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ICICI Pru Q2 slip adds to unease
Balancing act ICICI Prudential Life Insurance Company saved VNB margin with tight cost control, but APE declined year-on-year in Q2FY26.
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October 16, 2025
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Auto lobby may seek more time to respond to CAFE 3
The country's premier automobile lobby may seek more time to respond to the government's latest proposal to implement strict fuel efficiency norms as carmakers weigh their feedback amid differences within the industry, according to a person directly in the know.
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October 16, 2025
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How donors must engage NGOs for better social results
In India's complex ecosystem of social change, the relationship between those who provide funds and those who dedicate their lives to work on the ground deserves far more attention. It is a relationship that at its best can contribute to real change, but can also be stifling. My reflections are rooted in our learnings (and some mistakes) at the foundation I am part of. We currently support over 1,400 NGOs across the country, from new entities to well-established institutions. We receive over 300 formal grant requests every month. These numbers provide a large bed of experience to identify good practices and missteps. This is an unsolicited note to fellow donors—philanthropic foundations, corporate social responsibility spenders and individuals—on how we can try to fulfil our roles better.
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October 16, 2025
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Basic lessons on growth from this year's Nobel prize winner
Joel Mokyr's work on economic prosperity has plenty to teach us
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October 16, 2025
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The rise of data centres needs to be eco-friendly
Mega outlays for data hubs in India reflect a projected boom led by digital demand and AI usage. Given the energy they’ll guzzle, we must find ways to keep their proliferation clean
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October 16, 2025
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Shubh Labh: Don't mix up uncertainty and risk-taking
The country is gearing up to celebrate Diwali, which, along with the return of Lord Ram to Ayodhya, is celebrated as the festival of Goddess Mahalakshmi. Business and trading communities spruce up their establishments and refurbish signs of 'Shubh Labh' (auspicious profit), often prominently displayed. The importance of profit and the profit motive is imbued in our culture and the worship of Mahalakshmi is associated with reverence for profit-making.
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October 16, 2025
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How can soldiers on active duty create a will under Indian law?
I serve in the Indian Army, have three children. I have not made a will yet. Posted in a remote, sensitive area, I want to know if the law offers any special provisions for soldiers like me. —Name withheld on request
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October 16, 2025
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Can Bitcoin topple gold as India's go-to store of value?
G20 and FATF frameworks, potentially paving the way for a more investor-friendly environment,\" he added.
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October 16, 2025
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Who has the upper hand as the battle over rare earths escalates?
China seems better prepared for this round against the US but it’ still too early to bet on an outcome
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October 16, 2025
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Axis Bank's Q2 PAT falls 26% as loan reclassification hits
One-time standard asset provisions were ₹1,231 crore, taking total provisions to ₹1,568 crore
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October 16, 2025
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Indian exports hold firm in September despite US hit
Shipments to US fall 12%; trade gap widens to $32.15 billion in September, a 13-month high
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October 16, 2025
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RBI keeps powder dry for future cuts, show minutes
India's monetary policy committee unanimously voted to keep interest rates unchanged earlier this month to keep the powder dry and leave room for future cuts depending on the situation, showed minutes released on Wednesday.
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October 16, 2025
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CAN BITCOIN WEAR GOLD'S CROWN?
Some players foresee Bitcoin surpassing gold in total market cap sooner than later
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October 16, 2025
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Powell keeps Fed on track to lower interest rates again
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell left the central bank on track to reduce interest rates again at its meeting later this month by highlighting weakness in the job market despite lingering concerns over sticky inflation.
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October 16, 2025
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Celebrating this Diwali with gifts that grow, not just glow
Instead of traditional gifts, consider mutual funds or insurance products, which grow in value
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October 16, 2025
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Reality shows: OTT platforms’ next big content battle with TV
Streaming platforms are shaking up the nonfiction game.
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October 16, 2025
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The rest of the world is following America’s retreat on EVs
Canada, U.K. and E.U. back off electric-vehicle targets as economic reality sets in; even China shows cracks
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October 16, 2025
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How Tata Motors e-bus momentum slowed
Tata Motors’ e-bus sales dip allowed rivals such as Ashok Leyland, JBM and Olectra to fill in the vacuum.
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October 16, 2025
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Hero MotoCorp rides into Spain
Hero MotoCorp on Wednesday said it has forayed into the Spanish market in association with Noria Motos.
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October 16, 2025
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Growth-hungry online retail giants look to tap Northeast
Infra investments aim to raise delivery efficiency despite geography and climate challenges
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October 16, 2025
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From access to innovation: How India is redefining the future of MedTech
Imagine a 58-year-old farmer in Jalgaon, Maharashtra, experiencing recurring chest discomfort. A decade ago, his path to diagnosis might have meant a daylong journey to Pune or Mumbai, navigating long waiting lists and high costs.
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October 16, 2025
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Urban India’s spending is back, but cautious
Upcoming festivals, easing prices are nudging households to loosen their wallets
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October 16, 2025
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Hyundai preps new models, fresh $5 bn
Hyundai Motor India Ltd will invest ₹45,000 crore (approximately $5 billion) in India and roll out a bunch of cars and SUVs over the next five years, as the company seeks to arrest the slide in its market share.
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October 16, 2025
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Phoenix Mills: Steady consumption, but festive test lies ahead
Mall operator The Phoenix Mills Ltd saw retail consumption grow 13% year-on-year in the September quarter (Q2FY26) and 12% year-on-year in the first half of FY26, showed its operational update. This was broadly in line with analyst expectations.
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October 16, 2025
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Goodluck to raise output of artillery shells with ₹400 crore
Specialized steel and engineering products maker Goodluck India Ltd is looking to invest %400 crore to expand artillery shell production at its defence arm at Sikandrabad, Uttar Pradesh, over 12-18 months.
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October 15, 2025
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China’s K visa faces a backlash: It made its debut at a bad time
Local job-seekers are worried about the tech sector’s hiring slump
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October 15, 2025
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How innovation sustains growth: Mokyr richly deserves his Nobel
Knowledge absorption holds the key and that could depend on a society's openness to ideas and readiness to embrace change
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October 15, 2025
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The Paramount and Warner Bros. assets that would make a media behemoth
Paramount Skydance is making a play for Warner Bros. Discovery, a merger that would unite some of the entertainment industry’smost valuable assets under one roof.
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October 15, 2025
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Bira's backers discuss fund infusion tied to CEO's exit
Some large institutional stakeholders in B9 Beverages, maker of Bira 91 beer, have started discussions on the removal of founder and chief executive officer (CEO) Ankur Jain citing his inability to run the financially troubled company, four people aware of the development said.
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October 15, 2025
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Roche moves SC against Natco over Risdiplam sale in India
Swiss drugmaker Roche has moved the Supreme Court, seeking to restrain Natco Pharma from selling the generic version of its lifesaving spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) drug Risdiplam in India.
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