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Connected gadgets may need to clear cyber checks
Manufacturers of connected devices will need to prepare for a sweeping new cybersecurity framework that could soon become mandatory across sectors, according to four people aware of the matter.
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November 03, 2025
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Microfinance begins to recover, but it’s a long walk to full health
After two years of credit stress, policy reforms and write-offs, India’s microfinance sector is taking tentative steps to recovery.
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November 03, 2025
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Mistry moves trusts regulator
Mehli Mistry has challenged the decision of the Tata Trusts to remove him as a trustee before the Maharashtra Charity Commissioner, and urged the regulatory body to hear his case before approving the decision by the country'slargest philanthropic entities last week.
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November 03, 2025
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A $5 tn milestone that reignites the AI bubble debate
Nvidia, which defines the AI boom, has become world's first firm with a $5 trillion market cap. Its valuation is seen at $8-10 trillion by 2030. Yet, with rising doubts over GenAI profitability and Big Tech's cash burn, we explore if the surge marks lasting growth, or the onset of an AI winter.
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November 03, 2025
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Is OpenAI becoming too big to fail?
Sam Altman’s ability to intertwine the startup throughout major tech players puts it at the nexus of a vital part of the U.S. economy
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November 03, 2025
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Future of Tata Trusts troubled Ratan Tata the most, say his sisters
Sisters of the late industrialist Ratan Tata have voiced distress over the turmoil at Tata Trusts, describing last week's removal of Mehli Mistry as a retaliatory action by other trustees.
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November 03, 2025
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Nexperia’s Dutch takeover puts local carmakers on alert
A Chinese-owned company headquartered in the Netherlands is at the epicentre of a new semiconductor chokepoint roiling the global auto industry.
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November 03, 2025
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Small options traders thin out as reforms take effect
Number of some of the bigger investors fell as well, though not at the same pace
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November 03, 2025
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How to build an enduring career in three simple steps
In an age of longevity, only those who stay physically fit, mentally tough and intellectually honest truly thrive
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November 03, 2025
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Maruti bets on small-car surge
Maruti Suzuki India Ltd’s latest management commentary has spurred hopes of brighter days after the September quarter (Q2FY26).
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November 03, 2025
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Draft rules for AI content do little to protect consumers
The government's draft rules to regulate content generated by artificial intelligence (AI) on online platforms have received mixed reviews, with negative opinions outweighing positive responses.
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November 03, 2025
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States’ interest-free capex loan may rise 15% in FY27
Only about a third of this year’s 41.5 trillion outlay has been utilized by states so far
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November 03, 2025
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Swiggy, Zomato dine-out paths diverge amid revival
Swiggy chases profitability, while Zomato focuses on building scale to cash in on momentum
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November 03, 2025
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Connected gadgets may need to clear cybersecurity checks soon
The move follows a government assessment that found glaring gaps in cybersecurity certification, exposing imported products and critical infrastructure to risks of malware and tampered components.
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November 03, 2025
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Hacking your way to long life
Several wellness startups are aiming to keep diseases at bay, and reduce an individual's biological age
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November 03, 2025
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Women may hold the key in Bihar again, and Nitish Kumar knows it
On board a local bus from Araria to Saharsa in the northeastern part of Bihar, on National Highway 231, Rajiv Kumar, a resident of Kishanpur village in Supaul district, says it is too early to predict the outcome of the assembly election.
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November 03, 2025
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When more isn't better: Building a balanced mutual fund portfolio
Experts suggest a structured, goal- and time-based approach with the right mix of equity, debt and hybrid funds
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November 03, 2025
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WHEN THE SUN GOD HIDES IN A HAZE AND CLIMATE CALLS
The sun god failed to keep a date with devotees in Delhi on Tuesday. Thick smog played spoilsport on Chhath, the festival of sun worship.
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November 03, 2025
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High gear at long last
India’s September cut in GST rates had the auto industry rejoicing. One can now see why.
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November 03, 2025
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Canada, Philippines sign defence pact
Canada and the Philippines, both staunch critics of China’s increasingly coercive actions in the disputed South China Sea, signed a key defence agreement on Sunday to boost combat drills and expand security alliances to deter aggression, officials said.
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November 03, 2025
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AI may work out better for jobs than labour doomsayers argue
Automation enabled by AI could actually enhance employment but we must guard against concentrations of market power
4 min |
November 03, 2025
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Melissa leaves 50 dead in Caribbean
Jamaican officials announced plans Saturday to set up multiple field hospitals as it recovers from Hurricane Melissa, with the death toll numbering at least 50 across the Caribbean— and expected to rise.
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November 03, 2025
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Enough triggers for earnings growth even without India-US deal'
A trade deal with the US is important for India, but even without it, there are enough triggers to drive earnings growth and take the markets out of the consolidation phase, according to Hiren Ved of Alchemy Capital Management.
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November 03, 2025
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The cost of being too experienced at work
Mid-level managers are vanishing as firms chase productivity through cuts, automation, and a preference for younger, cheaper hires
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November 03, 2025
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India GCCs 2.0: From Cost Centres to Value Creators
As global capability centres evolve from support units to strategic hubs, India’s corporate leaders discuss how to reposition themselves as decision-makers and earn a seat at the global table
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November 03, 2025
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THE CONTRASTING FAITH IN OVERSEAS RETURNS AMONG INDIANS
Last week, Bertie attended two Diwali parties on the same evening.
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November 03, 2025
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Xi-Trump deal leads to resumed shipments of crucial auto semiconductors
China will loosen its export restrictions on semiconductors made by Nexperia, its Commerce Ministry said, after the Chinese-owned, Netherlands-based automotive chip maker was caught in the crossfire of the U.S.-China trade war, leading to supply disruptions that hit car production.
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November 03, 2025
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PE/VC investments reach a yearly high
Private equity (PE) and venture capital (VC) deal activity rebounded sharply in the week ended 2 November, hitting the highest weekly volume of the year, according to data collated by VCCircle.
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November 03, 2025
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TCS data centre RoE to lag IT
Tata Consultancy Services says robust balance sheet, staggered investments would cushion impact on returns
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November 03, 2025
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A green nod ‘zero period’ to help projects stuck in litigation
A move expected to unlock stalled investments and accelerate infrastructure growth, the ministry of environment, forest and climate change (MoEFCO) has decided that the time lost by projects in legal or insolvency proceedings will no longer count against their environmental clearance (EC) period.
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