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Mint Chennai
Urea output cut as gas rationing starts
Indian fertilizer companies have begun trimming urea output and reworking supply schedules to stretch their inventories of gas after Qatar halted production of the key feedstock amid the sharpest rise in crop-nutrient prices since the West Asian conflict broke out last weekend.
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March 06, 2026
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How 175-year-old Corning is shaping India's manufacturing future with glass innovations
India's next decade will benefit companies that act as ecosystem builders, bringing deep technology, reliable supply, and global linkages. Corning is one such cornerstone in this foundation. Its role isn't centre stage; it works quietly behind the scenes bringing glass manufacturing to the forefront
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March 06, 2026
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India, UAE building e-currency bridge
Instant money transfers between India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) may be a reality soon with the central banks of both countries working to link their sovereign digital currencies, a person familiar with the development said.
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March 06, 2026
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Congressional war authority should assert itself in America
Even symbolic intervention in presidential wars has some value
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March 06, 2026
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Rupee rebounds from lowest level
The rupee rebounded from its lowest level and settled with a gain of 45 paise at 91.60 (provisional) against US dollar on Thursday on the back of a buying trend in domestic equity markets and reports of Reserve Bank intervention.
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March 06, 2026
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Brown-Forman eye premium launches
US liquor maker Brown-Forman plans to launch premium spirits brands including El Jimador and Herradura tequila as well as Benriach whisky in India over two to three years, an executive said, aiming to make the Asian country one of its top international markets.
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March 06, 2026
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Dabur RAS bet: Growth potential, but limited financial risk
Earlier this week, Dabur India Ltd announced a ₹60 crore investment for a minority stake in luxury “farm-to-face” skincare brand RAS Beauty, which has already received investments from Unilever and Amazon.
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March 06, 2026
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Some European leaders are now openly challenging Trump over Iran
Leaders of Britain, Spain have engaged in a war of words with Trump over a conflict they say is illegal and unwise
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March 06, 2026
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IndusInd treasury head set to exit
IndusInd Bank's treasury head Siddharth Banerjee is set to step down in April, three persons with knowledge of the matter said on Thursday, marking the latest senior leadership change at the mid-sized private lender.
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March 06, 2026
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Tata AMC exits AIFs amid tax pressure, SIF competition
Tata Asset Management Co.(AMC) has shutdown its Category III alternative investment fund (AIF) business citing unfavourable taxation and stiff competition from specialized investment funds (SIFs), according to two people familiar with the matter.
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March 06, 2026
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Retail vehicle sales jump 25% in Feb
India’s retail vehicle sales jumped 25.6% in February, as last year’s tax cuts and a pickup in weddings drove demand for two-wheelers and passenger vehicles, the auto dealers’ body said on Thursday.
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March 06, 2026
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Uniqlo aims for 10x growth in India
Uniqlo plans to accelerate store openings in India, especially in the southern states, as the Japanese apparel maker seeks faster growth and greater market share by targeting more affluent shoppers in the world’s most-populous country.
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March 06, 2026
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Amazon bets on healthcare AI tools
Amazon.com Inc.’s cloud unit is launching AI tools for medical practices, the company’s latest effort to broaden the reach of its cloud-computing business into workplace applications.
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March 06, 2026
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IIMs bank on pre-placements, consulting giants dominate
India's premier business schools are leaning heavily on pre placement offers and asurge in consulting sector hiring to secure near 100% placement rates for their 2026 batches, even as the overall job market remains selective.
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March 06, 2026
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Agentic advertising: Why the ad agency needs to sit up
Last quarter, in the middle of a polite marketing review, a chief financial officer (CFO) asked a question that landed with unusual precision.
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March 06, 2026
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Top two-wheeler companies boost EV supply, distribution
Traditional two-wheeler makers such as Hero MotoCorp Ltd, TVS Motor Co. Ltd and Bajaj Auto Ltd are looking to ramp up the supply of electric scooters in a bid to increase their share in overall sales, which has grown slowly over the past couple of years.
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March 06, 2026
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Mandatory hallmarking of gold expanded
With gold prices surging and purchases forming a major component of household savings, the government has expanded mandatory hallmarking to 380 districts, aiming to safeguard consumers and strengthen quality oversight in India's gold jewellery market, according to a government order dated 3 March, which was reviewed by Mint.
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March 06, 2026
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THE NIGHTMARE WAR SCENARIO IS BECOMING REALITY IN ENERGY MARKETS
The longer the war in the Gulf, the harsher the global economic fallout
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March 06, 2026
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Listing in GIFT City minus IPO may be a reality soon
Framework to offer international investor base, capital flexibility, global visibility
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March 06, 2026
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Anthropic reopens Pentagon talks after feud over AI safety
Anthropic PBC chief Dario Amodei has resumed discussions with the Pentagon about the way its AI models are used by the US military, raising the possibility that the two sides can resolve a feud that’s transfixed Silicon Valley.
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March 06, 2026
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Funding stabilizes for women-led startups
Funding for women co-founded tech startups in India stabilized at nearly $1.1 billion across 407 rounds in 2025, down 9% from $1.2 billion in 2024 but reflecting a disciplined capital phase with larger average cheques, according to a report by data intelligence firm Tracxn.
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March 06, 2026
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OMCs to dictate city gas margin
Out of gas
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March 06, 2026
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India, Finland back efforts to end Ukraine, West Asia wars
Prime minister Modi says that New Delhi will back all efforts aimed at restoring peace
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March 06, 2026
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Win-Medicare hires EY to sell $150-200 mn stake
Umesh Modi Group’s Win-Medicare Pvt Ltd (WMPL), the maker of household brands like Betadine and Movicol, is looking to sell a minority stake in a deal valued between $150 million and $200 million, according to three sources familiar with the matter.
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March 06, 2026
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Rozana raises ₹290 crore to expand rural e-commerce
Rural e-commerce platform Rozana has raised ₹290 crore in a Series B funding round, as the company looks to deepen its presence and expand its rural storefront network, Ankur Dahiya, co-founder and chief executive told Mint.
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March 06, 2026
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Estée Lauder completes its Forest Essentials acquisition
The Estée Lauder Companies has signed an agreement to acquire the stake it doesn’t already own in Indian luxury beauty company Forest Essentials, with the transaction expected to close in the second half of 2026, said Stéphane de La Faverie, president and chief executive officer of The Estée Lauder Companies.
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March 06, 2026
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India's new GDP series improves estimates but also has grey areas
We await back data to analyse trends in the context of changes in the relative size of broad sectors
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March 06, 2026
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Nitish announces move to RS, BJP likely to fill Bihar vacuum
Nitish’s son Nishant is expected to be accommodated in the state cabinet
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March 06, 2026
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Chasing the stars on a bottle
A visit to the home of Metaxa, or the Greek spirit blended from Muscat wine, is a lesson in craft, taste and drama
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March 06, 2026
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Shock and Awe 2.0: Has China beaten a retreat?
China's Gulf diplomacy could end up under the Iran war's rubble even as its economy defies revival plans. Beijing has scaled back its GDP target. Its global power ambitions? Maybe not
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