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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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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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November 20, 2025
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PayMate pulls plug on West Asia operations
The Visa-backed B2B payments firm is scrambling to raise more funds
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November 20, 2025
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FM meets IT leaders before budget
Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday held pre-budget consultations with top leaders of the IT sector, as the $280 billion industry confronts AI disruptions, global uncertainties, and increased H-1B visa costs in its largest market, the US.
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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.
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November 20, 2025
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Meta's big court win
Social media major Meta has won big relief as a US judge ruled in its favour in an antitrust case filed by the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) that could have forced it to spin off Instagram and WhatsApp.
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November 20, 2025
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OIL, Total partner for ultra-deep exploration
State-run Oil India Ltd (OIL) and French energy major TotalEnergies have joined hands to explore deep and ultra-deepwater offshore basins in the country.
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November 20, 2025
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E-gold firms seek regulatory cover
Digital gold companies may ask the union government to approve their plans for self-regulation if the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) refuses to regulate the instrument, said a top executive at the India Bullion and Jewellery Association (IBJA), the apex body for all bullion and jewellery associations in India.
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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.
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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
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November 20, 2025
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Shamani’s court win is wind in sails for content creators
Judgment shows courts willing to recognize, enforce personality rights in creator economy
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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.
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November 20, 2025
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VANCE, RUBIO OFFER CLUES TO 2028 US RACE
A study of their divergent styles and interaction can likely determine who might take on the mantle next
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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.
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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.
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November 20, 2025
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Rlys eyes record ₹2.76-trillion allocation for next fiscal year
The higher funding will be needed to meet the government's ambitious modernization plans
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November 20, 2025
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Tech firms tap services for reach, products for profit
Urban Co, MyGate, HealthifyMe, Paytm rely on service-linked products to drive repeat use
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November 20, 2025
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India Inc's rural engine sputters in Sep quarter
Tepid farm income, sluggish credit growth and an uneven consumption recovery weighed on the momentum of companies linked to rural India in the September quarter, pulling back their pace of growth, even as they stayed ahead of the non-rural pack on some key parameters, a Mint analysis showed.
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November 20, 2025
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Nitish Kumar to take oath as Bihar CM
JD(U) supremo Nitish Kumar to be sworn-in as Bihar chief minister for a record 10th time.
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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.
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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
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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
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November 20, 2025
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Liquor firms press Telangana for dues
The alcohol industry has urged Telangana to clear $337 million dues to avoid supply shortages.
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November 20, 2025
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CLSA sees return of Indian equities as valuations improve
Indian equities are poised to scale new highs after months of subdued returns, as soft inflation, high economic growth, and US president Donald Trump potentially easing tariffs could spark foreign fund inflows, said Vikash Kumar Jain, India strategist & head of India research at CLSA.
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November 20, 2025
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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.
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November 20, 2025
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Fractal Analytics bets heavily on R&D in AI race before IPO
Enterprise artificial intelligence firm Fractal Analytics plans to maintain high research and development (R&D) spending ahead of its market debut for which a date has not yet been set, a top executive has said.
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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.
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