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Should we give up on climate action? The answer is still ‘no’
The progress made so far shows that it’s anything but a lost cause
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November 18, 2025
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South India emerges as key value fashion battleground
Rising income, supportive consumption patterns, favourable store economics spur growth
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November 18, 2025
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How freelancers can avoid losing 7% of income from global clients
Freelancers can lose 2.5-4% per payment through bank transfers, and up to 5-7% when using PayPal or Stripe
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November 18, 2025
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New nuclear arms race pits U.S. against both Russia and China
After a decadeslong hiatus, nuclear weapons surge back to the forefront of global politics
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November 18, 2025
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SIDBI VC marks first close of spacetech fund
SIDBI Venture Capital (SVCL), the Small Industries Development Bank of India’s venture capital subsidiary, has made the first close of ₹1,005 crore for its spacetech-focused Antariksh Venture Capital Fund (AVCF).
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November 18, 2025
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Govt keen on timely payments to MSMEs
The Union government is considering a new set of measures—including charging interest and imposing a substantial levy on defaulters—to address the longstanding issue of delayed payments to micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), said two people close to the matter.
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November 18, 2025
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Thiel’s fund sold entire Nvidia stake last quarter
Peter Thiel’s hedge fund Thiel Macro LLC sold off its holdings in Nvidia Corp. during the third quarter, marking another retreat from the leading provider of artificial-intelligence chips.
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November 18, 2025
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Welspun to sell majority in clean energy firm, hires EY
Company targets equity value of $100 million for stake in Welspun New Energy
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November 18, 2025
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In India's car labs, Chinese models new benchmark
Walk into the vehicle development centre of any major Indian carmaker and you'll find dozens of rival cars stripped to their bones, engineers poring over every exposed circuit, nut and wire. Such 'benchmark-ing' helps companies understand why some models work while others don't, track technology trends, and plan their own vehicle roadmaps.
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November 17, 2025
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Insurance merger plan gets new life
Centre weighs consolidating National, Oriental, United
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November 17, 2025
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IFC, two others may pick 49% in green H₂ maker Hygenco
The World Bank's International Finance Corp. (IFC), Munich-headquartered Siemens AG, and Singapore's Fullerton Fund Management may acquire at least 49% in Gurugram-based green hydrogen manufacturer Hygenco Green Energies Pvt. Ltd, two people aware of the development said.
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November 17, 2025
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India's telecom spectrum: Who actually owns it?
On 13 November, the Supreme Court reserved its order on how spectrum held by Aircel and Reliance Communications (RCom) will be treated under their insolvency proceedings. The decision will bring clarity on whether spectrum can be sold to recover dues. Mint. explores.
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November 17, 2025
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‘Rise in earnings can bring FIIs back, elevate India’s global standing’
It’s still early, but if earnings turn around, much of the global underperformance over the past year could well be reversed, believes Trideep Bhattacharya, president and C1O-Equities, Edelweiss MF.
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November 17, 2025
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The ultrarich are spending a fortune to live in extreme privacy
When developers Masoud and Stephanie Shojaee dined out recently, they headed to the members-only section of MILA restaurant in Miami Beach, Fla., where they were whisked to a table already bearing their favorite cocktails and chopsticks engraved with their names.
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November 17, 2025
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Satellite internet firms may see fee cut for remote areas
Discount would apply to 5% annual spectrum charge that DoT plans to levy on the firms
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November 17, 2025
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Ravindran moves NCLT on TLPL deal
Riju Ravindran has moved the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) against the compulsory convertible debenture agreement between Think & Learn Pvt. Ltd (TLPL) anda wholly owned subsidiary of Glas Trust Co., edtech firm Byju’s US-based financial creditor, alleging it to be violative of foreign direct investment (FDI) and Foreign Exchange Management Act (Fema) regulations.
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November 17, 2025
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Resilience spells hope as uncertainty reigns high
As trade-policy turmoil prolongs global uncertainty on an IMF index, we have some bright spots too. India should consider shifting focus from supply-side policies to demand stirrers
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November 17, 2025
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Urban co-op lenders eye online banking
The National Urban Cooperative Financial and Development Corp. Ltd (NUCFDC)—the umbrella body for India’s urban cooperative banks (UCBs)—plans to request the banking regulator to allow smaller UCBs with net worth below ₹50 crore to offer digital services, including internet banking.
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November 17, 2025
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Engineering colleges begin to stare at uncertain hiring
Rise of automation, uncertain market conditions may lead to lower hiring at IT service firms
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November 17, 2025
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'Chandrayaan-4 by '28, output to triple'
Indian Space Research Organisation is preparing for a busy phase with seven more launches this financial year, even as India's first human spaceflight is slated for 2027, chairman V. Narayanan said.
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November 17, 2025
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SC may hear Sahara workers' plea today
The Supreme Court (SC) is scheduled to hear on Monday the interim pleas of employees seeking payment of their pending salaries from Sahara Group companies.
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November 17, 2025
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Tata, Murugappa, VECV inch towards e-truck incentives
Localization work to start as govt let truckmakers import motors with rare earth magnets
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November 17, 2025
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Positives in IT, but fears remain
More than half of FY26 is out of the way, but for India's information technology (IT) companies, revenue visibility remains murky. Investors are swinging between hope and despair, as a recovery in revenue growth gets delayed.
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November 17, 2025
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Why Manipal and upGrad want Byju's—and what's really at stake
Two of India's biggest education firms are now circling Byju's bankrupt parent, Think & Learn Pvt. Ltd (TLPL), setting up a closelywatched insolvency battle at the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT).
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November 17, 2025
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Pollution season fuels clean-air tech startups
Pollution spike is driving demand for purifiers, mask and clean-air devices
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November 17, 2025
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Boeing eyes steady ground before scaling up
Boeing Co. said it will ensure its factories are ready to absorb a higher rate of aircraft output before lifting the tempo again next year, underscoring the plane-maker's cautious approach after years of production setbacks.
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November 17, 2025
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Force eyes global mkts, defence to fuel growth
Force Motors, known for its shared mobility solutions, is preparing to expand its presence in global markets and the defence segment, having consolidated its position in India by focusing on areas that drive profitable growth, managing director Prasan Firodia said.
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November 17, 2025
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'Productivity needs focus, not long hours'
Veeba's founder Viraj Bahl on building a culture that values balance
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November 17, 2025
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India plans HR reset to unlock mobility gains in FTAs
The government is planning to upgrade human resource (HR) standards in India's services sector, including how skills are certified and employeesare trained, tobringthe country'sHR practices closer to global norms, and make its professionals internationally competitive.
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November 17, 2025
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The benefits of including women in the boardroom
Inclusive and diverse leadership is the key to accelerating social impact and improving economic outcomes
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