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India Inc's rural engine sputters in Q2
rural-linked firms grew slower than the rest of India Inc (comprising 2,753 companies), which posted a 6% revenue expansion in Q2.
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November 20, 2025
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Child deaths trigger move to end unlicensed cough syrup sales in villages
India’s apex drug regulator is preparing to tighten rural drug sales by revoking the “household remedy” exemption for cough syrups in villages and remote areas, according to three government officials and a document reviewed by Mint.
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November 20, 2025
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xAI in talks to raise $15 billion in fresh equity
Elon Musk's artificial-intelligence startup xAI is in advanced talks to raise $15 billion in fresh equity at a valuation of $230 billion, The Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday.
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November 20, 2025
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Meta's big court win
Social media major Meta has won big relief as a US judge ruled in its favour in an antitrust case filed by the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) that could have forced it to spin off Instagram and WhatsApp.
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November 20, 2025
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BSNL dials vendors for a fix as regulator flags weak signal
State-owned Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL) has flagged weak transmission signals at thousands of its new 4G towers—an issue behind call drops and slower data speeds—at a time when the operator is attempting a long-awaited turnaround backed by the government's successive revival packages.
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November 20, 2025
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Assocham seeks GST sop for range-extended electric vehicles
One of lndia's top industry lobbies has asked the government to initiate discussions on providing range-extended electric vehicles or REEVs, a type of hybrid vehicle, tax parity with EVs to incentivise automakers to introduce such models.
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November 20, 2025
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Beyond momos: Tasting Ladakh through small plates
Young chefs from the region are elevating their diverse culinary traditions with energy and innovation
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November 20, 2025
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Liquor firms press Telangana for dues
The alcohol industry has urged Telangana to clear $337 million dues to avoid supply shortages.
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November 20, 2025
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The entropy trap: Climate plans may be adding to global fragility
The mitigation-first model exposes developing countries to the risk of complexity outpacing the buffers needed to manage it
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November 20, 2025
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Siemens must reignite growth
Siemens India Ltd’s stock is down 7% in this year so far, sharply underperforming the S&P BSE Capital Goods index, which continues to deliver positive returns. A sluggish revival in private capital expenditure and muted government spending have weighed on sentiment.
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November 20, 2025
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Air India lobbies to use airspace over China’s Xinjiang
India-China flights resumed after a five-year hiatus.
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November 20, 2025
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B'desh halts Adani arbitration move
Bangladesh’s high court on Thursday ordered India’s Adani Group not to proceed with its planned international arbitration in Singapore over the payment dispute with state-run Power Development Board (BPDB) until an investigation into its power supply deal is completed.
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November 20, 2025
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India's financial boom: Let's keep progress real
Record funds raised for shareholder exits rather than fresh investment go against the spirit of IPOs. The bigger issue is that the financial world must stay in sync with the real economy
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November 20, 2025
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Bank-funded acquisitions won’t displace private credit
The Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) draft framework for bank-led acquisition finance marks a decisive policy turn: Indian banks can now enter the acquisition finance market within a clear perimeter, reshaping the competitive dynamics between banks and private credit funds.
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November 20, 2025
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Inside the Israeli-linked flights that are carrying Palestinians out of Gaza
A 19-year-old aspiring college student had been waiting for months to leave Gaza when she finally got a cryptic text message last week: Meet at 5 a.m. at the Fish Fresh restaurant in the border town of Rafah.
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November 20, 2025
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Sebi mulls easing FPI trade settlement
The move would reduce costs for FPIs, says Sebi chairperson Tuhin Kanta Pandey.
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November 20, 2025
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Bajaj Auto secures KTM majority stake
Bajaj Auto Ltd on Wednesday announced the completion of acquisition of a majority stake in Austrian motorbike maker KTM following receipt of necessary approvals from European regulators for its €800-million transaction.
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November 20, 2025
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In a new avatar, Zomato steps into India's top 25 brands
Its brand value jumped 69% year-on-year, Kantar’s BrandZ report for 2025 shows
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November 20, 2025
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India Inc's rural engine sputters in Sep quarter
Tepid farm income, sluggish credit growth and an uneven consumption recovery weighed on the momentum of companies linked to rural India in the September quarter, pulling back their pace of growth, even as they stayed ahead of the non-rural pack on some key parameters, a Mint analysis showed.
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November 20, 2025
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Global reset done, TVS supply chain unit eyes margin boost
TVS Supply Chain Solutions (SCS), whose wafer-thin margins and weak post-IPO performance have dampened investor sentiment since its 2023 debut, is looking to reset expectations after a major overhaul of its overseas operations.
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November 20, 2025
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Govt eyes GST revenue growth rebound
in the final days of the month,” one of the two people said. “People knew from 3 September that tax cuts would be effective from 22 September.”
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November 20, 2025
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Tech firms tap services for reach, products for profit
Urban Co, MyGate, HealthifyMe, Paytm rely on service-linked products to drive repeat use
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November 20, 2025
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Govt may widen PMJJBY, PMSBY cover
The Centre may allow individuals to raise the insurance cover under the Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY) and Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMSBY) from ₹2 lakh to up to ₹5 lakh by paying a higher premium, according to two people in the know.
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November 20, 2025
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OIL, Total partner for ultra-deep exploration
State-run Oil India Ltd (OIL) and French energy major TotalEnergies have joined hands to explore deep and ultra-deepwater offshore basins in the country.
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November 20, 2025
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E-gold firms seek regulatory cover
Digital gold companies may ask the union government to approve their plans for self-regulation if the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) refuses to regulate the instrument, said a top executive at the India Bullion and Jewellery Association (IBJA), the apex body for all bullion and jewellery associations in India.
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November 20, 2025
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QSR chains go upmarket in face-off with gourmet brands
For long, western fast-food chains operating in India have focussed on low prices and localized fare to grow in scale and scope. But now, they are increasingly turning to premium bases and ingredients as competition from high-end gourmet pizza and burger brands shows that there are better profits to be harvested.
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November 20, 2025
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Shamani’s court win is wind in sails for content creators
Judgment shows courts willing to recognize, enforce personality rights in creator economy
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November 20, 2025
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L&T defence biz to top $1 bn on govt's localization drive
Co set to lead private defence sector, ranking fourth nationwide after HAL, BEL, Mazagon
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November 20, 2025
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Nitish Kumar to take oath as Bihar CM
JD(U) supremo Nitish Kumar to be sworn-in as Bihar chief minister for a record 10th time.
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November 20, 2025
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Exide's dual bet: Can lithium-ion offset a weakening core?
Exide Industries Ltd is struggling to fuel its core lead-acid business while simultaneously turning its capex-heavy lithium-ion venture into a viable second growth engine.
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