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Will this oil shock force India into export-orientation?
The International Monetary Fund in its recent spring meeting abandoned its single global growth forecast.
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April 30, 2026
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Promoters of Norisys explore stake sale
The company is seeking an overall valuation of ₹5,000-6,000 crore
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April 30, 2026
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Will Opec crack up with the UAE's exit? Unlikely
With Gulf rifts widened by war, the UAE's plan to quit Opec is a blow for this powerful oil cartel. It ll have major consequences, but convergent economic interests could keep it going
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April 30, 2026
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INDEX FUNDS: FEWER STOCKS MATTER MORE THAN YOU THINK IN SHAPING RETURNS
The shift towards passive investing is one of the defining trends of this decade.
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April 30, 2026
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Vedanta FY26 earnings tops estimates ahead of its split
Vedanta reported FY26 revenue of ₹1.74 trillion, up 15.8% year-on-year, beating estimates
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April 30, 2026
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Centre plans ring roads, elevated corridors to unclog urban India
The Union road transport and highways ministry is recalibrating its highbuilding strategy to focus on decongesting urban India, with plans to prioritize ring roads and bypass corridors around nearly 50 cities with populations exceeding one million, two people aware of the development said.
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April 30, 2026
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DARKNESS TO DOMINANCE: INDIA'S CLEAN ENERGY TRANSFORMATION
From the world’s largest blackout to the world’s fastest clean energy build-out—this did not happen by chance.
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April 30, 2026
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Adani’s copper plant faces technical woes
Billionaire Gautam Adani’s $1.2 billion copper plant has hit a string of technical setbacks since it was commissioned ten months ago, raising concerns about the future of an operation vital to adding supply outside China.
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April 30, 2026
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Lord's Mark secures global milestone in HIV diagnostics
Lord’s Mark Industries Ltd., announced its recent approval— from the Central Licensing Authority, for its LordsMed HIV 1&2 Self-Test.
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April 30, 2026
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Overhaul of insurance rules to curb mis-selling on cards
Irdai’s primary concerns include mis-selling, high costs and low insurance coverage.
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April 30, 2026
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Options data hint at limited upside after sharp recovery
After recovering nearly 7.5% between the March and April derivatives series amid the Iran war, options traders on Wednesday baked in a 758-point range for Nifty over 24,200, per exchange data.
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April 30, 2026
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Irdai to tweak rules to curb insurance mis-selling
India's insurance regulator is planning a sweeping overhaul of how policies are sold, including tighter scrutiny of banks and a discussion paper on distribution reforms, as it looks to curb mis-selling and high costs in the sector.
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April 30, 2026
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Murdoch-backed institute plans IPO
Allen Career Institute, an Indian education services company backed by James Murdoch and ex-Disney executive Uday Shankar, is considering an initial public offering (IPO) in Mumbai, people familiar with the matter said.
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April 30, 2026
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Rupee falls 14 paise to close at 94.82/$1
The rupee depreciated 14 paise to close near its all-time low at 94.82 (provisional) against the US dollar on Wednesday, pressured by rising Brent crude oil prices, hovering around $115 per barrel, and continued foreign capital outflows.
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April 30, 2026
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'War, weak monsoon pose downside risks to growth'
India's economic growth faces downside risks from the ongoing West Asia conflict and the possibility of below-normal monsoon rains, both of which could add inflationary pressures, the finance ministry cautioned in its latest monthly economic review released on Wednesday.
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April 30, 2026
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Federal Bank goes slow on home loans
Federal Bank is dialling back its focus on housing loans due to intense market competition and unattractive yields, managing director and CEO K.V.S. Manian said, adding that the bank will instead prioritize lending in higher-yielding segments to drive more profitable growth.
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April 30, 2026
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Bollywood turns to artificial intelligence in pursuit of real returns
Artificial intelligence (AI)-driven short films and even full-fledged content verticals to back both long-form and theatrical-focused AI projects, being announced by top Bollywood names such as Ajay Devgn, could help bolster their revenues with minimal investments, say experts.
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April 30, 2026
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A simple plan to build ₹10-15 cr corpus with SIPs and lump sum
I'm 32 years, earning ₹20 lakh.
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April 30, 2026
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Gadkari's forecast
The government’s push for clean mobility, though a climate imperative, is pushing India’s automobile industry through a difficult transition.
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April 30, 2026
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Exit polls predict BJP victory in Bengal, 3rd term in Assam
Polls also hint at DMK retaining Tamil Nadu, and UDF’s return to power in Kerala
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April 30, 2026
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Embassy Office REIT’S FY27 targets need GCC demand
Embassy Office Parks REIT met its FY26 leasing guidance of 6.4 million square feet (msf), aided by organic expansions and acquisitions. Healthy leasing momentum across Bengaluru, Noida and Chennai assets helped portfolio occupancy rise 300 bps yo-y to 90% as of March.
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April 30, 2026
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MUFG to start India realty lending
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc. (MUFG) will start lending to real estate firms in India and expand its foreign exchange derivatives business in the country’s low-tax hub, as it seeks to deepen its presence in the world’s fastest-growing major economy.
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April 30, 2026
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Piramal Pharma bets big on complex therapies
India’s Piramal Pharma hopes to accelerate earnings growth over the next two to three years, led by rising demand for complex drugs, including targeted cancer therapies, a top executive said on Wednesday.
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April 30, 2026
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As some hijabs come off in Iran, restrictions still in place
Images of bareheaded women sipping coffee in cafes in Tehran, in apparent defiance of the Islamic republic’s strict dress rule, have stirred interest outside Iran—but for Elnaz, 32, it is no breakthrough.
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April 30, 2026
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Decoding Sebi’s broker net worth plan
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has proposed changes to the way variable net worth is calculated for stockbrokers.
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April 30, 2026
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State paternalism has limits that should not be blurred
In 1604, James I of England anonymously published a small book titled A Counter-blaste to Tobacco.
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April 30, 2026
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NCLT's resolution gaps: SC takes suo motu cognizance
India’s top court flagged risks to creditors and the effectiveness of the bankruptcy framework
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April 30, 2026
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Street ignores Maruti’s profit dip
Maruti Suzuki India’s stock rose 3% to ₹13,257 on Wednesday as investors prioritised the company’s strong operating performance in the March quarter (Q4FY26) over a 7% year-on-year drop in net profit to ₹3,591 crore.
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April 30, 2026
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Why rate cuts don't benefit every home loan borrower
Many lenders adjust loan tenure instead of EMIs, quietly increasing the total interest paid
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April 30, 2026
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India plans strategic reserves for critical minerals to counter supply shocks
rare earth processing capacity, even as the development exposed the vulnerability of India's renewable energy, electronics, defence, and automotive industries.
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