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Rare earth relief for 4 Indian cos as China eases curbs
More applications from Indian companies are expected to be approved in the coming days, said another executive, who is expecting China's approval shortly for his Bengaluru-based electric motor manufacturing company. all three executives spoke on condition of anonymity.
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October 31, 2025
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Fed divisions reveal new caution over continued cuts
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell delivered a blunt message for investors who have assumed the central bank would be on cruise control toward a third rate cut in December: Not so fast.
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October 31, 2025
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Rupee nears record low against US dollar
The rupee approached a record low, pressured by a stronger US dollar as traders pared bets on a December rate cut by the Federal Reserve, and as the local central bank was not seen stepping in to support the currency.
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October 31, 2025
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Why Indian wealth managers are betting on US Smids
Some of India’s leading wealth managers looking beyond the country’s bustling markets for global diversification are zeroing in on US smalland mid-cap (Smid) stocks, expecting these to deliver better returns than their overheated domestic counterparts.
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October 31, 2025
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L&T: Robust Q2, yet risks loom
Shares of Larsen & Toubro Ltd hit a record ₹4062.60 on Thursday following a strong show in the September quarter (Q2FY26).
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October 31, 2025
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Lenskart IPO today, in test of ₹70,000 cr valuation
As Lenskart opens its initial public offering (IPO) today, gunning for a near-₹70,000 crore valuation, it is set to test investor appetite for one of India's most celebrated new-age consumer-tech stories. The Street is divided-sceptics call the price stretched, but believers bet on 20-30% gains in short term.
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October 31, 2025
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Jindal Steel's new CEO says he tends to 'stick around'
Less than 24 hours after his appointment, Jindal Steel Ltd's new chief executive officer (CEO) Gautam Malhotra sought to calm investor nerves on the high churn of senior executives at the billionaire Naveen Jindal-led firm.
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October 31, 2025
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India secures six-month US waiver on sanctions for Iran's Chabahar port
India said on Thursday that the US administration has granted India a six-month exemption for American sanctions applicable to Iran’s Chabahar port, which has been developed by New Delhi over the past decade as a crucial gateway for expanding trade and transit with the region.
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October 31, 2025
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4G launch boosts BSNL Q2 revenue per user by 12%
Scindia says certain circles like Jharkhand, Kolkata need to raise Arpus from below ₹60
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October 31, 2025
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YouTube to use AI to refine videos' quality
Google’s YouTube will use artificial intelligence (AI) to improve the visual clarity of many low-resolution videos on its platform when viewed on TV screens, the web and mobile devices.
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October 31, 2025
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China opens door to rare earth relief
Four Indian cos get nod; Beijing suspends planned extra curbs
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October 31, 2025
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The upliftment of Bihar calls for an entirely new policy approach
Political parties are promising giveaways but appear unable to focus on the basics of development
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October 31, 2025
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After Airtel, Jio offers AI to woo high value users
India’s telecom operators are no longer just competing over 5G—they are now battling for AI supremacy to capture market share.
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October 31, 2025
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Physicswallah said to plan IPO in weeks
Online education platform Physicswallah Ltd is nearing an initial public offering (IPO) that may fetch 3,820 crore ($431 million), according to people familiar with the matter.
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October 31, 2025
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JIOBLACKROCK: WHAT CAN MF INVESTORS EXPECT?
Parentage alone may not be enough for the joint venture to conquer the Indian mutual fund industry
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October 31, 2025
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Agri drags ITC revenue, but profit increases 4%
The GST rate cut led to an over 50% fall in prices of ITC's FMCG portfolio
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October 31, 2025
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OpenAl lays groundwork for major IPO at up to $1 tn valuation
OpenAl is laying the groundwork for an initial public offering (IPO) that could value the company at up to $1 trillion, three people familiar with the matter said, in what could be one of the biggest IPOs of all time.
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October 31, 2025
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Lenskart IPO today, a test of appetite for ₹70,000 cr valuation
partial exit at a valuation of just ₹8,741 crore. Earlier in June, Fidelity had valued the company at $6.1 billion, although the two values are not exactly comparable, as Bansal’s share purchase was in lieu of Esops that he couldn’t take as he was tagged a promoter.
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October 31, 2025
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Trump says U.S. will begin testing nuclear weapons
President’ Trump said that he has ordered the Pentagon to “start testing our Nuclear Weapons on an equal basis” with Russia and China.
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October 31, 2025
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Indian refiners set for surge in exports
Crippled refineries in Russia and the advancing winter in Europe are expected to pump up demand for Indian petro-products till the end of March.
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October 31, 2025
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Privatize power utilities but get regulation right
The government is crafting an ambitious package for private participation in electricity retailing but regulatory reforms must take precedence for its benefits to flow across India
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October 31, 2025
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State-level green pathways need a national roadmap
India's climate future is being forged in its states and districts. From Odisha's climate-budget tagging to Maharashtra's drought-resilient farming, subnational initiatives are turning ambition into action. Yet, this progress remains a patchwork of excellence. To weave these successes into a coherent national fabric, India needs a federal framework that links state innovation and local participation with fiscal accountability across the federation.
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October 31, 2025
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Cognizant seeks India listing to narrow peer valuation gap
Cognizant’s P/E ratio is 16.59, against 18-25 for TCS, Infosys, HCL Technologies and Wipro
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October 31, 2025
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Hospitals ramp up against chem risks
Driven by the escalating risks of rapid industrial expansion, India is rolling out major new public health measures to combat chemical emergencies, which significantly enhance hospitals’ response to local chemical threats and improve their capacity to manage a sudden surge of patients, as per officials and documents reviewed by Mint.
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October 31, 2025
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boAt’s post-IPO dream of a premium avatar to face a tough reality
Five years ago, during the covid-19 pandemic, a crop of homegrown electronics brands flooded the market with near-identical smartwatches and wireless earbuds as they vied to offer the cheapest versions of these products.
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October 31, 2025
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Trump meets with Xi, declares immediate cut to tariffs
U.S.-China summit offers relief to both sides while high-stakes rivalry carries on
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October 31, 2025
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STABILITY BREEDS COMPLACENCY: INVESTORS MUST RELEARN THE ART OF CAUTION
Every investing era has its favourite rationalizations—confident claims that the old rules no longer apply.
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October 31, 2025
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Where technology ambition meets capital crunch
India’s technology sector stands at a critical inflection point— flush with talent, buzzing with innovation, but still searching for the capital and policy vision to match its ambition.
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October 31, 2025
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Sub-limits blunt coverage of Irdai's modern care mandate
Insurers continue to cap payouts despite 2019 Irdai mandate covering 12 modern procedures
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October 31, 2025
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Dabur Q2 profit up 6.5% to ₹453 crore
Indian consumer goods maker Dabur reported a smaller-than-expected rise in second-quarter profit on Thursday due to a temporary sales disruption after the government announced sweeping cuts to goods and services taxes.
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