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Shubh Labh: Don't mix up uncertainty and risk-taking
The country is gearing up to celebrate Diwali, which, along with the return of Lord Ram to Ayodhya, is celebrated as the festival of Goddess Mahalakshmi. Business and trading communities spruce up their establishments and refurbish signs of 'Shubh Labh' (auspicious profit), often prominently displayed. The importance of profit and the profit motive is imbued in our culture and the worship of Mahalakshmi is associated with reverence for profit-making.
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October 16, 2025
Mint New Delhi
Ahmedabad set to host 2030 Commonwealth Games
Ahmedabad was on Wednesday recommended as the proposed host of the 2030 Commonwealth Games by Commonwealth Sport's Executive Board, paving the way for the big event's return to India after two decades and bolstering its ambition to be an Olympic host in 2036.
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October 16, 2025
Mint New Delhi
Braving Trump, Apple’s Cook plans China investment boost
Apple will increase investment in China, the company’s Chief Executive Tim Cook said during a meeting with the country’s industry minister in Beijing on Wednesday, according to an official summary of their exchange.
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October 16, 2025
Mint New Delhi
PV dispatches up 4% in September: Siam
Passenger vehicle (PV) dispatches from companies to dealers rose 4% year-on-year in September to 372,458 units, industry body Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (Siam) said on Wednesday.
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October 16, 2025
Mint New Delhi
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
Mint New Delhi
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
Mint New Delhi
Henley Passport Index: India at 85
India has fallen to the 85th rank in the 2025 Henley Passport Index, offering visa-free access to 57 countries.
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October 16, 2025
Mint New Delhi
Urban India’s spending is back, but cautious
Upcoming festivals, easing prices are nudging households to loosen their wallets
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October 16, 2025
Mint New Delhi
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
Mint New Delhi
Indian galleries make waves at Frieze London
Unfettered by political boundaries, nine galleries from India are showcasing contemporary voices from across South Asia at Frieze London this month
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October 16, 2025
Mint New Delhi
'Crewed moon mission by 2040'
Isro chairman V. Narayanan on Wednesday said the space agency has set a target of landing Indians on the moon by 2040, while its maiden human spaceflight mission ‘Gaganyaan’ is on track for launch in 2027.
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October 16, 2025
Mint New Delhi
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
Mint New Delhi
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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October 16, 2025
Mint New Delhi
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
Mint New Delhi
Jumbo drop in wild elephant numbers
India’s wild elephant population estimates have dropped sharply by a quarter, a government survey incorporating a new DNA system has found, marking the most accurate but sobering count yet.
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October 16, 2025
Mint New Delhi
Galeries-ABFRL to open luxe store
More than three years after announcing a partnership, Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Ltd (ABFRL) is set to open the first Indian outpost of Galeries Lafayette, the iconic Parisian luxury department store chain.
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October 16, 2025
Mint New Delhi
TR Capital's Mutthoo set to exit, join Raj Dugar
Asia-focused investment company TR Capital's director Rohitt Mutthoo, who oversees investments in India, is set to step down in the coming weeks and partner with ex-Eight Roads Ventures executive Raj Dugar to lead a secondary fund, three people in the know said.
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October 16, 2025
Mint New Delhi
Axis Bank's Q2 PAT falls 26% as loan reclassification hits
One-time standard asset provisions were ₹1,231 crore, taking total provisions to ₹1,568 crore
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October 16, 2025
Mint New Delhi
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
Mint New Delhi
Tata Comm eyes tie-up with TCS for data centre push
Tata Communications is exploring a partnership with sister firm Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) as the IT services giant plans a $6.5 billion investment to set up 1 gigawatt (GW) of data centre capacity.
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October 16, 2025
Mint New Delhi
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
Mint New Delhi
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
Mint New Delhi
Priya Kapur denies forgery in Sunjay Kapur will dispute
Priya Kapur, the widow of late Sona Comstar chairman Sunjay Kapur, told the Delhi high court that Karisma Kapoor and her children have not legally challenged the contested will, calling the allegations of forgery “bogus” and without any legal basis.
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October 16, 2025
Mint New Delhi
India's AI push gets $15 bn Google boost
Move raises Big Tech's total India AI investment plan to $25 bn
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October 15, 2025
Mint New Delhi
Fresh GST tweaks to wait as govt scans reforms' execution
Central and state governments will retain the current framework of the indirect tax system and maintain the existing goods and services (GST) tax rates as they assess the impact of recent reforms on revenue collection growth before introducing further rate revisions or structural changes such as subsuming petroleum products, according to two people aware of internal discussions.
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October 15, 2025
Mint New Delhi
Why were sugar exports not so sweet this year?
In January, the central government allowed sugar exports totalling I million tonnes for the 2024-25 season (October-September). However, their shipments fell short of the allotted quota. What went wrong? Mint explains.
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October 15, 2025
Mint New Delhi
Bira's backers discuss fund infusion tied to CEO's exit
Some large institutional stakeholders in B9 Beverages, maker of Bira 91 beer, have started discussions on the removal of founder and chief executive officer (CEO) Ankur Jain citing his inability to run the financially troubled company, four people aware of the development said.
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October 15, 2025
Mint New Delhi
Morgan Stanley, MUFG start $1 bn Vena India sale process
GIP to fully exit Vena Energy India as global capital flows into India’s clean energy market
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October 15, 2025
Mint New Delhi
India needs $217 bn for its nuclear goal
India will require nearly ₹19.3 trillion ($217 billion) of investment to reach its target of installing 100 gigawatts of nuclear power capacity by 2047, according to a power ministry panel’s report, published Tuesday.
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October 15, 2025
Mint New Delhi
How Taylor Swift rewrote the business of record sales
For almost a decade, Adele’s 25 has held the record for first-week album sales with nearly 3.5 million. That mark appeared insurmountable until Taylor Swift released The Life of a Showgirl on Oct. 3. The pop star blew past Adele's total in five days, ultimately earning a hair more than 4-million sales.
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