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Financial Express Kochi
Gold ETFs near ₹90,000 cr in AUM
HIGH PRICES, HIGH INTEREST
1 min |
October 09, 2025
Financial Express Kochi
2W makers seek extension on mandatory ABS deadline
TWO-WHEELER MANUFACTURERS have urged the Centre to defer the upcoming regulation mandating Anti-lock Braking Systems (ABS) on all new two-wheelers, irrespective of engine capacity, from January 1, 2026.
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October 09, 2025
Financial Express Kochi
Deepen inclusion & think global: RBI guv to fintechs
RESERVE BANK OF India (RBI) Governor Sanjay Malhotra urged fintech firms to leverage India’s digital public infrastructure to serve the underserved, innovate responsibly,and shape global digital finance.
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October 09, 2025
Financial Express Kochi
CPSE capex rises 14% to ₹3.85 lakh crore in H1
THE CENTRAL Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs) and other central agencies, notably the railways and the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), demonstrated a significant uptick in capital expenditure during the first half of 2025-26, with September itself recording a remarkable 60% growth.
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October 09, 2025
Financial Express Kochi
Digital age needs smarter regulation, says Airtel MD
BHARTI AIRTEL MANAGING director and GSMA Chairman Gopal Vittal on Wednesday urged the creation of a new global framework to safeguard trust and security in the digital era, warning that the next challenge lies beyond connectivity.
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October 09, 2025
Financial Express Kochi
Bollywood is back in Britain: Starmer
MAKING A VISIT to Yash Raj Films (YRF) in Mumbai, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer Wednesday announced that the leading Indian film production and distribution company will bring three of its major productions to locations across the United Kingdom from early 2026, creating over 3,000 jobs and boosting the economy by millions of pounds.
1 min |
October 09, 2025
Financial Express Kochi
Tesla’s cheaper Model Y faces tough competition in Europe
INTENSE BATTLE
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October 09, 2025
Financial Express Kochi
Sports sector set for big growth: JioStar
WHILE MEN'S CRICKET and tentpole properties like the Indian Premier League (IPL) will continue to anchor India’s sports economy, sports such as kabaddi and football will play a major role in driving the next wave of growth forthe industry, said Ishan Chatterjee, CEO, sports, at JioStar.
1 min |
October 09, 2025
Financial Express Kochi
LG IPO subscribed 3.32x on Day 2
THE INITIAL PUBLIC offering (IPO) of LG Electronics India received 3.32 times subscription on the second day of bidding on Wednesday.
1 min |
October 09, 2025
Financial Express Kochi
A year after Ratan Tata: India's 'corporate soul' gets pierced
The 156-year old group faces one of its biggest crises due to discord at Tata Trusts
3 min |
October 09, 2025
Financial Express Kochi
‘Deepen inclusion & think global’
“AI HOLDS THE potential to fundamentally enhance the next generation of digital public infrastructure (DPI),” he said.
1 min |
October 09, 2025
Financial Express Kochi
Spot the bot, stop the rot
The very traits that make bots helpful—speed, scale, and tireless repetition—are the same traits that get repurposed for abuse
3 min |
October 09, 2025
Financial Express Kochi
UK's Revolut makes India debut with a slew of prepaid products
FOUR YEARS AFTER setting up shop in India, UK-based fintech giant Revolut is finally making its domestic debut with a lineup of prepaid products that mark its entry into a key financial service market globally —one that it hopes would bring in another 20 million users.
1 min |
October 09, 2025
Financial Express Kochi
Nilekani-led Finternet aims to go live in 2026
INFOSYS CO-FOUNDER NANDAN Nilekani on Wednesday showcased ause case of his next innovation in public digital infrastructure, Finternet, and said it aims to go live next year.
1 min |
October 09, 2025
Financial Express Kochi
Are you ready for a driverless ride?
IT'S NOLONGER science fiction; driverless cars are a reality, from robotaxis in San Francisco to shuttles in Shenzhen. But what would it take for one to safely roll through the busy streets of Gurugram or Bengaluru?
2 min |
October 09, 2025
Financial Express Kochi
Finmin clears ₹7,300 crore for rare earth magnet plan
THE MINISTRY OF finance has approved %7,300 crore fora scheme to promote domestic manufacturing of rare earth magnets.
1 min |
October 09, 2025
Financial Express Kochi
Building a bridge between digital & physical India
VIRTUAL TECHNOLOGY OFFERS REAL-TIME INSIGHTS FOR BETTER DECISIONS
2 min |
October 09, 2025
Financial Express Kochi
PFRDA to launch schemes for gig workers, MSMEs
THE PENSION FUND Regulatoryand Development Authority(PFRDA)is looking to launch more schemes targeting four verticals including gig workers, micro, small, medium enterprises (MSMEs), Farmer Producer Organisations (FPO) and self help groups (SHGs), said PFRDA Chairman S Ramannat Global Fintech Fest 2025 on Wednesday.
1 min |
October 09, 2025
Financial Express Kochi
Want early implementation of India FTA, says British PM
BRITISH PRIME MINISTER Keir Starmersaid on Wednesday that the UK wants the free trade agreement (FTA), signed with India in July,to be implemented as early as humanly possible so that benefits from the deal can start flowing sooner.
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October 09, 2025
Financial Express Kochi
Claiming unclaimed funds
RBI'S INCENTIVE-BASED APPROACH MAY SUCCEED IN MINIMISING STOCK AND FLOW TO ITS FUND
4 min |
October 09, 2025
Financial Express Kochi
Benchmarks end lower as four-day rally ends
BENCHMARK INDICES SENSEX and Nifty closed lower on Wednesday, snapping their four-day rally following selling in blue-chip stocks Reliance Industries and HDFC Bank.
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October 09, 2025
Financial Express Kochi
Cautious optimism as Hamas hands over hostage swap list
TALKS TO END thewarin Gaza were taken up a notch on Wednesday with the expected arrival of senior figures from Israel,the USand regional counties,after Hamas handed overits lists ofhostages and Palestinian prisoners to be freed ina swap.
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October 09, 2025
Financial Express Kochi
Stock lending & borrowing mechanism under review
THE SECURITIES & Exchange Board of India (Sebi) is looking toreform the structure of stock lending and borrowing mechanism (SLBM) in India as the segment has not been able to attract participants.
1 min |
October 09, 2025
Financial Express Kochi
CaratLane sees rise in demand for 9-carat gold
CARATLANE, THE OMNICHANNEL jewellery brand owned bythe Tata Group, is witnessing strong customer response forits 9-carat gold collections, particularly in the gifting segment.
1 min |
October 09, 2025
Financial Express Kochi
Bira plans to raise $132 mn; GEM among likely suitors
CRAFT BEER MAKER Bira is in talks to raise $132 million in its biggest ever fundraising, with New York-based investment group Global Emerging Markets (GEM) as one of the potential suitors, according to term sheets seen by Reuters.
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October 09, 2025
Financial Express Kochi
Retail leasing up 45% in Q3 on strong demand
FASHION, FOOD AND entertainment retailers led demand for retail space in the July-September quarter in the top eight cities, a new report by Cushman & Wakefield released on Wednesday said, as demand remained strong owing to the festive season.
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October 09, 2025
Financial Express Kochi
Cough syrup death toll rises to 20…
IN ITS ADVISORY to the all state and Union Territory drug regulators, the CDSCO asked them to test the raw materials and finished formulations before they are released to the market.
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October 09, 2025
Financial Express Kochi
India’s solar capacity hits 125 GW, 3rd largest globally: Joshi
INDIA'S SOLAR POWER generation capacity has reached 125 gigawatts (GW), making it the world’s third-largest solar energy producer, Union minister for new and renewable energy Pralhad Joshi said on Wednesday.
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October 09, 2025
Financial Express Kochi
Grain-based ethanol units seek buyers amid weak demand
WITH THE ETHANOL intake by state-run oil marketing companies (OMCs) not keeping pace with the capacity being built for the production of the bio-fuel, many units may go stranded, with potential implications for the debt contracted by them.
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October 09, 2025
Financial Express Kochi
Early stake dilution raises red flags for startup health
Young founders weigh speed and scale against long-term ownership
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