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NTPC plans to enter coal gasification biz, aims for 5-10 mt annual output
State-owned power generator NTPC Ltd is planning a foray into coal gasification, aiming to produce a minimum 5-10 million tonnes (MT) of the synthetic gas annually in three-four years, a top company official said.
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November 13, 2025
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After demerger, Tata Motors’ CV arm hits top gear on debut
New unit's shares traded at ₹328 apiece with valuation at ₹1.2 trn
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November 13, 2025
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‘Those coming to Bihar are struck by rural road connectivity’
Bihar’s Roads and Infrastructure Minister Nitin Nabin is a busy man. He was in charge of organising Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Patna visit. Credited by many with improving rural connectivity, he recounts his achievements and challenges in an interview with Aditi Phadnis in Patna.
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November 13, 2025
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November 13, 2025
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Retail inflation dropped to series low of 0.25% in Oct
OThe record downtick in price pressures is likely to create room for the Monetary Policy Committee of the RBI to cut interest rates at its upcoming review in December, said most economists.
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November 13, 2025
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India's 2025-26 sugar output expected to rise 18.6%: Isma
India's sugar production is expected to rise 18.58 per cent to 30.95 million tonnes (mt) in the 2025-26 marketing year that began in October, up from 26.1 mt in the previous year, the Indian Sugar & Bio-Energy Manufacturers Association (Isma) said on Tuesday.
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November 12, 2025
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Banks plan to move RBI for lower Stage-II floor
Commercial banks are planning to request the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to lower the provisioning requirement for Stage-II loans as proposed in the draft Expected Credit Loss (ECL) framework for loan-loss provisioning released last month.
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November 12, 2025
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Wheat acreage up 129% as of Nov 7
Sowing of rabi crops picked up pace during the week ended November 7, with wheat witnessing 129 per cent growth in area covered as compared to the same period last year.
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November 12, 2025
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The missing mass in media
Dance in a pub, at a house party, or a wedding anywhere in India, and the songs that get everyone going are from the eighties, nineties, and up to about 2019.
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November 12, 2025
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Green H2 output target may be delayed by 2 yrs: MNRE secy
India’s green hydrogen production target of five million metric tonnes per annum (mmtpa) is likely to be delayed by two years to 2032 due to global policy uncertainties around greenhouse gas emissions, said Santosh Sarangi, secretary at the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) on Tuesday.
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November 12, 2025
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'Monitoring gaps in health insurance claim settlement'
The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (Irdai) isclosely monitoringthegapsin health insuranceclaim settlements, wherein the numberofclaimssettledishigh, buttheamount settled visa-vis the amount claimed is lower than expected, Ajay Seth, chairman, Irdai, said.
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November 12, 2025
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Self-knowledge in the digital age
In Searches: Selfhood in the Digital Age, Vauhini Vara turns the most ordinary act of typing into a search bar into a mirror of modern identity.
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November 12, 2025
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Vi banking on DoT’s ‘long-term’ solution
Vodafone Idea (Vi) is hopeful of a “long-termsolution” fromthe government, the telco told analysts in an earnings call on Tuesday.
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November 12, 2025
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Four carmakers with 63% output supported CAFE relief: Bhargava
Maruti Suzuki Chairman R C Bhargava on Tuesday came down heavily on the position of the majority of members of the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (Siam) which rejected a revised draft offering relaxation in fuel-efficiency norms for lighter cars.
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November 12, 2025
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Yamaha India makes EV debut
India Yamaha Motor (IYM) on Tuesday announced its entry into the electric two-wheeler market with the launch of its first battery-powered models AEROX-E and EC-06.
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November 12, 2025
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Trump says deal near; no need for more talks: India
Hours after United States (US) President Donald Trump said Washington and New Delhi were “pretty close” to reaching a fair trade deal, a senior Indian official on Tuesday echoed the optimism, indicating that another round of negotiations might not be required.
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November 12, 2025
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Mospi releases discussion paper on compilation of new IIP series
The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (Mospi) has released a discussion paper seeking feedback on the methodology for the substitution of factories in the compilation of the new Index of Industrial Production (IIP) series, which may be launched next year.
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November 12, 2025
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Exit polls predict NDA win in Bihar; Ph-II sees record turnout
Most exit polls on Tuesday evening predicted a comfortable victory for the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) inthe 2025 Bihar Assembly polls, with Chief Minister Nitish Kumar-led Janata Dal United (JDU) set to significantly improve its tally of 43 seats that it secured five years ago.
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November 12, 2025
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Tata Trusts appoints Noel Tata's son Neville, Bhaskar Bhat trustees
Srinivasan gets 3-yr term in compliance with legal norms
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November 12, 2025
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EOUs need not debit anti-dumping duty to the B-17 bond at import stage
We refer to your reply (BSSME Chatroom - October 28) that anti-dumping duty is not levied on imports by EOU under Section 9A(2A) of the Customs Tariff Act, 1975.
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November 12, 2025
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Cop30 highlights nations' growing need for climate resilience
With typhoons tearing across Southeast Asia this week while areas of Jamaica and Brazil are still clearing debris from damaging storms, delegates at Brazil’s Cop30 summit began grappling with how best to help the vulnerable withstand worsening weather and other climate extremes.
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November 12, 2025
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Zydus Lifesciences forays into Chinese mkt
Zydus Lifesciences has secured its first ever Chinese market approval for its antidepressant, Venlafaxine Extended-Release (ER) capsules (75 mg and 150 mg), marking its debut in the country and furthering the Indian company’s global expansion.
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November 12, 2025
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Thailand spurns Cambodia peace deal tied to US trade talks
Thailand has suspended a peace process with Cambodia that was a condition for tariff negotiations with US President Donald Trump, after Thai soldiers were injured in a landmine blast near the border.
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November 12, 2025
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Sale of immovable property outside scope of service tax: SC
The Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled that the sale of immovable property, by itself, did not amount to a “service” under the Finance Act, 1994, and was therefore outside the scope of service tax, a verdict which experts believe not only seeks to preserve the federal balance but also shields genuine land-sale transactions from service-tax exposure.
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November 12, 2025
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PSBs eye ₹9K cr from Tier-II bonds by Dec
Fundraising rush follows SBI’s record Oct issue as yields soften
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November 12, 2025
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Facing issues with your MF or broker? Sebi’s SCORES may help you
If you have a complaint about your mutual fund, such as units not being credited or the broker not listening to you, the SCORES portal offers relief.
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November 12, 2025
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Leverage moderating across Adani firms: BofA
The Adani group, which operates across multiple infrastructure sectors, with 12 listed entities in India and a combined market capitalisation of about $200 billion, remains “anchored by strong assets and robust cash flows”, according to a Bank of America (BofA) report.
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November 12, 2025
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PM promises timely completion of India-Bhutan railway links
Calls for enhanced energy cooperation with neighbouring country
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November 12, 2025
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Net direct tax collection up 7% so far in FY26
India’s net direct tax collection until November 10 in 2025-26 (FY26) grew 7 per cent to %12.92 trillion, aided by lower refunds, according to provisional data from the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT).
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November 12, 2025
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SoftBank sells its entire Nvidia stake for $5.8 bn
Firm says the sale had nothing to do with Nvidia but was a financing measure
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