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India Inc's legal bill nears ₹72,000 crore in FY26
Spending rose due to shifting regulations, geopolitical risks and rising compliance demands
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May 01, 2026
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Federal Bank to buy StanChart card folio
Federal Bank’s board has approved the acquisition of a select portfolio of retail credit cards from Standard Chartered, the private sector lender informed the exchanges on Thursday.
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May 01, 2026
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France's gold move may hold a cue even for India
Its decision to shift gold out of America is prudent given the weaponization of finance by the Trump administration. India should consider it too, besides diversifying its forex reserves
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May 01, 2026
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Iran vows to safeguard its nuclear capabilities
Khamenei’s remarks come as a US naval blockade is squeezing Iran’s oil industry
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May 01, 2026
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Oil hits 4-year high, rupee record low, as supply fears rise
Oil prices hit a four-year peak on Thursday, as concerns intensified over a lengthy disruption to global energy supplies.
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May 01, 2026
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Japan could help Asia defend itself as America turns its back
Tokyo’s new arms-export policy must get its nuts and bolts in place
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May 01, 2026
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Cleaner growth for Bajaj Fin?
Bajaj Finance continued its streak of consistency in Q4FY26, with the non-banking financial company again delivering over 20% year-on-year growth in assets under management (AUM).
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May 01, 2026
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Govt pushes doctor fee transparency
Centre plans to mandate that doctors and specialists display their consultation fees in English and regional languages, along with their qualifications and registration numbers, according to two government officials and documents reviewed by Mint.
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May 01, 2026
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Will the April sprint stumble on $126 oil, 95-plus rupee?
Equities ended the holiday-truncated week only marginally higher, as stalled talks between the US and Iran and President Donald Trump’s rejection of Tehran's proposal to remove the blockade of Hormuz pushed crude prices to a three-year high of $126 per barrel.
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May 01, 2026
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Powell won't leave; Fed won't cut. Warsh must deal with both
Athis Senate confirmation hearing last week, Kevin Warsh told lawmakers that the Federal Reserve needed a serious shaking up, with “messier meetings” and “a good family fight” at an institution that has cultivated discipline and consensus.
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May 01, 2026
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Big Tech strikes gold with AI, but at a steep cost
While Microsoft, Alphabet, Meta and Amazon ride AI to strong earnings, some investors are still worried about spending.
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May 01, 2026
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Defence sector sees ₹15 tn opportunity on export push
Defence exports were at ₹38,424 cr in FY26, with government targeting ₹50,000 cr by FY29
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May 01, 2026
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India to procure 62 ships for ₹51,000 cr amid West Asia war
Shipping Corp. of India and state-run oil and gas companies together aim to float tenders this financial year to procure 62 vessels for ₹51,000 crore as the ongoing West Asia crisis disrupts essential supplies, prompting the country to cut reliance on foreign carriers.
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May 01, 2026
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Will this oil shock force India into export-orientation?
The International Monetary Fund in its recent spring meeting abandoned its single global growth forecast.
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April 30, 2026
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Promoters of Norisys explore stake sale
The company is seeking an overall valuation of ₹5,000-6,000 crore
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April 30, 2026
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Will Opec crack up with the UAE's exit? Unlikely
With Gulf rifts widened by war, the UAE's plan to quit Opec is a blow for this powerful oil cartel. It ll have major consequences, but convergent economic interests could keep it going
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April 30, 2026
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INDEX FUNDS: FEWER STOCKS MATTER MORE THAN YOU THINK IN SHAPING RETURNS
The shift towards passive investing is one of the defining trends of this decade.
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April 30, 2026
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Vedanta FY26 earnings tops estimates ahead of its split
Vedanta reported FY26 revenue of ₹1.74 trillion, up 15.8% year-on-year, beating estimates
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April 30, 2026
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Centre plans ring roads, elevated corridors to unclog urban India
The Union road transport and highways ministry is recalibrating its highbuilding strategy to focus on decongesting urban India, with plans to prioritize ring roads and bypass corridors around nearly 50 cities with populations exceeding one million, two people aware of the development said.
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April 30, 2026
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DARKNESS TO DOMINANCE: INDIA'S CLEAN ENERGY TRANSFORMATION
From the world’s largest blackout to the world’s fastest clean energy build-out—this did not happen by chance.
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April 30, 2026
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Adani’s copper plant faces technical woes
Billionaire Gautam Adani’s $1.2 billion copper plant has hit a string of technical setbacks since it was commissioned ten months ago, raising concerns about the future of an operation vital to adding supply outside China.
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April 30, 2026
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Lord's Mark secures global milestone in HIV diagnostics
Lord’s Mark Industries Ltd., announced its recent approval— from the Central Licensing Authority, for its LordsMed HIV 1&2 Self-Test.
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April 30, 2026
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Overhaul of insurance rules to curb mis-selling on cards
Irdai’s primary concerns include mis-selling, high costs and low insurance coverage.
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April 30, 2026
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Options data hint at limited upside after sharp recovery
After recovering nearly 7.5% between the March and April derivatives series amid the Iran war, options traders on Wednesday baked in a 758-point range for Nifty over 24,200, per exchange data.
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April 30, 2026
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Irdai to tweak rules to curb insurance mis-selling
India's insurance regulator is planning a sweeping overhaul of how policies are sold, including tighter scrutiny of banks and a discussion paper on distribution reforms, as it looks to curb mis-selling and high costs in the sector.
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April 30, 2026
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Murdoch-backed institute plans IPO
Allen Career Institute, an Indian education services company backed by James Murdoch and ex-Disney executive Uday Shankar, is considering an initial public offering (IPO) in Mumbai, people familiar with the matter said.
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April 30, 2026
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Rupee falls 14 paise to close at 94.82/$1
The rupee depreciated 14 paise to close near its all-time low at 94.82 (provisional) against the US dollar on Wednesday, pressured by rising Brent crude oil prices, hovering around $115 per barrel, and continued foreign capital outflows.
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April 30, 2026
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'War, weak monsoon pose downside risks to growth'
India's economic growth faces downside risks from the ongoing West Asia conflict and the possibility of below-normal monsoon rains, both of which could add inflationary pressures, the finance ministry cautioned in its latest monthly economic review released on Wednesday.
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April 30, 2026
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Federal Bank goes slow on home loans
Federal Bank is dialling back its focus on housing loans due to intense market competition and unattractive yields, managing director and CEO K.V.S. Manian said, adding that the bank will instead prioritize lending in higher-yielding segments to drive more profitable growth.
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April 30, 2026
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Bollywood turns to artificial intelligence in pursuit of real returns
Artificial intelligence (AI)-driven short films and even full-fledged content verticals to back both long-form and theatrical-focused AI projects, being announced by top Bollywood names such as Ajay Devgn, could help bolster their revenues with minimal investments, say experts.
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