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Global power sector faces supply crunch
With the global energy transition running into political and supply-chain roadblocks, the world’s power sector is facing a critical shortage of transformers and other key components.
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October 17, 2025
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Divided carmakers miss CAFE deadline
India's top carmakers have missed the deadline to submit feedback on a fresh set of emission norms proposed by the government.
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October 17, 2025
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L Catterton puts $30 mn in Healing Hands Clinic
Global private equity firm L Catterton has backed Healing Hands Clinic, India’s largest proctology-focused specialist chain
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October 17, 2025
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Infosys, Wipro beat Street in Sep quarter, diverge on AI strategy
was pulled up by banks, while revenue from most other verticals declined.
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October 17, 2025
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Airlines may face turbulence on weak demand, rising costs
Costlier fuel, tight capacity and softening domestic air travel to weigh down Q2 numbers
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October 17, 2025
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Recycled love: The role of gifts in our circular economy
came across a fascinating survey by The Ken recently: its annual deep-dive into India’s gifting habits. Over 250 readers shared their philosophies, formulas and moral frameworks for what is, let’s face it, one ofthe most fraught yet revealing human behaviours: the art of gifting. Readingiit felt abit like glimpsinga collective Indian diary ofsentiment and self-awareness, sprinkled with generosity and guilt in equal parts. It turns out we are a nation of philosophers when it comesto gifts.
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October 17, 2025
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Nestlé sees profit dip, strong sales growth amid GST rejig
Nestlé India reported a 23.6% year-on-year drop in standalone profit to ₹753.2 crore in the September quarter as onetime exceptional costs and higher raw material expenses weighed on margins.
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October 17, 2025
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Trai cracks down on operators that don't report plans on time
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) wants to tighten the rules for telecom operators and internet service providers that don’t report their new plans or prices on time.
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October 17, 2025
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Tax raids on proprietary trading firm Graviton
India’s tax authorities have raided the local offices of Graviton Research Capital LLP as the country steps up scrutiny of trading firms.
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October 17, 2025
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The global economy: Is it proving more resilient than anticipated?
Economic growth has been surprisingly stable in most of the world but risks persist that reform programmes must address
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October 17, 2025
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India, EU locked in talks to bridge differences for FTA
Negotiators have stayed back in Brussels to resolve a contentious issue—the rules of origin
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October 17, 2025
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Kuku nets $85 mn for AI growth
Vernacular streaming platform Kuku (Mebigo Labs Pvt. Ltd) has raised $85 million more as part of its Series C round led by multi-asset investment platform Granite Asia (formerly GGV Capital), with participation from Vertex Growth Fund, Krafton, IFC, Paramark Ventures, Tribe Capital India and Bitkrafi, it said in a statement on Thursday.
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October 17, 2025
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How Joel Mokyr's insights could guide India's quest for prosperity
We need an 'enlightenment' fostered by innovation-oriented institutions and a new social contract
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October 17, 2025
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American bankers are making a mint helping China Inc. go global
Chinese companies are pushing across the globe to conquer new markets, and American financiers are making a mint by helping them.
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October 17, 2025
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Solar power focus of Australia, India renewable ties
Australia and India are deepening cooperation in renewable energy, especially in solar power, green hydrogen, and workforce training, as the two nations aim to expand the use of non-fossil energy sources to power their economies.
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October 17, 2025
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India EV chargers face cyber risks from Chinese imports
India to spend ₹2,000 crore to install 72,000-plus public EV chargers under PM E-Drive
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October 17, 2025
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Ultraviolette forays into Spain, Portugal
Premium electric two-wheeler maker Ultraviolette Automotive on Thursday announced its entry into Spain and Portugal, enhancing its presence to 12 European nations.
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October 17, 2025
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IS THE GOA OF OLD GONE FOR GOOD?
After a massive post-pandemic boom, the state's tourism sector has been hit by excess supply
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October 17, 2025
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Will America turn itself into a zombie economy like Japan?
Artificially low rates of interest tend to keep business failures alive
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October 17, 2025
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Quarterly feedback in the works for farmer schemes
The Centre is planning to introduce a comprehensive tech-enabled monitoring and evaluation (M&E) mechanism to ensure that the benefits of government schemes reach the farmers in full, and without fail.
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October 17, 2025
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Farmers mustn't bear the cost of wildlife conservation
The vagaries of monsoon rains and volatility of market prices are not the only factors that eat into farmer incomes.
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October 17, 2025
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A sipping trip through Slovakia
From cola and wine to partially fermented beverages, the locally made drinks in Slovakia are varied and delicious
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October 17, 2025
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Sebi's board vacancies leave high-profile cases in limbo
When two of the capitor’s four board members stepped down this year, they left nearly two dozen high-profile cases pending— matters that could influence India’s market jurisprudence.
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October 17, 2025
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Indian Bank Q2 net profit rises 11.5%
Public sector lender Indian Bank on Thursday reported an 11.53% rise in net profit to ₹3,018 crore for the second quarter ended 30 September of the current fiscal.
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October 17, 2025
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LTIMindtree beats Q2 estimates on BFSI boost
Indian IT services company LTIMindtree reported bigger-than-expected quarterly earnings on Thursday on strong performance in the banking, financial services and insurance (BFSI) sector, its largest segment.
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October 17, 2025
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Rupee jumps 12p closes at 87.96
Rising for the second straight session, the rupee appreciated 12 paise to close at 87.96 against the US dollar on Thursday, buoyed by asofter American currency against major currencies and renewed risk-on sentiment among investors.
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October 17, 2025
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Festival rush leaves gig workers in short supply
India's gig economy is being put through the wringer this festival season.
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October 17, 2025
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Passport power
India has dropped five spots to 85th position in the league table of Henley’s Passport Index for 2025.
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October 17, 2025
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Cost of tradition: Dhanteras gold an investment mirage?
Physical gold carry significant embedded costs like making charge, GST, reducing net return
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October 17, 2025
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Festival rush leaves gig workers in short supply as wages rise
30-50% from the festival months last year, and their wages have spiked 40% from a few weeks ago.
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