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The 48° Celsius ceiling: it could cap India’s economic emergence
We must stop treating climate change as an environmental nuisance and address it in crisis mode
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May 25, 2026
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Why naval supremacy is no longer optional for India
Two straits are all it took to hold the global economy hostage.
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May 25, 2026
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‘Hero riding on new launches, scooters’
Two-wheeler maker Hero MotoCorp Ltd is confident of strengthening its leadership with double-digit growth in fiscal year 2027 (FY27), during which it expects to launch over 12 new products, according to chief executive officer (CEO) Harshavardhan Chitale.
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May 25, 2026
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Indian EV cell makers seek to bridge price gap with China
Lithium-ion cell makers intensifying talks with govt to cut costs, build a local supplier base
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May 25, 2026
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Govt to decide inflation steps by 15 June
The Centre will review the state of India's inflation and the advance of monsoon by 15 June and decide on a course of action, including measures to check any possible price rise, two people aware of the matter said.
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May 25, 2026
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Uzbekistan seeks Indian investment
Uzbekistan has created a business-friendly environment with targeted incentives for fintech, artificial intelligence (AI) and digital infrastructure companies, including those from India, deputy minister of investment, industry and trade Shokhrukh Gulamov has said.
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May 25, 2026
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The rupee is facing an exogenous shock: let's respond accordingly
Capital outflows can overwhelm the fundamentals of an economy but India’s focus should be on appropriate policy responses
4 min |
May 25, 2026
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Anthropic's equity confusion: don't loosen disclosure norms
The US would err by making it easier to keep investors in the dark
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May 25, 2026
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LNG tanker exits Hormuz for India for first time since war began
A liquefied natural gas (LNG) tanker carrying a shipment for India has exited the Strait of Hormuz, the first for the country from the Persian Gulf since the Iran war began months ago as the region’s exporters discreetly supply key buyers.
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May 25, 2026
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AN HONEST MARKET ADVICE RIGHT NOW: 'I JUST DON'T KNOW'
Last week, in this column, I broke a 30-year habit and admitted “this too shall pass” did not quite fit the moment. The response was the largest I remember. After years of doing this, one learns to read replies as carefully as the column, because a few hundred reactions often say more than the piece itself. The letters fell into four broad piles, each worth a column.
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May 25, 2026
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LIC's valuation a mirage?
Life Insurance Corp. of India (LIC) has outpaced private sector peers on a key metric. In Q4FY26, its annualized premium equivalent (APE)—calculated by adding regular premium and one-tenth of single premium—rose 22% to ₹22,954-crore. Axis Max Life Insurance was next at 18%.
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May 25, 2026
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‘WILL DO EVERYTHING TO CURB SPECULATION’
RBI will do whatever is needed for orderly price discovery in forex. We have enough tools: governor Sanjay Malhotra
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May 25, 2026
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H-1B curbs will force India IT firms to rethink US staffing
H-1B visa approvals for India’s top six IT firms fell 40% year-on-year to 11,041 as of 31 March
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May 25, 2026
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A smarter way to manage a ₹12-cr portfolio
I am a 42-year-old entrepreneur with a portfolio of around ₹12 crore spread across equity mutual funds (55%), real estate (25%), debt mutual funds (15%) and 5% in savings account. While my investments have grown well over the years and generated healthy returns, I feel my portfolio is becoming difficult to manage and track efficiently. How should I simplify my investments?
2 min |
May 25, 2026
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Tepid earnings, rupee slide push FPI returns into red
Lacklustre corporate earnings growth and a steeply depreciating currency have eroded foreign portfolio investor (FPI) returns over the last year, driving them out of Indian markets, a trend likely to continue amid elevated crude oil prices due to the West Asia war, according to analysts.
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May 25, 2026
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Ethos expands deeper into luxury watches
India’s premium watch market is shrugging off the smartwatch disruption that once threatened analogue timepieces, prompting luxury retailer Ethos Ltd to accelerate expansion across stores, younger consumers and adjacent lifestyle categories.
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May 25, 2026
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How NPS's 2026 withdrawal rules are changing retirement planning
Subscribers can now choose between systematic payout rate and systematic unit redemption drawdown options
4 min |
May 25, 2026
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The stock market has never been so good when people have felt so bad
Americans are in a decidedly bad mood. The stock market is decidedly not.
3 min |
May 25, 2026
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Anupam Rasayan to buy 43% in Bliss GVS
Surat-based specialty chemicals maker Anupam Rasayan India has signed an agreement to acquire a stake of up to 43.3% in pharmaceutical formulations company Bliss GVS Pharma Ltd for an estimated ₹1,369.51 crore and launch an open offer to acquire a further 26% in the firm, Anupam Rasayan said in a regulatory filing.
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May 25, 2026
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Train blast kills 24 in Balochistan
A blast targeting a train carrying military personnel killed at least 24 people on Sunday in Pakistan's turbulent south-western province of Balochistan, a senior official said.
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May 25, 2026
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PayMate counts on DigiAsia deal
Firm also banks on fresh capital raise to clear staff dues
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May 25, 2026
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Congo halts flights, supplies run low as Ebola spreads
Congo suspended flights to the eastern city of Bunia and regional health ministers warned of escalating cross-border risks from Ebola as the outbreak spread across three provinces and overwhelmed contact-tracing efforts.
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May 25, 2026
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Gymkhana Club members prep to challenge takeover
Members of the iconic Delhi Gymkhana Club, one of the capital’s oldest and most influential institutions, are preparing for a legal challenge against the Centre's move to take over the 113-year-old club.
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May 25, 2026
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Govt puts curbs on sales of Pregabalin
The Union health ministry has brought the anti-convulsant and nerve pain drug, Pregabalin, under the stricter Schedule H1 category of the Drugs Rules, 1945, to curb its growing recreational abuse, according to a government official and a notification reviewed by Mint.
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May 23, 2026
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‘Momo cuts across class and caste’
Tribeny Rai on defying stereotypes and the challenges of making her debut feature in Sikkim
4 min |
May 23, 2026
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An excess of frippery and indulgence
With its lavish design and whimsical appearance, ‘Taste’ feels like an overpriced plaything, not a deep dive into an idea
5 min |
May 23, 2026
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Tata Motors broadens global play with Stellantis tie-up
Amsterdam-based Stellantis will use Tata Motors PV’s platform for its Jeep models
2 min |
May 23, 2026
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The oil mystery behind the US pressure on Iran
The U.S. government, oil traders and private analysts are divided over how much time Tehran has before it runs out of places to stash its crude.
4 min |
May 23, 2026
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In his debut memoir, Rahul Akerkar bares it all
Split chins. Cut fingers. Toxic boardrooms. Idyllic days on the Mediterranean. Who would guess we are talking not about the latest potboiler, but chef Rahul Akerkar’s memoir, Biting Off More Than I Can Chew (HarperCollins India).
4 min |
May 23, 2026
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When to rush to the vet
Pets tend to hide pain. The key for owners is to recognise the warning signs that need immediate attention
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