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Personal loans, 2W to drive growth in H2
L&T Finance is betting on two-wheeler, personal and gold loans to drive growth in H2FY26, backed by GST-led demand and expansion in the branch footprint. In an interview with Kshipra Petkar, MD & CEO Sudipta Roy tells about the company’s digital push, asset quality strategy, and the road map to becoming a fully retail-focused lender within the next three quarters. Excerpts:
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October 17, 2025
Financial Express Lucknow
Rising demand for data-intensive tech, policy measures fuelling growth Google, TCS herald new era in AI infra with $22-bn investments
TECH-TONIC SHIFT
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October 17, 2025
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‘MCLR-linked loans to account for 54% of our book by year-end’
Indian Overseas Bank has reported a 1,000-crore-plus profit for the third consecutive quarter.MD and CEO
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October 17, 2025
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Nike should Just Do It and sell Converse
“GOT CHUCKS ON with Saint Laurent” declared Mark Ronson and Bruno Mars in their 2014 hit Uptown Funk. Yves Saint Laurent held its fashion show in Paris a few weeks ago. But where were the Chucks? Likely stuck on a retailer’s discount rack.
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October 17, 2025
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Refiners to buy more LPG from US in 2026
THE GOVERNMENT PLANS to cut imports of liquefied petroleum gas from West Asia as refiners look to boost purchases from the US, sources with knowledge of the matter said, bolstering India’s efforts to secure a broader trade deal with the US.
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October 17, 2025
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Zepto adds $450 mn to cart; valuation soars to $7 bn
QUICK COMMERCE PLATFORM Zepto on Thursday said it has closed a $450-million financing round, which was a mix of primary and secondary transactions led by US-based pension fund California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS).
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October 17, 2025
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JSW Infra net declines 3% to ₹361 crore
JSW INFRASTRUCTURE POSTED a 3% year-on-year decline in profit at ₹361 crore in the second quarter of the current financial year.
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October 17, 2025
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Bharat Forge, Rolls-Royce sign pact
BRITISH AIRCRAFT ENGINE maker Rolls-Royce has signed an agreement with Bharat Forge to manufacture and supply fan blades for its Pearl 700 and Pearl 10X engines.
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October 17, 2025
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RBI may retain existing cap for deposit insurance cover
12 paise ceiling may stay to reduce burden for less well-run banks
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October 17, 2025
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Surging gold prices
The question is whether the rally is sustainable
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October 17, 2025
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Pharma sector poised to grow at 9% till FY30: Care Ratings
THE INDIAN PHARMA sector remains largely insulated from the immediate effects of the 100% tariffs imposed by the US administration on branded and patented products imported into the country, according to a report from Care Ratings.
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October 17, 2025
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Centre plans new credit cover for MSME exporters
FACILITY FOR LOANS UPTO 100 CRORE
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October 17, 2025
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Higher interest income, lower expenses boost IOB profit
INDIAN OVERSEAS BANK (IOB) on Thursday reported a 58% year-on-year jump in its net profit for the September quarter to $1,226 crore, supported by higher interest income and lower operating expenses.
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October 17, 2025
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Higher input costs eat into Nestle profit in Sept quarter
Net declines 23.6% despite highest-ever domestic sales
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October 17, 2025
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Devolution for $10-trn decade
INDIA'S FISCAL FEDERALISM MUST EVOLVE FROM BEING A SYSTEM OF CORRECTION TO ONE OF CO-CREATION
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October 17, 2025
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Infy Q2 better than expected
IT major narrows revenue growth guidance for FY26
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October 17, 2025
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Trump's oil claim roils India
No telecon between the two leaders: MEA
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October 17, 2025
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A potential turning point for climate action
By emphasising evidence-based progress, COP30 has the potential to mark a shift from aspirational commitments to actionable outcomes
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October 17, 2025
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Zepto adds $450 mn to cart
EYEING A PUBLIC listing, Zepto expects domestic ownership within the company to increase to over 40% soon.
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October 17, 2025
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Signs of revival for IT firms as deals pick up
Infosys drives gains on better execution, AI-led transformation
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October 17, 2025
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Canara Robeco to grow at 40% in next 5 yrs: Orix CEO
CANARA ROBECO AMC will grow at 40% annually for the next five years and the mutual fund house is not averse to growing bigger through an acquisition, said Kiyoshi Habiro, chief executive of Orix Corporation, the promoter of Robeco.
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October 17, 2025
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Israel, Hamas trade blame over truce deal violations
ISRAEL SAID ON Thursday it was preparing for the reopening of Gaza’s Rafah crossing with Egypt to let Palestinians in and out, but set no date as it traded blame with Hamas over violations of a US-mediated ceasefire.
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October 17, 2025
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Top MFs invest in 5 of 17 firms listed in Sept
INDIA'S TOP FIVE mutual funds by assets under management (AUM) invested in five of the 17 companies that made their debuts in the IPO-heavy month of September, according to data from Prime Mutual Fund Database.
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October 17, 2025
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Madhya Pradesh plans to launch price support scheme for soyabean farmers
TO PROTECT OILSEEDS farmers against fall in mandi prices, Madhya Pradesh will launch a price deficiency support scheme — Bhavantar — for soyabean farmers.
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October 17, 2025
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Paytm simplifies group structure
Firm brings key entities under direct ownership
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October 16, 2025
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HDFC Life profit up 3% to ₹447 cr
HDFC LIFE INSURANCE on Wednesday reported a 3% year-on-year (YoY) rise in its standalone net profit to ₹447 crore for the second quarter of FY26.
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October 16, 2025
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Exports up 6.7% in Sept
“THIS INDICATES THAT our industryhas been resilient. They have been able to expand trade with the US by maintaining their supply chains, maintaining their business relations.
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October 16, 2025
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GST cuts, festive cheer drive Sept auto sales
PASSENGER VEHICLE DISPATCHES from manufacturers to dealerships rose 4.4% yearon-yearin September, signalling astrong start to the festive quarter forthe auto industry.According to data released by the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM),a total of 372,458 passenger vehicles were dispatched last month, compared to 356,752 units in September last year.
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October 16, 2025
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Govt scraps missile parts import tax relief amid Adani probe
THE GOVERNMENT HAS reversed a contentious policy of tax-free imports of missile parts thatsitsatthe heart ofaninvestigation faced by Adani Group, according toanotification thatis being reported for the first time.
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October 16, 2025
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Ahmedabad to host 2030 CWG
City faced competition from Nigerian capital
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