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Global futures mkts reopen after CME hit by hours-long outage
The Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) began restoring most trading operations after an hours-long technical outage that crippled key parts of financial markets.
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November 29, 2025
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Apollo Pharmacy to add 2 stores a day for next 5 yrs
India’s largest omnichannel pharmacy network Apollo Pharmacy said on Friday that it would add two stores per day to its network for the next five years — increasing the number of stores to over 10,600 stores by 2030.
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November 29, 2025
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Will seek 2x of usual rise in military modernisation budget: Defence secretary
India’s outlay for procuring new equipment and weapon platforms for the armed forces in next financial year’s Budget is likely to increase.
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November 29, 2025
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Sebi wants regulated entities, agents to show name on social media
Sebi on Friday proposed that all regulated entities and their agents should prominently display registered name and registration number on the home page of their social media platforms.
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November 29, 2025
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Lower pipeline tariff hike to weigh on GAIL
The secular logic for investment in GAIL is growing gas demand, which is driven by a policy push for increasing gas in the energy mix, alongside upcoming new LNG (liquefied natural gas) global export capacities.
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November 29, 2025
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New GDP series to spur IMF rating upgrade
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is set to upgrade its ‘C’ rating for India’s national accounts data adequacy soon after the Centre unveils the new series of data to track retail inflation and economic output in February 2026.
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November 29, 2025
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Manufacturing muscle lifts Q2 GDP growth to 6-qtr high of 8.2%
Private consumption gathers pace; services sector shines too. FY26 estimates to be revised upwards after faster than expected expansion
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November 29, 2025
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Digital banking cannot be made mandatory to access other services: RBI
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday issued its final instructions on digital banking channels, stating that banks must obtain explicit consent from customers before providing digital banking services.
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November 29, 2025
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India on track to be the fastest-growing major economy for yet another year
In many ways, the second quarter of 2025-26 (Q2FY26) was sprinkled with multiple mixed signals in different pockets: Consumption momentum was on a stop-and-start mode, impacted by heavy monsoons in some parts in the quarter, goods and services tax (GST) announcements in August triggered delayed purchase decisions in multiple segments and while jump in festival season sales reflected strong consumption demand in the economy, it overlapped with only ten days in the second quarter.
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November 29, 2025
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India's forex reserves down $4.47 bn as gold reserves dip
India’s foreign exchange reserve fell by $4.47 billion to $688 billion in the week ended November 21 on the back of a decline in the gold reserves, latest data by the Reserve Bank of India showed.
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November 29, 2025
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Framework trade deal with US likely by year-end: Govt
India is hopeful of finalising a “framework trade deal” with the United States by the end of this year, addressing the reciprocal tariff issue weighing on Indian exports, said Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal on Friday.
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November 29, 2025
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Volume pickup key to gains for Page Industries
Company aims to hit double-digit revenue growth ahead
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November 29, 2025
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Microfinance folio fell 17% in Q2
Microfinance lenders had a gross loan portfolio (GLP) of ₹3.39 trillion in the second quarter of the financial year (Q2 FY26), dropping 17 per cent from the previous year, said a report.
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November 29, 2025
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Annual IPO haul set to hit ₹1.6 trillion milestone next week
The Indian initial public offering (IPO) market is gearing up for another milestone year, with fundraising on track to set a fresh record and the number of issuances reaching an 18-year high.
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November 29, 2025
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An artful mind
In a country where STEM has long overshadowed the arts, Munjal tells Veenu Sandhu that future leaders will need both halves of the brain
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November 29, 2025
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Aakash puts TLPL’s allotment of ₹25 cr on hold over forex red flags
Aakash Educational Services Limited (AESL), a subsidiary of the company that runs edtech firm Byju’s, has completed a ₹100 crore rights issue, allotting shares to existing investors Manipal Group (₹58 crore) and Beeaar Investco (₹16 crore) proportionate to their stakes.
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November 29, 2025
Business Standard
World War-II’s ‘Banana’ lessons
The Second World War (WWII) led to huge advances in weaponry as well as the development of antibiotics, chemotherapy, radar, sonar, plastics, and other things. But one key battle was won by what we may call “jugaad” rather than technological superiority.
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November 29, 2025
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Indian cricket, when asked to grovel
The defining fact of the India South Africa series is the catastrophic decline of Indian red ball cricket, where a visiting team can mock us with the ‘grovel’ word
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November 29, 2025
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CoinDCX users’ data exposed in breach at 3rd party
Indian crypto exchange CoinDCX said on Friday some of its user data was exposed due to a security breach at Mixpanel, a third-party service provider.
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November 29, 2025
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Trump vows to freeze migration from all ‘Third World’ countries after DC attack
US President plans to ‘denaturalise’ migrants undermining domestic tranquility
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November 29, 2025
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Claims hinge on prompt filing, meticulous documentation
A recent Karnataka High Court ruling has underscored a crucial aspect of road accident compensation: even minor delays, missing documents, or gaps in evidence can cost victims their rightful claim.
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November 29, 2025
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UN urges US to keep doors open to asylum seekers
United Nations (UN) agencies on Friday appealed to Washington to continue allowing asylum seekers access to the country and to be given due process after President Donald Trump vowed to freeze migration from “Third World” countries following an attack near the White House.
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November 29, 2025
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Annual IPO haul set for ₹1.6 trn milestone next week
Equirus Capital's Shah added: \"The pricing discipline is likely to continue, as domestic institutional investor support is becoming increasingly crucial and institutional investors envisage longer holding periods and greater engagement.
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November 29, 2025
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New royalty rates for 4 critical minerals kick in
GRAPHITE TO ATTRACT AD-VALOREM ROYALTY RATES, INSTEAD OF PER-TONNE ROYALTY
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November 29, 2025
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Consumption demand at 3-qtr high; govt spending down
Recovery could be a sign of broadbasing of consumption, say economists
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November 29, 2025
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Why your Sep-Oct EPF contributions are not reflecting in account
Salaried employees whose provident fund passbooks are not reflecting September and October 2025 wage contributions must not worry, as it is a temporary system-related delay, the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has said.
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November 29, 2025
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Canara raises ₹3.5K cr through AT1 bonds
State-owned Canara Bank on Friday raised ₹ 3,500 crore through additional tier I (AT1) bonds at 7.55 per cent interest rate in the first such issuance of FY26, said sources.
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November 29, 2025
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Manufacturing muscle lifts Q2 growth to 6-qtr high of 8.2%
Prime Minister Narendra Modi called the Q2 numbers “very encouraging”. “It reflects the impact of our pro-growth policies and reforms. It also reflects the hard work and enterprise of our people. Our government will continue to advance reforms and strengthen Ease of Living for every citizen,” he posted on X.
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November 29, 2025
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Raft of agreements may be signed during Putin’s India visit next week
Both nations look to deepen defence cooperation, and expand trade ties in ‘national currencies’
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November 29, 2025
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RBI dy guv Swaminathan urges MFI lenders to review pricing
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) expects microfinance lenders’ boards to review their spreads against the cost of funds and operating efficiency, said Swaminathan J, Deputy Governor, RBI.
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