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Sebi plans overhaul of commodity options framework
Market regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) on Thursday proposed removing the “close-to-the-money” (CTM) category in commodity options contracts as part of a broader clean-up of India’s derivatives regulations aimed at simplifying trading and reducing compliance burdens for exchanges.
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May 15, 2026
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Honda posts first annual loss in 70 yrs
Honda Motor posted its first annual loss in nearly 70 years as a listed company on Thursday, hit by more than $9 billion in costs to restructure its electric-vehicle (EV) business, and the firm scrapped its long-term EV sales target.
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May 15, 2026
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Cement firms turn defensive as war shock spikes costs
Cement makers are responding with fuel substitution, long-term sourcing contracts
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May 15, 2026
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Japan’s Mitsui OSK Lines plans bigger India push: CEO
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL), the Japanese shipping company that operates the world’s second-largest fleet, plans to deepen its presence in India across energy transportation, automobile exports, logistics and maritime manpower and hire more Indian seafarers.
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May 15, 2026
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US officials moving to end Adani fraud cases
US authorities are moving to resolve the fraud charges against Indian billionaire Gautam Adani, according to people familiar with the matter, and end a case that’s hung over Asia’s richest person for more than a year.
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May 15, 2026
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How factor funds help investors merge various investment styles
Factor funds can work best as a diversification layer for those who have built a foundation through traditional funds
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May 15, 2026
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Centre to rope in GSFC to boost automotive-grade urea supply
India is stepping up efforts to resolve the long-pending issue of manufacturing technical-grade urea (TGU) and plans to rope in Gujarat State Fertilizers and Chemicals (GSFC) for producing this key component used in diesel exhaust fluid (Adblue), critical to making diesel vehicles, two people aware of the development told Mint.
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May 15, 2026
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How eight tumultuous years pushed Powell and the Fed to the limit
For the last few years, Jerome Powell would walk past a portrait of Arthur Burns on his way to his office, addressing him silently.
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May 15, 2026
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E-gold receipts offer access; gaps remain
Over the last few days, market intermediaries have launched regulated versions of digital gold that also allow individuals to take physical deliveries. On paper, these products promise the best of both worlds: access to high-purity gold at transparent prices without the hassle of storage.
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May 15, 2026
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Bajaj eyes entry into healthcare
The Bajaj group will diversify into the healthcare business next and plans to invest over ₹2,000 crore in Pune over the next three years, a top official has said.
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May 15, 2026
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ASK launches ₹2,500-cr 2nd pvt credit fund
ASK Alternates, part of the Blackstone-backed ASK Asset & Wealth Management Group, launched its second private credit fund with a target corpus of ₹2,500 crore, including a ₹1,500 crore green-shoe option, a top executive at the company said.
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May 15, 2026
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Airtel's capital use in focus
The Street keenly awaited Bharti Airtel’s board meeting outcome on Wednesday, more for its agenda of Africa telecom business ownership restructuring rather than the March quarter (Q4FY26) results announcement.
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May 15, 2026
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THE WEALTH TRAP MANY TOP EARNERS TEND TO OVERLOOK
Shiladitya was at the top of his game. A star in sales and marketing at a leading FMCG company, he was known as a maverick. He launched products using unconventional strategies that others dismissed — but they worked.
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May 15, 2026
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M&M exits Spain's CIE to focus on core investments
Mahindra and Mahindra Ltd (M&M) has sold its entire stake in Spanish auto-component maker CIE Automotive SA for €126 million, in line with its strategy to exit non-core investments and fund businesses such as automobiles, tractors and aerospace.
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May 15, 2026
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Why fast-food players are prepping fresh India serving
Several global brands that once struggled to find a foothold in India are eyeing a comeback
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May 15, 2026
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RBI aligns overseas remittance tie-ups for banks
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Thursday relaxed rules governing tie-ups between banks and non-bank entities for outward remittances used largely by individuals, shifting responsibility to banks to ensure regulatory compliance by their partners.
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May 15, 2026
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Kapur family feud: SC stays key RIPL board proposals
The Supreme Court has stayed key agenda items proposed for the 18 May board meeting of Raghuvanshi Investment Pvt. Ltd. (RIPL), a stakeholder in the estate of late businessman Sunjay Kapur.
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May 15, 2026
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Govt to regulate doctor consultation fees
India is looking to regulate fees for consultation and common medical procedures at private healthcare facilities with range-bound limits, said two government officials in the know.
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May 15, 2026
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Rupee weakness fuels calls for deeper market reforms
Rupee has weakened 4.6% since 28 Feb and was among FY26’s worst-performing currencies
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May 15, 2026
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China's 'two billion feet' are suddenly running from Nike
Nearly a half-century ago, Nike co-founder Phil Knight traveled through China on a slow train, with passengers stripped to their underwear in the summer heat, and dreamed of selling sneakers.
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May 14, 2026
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Why reports of Dubai's death are greatly exaggerated
The doomsday drumbeat about Dubai's imminent death began within days of American attacks on Iran and the latter’s retaliation against the UAE and other US allies in the Gulf.
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May 14, 2026
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Jewellers adapt as import duty hike makes gold costlier
Companies are focusing on gold exchange schemes and lower-karat products to prevent a drop in sales volume.
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May 14, 2026
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BANKS VS HOUSING FINANCE COMPANIES: HIDDEN DIFFERENCES IN HOME LOAN RATES
Buying a home is the largest financial commitment most Indians will make. Choosing the right lender matters as much as choosing the right property.
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May 14, 2026
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India targeting $1 tn in exports: Goyal
The network of free trade agreements (FTAs) now covers more than two-thirds of global trade, as India pushes towards an ambitious $1 trillion export target for the current fiscal year after hitting a record $863 billion in 2025-26, commerce minister Piyush Goyal said.
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May 14, 2026
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SoftBank profit jumps after Son bets more on OpenAI
SoftBank Group Corp. reported a surge in quarterly profit due to valuation gains on its OpenAI investment, boosting confidence at the Japanese company to bet even more on the ChatGPT maker.
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May 14, 2026
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Brown-Forman taps India spirits boom
As Indian consumers move beyond single-brand loyalty and expand their drinking “repertoire” across categories, Brown-Forman, the maker of Jack Daniel's, is banking on India’s premium spirits boom to sustain strong double-digit growth, even as competition intensifies across imported whiskey segments and supply chain risks persist.
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May 14, 2026
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Monsoon to hit Andamans around Saturday, says IMD
Forecaster has projected below-normal rainfall amid emerging El Nino conditions
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May 14, 2026
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Cipla builds biosimilars pipeline as profit dips in 2025-26
Cipla is building a biosimilars pipeline, and aims to steadily add products over five years, its top executive said, as the company bets on the fast-growing market for cheaper versions of complex biologic drugs.
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May 14, 2026
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Amul hikes milk prices by ₹2 a litre
The Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (GCMMF), which sells products under the Amul brand, on Wednesday hiked milk prices by ₹2 per litre across India, effective Thursday, due to rising input costs.
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May 14, 2026
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LinkedIn planning to lay off 5% of staff
LinkedIn planned to inform staff of layoffs on Wednesday, two people familiar with the matter told Reuters, in a widening of technology sector cuts this year.
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