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Mint Mumbai
Consulting stares at hiring freeze, job cuts as war, AI take toll
Consulting and auditing companies in India are clamping down on hiring or letting people go on the back of the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) and a poor pipeline of work from clients because of the domino effect of the West Asia war.
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April 02, 2026
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HOW INDIA COOKS: LPG AND FIREWOOD
INDIA A majority of Indian families now uses liquefied petroleum gas for cooking, up from just 20% two decades ago.
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April 02, 2026
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RBI raises the heat on forex derivatives, related parties
India’s central bank further tightened its forex curbs on Wednesday by targeting the rebooking of cancelled forex derivative contracts and tightening norms around related-party transactions.
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April 02, 2026
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Flunked pharma test? Get set for public shaming
The CDSCO will publish details of inspected firms and audit recommendations on its website.
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April 02, 2026
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Massive Oracle layoff highlights AI-led threat for software firms
American technology major Oracle Corp.’s decision to part ways with 30,000 employees globally—almost 19% of its total workforce—has sent shockwaves through the organization.
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April 02, 2026
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Jet fuel flip-flop
Airlines got a fuel price scare after state-owned Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) more than doubled its aviation turbine fuel (ATF) price, only to roll back most of the hike within hours on Wednesday.
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April 02, 2026
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ATF hike to lift int'l fares; premium, pvt fuels jump
ATF for domestic flights to cost 8.5% more; fuel price doubles for overseas flights
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April 02, 2026
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Why weight loss has set off a drug price war in India
Novo Nordisk slashed prices of Ozempic and Wegovy by up to 48% on Tuesday, after losing patent exclusivity in India.
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April 02, 2026
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Trai loses oversight over TV ratings as govt takes control
The 2026 policy hands oversight to the ministry of information and broadcasting
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April 02, 2026
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Fuel crisis hits eateries; shift from LPG proves challenging
Fast-food chains serving dosas and momos to pizzas across India have found out that switching away from cooking gas amid the ongoing supply squeeze is difficult.
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April 02, 2026
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The WTO isn't working but sub-deals hold hope
The trade body's ministerial meeting ended with nothing to show, but India should rethink its current stance on plurilateral pacts. These could offer a way around a dysfunctional WTO
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April 02, 2026
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D-Mart bets on physical stores amid quick commerce surge
On Tuesday evening, Avenue Supermarts Ltd, parent of value retailer D-Mart, announced a flurry of store openings across the country, closing the financial year with 500 stores.
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April 02, 2026
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SpaceX files for IPO ahead of AI rivals
SpaceX has filed confidentially for an initial public offering, according to people familiar with the matter, bringing billionaire Elon Musk's rocket, satellite and AI company closer to delivering the biggest-ever listing.
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April 02, 2026
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The year is off to the strongest start for big deals ever
Firms go forward with corporate combinations, investments despite war, slumping stocks
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April 02, 2026
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How summer turns up the heat on household budget
Rising temperatures trigger a wave of expenses—from soaring power bills to lifestyle changes
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April 02, 2026
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Rediff opts for discreet IPO filing
Rediff.com India Ltd, a subsidiary of AvenuesAI Ltd, has filed preliminary papers with markets regulator Sebi through the confidential route to float an initial public offering (IPO).
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April 02, 2026
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Labour scarcity: Builders mostly have themselves to blame for it
Businesses should pay workers better wages instead of blaming the countrys welfare apparatus
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April 02, 2026
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Circulate eyes rare earth plays in India
Singapore-based private equity firm Circulate Capital plans to deploy half of its new $300 million fund in India and its neighbours, betting that tightening recycling regulations and a maturing circular economy would make the country its most attractive market.
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April 02, 2026
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The toll of Hormuz: America's war is evidently Asia's problem
Asian reliance on energy through the strait is too dire to let persist
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April 02, 2026
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StanChart holds the line as global turmoil tests deal flow
The CEO said corporate pipeline of transactions remains quite stable despite West Asia war
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April 02, 2026
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Mahindra's No. 2 spot faces heat as Tata Motors closes in
M&M remains focused on leading SUV segment by revenue, even as competition intensifies
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April 02, 2026
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Maruti may go for price hike amid war
India’s top carmaker, Maruti Suzuki, said on Wednesday that it will likely raise prices as the Middle East war has pushed up commodity prices, wiping out gains from last year’s consumption tax cuts.
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April 02, 2026
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PF lays the foundation, but you should diversify to build wealth
Being a salaried individual who has invested only through the provident fund so far, I now have ₹1.5 lakh available each month to invest.
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April 02, 2026
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Layoffs, hire freeze loom as AI, war rock consulting
Impact on jobs in India mirrors changes globally.
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April 02, 2026
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Iran fires missiles across West Asia as Trump signals exit
Iran fired missiles across West Asia while Israel and the US kept up their bombardment of the Islamic Republic, even as US President Donald Trump fuelled market optimism by signalling he’s preparing to exit the conflict.
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April 02, 2026
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Markets add ₹9.3 tn on first day of FY27, uncertainty persists
Indian stock markets started the new fiscal year on a strong note on Wednesday amid positive global cues, but lost steam later as profit-hooking capped gains.
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April 02, 2026
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U.A.E. wants to force Hormuz open, is willing to join the fight
Gulf state begins effort to persuade U.S. and others to open waterway by any means necessary
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April 02, 2026
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'Govt guarantee to revive microfinance'
The Centre’s ₹20,000 crore credit guarantee support for the microfinance sector, announced on 21 March, comes at a crucial time for small non-banking finance company-microfinance institutions (NBFC-MFls), which are grappling with tight liquidity and risk-averse lenders.
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April 02, 2026
Mint Mumbai
THE RUPEE’S DEPRECIATION IS NEITHER UNUSUAL NOR INDICATIVE OF GREAT STRESS
The recent depreciation of the rupee against the dollar, particularly following the West Asia war, has triggered a familiar wave of concern about external vulnerability and macro stability.
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April 02, 2026
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SC takes up steel firms' duty-free coke breeze import plea
The Supreme Court on Wednesday took up a long-running tax dispute over a key steelmaking input, with steelmakers such as Jindal Steel (formerly Jindal Steel and Power Ltd) challenging the customs department on whether coke breeze qualifies for a duty exemption available to metallurgical coke.
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