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Services growth at five-month low in Oct as exports fall
India’s services sector lost momentum in October, easing to a five-month low after hitting a 15-year peak in August, as growth in new business and output slowed amid softer export demand and rising global competition, a private survey showed on Thursday.
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November 07, 2025
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SoftBank said to have weighed takeover of Marvell
SoftBank Group Corp. explored a potential takeover of US chipmaker Marvell Technology Inc. earlier this year, people familiar with the matter said, in what would have been the semiconductor industry's largest-ever deal.
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November 07, 2025
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Apple nears $1 billion-a-year deal to use Google AI for Siri
Apple Inc. is planning to use a 1.2 trillion parameter artificial intelligence model developed by Alphabet Inc.'s Google to help power its long-promised overhaul of the Siri voice assistant, according to people with knowledge of the matter.
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November 07, 2025
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Zydus profit soars, beats expectations
Zydus Lifesciences Ltd reported doubledigit revenue and profit growth on Thursday, beating expectations for the September quarter.
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November 07, 2025
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Maruti MD bats for small car, invokes Tata, Osamu Suzuki
take in improving the fuel efficiency of the car through lightweighting, the tougher the CAFE target becomes,” ‘Takeuchi added.
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November 07, 2025
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Will AI make us unlearn good manners? Don't let it happen
We should discourage rude AI prompts and encourage courtesy
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November 07, 2025
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Singtel offers to sell 0.8% stake in Airtel
A unit of Singapore Telecommunications has offered to sell shares in India's Bharti Airtel in a deal that could net about ₹10,350 crore, Bloomberg News reported on Thursday.
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November 07, 2025
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A compact electric SUV that believes in bling
Mercedes has rebuilt its best-seller compact SUV for the electric era. Its GLC EV is fast and flashy with long range, roomy seats and an Al assistant
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November 07, 2025
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Pfizer loses bid to temporarily block Novo's Metsera offer
A judge denied Pfizer Inc.'s request to temporarily block Novo Nordisk A/S' $10 billion bid to acquire the obesity startup Metsera Inc., saying the US pharmaceutical company's objections to the deal don't warrant a delay.
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November 07, 2025
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Mphasis eyes banks to power growth
Blackstone-backed Indian IT services firm Mphasis expects its key financial segment to drive sales in the six months through March end, its chief executive officer (CEO) said, with revenue projected to grow at more than twice the industry's pace.
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November 07, 2025
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New framework for pledged shares: Sebi
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) is preparing a new framework to automate how pledged shares of initial public offering (IPO)-bound companies are managed, a move aimed at cutting listing delays and tightening compliance in India's primary markets.
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November 07, 2025
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Mahindra’s Q2 margin builds confidence in growth outlook
For Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd, margins stole the show in the September quarter (Q2FY26).
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November 07, 2025
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AI prompts most October US layoffs in over 20 years
US companies announced the most job cuts for any October in more than two decades as artificial intelligence reshapes industries and cost-cutting accelerates, according to data from outplacement firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas Inc.
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November 07, 2025
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Auto firms agree on emission relief for small trucks
India’s top automakers have finally found common ground, though only halfway.
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November 07, 2025
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RIL is trying to sell Middle Eastern oil
Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) is seeking to sell some cargoes of Middle Eastern oil to domestic and international buyers, in an unusual move for the Indian refiner that's normally a major buyer.
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November 07, 2025
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Microsoft lays out ambitious AI vision, free from OpenAl
Tech giant forms team to build top AI systems and distance itself from longtime partner
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November 07, 2025
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Not exemption, insurance brokers want ‘zero-rate’ GST
After the insurance industry lost input tax credit benefits from the recent goods and services tax (GST) exemption, the sector's intermediaries are drumming up support for a 'zero-rate' tax structure that could ease insurers' costs, stem their own commission cuts as also any looming premium hikes.
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November 07, 2025
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Abstract art, drama, and food
A Mint guide to what's happening in and around your city
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November 07, 2025
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Petrol cars turn cheaper, is it still worth buying an EV?
GST rate cut trims price edge for electric cars, but may still be worth buying in some cases
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November 07, 2025
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Key world leaders skip talks before COP30 in Brazil
Xi, Modi forgoing in-person address; Trump to shun conference meant to address climate crisis
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November 07, 2025
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On track to meet record sales target, says Godrej Properties
Godrej Properties Ltd (GPL) has sold 8,753 housing units and achieved ₹15,587 crore in sales bookings in the first six months of FY26-about 48% of its ₹32,500 crore target for the year.
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November 07, 2025
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Donald Trump’s tariffs could soon be toast
Three justices—Samuel Alito, Brett Kavanaugh and Clarence Thomas—seemed keen to find a way to save Mr Trump's tariffs. Justice Kavanaugh noted Richard Nixon’s invocation of an earlier law to impose a 10% tariff in 1971 and a 1976 decision upholding import fees. Incol-loquy with Neal Katyal, the lawyer representing businesses opposed to the tariffs, Justice Alito mused that not all tariffs are designed to raise revenue. In his closing, Mr Sauer built on Justice Alito’s notion that tariffs are not taxes but “leverage” to coerce trading partners “to change their behaviour”.
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November 07, 2025
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India looks to tank up strategic oil stock to beat global price hike
As global oil markets brace for fresh volatility amid tightening supplies from a big oil grouping and impending US sanctions on Russian majors Rosneft and LUKOIL, India is quietly moving to fortify its energy security architecture.
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November 07, 2025
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Help people safeguard their money against cyber heists
Imagine a cybercrime gang plotting their next big heist.
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November 07, 2025
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Does SBI merit higher valuation?
State Bank of India’s (SBI) fee income growth Q2 of FY26 stands out as the best, even among all the leading private sector banks that do well on this parameter.
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November 07, 2025
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More firms look to tweak variable pay amid turmoil
Caught between talent wars and cost pressures, Indian companies are reworking variable pay to draw sharper distinctions between high performers, steady contributors, and underachievers—and tie salaries to business performance more closely.
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November 07, 2025
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‘India needs big banks to fund a fast growing economy’
Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Thursday that India requires large, world-class banks to support the massive capital needs of a fast-growing economy, signalling a renewed push for consolidation and expansion in the country’s financial sector.
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November 07, 2025
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SBI, Amundi to sell 10% stake in SBI Funds Management via IPO
India's largest mutual fund house is ready to test public market waters. SBI Funds Management Ltd-a joint venture between the country's biggest bank State Bank of India (SBI) and France's Amundi, one of Europe's largest asset managers-will see its parent companies sell a combined 10% stake through an initial public offering (IPO).
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November 07, 2025
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Help people safeguard their money against cyber heists
Imagine a cybercrime gang plotting their next big heist.
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November 07, 2025
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E-trucks, buses to get a finance push
Finmin, industries ministry plan scheme for cheaper loans
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