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Majority of subscribers of APY opt for base sum
About 87% of Atal Pension Yojana’s (APY) subscribers have opted for the minimum assured sum of ₹1,000 per month, while only a little over 8% have chosen the highest slab of ₹5,000, according to data released by the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) on Wednesday.
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May 21, 2026
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Blackstone pledges Mphasis shares to raise $700 million
It is arguably the first instance of an IT services firm owner using shares as collateral for loans
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May 21, 2026
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What explains the rush to sell us global and private credit funds?
Most appear to be chasing retail investor money that is flowing into these as part of the latest fad
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May 21, 2026
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East Asia's manufacturing model can't be imported by everyone
Times have changed and competing in world markets now calls for capabilities that are relatively scarce in poorer countries
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May 21, 2026
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Centre weighs DNA-based testing for meat verification
BIS has started a study to validate a real-time PCR-based test to detect buffalo DNA
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May 21, 2026
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Stellantis, JLR tie up for the US market
Stellantis and Britain’s Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) will consider jointly developing vehicles in the US, the French-Italian automaker said on Wednesday.
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May 21, 2026
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Ola Electric fails to meet FY26 revenue guidance, cuts losses
The revenue decline also allowed cross-town rival Ather Energy Ltd to overtake Ola Electric in annual revenue for the first time since the two companies began selling scooters together.
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May 21, 2026
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Dhurandhar, Saiyaara signal shift from paid to organic buzz
In an industry long powered by hype, three recent Hindi films are forcing a rethink.
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May 21, 2026
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Air India in ‘survival mode’ while rivals expand capacity
A depleted fleet, surging fuel costs, and airspace closures squeeze the Tata group-owned carrier
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May 21, 2026
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Marriott bets on India travel surge despite West Asia war
American hospitality chain Marriott International is betting on a surge in outbound Indian travellers despite temporary disruptions from the West Asia war and Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s call for austerity, with growth likely to reshape loyalty programmes that reward customers with points and perks for repeat stays.
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May 21, 2026
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India, Italy upgrade ties to ‘special strategic partnership’ level
India and Italy on Wednesday upgraded their ties to a special strategic partnership, firmed up a defence industrial road map, and vowed to expand annual trade to €20 billion by 2029, as prime ministers Narendra Modi and Giorgia Meloni held wide-ranging talks to enhance bilateral relations in the face of increasing geopolitical upheavals.
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May 21, 2026
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The art of living with a chronic painful illness
The textile-based works of Koshy Brahmatmaj show how chronic illness and pain can be, among other things, a starting point for artistic alchemy
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May 21, 2026
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AI will create jobs—but not fast enough: Ram Charan
When I use the word concern, I do not mean negativity. Strong leaders see challenges and deal with them. They think about them, talk to people, and take action.
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May 21, 2026
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Flurry of suspicious oil trades worth $800 million triggers regulatory probe
Officials are parsing records of trades made before a social-media post made by President Trump
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May 21, 2026
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Sebi may allow third-party payments in mutual funds
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) is considering allowing third-party payments—such as employers investing on behalf of employees—in mutual funds as it looks to ease transaction rules while retaining safeguards against risks such as money laundering.
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May 21, 2026
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The gentle Japanese Palme d'Or contender
Ryusuke Hamaguchi's All of a Sudden is a quietly radical piece of cinema
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May 21, 2026
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RBI to inject $5 bn through dollar swap
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) said on Wednesday it will conduct a dollar/rupee buy/sell swap auction of $5 billion for a tenor of three years on 26 May.
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May 21, 2026
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Steady returns spur IPOs of Reits, InvITs in shaky times
This comes when large equity listings have hit a roadblock amid the market meltdown
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May 21, 2026
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Core sector 1.7% up in April on steel output
India’s core infrastructure sector growth rose 1.7% year-on-year in April, up from 1.2% in March, driven by strong output in steel, cement and electricity, even as five of the eight core industries remained in contraction.
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May 21, 2026
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SIFs AT SEVEN MONTHS: BABY STEPS TODAY, WIDER MARKET STRATEGIES TOMORROW
Specialized investment funds (SIFs), positioned between mutual funds (for retail investors) and portfolio management services (PMS) or alternative investment funds (AIFs) for high net-worth individuals, offer multiple distinct structural and regulatory advantages.
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May 21, 2026
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BPCL buys first US LPG cargo amid rising risks
India’s efforts to diversify liquefied petroleum gas supplies have gained momentum after state-run Bharat Petroleum Corp. Ltd (BPCL) made its first-ever spot purchases from the American market, a top company official said, as the country seeks to reduce dependence on West Asia amid ongoing war in the region.
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May 21, 2026
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Govt’s small loans schemes face stress
Policy planners expect some repayment stress to affect small-ticket loans disbursed under two flagship government schemes—PM SVANidhi Scheme and Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana—in the next few quarters as a fallout of the West Asia war, according to three people in the know.
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May 21, 2026
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India, 5 Nordic countries ink green tech pact
India and the Nordic countries on Tuesday established a Green Technology and Innovation Strategic Partnership to drive cooperation in areas ranging from energy security to digital infrastructure as Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the five regional states underscored the importance of trust-based ties in an era of geopolitical turbulence and uncertainty.
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May 20, 2026
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Advent to invest $150 mn for Balaji minority stake
Global private equity firm Advent International will invest $150 million for a significant minority stake in Iscon Balaji Foods Pvt. Ltd (IBF), one of India’s top potato processors, a joint statement said Tuesday.
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May 20, 2026
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How to get the best value for money for your EV
EVs are no longer futuristic alternatives—they are financial hedges against fuel volatility
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May 20, 2026
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Afloat, but investors restless
Vodafone Idea trimmed its loss before tax and exceptional items by 13% sequentially to ₹5,515 crore in the March quarter (Q4FY26).
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May 20, 2026
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AIFs seek easier accreditation rules, sharper incentives
India’s alternative investment funds are seeking to widen access to a small but fast-growing pool of wealthy investors, arguing that a cumbersome accreditation system and limited incentives are slowing participation even as the sector grows quickly.
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May 20, 2026
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ITALY & INDIA: STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP FOR INDO-MEDITERRANEAN
The relationship between India and Italy has now reached a decisive stage, evolving from a cordial friendship into a special strategic partnership grounded in the values of freedom and democracy, and a common vision for the future.
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May 20, 2026
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How grief on social media now includes the mourner
When a beloved celebrity passes, mourning them in public can become a way of showing one's proximity
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May 20, 2026
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BPCL reports flat Q4 profit
State-owned Bharat Petroleum Corp. Ltd (BPCL) on Tuesday reported a flat net profit in the quarter ended 31 March after it took an impairment loss of ₹4,349 crore on its upstream assets.
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