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GST cut, festival demand fuel 2W sales boom in Oct
The two-wheeler market has roared back with the rollout of goods and services tax (GST) 2.0, with registrations in October soaring to 1.85 million units, so far — the highest monthly tally of the ongoing calendar year.
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October 27, 2025
Business Standard
Airtel finds its frequency: High Arpu, low capex
Margins ring clear as controlled spending, per-user revenue amplify financial signals for investors
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October 27, 2025
Business Standard
Limit instalments to 10-15% of income, restrict usage to two plans
Those with multiple loans, irregular earnings, or poor repayment habits should avoid it
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October 27, 2025
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India-US look to reset ties in Malaysia
Asean grouping is a key pillar of New Delhi's ‘act east policy’, says PM
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October 27, 2025
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A third of decade-old tax cases in HCs haven't had a hearing
The government has signalled its intent on reducing tax litigation through a number of steps.
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October 27, 2025
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The changing turf for foreign banks
The move is towards opening up the sector, but selectively, with regulatory scrutiny and special approval
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October 27, 2025
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India’s fintech boom faces rising cyber threats
India's rapid fintech expansion has left the country's financial sector increasingly exposed to cybersecurity risks, a report by PwC India, in collaboration with the Unified Fintech Forum said.
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October 27, 2025
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The battle to switch off as hours on the job grow
The Right to Disconnect Bill in Kerala seeks to safeguard employees’ after-hours rest, even as states like Maharashtra, Telangana, and Odisha extend maximum work hours.
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October 27, 2025
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MCA to fix tech issues in portal
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) is working to resolve technical as well as approval and awareness-related issues being faced by users on the version 3 of its portal, official sources said.
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October 27, 2025
Business Standard
OTTs follow TV playbook, offer shows in staggered format
To boost audience stickiness and engagement, over-the-top (OTT) services are now experimenting with bringing audiences to their platforms on a daily basis with long-running shows by adopting the television-style daily soap operas.
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October 27, 2025
Business Standard
The makhana story gets hotter
As they gain commercial viability, foxnuts will likely become a powerful political currency in the poll-bound state. Aditi Phadnis reports
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October 27, 2025
Business Standard
Catching the scientific debris
As the US dismantles its basic research engine, it creates a global crisis and a singular opportunity for India
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October 27, 2025
Business Standard
Jet, set, glow up: Travel turns ‘skin-deep’ as glowcations take off
The beauty and personal care market is a force to be reckoned with — not just for its size and growth, but for its influence on where you choose to travel next.
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October 27, 2025
Business Standard
‘At COP30, India may place climate finance, adaptation at centre of priorities’
At the 30th Conference of the Parties (COP30) in Brazil, India will likely focus on climate finance, climate adaptation, and the principle of common but differentiated responsibilities, says Ashish Chaturvedi, head of action for climate and environment at the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) India. In an email interaction with Sudheer Pal Singh, he elaborates on the country’s priorities and strategies.
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October 27, 2025
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Steel industry flags price pressure from cheap imports
Ahead of the key meeting called by the steel ministry with the industry captains on Monday to discuss the impact of rising steel imports, companies have raised the issue of cheaper ‘substandard’ inflows from China, Vietnam, and South Korea, saying they are setting the benchmark for domestic prices and squeezing the profitability of Indian producers.
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October 27, 2025
Business Standard
Tata Trusts tension grows as 3 trustees yet to respond
The split within Tata Trusts, which holds around 66 per cent in Tata Sons, the holding company of the salt-to-semiconductor conglomerate, over renewal of trustees’ tenures could unleash a fresh bout of dispute, according to sources.
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October 27, 2025
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Suspects in Louvre jewel heist arrested
Suspects have been arrested over the brazen jewellery heist at the Louvre, just as one of them was about to fly out of France, the Paris prosecutor said on Sunday.
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October 27, 2025
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'2025 may push IPO totals near or above 2024's record'
With large initial public offerings (IPOs) such as Lenskart and Groww set to launch, this year’s IPO mobilisation tally is set to cross last year’s record of ₹1.6 trillion, says Amit Ramchandani, managing director and chief executive officer of Motilal Oswal Investment Advisors.
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October 27, 2025
Business Standard
Accel, Prosus to co-invest in science startups
Venture-capital firm Accel is partnering investment group Prosus to co-invest in early-stage Indian startups focused on breakthrough technologies including — robotics, advanced manufacturing, and artificial-intelligence (AI) applications.
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October 27, 2025
Business Standard
PM to launch Chhattisgarh silver jubilee celebrations
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch the silver jubilee year celebrations of Chhattisgarh’s statehood on November 1.
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October 27, 2025
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As Delhi-NCR grapples with pollution, air purifier sales spike
Sales of air purifiers are once again inching up in Delhi and National Capital Region (NCR), as Air Quality Index (AQI) continues to remain in the 'very poor' category in the region.
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October 27, 2025
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After a dream run, Zoho- run Arattai loses traction on app stores in India
After a dream run backed by a Made in India fervour for nearly two weeks, when Zoho-run messaging platform Arattai hit and sustained the No. 1 spot in downloads on Google Play Store, it has seen a sharp fall, letting Meta-run WhatsApp go ahead of its new rival once again.
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October 27, 2025
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India to host four-day Asia-Pacific aircraft accident investigators meet from Oct 28
India will host the Asia-Pacific region’s aircraft accident investigators’ meeting for the first time in the national capital from October 28-31.
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October 27, 2025
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OVL seeks legal advice after US sanctions oilfield with Indian stake
ONGC Videsh Ltd has sought legal opinion after the United States imposed sanctions on a Russian oilfield in which a consortium of Indian companies holds a 49.9 per cent stake, sources said.
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October 27, 2025
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India powers robust growth of Unilever, L’Oréal in online channels
Multinational consumer goods companies Unilever and LOréal are witnessing strong growth on e-commerce platforms in many markets, with India emerging as astandout performer.
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October 27, 2025
Business Standard
US sanctions may lead to fall in Russian oil imports
Last week, the United States sanctioned top two Russian oil producers, Rosneft and Lukoil, aiming to reduce their export earnings and thus degrade Russia’s ability to continue its war against Ukraine.
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October 27, 2025
Business Standard
FinMin calls meet to spur gold, silver transactions through IIBX
The Ministry of Finance (FinMin) has called a high-level meeting on November 4 to explore measures for enhancing the volume of gold and silver transactions through the India International Bullion Exchange (IIBX) at GIFT City in Gujarat’s Gandhinagar, a senior government official told Business Standard.
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October 27, 2025
Business Standard
US, China reach early consensus on REM, tariffs
Top Chinese and US officials on Sunday hashed out the framework of a trade deal for US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping to finalide that would pause steeper tariffs and Chinese rare-earths export controls and resume US soybean sales to China, US officials said.
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October 27, 2025
Business Standard
US insurers led investments in Adani group
Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) of India’s investment in Adani group companies may be under the spotlight, but recent data shows that some of the largest investments in entities controlled by billionaire Gautam Adani have come not from the state insurer but from major US and global insurers.
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October 27, 2025
Business Standard
It’s AI vs AI in the world of cyber crime
The recent cyberattack on Jaguar Land Rover crippled the output of the car maker. It is estimated that this could have caused an economic loss of about $2.5 billion to the UK.
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