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Mint Kolkata
QSR chains go upmarket in face-off with gourmet brands
For long, western fast-food chains operating in India have focussed on low prices and localized fare to grow in scale and scope. But now, they are increasingly turning to premium bases and ingredients as competition from high-end gourmet pizza and burger brands shows that there are better profits to be harvested.
2 min |
November 20, 2025
Mint Kolkata
PayMate pulls plug on West Asia operations
The Visa-backed B2B payments firm is scrambling to raise more funds
2 min |
November 20, 2025
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The entropy trap: Climate plans may be adding to global fragility
The mitigation-first model exposes developing countries to the risk of complexity outpacing the buffers needed to manage it
4 min |
November 20, 2025
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Air India lobbies to use airspace over China’s Xinjiang
India-China flights resumed after a five-year hiatus.
1 min |
November 20, 2025
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Sanae Takaichi's economic policies may not help Japan
In a country known for electing prime ministers who are mostly reticent on the global stage, Sanae Takaichi represents a distinct break from the past, and not only because she is the first woman prime minister in Japan's history.
3 min |
November 20, 2025
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Govt eyes post-cut GST revenue surge
FinMin expects Nov GST receipts growth to rebound to 10%
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November 20, 2025
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Global reset done, TVS supply chain unit eyes margin boost
TVS Supply Chain Solutions (SCS), whose wafer-thin margins and weak post-IPO performance have dampened investor sentiment since its 2023 debut, is looking to reset expectations after a major overhaul of its overseas operations.
2 min |
November 20, 2025
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Exide's dual bet: Can lithium-ion offset a weakening core?
Exide Industries Ltd is struggling to fuel its core lead-acid business while simultaneously turning its capex-heavy lithium-ion venture into a viable second growth engine.
1 min |
November 20, 2025
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L&T defence biz to top $1 bn on govt's localization drive
Co set to lead private defence sector, ranking fourth nationwide after HAL, BEL, Mazagon
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November 20, 2025
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Govt may widen PMJJBY, PMSBY cover
The Centre may allow individuals to raise the insurance cover under the Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY) and Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMSBY) from ₹2 lakh to up to ₹5 lakh by paying a higher premium, according to two people in the know.
1 min |
November 20, 2025
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Child deaths trigger move to end unlicensed cough syrup sales in villages
India’s apex drug regulator is preparing to tighten rural drug sales by revoking the “household remedy” exemption for cough syrups in villages and remote areas, according to three government officials and a document reviewed by Mint.
2 min |
November 20, 2025
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Before you say 'I do', do talk money: A guide for couples
Partners may have differing attitudes toward spending, saving, budgeting; address them early
4 min |
November 20, 2025
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Beyond momos: Tasting Ladakh through small plates
Young chefs from the region are elevating their diverse culinary traditions with energy and innovation
3 min |
November 20, 2025
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Inside the Israeli-linked flights that are carrying Palestinians out of Gaza
A 19-year-old aspiring college student had been waiting for months to leave Gaza when she finally got a cryptic text message last week: Meet at 5 a.m. at the Fish Fresh restaurant in the border town of Rafah.
3 min |
November 20, 2025
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Trump says Saudi leader knew nothing of journalist murder, rejecting CIA assessment
The U.S. President says Jamal Khashoggi was an ‘extremely controversial’ figure
5 min |
November 20, 2025
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Fabindia-Biome row now in arbitration
The founders of personal care company Biome Life Sciences India Pvt. Ltd on Wednesday told the Delhi high court that they were withdrawing their petition against parent Fabindia Ltd over share valuations.
2 min |
November 20, 2025
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A fresh perspective on abstraction in art
A new exhibition in Mumbai showcases different approaches to abstraction by artists like Zarina, Seher Shah and Mehlli Gobhai
3 min |
November 20, 2025
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In a new avatar, Zomato steps into India's top 25 brands
Its brand value jumped 69% year-on-year, Kantar’s BrandZ report for 2025 shows
1 min |
November 20, 2025
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A Gustav Klimt portrait shatters art records
Portrait of Elisabeth Lederer was sold at Sotheby's for $236.4 million
2 min |
November 20, 2025
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B'desh halts Adani arbitration move
Bangladesh’s high court on Thursday ordered India’s Adani Group not to proceed with its planned international arbitration in Singapore over the payment dispute with state-run Power Development Board (BPDB) until an investigation into its power supply deal is completed.
1 min |
November 20, 2025
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Siemens must reignite growth
Siemens India Ltd’s stock is down 7% in this year so far, sharply underperforming the S&P BSE Capital Goods index, which continues to deliver positive returns. A sluggish revival in private capital expenditure and muted government spending have weighed on sentiment.
2 min |
November 20, 2025
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Incentives drive each and every participant in all capital markets
Investors must note that everyone is motivated by self-interest whether we know the specifics or not
4 min |
November 20, 2025
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India Inc's rural engine sputters in Q2
rural-linked firms grew slower than the rest of India Inc (comprising 2,753 companies), which posted a 6% revenue expansion in Q2.
2 min |
November 20, 2025
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How high credit card utilization affects your score: a quick guide
I had a ₹1 lakh credit card bill but repaid ₹40,000; ₹60.000 is due. Will it hurt my credit score? Can I take a personal loan to clear it? Will it affect my score and future loan applications? - Name withheld on request
1 min |
November 20, 2025
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India seeks vessels to ship West Asia crude
A surge in bookings for oil tankers to bring cargoes from West Asia to India points to higher import flows ahead, as sanctions on major Russian producers force the South Asian importer to seek alternatives.
1 min |
November 20, 2025
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India's financial boom: Let's keep progress real
Record funds raised for shareholder exits rather than fresh investment go against the spirit of IPOs. The bigger issue is that the financial world must stay in sync with the real economy
2 min |
November 20, 2025
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Bank-funded acquisitions won’t displace private credit
The Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) draft framework for bank-led acquisition finance marks a decisive policy turn: Indian banks can now enter the acquisition finance market within a clear perimeter, reshaping the competitive dynamics between banks and private credit funds.
3 min |
November 20, 2025
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xAI in talks to raise $15 billion in fresh equity
Elon Musk's artificial-intelligence startup xAI is in advanced talks to raise $15 billion in fresh equity at a valuation of $230 billion, The Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday.
1 min |
November 20, 2025
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Adobe nears $1.9 billion deal to buy Semrush
Adobe Inc. is nearing a deal to buy the marketing software company Semrush Holdings Inc. for $1.9 billion, The Wall Street Journal reported, a takeover that would mark its first since the failed $20 billion acquisition of Figma Inc. in 2022.
1 min |
November 20, 2025
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Afghanistan trade minister seeks India investments, goods
Afghanistan's Taliban trade minister arrived in India on Wednesday on a maiden visit to draw greater investments and goods as both countries consider ways to enhance their relations in the backdrop of souring relations with neighboring Pakistan.
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