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DON'T REACT TO NOISE. FIX YOUR FINANCES
Volatility is back, but stay the course
5 min |
May 01, 2026
Mint Kolkata
As Hormuz traffic stalls, U.S. pitches new coalition to get ships moving again
Just weeks after President Trump declared the Strait of Hormuz “COMPLETELY OPEN AND READY FOR BUSINESS” only to see ship traffic stall, the administration is now asking other countries to join a new international coalition that would enable ships to navigate the waterway.
2 min |
May 01, 2026
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US moves to deploy hypersonic missile against Iran
US Central Command has asked to send the Army’s long-delayed Dark Eagle hypersonic missile to the Middle East for possible use against Iran
2 min |
May 01, 2026
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Labour unrest in India reflects a spike in the price of cooking gas
We can turn the energy shock into an opportunity by raising the wages and thereby productivity of our industrial labour force
3 min |
May 01, 2026
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Don’t rush to replicate HUL’s network of influencers
That Hindustan Unilever Ltd (HUL) has a network of 300,000 'influencers' at work for its marketing department, as declared in April by Unilever CEO Fernando Fernandez, has quickly become a Power Point talisman.
3 min |
May 01, 2026
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Oil hits 4-year high, rupee record low, as supply fears rise
Oil prices hit a four-year peak on Thursday, as concerns intensified over a lengthy disruption to global energy supplies.
3 min |
May 01, 2026
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HUL fights costs with price hikes, raises volume game
Volume growth of 6% is highest in 15 quarters; net profit grows 21.3% in Q4
3 min |
May 01, 2026
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BSNL targets Arpu jump to ₹150 amid growth concerns
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL) has set an ambitious target of increasing its average revenue per user (Arpu) by almost 50% to ₹150 in the current fiscal year.
2 min |
May 01, 2026
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The curious case of RIL’s sale of subsidiary to former associate
Reliance Industries
4 min |
May 01, 2026
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Will the April sprint stumble on $126 oil, 95-plus rupee?
Equities ended the holiday-truncated week only marginally higher, as stalled talks between the US and Iran and President Donald Trump’s rejection of Tehran's proposal to remove the blockade of Hormuz pushed crude prices to a three-year high of $126 per barrel.
1 min |
May 01, 2026
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'FY26 FDI inflows may top $90 billion amid mfg push'
Ongoing reform measures, progress on FTAs aiding sustained FII inflows: DPIIT secretary
2 min |
May 01, 2026
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Japan could help Asia defend itself as America turns its back
Tokyo’s new arms-export policy must get its nuts and bolts in place
3 min |
May 01, 2026
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Sebi nod to change in RBL Bank control
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has approved a change of control at RBL Bank, the lender said on Thursday, related to a proposed deal that would see Dubai’s Emirates NBD acquire a majority stake.
1 min |
May 01, 2026
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Heatwaves fuel Coal India party; renewables may cool it
State-owned miner Coal India Ltd’s (CIL) shares rose 6% over the past three days after robust Q4FY26 results, hitting a 52-week high of ₹491.25 on Thursday.
1 min |
May 01, 2026
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Quick weight loss sparks rush to fix ‘Ozempic face’
Weight-loss drugs are known to cause side-effects like sagging skin as fat disappears, accentuating signs of ageing.
3 min |
May 01, 2026
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Worker protests raise questions over industrial relations in India
Better wages and work conditions for the country's workforce would enable faster economic growth
3 min |
May 01, 2026
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Images of a city in perpetual motion
An ongoing exhibition of Raghubir Singh's photographs from the 1970s-90s captures the changing nature of life in Mumbai
4 min |
April 30, 2026
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The UAE’s departure from OPEC may not break the cartel
WHEN THE Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) meets on April 29th, the club will be contemplating the departure of one of its longest-standing members.
3 min |
April 30, 2026
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MUFG to start India realty lending
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc. (MUFG) will start lending to real estate firms in India and expand its foreign exchange derivatives business in the country’s low-tax hub, as it seeks to deepen its presence in the world’s fastest-growing major economy.
1 min |
April 30, 2026
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Gautam Anand to head HSBC unit
HSBC on Wednesday named Gautam Anand to head its global India private banking division as the lender looks to strengthen cross-border services for wealthy clients with links to India.
1 min |
April 30, 2026
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MakeMyTrip hiring banks for India IPO
MakeMyTrip Ltd, an online travel platform listed on the Nasdaq, is considering a listing in Mumbai, people familiar with the matter said.
1 min |
April 30, 2026
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Canada nod for DRL's GLP-1 shot
Dr Reddy's Laboratories (DRL) on Wednesday said it has received a notice of compliance (NoC) from Health Canada for its generic semaglutide injection indicated for the management of type-2 diabetes.
1 min |
April 30, 2026
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Will Opec crack up with the UAE's exit? Unlikely
With Gulf rifts widened by war, the UAE's plan to quit Opec is a blow for this powerful oil cartel. It ll have major consequences, but convergent economic interests could keep it going
2 min |
April 30, 2026
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Piramal Pharma bets big on complex therapies
India’s Piramal Pharma hopes to accelerate earnings growth over the next two to three years, led by rising demand for complex drugs, including targeted cancer therapies, a top executive said on Wednesday.
1 min |
April 30, 2026
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Irdai to tweak rules to curb insurance mis-selling
India's insurance regulator is planning a sweeping overhaul of how policies are sold, including tighter scrutiny of banks and a discussion paper on distribution reforms, as it looks to curb mis-selling and high costs in the sector.
1 min |
April 30, 2026
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Why rate cuts don't benefit every home loan borrower
Many lenders adjust loan tenure instead of EMIs, quietly increasing the total interest paid
4 min |
April 30, 2026
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The 0.01 trap: India's GDP must not remain aloof from its people
We face a structural crisis in the collapse of formal job elasticity. Rapid economic growth must spell better lives for everyone
4 min |
April 30, 2026
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Govt may let vehicles run on 100% ethanol
The Centre on Wednesday proposed allowing vehicles to run on 100% ethanol (E100) by amending the Central Motor Vehicle Rules, 1989, marking a step towards positioning ethanol as a primary transport fuel.
1 min |
April 30, 2026
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India eyes reserves for critical minerals
Six-month buffer to safeguard EVs, energy storage, electronics
1 min |
April 30, 2026
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Banks shine in Q4; early birds struggle
As the fourth quarter numbers of fiscal year 2026 (FY26) begin to trickle in, early trends point to headline profit resilience, largely driven by financials, particularly banks.
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