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Paytm arm to invest in European unit
Fintech firm One 97 Communications, which operates the Paytm brand, on Monday said its wholly owned subsidiary Paytm Cloud Technologies will invest €9 million in its European payment entity.
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May 26, 2026
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India's steps to steady rupee not satisfactory: FPIs
As the Indian rupee slides toward the psychologically-crucial 100-per-dollar mark, foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) are starting to question not just the currency’s trajectory but also the Reserve Bank of India’s silence on how far it is willing to let the currency fall.
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May 26, 2026
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ABFRL narrows loss in March quarter
Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Ltd (ABFRL) reported a narrower adjusted fourth-quarter loss on Monday, helped by growth in its core fast-fashion business.
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May 26, 2026
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How a faraway war could change the way you spend, save or invest
Higher fuel prices may raise grocery, transport and electricity costs over 6-9 months for most Indian households
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May 26, 2026
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Roseate pivots to managed hotels, asset-light model
Roseate Hotels & Resorts plans to open three to four hospitality projects annually starting this financial year as the boutique luxury hotel chain shifts towards managed properties, pilgrimage destinations and adjacent lifestyle businesses, chief executive Kush Kapoor said speaking exclusively to Mint.
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May 26, 2026
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India’s AI dreams turning into data centre reality
India’s artificial intelligence (AI) ambitions are taking the shape of a digital warehouse boom. While semiconductor chips, models, and computing platforms capture most of the value globally, domestic capital is chasing lower-risk, lower-value data centres.
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May 26, 2026
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Huawei says it has workaround to match leading chips
Chinese tech juggernaut says it can match cutting-edge Intel semiconductors by 2031
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May 26, 2026
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Take leadership of tokenization while the rails are still being laid
India has one DPI stack, three regulators and 18 months to achieve this—or cede a big opportunity
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May 26, 2026
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Whiff of peace in West Asia sends global stocks soaring
Stocks surged on Monday as optimism about an impending US-Iran deal cooled crude prices and lifted markets worldwide.
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May 26, 2026
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Sebi bars finfluencer, others for ₹20 cr stock manipulation
India’s capital market regulator has barred seven individuals from securities markets for allegedly running a coordinated pump-and-dump scheme across social media platforms and making unlawful gains of over ₹20.25 crore.
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May 26, 2026
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‘Central, north-west heatwave to persist’
Large parts of central and north-west India are likely to continue experiencing heatwave to severe heatwave conditions over the next four to five days, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has said, with eastern and adjoining peninsular regions also expected to remain under intense heat stress for the next three to four days.
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May 26, 2026
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India issues urgent GLP-1 drug alert
India has issued an urgent public health notice asking patients, consumers and healthcare professionals across the country to closely monitor and report any adverse reaction associated with the use of semaglutide and other popular diabetes and weight-loss medications, according to two officials and a document seen by Mint.
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May 26, 2026
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RBI's surplus transfer: it balances priorities well
Its record payout to the government adds to the economy’s cushion. Minimal fiscal slippage would suit its own policy ends too. But weak capital flows could yet cloud the risk horizon
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May 26, 2026
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Africa officials warn of wider Ebola risk as death toll tops 200
Ebola may have killed more than 200 people so far in the Democratic Republic of Congo and African officials warned the outbreak is turning into a regional security threat as it spills over to neighbouring countries.
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May 26, 2026
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CBSE students raise fresh concerns
Amid growing complaints over glitches and discrepancies in the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) re-evaluation process, some Class 12 students have alleged that the scanned copies of their answer sheets uploaded by the board did not match their handwriting, raising concerns over possible answer sheet mismatches in the on-screen marking (OSM) system.
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May 26, 2026
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IRFC inks loan pact with L&T Metro Rail
Indian Railway Finance Corporation Ltd (IRFC) has expanded its funding programme beyond Indian Railways by signing a ₹13,527-crore term loan agreement with L&T Metro Rail (Hyderabad) Ltd (L&TMRHL) to refinance the debt of the Hyderabad Metro Rail project.
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May 26, 2026
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Hindalco sights silver linings
Hindalco Industries Ltd's reported consolidated net profit for the March quarter (Q4FY26) has halved year-on-year to ₹2,597 crore, dragged by exceptionals. However, the outlook remains strong, thanks to the steep rise in aluminium and copper prices and the likely restart of subsidiary Novelis’ Oswego plant in the US in June.
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May 26, 2026
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‘Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool is our shield against maritime risks’
Global reinsurers often cancel war-risk cover in conflict zones, as seen during the ongoing Iran war. The Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool (BMIP) is India's strategic response to ensure continuity of cover for Indian vessels when international markets withdraw or premiums become prohibitively expensive, said Hitesh Joshi, officiating chairman-cum-managing director of General Insurance Corporation of India (GIC Re).
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May 26, 2026
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Schroders Capital plans to build on $1 bn India investment
Schroders Capital plans to step up investments in India after deploying about a billion dollars over the past decade across primary, secondary and other co-investment transactions, a top executive said.
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May 26, 2026
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The Middle East grapples with the downsides of a Trump deal with Iran
For Israel and the Gulf, the risk is an emboldened Iran after U.S. forces leave
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May 25, 2026
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Choosing lower volatility with debt funds
Mutual funds have become a popular option for many investors. However, comprehensive due diligence must be undertaken before investing.
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May 25, 2026
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India advises against travelling to Congo, Uganda amid Ebola surge
India issued an urgent advisory on Sunday, directing citizens to avoid non-essential travel to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Uganda, and South Sudan.
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May 25, 2026
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Centre asks states to prepare for heatwave
The Union health ministry has directed all states and Union territories to be operationally prepared to face an above-normal number of heatwave days, as predicted by the India Meteorological Department (IMD), to reduce public health risks and preventable deaths.
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May 25, 2026
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Alternative investors eye SMEs ahead of mainboard migration
Major alternative asset firms are devising strategies to invest in small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), aiming to capitalize on liquidity differences when firms move from junior exchanges to mainboards.
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May 25, 2026
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Sebi may rejig margin rules to counter new-age risks
India’s market regulator is evaluating a broad revamp of the country’s margin framework for both cash equities and derivatives trading as it looks to align risk management systems with today’s market structure, according to three people aware of the development.
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May 25, 2026
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Andhra baby incentives: dismal odds of success
India’s first big state with a plan to arrest its population decline is aiming to defy a global record of demographic policy failure. Can cash handouts and promises beget a baby boom?
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May 25, 2026
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One of the most famous motivational stories is a myth
When motivational gurus say ‘believe in yourself,’ they mean delude yourself. But it works.
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May 25, 2026
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Govt expands fuel dispenser testing
The consumer affairs ministry has amended legal metrology rules to allow government-approved testing centres (GATCs) to verify hydrogen, LPG, LNG and CNG fuel dispensers, expanding the country’s measurement oversight framework as cleaner fuel adoption grows.
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May 25, 2026
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War, weaker rupee hit India’s travel firms as demand eases
Online travel giants like MakeMyTrip, ixigo, Yatra see dip in air ticketing revenue
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May 25, 2026
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Gunman shot dead near White House
A man was shot by US Secret Service agents near the White House on Saturday after he opened fire with a handgun, according to a statement from the agency.
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