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Mint Kolkata
FESTIVE SALE FRENZY: HOW DOPAMINE, FOMO AND DIGITAL DESIGN FUEL YOUR CLICKS
The festival that lights up India’s bazaars now lights up its browsers. Each October, e-commerce platforms turn the season into a shopping carnival, with Flipkart’s ‘Big Billion Days’ and Amazon’s ‘Great Indian Festival’ now as much a part of Diwali as sweets and lights.
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October 17, 2025
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India, EU locked in talks to bridge differences for FTA
Negotiators have stayed back in Brussels to resolve a contentious issue—the rules of origin
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October 17, 2025
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Kuku nets $85 mn for AI growth
Vernacular streaming platform Kuku (Mebigo Labs Pvt. Ltd) has raised $85 million more as part of its Series C round led by multi-asset investment platform Granite Asia (formerly GGV Capital), with participation from Vertex Growth Fund, Krafton, IFC, Paramark Ventures, Tribe Capital India and Bitkrafi, it said in a statement on Thursday.
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October 17, 2025
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Sebi's board vacancies leave high-profile cases in limbo
When two of the capitor’s four board members stepped down this year, they left nearly two dozen high-profile cases pending— matters that could influence India’s market jurisprudence.
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October 17, 2025
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Quarterly feedback in the works for farmer schemes
The Centre is planning to introduce a comprehensive tech-enabled monitoring and evaluation (M&E) mechanism to ensure that the benefits of government schemes reach the farmers in full, and without fail.
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October 17, 2025
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How can soldiers on active duty create a will under Indian law?
I serve in the Indian Army, have three children. I have not made a will yet. Posted in a remote, sensitive area, I want to know if the law offers any special provisions for soldiers like me. —Name withheld on request
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October 16, 2025
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The rise of data centres needs to be eco-friendly
Mega outlays for data hubs in India reflect a projected boom led by digital demand and AI usage. Given the energy they’ll guzzle, we must find ways to keep their proliferation clean
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October 16, 2025
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Will India boost US energy purchases? Yes, if prices make sense
India would be willing to step up its purchases of American oil and gas if prices are competitive, a senior government official said, at a time when New Delhi has come under intense US pressure for buying discounted Russian crude.
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October 16, 2025
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Hero MotoCorp rides into Spain
Hero MotoCorp on Wednesday said it has forayed into the Spanish market in association with Noria Motos.
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October 16, 2025
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Fresh capital to boost global push, not merger: CoinDCX
CEO Sumit Gupta of the Indian crypto exchange rejected rumours of merger with Coinbase
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October 16, 2025
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Can Bitcoin topple gold as India's go-to store of value?
G20 and FATF frameworks, potentially paving the way for a more investor-friendly environment,\" he added.
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October 16, 2025
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Powell keeps Fed on track to lower interest rates again
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell left the central bank on track to reduce interest rates again at its meeting later this month by highlighting weakness in the job market despite lingering concerns over sticky inflation.
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October 16, 2025
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Tractor trailers to face tighter safety checks
The government plans to tighten checks and strictly enforce safety norms for tractor trailers, after several fatal accidents involving the vehicles that are used to transport small loads, two people aware of the matter said.
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October 16, 2025
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Growth-hungry online retail giants look to tap Northeast
Infra investments aim to raise delivery efficiency despite geography and climate challenges
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October 16, 2025
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IOCL unit eyes 50% of Fourth Partner
this a pass given the speculative nature of the query,” an IFC spokesperson said in an emailed response.
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October 16, 2025
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Buyers embrace lower purity as gold soars
With gold prices hitting record highs, traditional 22and 24-karat jewellery is fast slipping out of reach for many buyers.
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October 16, 2025
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Trump threatens Hamas over disarmament as hostage deal hits snag
US President Donald Trump demanded that Hamas return the bodies of deceased hostages and threatened the militant group with retaliation if it does not lay down its arms.
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October 16, 2025
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CAN BITCOIN WEAR GOLD'S CROWN?
Some players foresee Bitcoin surpassing gold in total market cap sooner than later
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October 16, 2025
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From access to innovation: How India is redefining the future of MedTech
Imagine a 58-year-old farmer in Jalgaon, Maharashtra, experiencing recurring chest discomfort. A decade ago, his path to diagnosis might have meant a daylong journey to Pune or Mumbai, navigating long waiting lists and high costs.
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October 16, 2025
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ICICI Pru Q2 slip adds to unease
Balancing act ICICI Prudential Life Insurance Company saved VNB margin with tight cost control, but APE declined year-on-year in Q2FY26.
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October 16, 2025
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Hyundai preps new models, fresh $5 bn
Hyundai Motor India Ltd will invest ₹45,000 crore (approximately $5 billion) in India and roll out a bunch of cars and SUVs over the next five years, as the company seeks to arrest the slide in its market share.
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October 16, 2025
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Who has the upper hand as the battle over rare earths escalates?
China seems better prepared for this round against the US but it’ still too early to bet on an outcome
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October 16, 2025
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Apple lobbies India to change tax law
Apple is lobbying India’s government to modify its income tax law to ensure the company is not taxed for ownership of high-end iPhone machinery it provides to its contract manufacturers, an issue seen as a hurdle to its future expansion, persons aware of the development say.
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October 16, 2025
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Basic lessons on growth from this year's Nobel prize winner
Joel Mokyr's work on economic prosperity has plenty to teach us
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October 16, 2025
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Phoenix Mills: Steady consumption, but festive test lies ahead
Mall operator The Phoenix Mills Ltd saw retail consumption grow 13% year-on-year in the September quarter (Q2FY26) and 12% year-on-year in the first half of FY26, showed its operational update. This was broadly in line with analyst expectations.
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October 16, 2025
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Auto lobby may seek more time to respond to CAFE 3
The country's premier automobile lobby may seek more time to respond to the government's latest proposal to implement strict fuel efficiency norms as carmakers weigh their feedback amid differences within the industry, according to a person directly in the know.
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October 16, 2025
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Rupee recovers 75p, closes at 88.06
The rupee bounced back sharply by 75 paise to close at 88.06 (provisional) against the US dollar on Wednesday, posting its biggest intraday gain in nearly four months, due to likely intervention by the RBI and a surge in the domestic markets.
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October 16, 2025
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Hyundai prepares new models, fresh $5 bn investment for India
Of being the country’s No.2 carmaker. The Korean company is also bringing its luxury brand Genesis to India by 2027 to bolster its margins and brand perception.
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October 16, 2025
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Reality shows: OTT platforms’ next big content battle with TV
Streaming platforms are shaking up the nonfiction game.
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October 16, 2025
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RBI keeps powder dry for future cuts, show minutes
India's monetary policy committee unanimously voted to keep interest rates unchanged earlier this month to keep the powder dry and leave room for future cuts depending on the situation, showed minutes released on Wednesday.
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