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US, Iran weigh a temporary, limited deal to stop fighting
Hopes for such a deal reopening the strait of Hormuz have already moved markets worldwide
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May 08, 2026
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Nostalgia fuels career reboot for '90s icons on social media
Popular yesteryear names are launching a second innings through social media platforms
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May 08, 2026
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Textile cos for nixing cotton import duty
Falling domestic cotton production, rising minimum support prices (MSP) and import duties have pushed Indian cotton prices above international benchmarks, hurting the competitiveness of the country's textile industry, according to a study released by the Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI) on Thursday.
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May 08, 2026
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What India should do to set off its very own gold rush
India’s merchandise trade deficit was about $333 billion in 2025-26, 17.5% wider than the previous year's.
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May 08, 2026
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InCred updates IPO papers; valuation may hit ₹15,000 cr
KKR-backed InCred Holdings Ltd, primarily operating through its material subsidiary InCred Finance, has filed its updated draft red herring prospectus with the markets regulator.
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May 08, 2026
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US, China pursue guardrails to stop Al rivalry turning into crisis
Washington and Beijing are weighing the launch of official discussions about artificial intelligence, said people familiar with the matter, as their Al competition threatens to become the arms race of the digital era.
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May 08, 2026
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Sona Comstar eyes opportunities from Chinese carmakers
Sona Comstar expects Chinese carmakers expanding manufacturing outside their home market to open up new business opportunities for the company, a senior executive said.
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May 08, 2026
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Aditya Birla Sun Life AMC launches ₹2,000-crore AIF
Aditya Birla Sun Life Asset Management Co. is raising a ₹2,000 crore alternative investment fund (AIF) that will target the stocks of midand small-cap companies, joining a growing list of asset managers targeting wealthy investors with hedge fund-style products.
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May 08, 2026
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Before film debut, celebrity kins test fame on social media
Unlike the traditional Bollywood template of flashy acting debuts, celebrity relatives are increasingly building loyal audiences on social media first and monetizing their personal brands before stepping into films, shows or mainstream entertainment projects.
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May 08, 2026
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In Tard, every stitch carries memory
In a Hungarian village, an old embroidery tradition is stitching together a new future and bringing work, pride, and colour back to the community
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May 08, 2026
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KFin makes zero-fee push for MFs, but sees limited gains
To win new mutual fund mandates in India’s tightly held registrar and transfer agent (RTA) market, KFin Technologies has been offering select new asset management companies (AMCs) a discounted or zero-fee pricing structure in their initial years, according to at least four people familiar with the matter.
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May 08, 2026
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Claims of GDP overestimation: Conclusions in search of backup?
Two papers by the same author that use different measures to make the same contention deserve close statistical scrutiny
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May 08, 2026
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Polycab's outlook brightens after FY26 market share gains
Shares of Polycab India jumped over 7% on Thursday, hitting a 52-week high of ₹9,050 despite 160 basis points (bps) year-on-year (yo-y) drop in its March quarter (Q4FY26) Ebitda margin to 13.1%.
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May 08, 2026
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China Is still supplying drone factories in Iran, Russia despite U.S. sanctions
Obscure Chinese firms are openly shipping dual-use goods such as engines and batteries, defying U.S. controls
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May 07, 2026
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Market pique over Sebi policy tweaks, reversals
Sebi must publish draft proposals with rationale, legal backing and objectives, and invite public comments for 21 days.
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May 07, 2026
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Securities market code: end the current ambiguity over penalties
The code’s proposed revision is a chance to close space for adjudicatory interpretation and offer market participants certainty
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May 07, 2026
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Creating a framework for artists in Vadodara
The arts ecosystem in Vadodara, with numerous studios, collectives and galleries, is supporting visual arts students in the city
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May 07, 2026
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Poetry, public transport and slow travel in Iran
This excerpt from Rootless and Restless describes the circuitous route to the author's trip to Iran in 2019
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May 07, 2026
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Buffett's successor may not get the luxury of investor patience
Value investing is a long game and Greg Abel could run out of time
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May 07, 2026
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Godrej set to expand premium housing
Godrej Properties Ltd (GPL), India’s highest-selling residential developer, is stepping up its push into high-value housing, lining up a series of premium and luxury launches across key markets as part of ₹48,000 crore pipeline for FY27, executive chairperson Pirojsha Godrej said on Wednesday.
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May 07, 2026
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Pronto raises $45mn at $200mn valuation
Home services startup Pronto has closed its Series B round, raising $45 million at a $200 million valuation, founder Anjali Sardana said on Thursday.
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May 07, 2026
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G7 talks target critical minerals, but US-EU tariff rift to weigh
Group of Seven (G7) trade ministers meeting in Paris on Wednesday sought common ground on securing critical mineral supplies that are dominated by China, but fresh US tariff threats against European Union (EU)-made cars risked straining unity.
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May 07, 2026
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12 Indian companies to invest $1.1 bn in US
Twelve Indian businesses announced $1.1 billion in investment in the US on Tuesday to help create jobs and build stronger supply chains, US ambassador to India and special envoy to South and Central Asia Sergio Gor said in a social media post.
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May 07, 2026
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Prepare for seasons of discontent even if the war ends
More than two months on from the beginning of the third Gulf War, despite warnings of oil and gas shortages in the coming weeks, stock investors in the US have used bad news to buy on the dips.
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May 07, 2026
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India electric car retail sales up 75%
Electric passenger vehicle (PV) sales in India grew 75% o 23,506 units in April, as compared to 13,421 units in the same month last year, Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (Fada) said on Wednesday.
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May 07, 2026
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Reopen Hormuz or face more bombing, Trump warns Iran
US President Donald Trump threatened Iran with more bombing Wednesday if it doesn’t reopen the Strait of Hormuz after a report that an agreement is emerging to end the war.
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May 07, 2026
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Don't let Idle cash lose its value: put it to work with sweep-in FDs
Savings accounts typically earn 2-4%, often well below inflation of 4-5%, eroding purchasing power over time
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May 07, 2026
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HDFC Bank set to get clean chit in governance lapses
Law firms reviewing governance at HDFC Bank are set to report this month that they haven't found any major lapses
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May 07, 2026
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AI is forcing CEOs to make a stark choice: lay off workers or make them do more
Coinbase Global Chief Executive Brian Armstrong said his company was cutting 14% of its workforce as AI changes “how we work.”
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May 07, 2026
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'Q4 output growth sentiment positive'
Growth sentiment in India's manufacturing sector stays positive during the fourth quarter of FY26 despite rising input costs and geopolitical uncertainties, according to a survey released on Wednesday.
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