade pacts that have hit roadblocks
4 min |
October 29, 2025
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Factory growth eases to 4% in Sep, slowest in three months
Last month's industrial output growth was higher than the 3.1% expansion seen a year ago
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October 29, 2025
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Govt weighs Union Bank-BoI merger to form new No. 2 bank
The government is drawing up a fresh blueprint to merge select public sector banks, said three people aware of the matter, as it aims to scale up such lenders and streamline overlapping operations under banking sector reforms planned over the next few years.
1 min |
October 29, 2025
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Investors tempted to buy gold shouldn't expect glittery gains
Gold is not as safe an investment at this juncture as it might seem
3 min |
October 29, 2025
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Indus Towers sees upside on relief for Vi
A lifeline may finally be on the horizon for India's debt-laden telecom sector. Bharti Airtel's tower arm Indus Towers on Tuesday welcomed the Supreme Court's order permitting the government to reassess adjusted gross revenue (AGR) dues, a move that analysts say could ease its key customer Vodafone Idea's (Vi) burden and, by extension, improve its own risk outlook and valuation, and bolster the sector's overall prospects.
2 min |
October 29, 2025
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Small NBFCs begin to close the door on unsecured loans
lenders and their backers, who had bet on such loans without collateral for growth.
2 min |
October 28, 2025
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Bessent names Fed chair finalists ahead of year-end decision
US treasury secretary Scott Bessent on Monday confirmed the names of five finalists to succeed Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell, with the president saying he expected to make his decision by year-end.
1 min |
October 28, 2025
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CGHS plans smoother drug delivery
The government is set to soon roll out a digital revamp of the Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) to improve delivery of medicines to its 4.7 million beneficiaries. The initiative aims to address recurring complaints of drug shortages and delays and will bring real-time tracking and accountability to ensure smooth delivery to one of India's largest public healthcare networks, according to two officials and documents reviewed by Mint.
1 min |
October 28, 2025
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Milei wins mandate for free-market revolution in Argentina’s election
resident Javier Milei scored a decisive political win Sunday, strengthening his position in Argentina’s Congress and securing a lifeline for his audacious free-market revolution backed by President Trump .
4 min |
October 28, 2025
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A practical playbook to caring for your parents in India from abroad
Adequate insurance, medical corpus and trusted care networks for parents can turn anxiety into peace of mind
4 min |
October 28, 2025
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Arnault tightens his LVMH control with buying spree
The sustained buying blitz brings Arnault and his family closer to owning half of the high-end brand juggernaut
2 min |
October 28, 2025
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IFSCA proposes to streamline GIFT City securities via demat
Proposal aims to ensure that securities are held with IFSCA-registered depositories
1 min |
October 28, 2025
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CGHS plans smoother drug delivery
The government is set to soon roll out a digital revamp of the Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) to improve delivery of medicines to its 4.7 million beneficiaries. The initiative aims to address recurring complaints of drug shortages and delays and will bring real-time tracking and accountability to ensure smooth delivery to one of India's largest public healthcare networks, according to two officials and documents reviewed by Mint.
1 min |
October 28, 2025
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HC quashes I-T order citing use of flawed AI-generated case law
The Bombay High Court has quashed an income tax (IT) assessment ruling, flagging the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the order and noting that the assessing officer had relied on nonexistent, AI-generated case laws to justify additions to a company’s declared income.
1 min |
October 28, 2025
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Starlink leases first office in Mumbai's Chandivali suburb
Elon Musk’s satellite internet company, Starlink, has taken its first major step toward establishing operations in India, choosing Mumbai as its hub.
1 min |
October 28, 2025
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Three years on, India warms up to Russian steel imports
The shift comes in the backdrop of India deepening its trade ties with Russia
2 min |
October 28, 2025
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The U.S. evacuated them from Afghanistan—Then they got stuck in the desert
Some 1,300 Afghans are in limbo at an American camp in Qatar, unable to continue to the U.S. but in danger if they go back home
8 min |
October 28, 2025
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India to start voter roll check for 500 mn people
India will extend verification of electoral rolls to more regions, covering over half a billion voters—a move likely to spark opposition protests over alleged attempts to manipulate elections.
1 min |
October 28, 2025
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Honda Motor buys stake in OMC Power
Japanese auto major Honda Motor Co. Ltd has picked up a minority stake, in the range of 5-10%, in homegrown OMC Power, which is in the process of building up IGW renewable energy portfolio in India, according to industry officials.
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October 28, 2025
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GST cuts to boost demand, but global risks loom, says finmin
Goods and Services Tax (GST) rate cuts are set to bolster domestic demand by easing the tax burden on consumers and businesses, spurring consumption and investment across sectors, and supporting job creation, the finance ministry said in its monthly economic review for September, released on Monday.
1 min |
October 28, 2025
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Promoter tag adds skin in the game, says Lenskart's Bansal
Lenskart's 4 promoters will continue to hold 17-18% stake after selling over 240 million shares
2 min |
October 28, 2025
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Studds Accessories eyes ₹455 cr IPO
Helmets manufacturer Studds Accessories Ltd is targeting to raise ₹455 crore through its initial public offering (IPO), which is scheduled to open on 30 October.
1 min |
October 28, 2025
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How Russia's sanctioned Arctic gas found a Chinese loophole
To understand how effective U.S. sanctions on Russian oil could be, look no further than the already-sanctioned Arctic gas project central to Moscow's export ambitions.
4 min |
October 28, 2025
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Qualcomm unveils chip to rival Nvidia in AI accelerators
Qualcomm Inc., the top maker of mobile phone processors, is entering the lucrative artificial intelligence (AD) data center market with new chips and computers, aiming to challenge Nvidia Corp. in the fastest-growing part of the industry.
1 min |
October 28, 2025
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Promoter tag adds skin in the game, says Lenskart's Bansal
Lenskart's 4 promoters will continue to hold 17-18% stake after selling over 240 million shares
2 min |
October 28, 2025
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Small NBFCS start moving off unsecured loan portfolio
Non-bank lenders such as Kinara Capital, Lendingkart, Aye Finance and Ashv Finance are taking a step back from unsecured loans, after regulatory heat tightened funding to the sector.
1 min |
October 28, 2025
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MCX launches options contracts
Multi Commodity Exchange of India Ltd (MCX) on Monday said it has launched monthly options contracts on its bullion index, MCX BULLDEX, as it seeks to offer more hedging tools to investors in the precious metals segment.
1 min |
October 28, 2025
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Leg-up for Tech Mahindra, TCS from group companies
TCS, TechM are turning to peers in their respective conglomerates to grow business pipeline
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