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Prospect Theory explains how war risks got mispriced
Asthe US-Iran war enters a fragile two-week ceasefire, with no clear endgame in sight, one may well ask how and why the world reached this situation.
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April 09, 2026
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India adds 55.29GW non-fossil capacity
India added record non-fossil power generation capacity of 55.29GW in 2025-26, taking the total to 283.46GW, new and renewable energy minister Pralhad Joshi said on Wednesday.
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April 09, 2026
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Foreign audiences are getting hooked to Indian video, audio content
Indian audio and video content, usually considered a draw for domestic audiences and specific diasporic markets, is now finding a home in unusual export destinations.
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April 09, 2026
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RBI shifts boards’ focus to strategy, risk
Reserve Bank of India on Wednesday proposed to rationalise matters requiring bank board review, shifting the focus to strategy and risk oversight while allowing greater delegation of routine issues in a sweeping governance overhaul.
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April 09, 2026
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Govt raises LPG, gas quota for key sectors
The Centre has begun gradually restoring fuel supplies to industry, increasing allocations of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and natural gas for key industries, while maintaining the sectoral cap.
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April 09, 2026
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RBI debuts core inflation forecast, pegs FY27 at 4.4%
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Wednesday announced its first-ever projection for core inflation—price rises excluding food and energy—with governor Sanjay Malhotra saying the move came in response to demand from some quarters.
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April 09, 2026
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The day Donald Trump's Iran threat gripped the world
Trump's post that a whole civilization would die if no deal was struck, sparked a frantic global guessing game
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April 09, 2026
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'Chinamaxxing': How it might help Asian cities out of hot oil
They should follow China’ lead in electrifying urban transport
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April 09, 2026
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Pakistan to host US-Iran peace talks tomorrow
Pakistan’s prime minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Wednesday that Islamabad would host delegations from the US and Iran later this week following their ceasefire announcement.
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April 09, 2026
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Is this a turning point in world politics? Don't bet on it
The turmoil of the last year-and-a half—tariff wars and physical wars (Iran, Gaza, Lebanon, Ukraine), the abduction of a head of state and assassination of another, territorial ambitions and tattered alliances—has led to claims that the Pax Americana of stable global institutions managing commerce and conflict has ended.
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April 09, 2026
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India FY27 growth may decline to 6.6%: WB
India's economy faces a substantial hit from energy shocks and trade disruptions caused by the West Asia conflict.
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April 09, 2026
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'Fuel price worries lift EV demand'
The war in West Asia is aiding demand for luxury electric vehicles driven by concerns over fuel prices among customers, BMW Group India president and CEO Hardeep Singh Brar said on Wednesday.
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April 09, 2026
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RBI shows RESTRAINT, HOLDS FIRE WHILE SHARPENING MESSAGE AMID GLOBAL FLUX
A first glance, the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) latest policy call will be filed under the familiar label of “status quo”.
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April 09, 2026
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Higher deficits a risk amid defence spending, says IMF
'Defence build-ups boost economic activity in short term but add to public debt over time'
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April 09, 2026
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Paint cos get relief, but will it last?
Despite competitive pressures, paint companies have opted for price hikes to tackle input cost inflation.
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April 09, 2026
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FCL defaults on ₹615.67 cr payment
Future Consumer Ltd (FCL) has defaulted on the payment of ₹615.67 crore in interest and principal repayments on loans from banks, financial institutions, and unlisted debt securities, as of March-end 2026.
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April 09, 2026
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Electric car makers appeal to Karnataka to review new tax
Firms say a 5-10% lifetime tax on EVs could impact the investment outlook for the industry
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April 09, 2026
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Neo plots ₹2,000-crore realty debut
At a time when global geopolitical tensions are making foreign investors cautious, Neo Alternative Asset Managers is doubling down on domestic credit with plans to raise ₹1,500-2,000 crore for its maiden real estate fund, its managing director Kaushik Desai told Mint in an interview.
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April 09, 2026
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Fan recordings become online treasure trove
The Aadam Jacobs Collection has gigs from seminal indie and punk bands
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April 09, 2026
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Cabinet clears ₹41,534 crore fertilizer subsidy for kharif
Increase in allocation aimed at ensuring fertilizers are available to farmers at affordable prices
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April 09, 2026
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Kluisz now Nava, raises $21.7 mn for cloud push
Private cloud computing startup Kluisz has rebranded as Nava and raised $21.7 million (about ₹180 crore) in a Series A funding round led by Greenoaks Capital, as investors bet on rising demand for artificial intelligence (AI) computing infrastructure.
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April 09, 2026
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Silver, gold script sharp comeback
Silver prices surged ₹11,000 to ₹2,51 lakh per kilogram in New Delhi on Wednesday, while gold advanced to ₹1.56 lakh per 10 grams amid strong global cues after the US and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire.
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April 09, 2026
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PPFAS to manage funds under NPS
PPFAS Asset Management on Wednesday said it has received approval from the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) to become a sponsor for a pension fund under the National Pension System (NPS).
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April 09, 2026
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Street sees future rate hikes while RBI readies pause
Markets are signalling a sharp divergence from the Reserve Bank of India’s expected policy pause on 8 April, with traders in the Overnight Index Swap (OIS) market pricing in an aggressive rate-hike cycle over the coming months.
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April 08, 2026
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Vinci set to re-enter India with $1.7 bn Macquarie toll roads deal
In one of the largest toll road divestments in India, Australian asset manager Mac quarie Asset Management is selling its Indian platform, Safeway Concessions, to French engineering and infrastructure firm Vinci SA for an implied enterprise value of approximately $1.7 billion.
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April 08, 2026
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Markets rally for 4th day; Sensex up by over 500 points
Stock market benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty ended higher on Tuesday, as a drop in crude oil prices and a rally in global markets calmed investors’ sentiment.
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April 08, 2026
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Sebi grants more time for IPOs as volatility spikes
The capital markets regulator has extended the approvals granted to companies seeking to go public, as volatility triggered by the West Asia war has prompted many of them to reconsider the timing of their offerings.
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April 08, 2026
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Tata Trusts CEO defends action after Srinivasan, Singh cry foul
Tata Trusts chief executive officer (CEO) Siddharth Sharma on Tuesday defended his position on the controversy surrounding the Bai Hirabai Jamsetji Tata trust, writing to all 12 members of Tata Trusts, after facing accusations that he had concealed a legal opinion on trusteeship.
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April 08, 2026
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New company registrations up 31% as AI branding rises
Over 247,500 companies were registered in FY26 compared to 189,400 in the previous year
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April 08, 2026
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Data centre surge to spark change in electricity plans
CEA to write to states, discoms on resource plans as several states ready data centres
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